The EV4 will sadly not arrive in the US as expected, but Kia said it’s still planning on launching another EV that’s expected to be an even bigger hit. Read more…
Heybike Mars 3.0 and Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bikes get Black Friday cuts to lows from $1,199, Tesla + Leviton EV chargers, Hiboy EV lows, more
Our Green Deals today are all centered around Black Friday EV savings, led by the first post-launch price cuts on Heybike’s new Mars 3.0 Folding e-bike to its $1,199 low, as well as the equally new Ranger 3.0 Folding e-bike options starting from a $1,399 low. From there, we spotted Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector EV charger retaining a $50 price cut to $600, as well as Leviton’s smart 48A level 2 EV charger at a new low, Hiboy’s Black Friday EV sale with tons of new low prices thanks to the 53% initial discounts and bonus savings codes, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s increased Velotric Black Friday savings with new lows and extra battery bundles starting from $999, the Lectric XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bike bundles that are shrinking in stock, and more. Read more…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has work crew in Nashville walk off job over unpaid bills and safety
The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, is reportedly facing significant issues with its new project in Nashville, Tennessee. A key subcontractor has walked off the job, alleging that the company has failed to pay for work completed on the “Music City Loop,” claiming they have received only 5% of what they are owed. Read more…
$28.7B of US EV, renewable projects wiped out in 2025
Businesses canceled, closed, or scaled back more than $4.4 billion in major factory and clean energy projects from late September through October, according to new data from E2. That brings total private-sector renewable and EV project losses to over $28.7 billion in 2025 alone. Read more…
Lilac unveils fifth-generation lithium extraction technology
Direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology provider Lilac Solutions has released its fifth-generation ion exchange (IX) technology, which delivers improvements in performance and cost. Gen 5 Lilac IX increases IX productivity and durability, enhances eluate quality and simplifies brine pretreatment, according to the company. The IX system allows the passage of 70x larger particles, enabling the… Read more…
Opel unleashes its fastest EV yet – the Mokka GSE
Electric cars are often thought of as quiet, sensible commuters, but the automotive world’s oldest players are starting to show their wild side. Opel, a German company with a long history of compact bestsellers like the Astra, is now flexing its motorsport muscles in the world of EVs. Opel is taking the high-performance technology developed for rally racing and building… Read more…
Electric truck maker Harbinger raises $160 million in funding, sells 53 trucks to FedEx
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, has raised $160 million in a Series C funding round co-led by FedEx, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, and RV manufacturer THOR Industries. With this round, Harbinger has raised $358 million to date. Along with its investment, FedEx placed an initial order for 53 Harbinger electric trucks…. Read more…
Electric truck maker Harbinger raises $160 million in funding, sells 53 trucks to FedEx
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, has raised $160 million in a Series C funding round co-led by FedEx, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, and RV manufacturer THOR Industries. With this round, Harbinger has raised $358 million to date. Along with its investment, FedEx placed an initial order for 53 Harbinger electric trucks…. Read more…
FEV and RWTH Aachen University unveil rare-earth-free EV motor platform with modular rotors
FEV has announced a collaboration with the Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion at RWTH Aachen University to develop a modular electric drive unit platform aimed at reducing reliance on rare-earth elements in EV motors. The new platform minimizes the use of critical raw materials such as rare-earth magnets, with the goal of… Read more…
FEV and RWTH Aachen University unveil rare-earth-free EV motor platform with modular rotors
FEV has announced a collaboration with the Teaching and Research Area Mechatronics in Mobile Propulsion at RWTH Aachen University to develop a modular electric drive unit platform aimed at reducing reliance on rare-earth elements in EV motors. The new platform minimizes the use of critical raw materials such as rare-earth magnets, with the goal of… Read more…
This 1920 EV Doesn’t Have A Steering Wheel—And It’s For Sale Now
You drive it with tillers instead, although it does have brake pedals. Yes, two of them. Lire la suite…
I Saw Tesla’s Three-Row Model Y L In China. It Proves Tesla’s In Its Malaise Era
It has six seats. What else does it do? Not much, I learned. The China-focused three-row Tesla Model Y L isn’t a great competitor. Lire la suite…
Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus
Thomas Built Buses, a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has announced the launch of the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, its first electric Type D, or “transit-style,” school bus. The new model is built on the existing HDX2 platform and is intended for school districts seeking to expand fleet electrification with a familiar, large-capacity vehicle. The… Read more…
Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus
Thomas Built Buses, a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has announced the launch of the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, its first electric Type D, or “transit-style,” school bus. The new model is built on the existing HDX2 platform and is intended for school districts seeking to expand fleet electrification with a familiar, large-capacity vehicle. The… Read more…
Coperion and HPB advance scalable continuous processing for solid-state EV batteries
Coperion has announced a collaboration with High Performance Battery (HPB) aimed at enabling industrial-scale production of solid-state batteries. This initiative combines Coperion’s continuous extrusion processing expertise with HPB’s solid-state battery technology. According to HPB, its batteries demonstrate notable improvements over conventional lithium-ion technology in safety, lifespan, and environmental performance, with intellectual property protected in 96… Read more…
Coperion and HPB advance scalable continuous processing for solid-state EV batteries
Coperion has announced a collaboration with High Performance Battery (HPB) aimed at enabling industrial-scale production of solid-state batteries. This initiative combines Coperion’s continuous extrusion processing expertise with HPB’s solid-state battery technology. According to HPB, its batteries demonstrate notable improvements over conventional lithium-ion technology in safety, lifespan, and environmental performance, with intellectual property protected in 96… Read more…
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts at under $48,000 with impressive driving range
The smartest, most advanced Mercedes-Benz vehicle to date is surprisingly affordable. Mercedes announced that the new CLA EV will start under $48,000 and offer more driving range than the Tesla Model 3. Read more…
Parents, here’s what to know if your kid wants a Sur Ron or high power e-bike
If you’re a parent of a teenager, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard the phrase “Can I get a Sur Ron?” sometime in the last year. Before you panic‑Google it or head to Amazon to see what one of these bikes costs, there are some important things you should know about this class of electric two-wheelers that have become all the rage with teenagers these days. Read more…
A caravan of Chevy Silverado EVs gear up for a nearly 3,000 mile trip across the US
A caravan of Chevy Silverado EVs will take the nearly 3,000-mile holiday trip across the US, lighting Christmas trees, surprising onlookers with light shows, and powering up festivities. Read more…
Now official: UK government plans to incentivise EVs, but also tax them
The UK government wants to earmark another £1.3 billion for EV incentives and extend them until 2030. At the same time, it wants to introduce a new tax for battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids from 2028 to bring them in line with combustion models for road use. Read more…
