The draft standard would designate turquoise for automated driving system marker lights, allowing optional installation on vehicles with Level 3 or higher systems. Read more…
Dongfeng Nissan says NX7 SUV coming soon as N series’ 4th model nears launch
The NX7 will be the second SUV in the N series and is expected to be priced below the NX8, which starts at about $23,800 in China. Read more…
Affalterbach reveals the 1,169 hp Mercedes-AMG GT SUV
The legacy of Affalterbach was written in V8 rumble, supercharged whine, and clouds of vaporized rear Michelins. It used to be simple – if you wanted a fast Mercedes SUV, AMG’s recipe was unsubtle: take a practical family car, shoehorn a hand-built twin-turbo V8 beneath the bonnet, stiffen the suspension until your fillings rattled, and let the exhaust wake the… Read more…
Geely rolls out 1 millionth unit of hot-selling Xingyuan EV
The small EV — sold overseas as the Geely EX2 — sells an average of one unit per minute. Read more…
This new electric motorcycle with a giant hole in it wants to change how you ride
There are plenty of ways to make an electric motorcycle stand out, but putting a giant hole through the middle of it is certainly one of the more effective options. Read more…
Flying, flipping Tesla Roadster delivered on style, THESE EVs deliver on substance
If last week’s headlines proved anything at all, it’s that the long wait for flying, flipping, fully self driving electric vehicles is finally over – especially if you’re shopping at Tesla’s competitors. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a full rundown of hot new EVs that you can fly, flip, and (most importantly) take delivery of today. Read more…
EcoFlow Halloween Sale offers up to 57% spooky power station savings from $284, Monarc smart e-bikes from $1,399, more
This week is kicking off with a spooky good EcoFlow Halloween Sale lineup of up to 57% discounts and bonus extra savings, which include deals like the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus 3,072Wh Power Station down at $1,519, and more starting from $284. We also spotted Monarc Bikes offering new battery configuration packages (up to $579 off) on its Tracer Commuter and Marker All-Terrain Smart e-bikes that now start from $1,399. There’s also fall savings hitting the EGO Cordless Electric 600 CFM Backpack Leaf Blower at $380, as well as the 40-mile Hiboy S2 Max Electric Scooter down at $490, the six-plant AeroGarden Harvest Elite 360 Indoor Hydroponic Garden System down at $85, and more waiting for you below. You can find all the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together within our latest Electrified Weekly roundup.. Read more…
BYD’s new high-tech 5-seat electric SUV revealed with 690 hp and dual 30″ screens
BYD’s new Tang EV, its “tech-savvy” flagship five-seat SUV, was revealed in a regulatory filing with dual electric motors delivering a combined 690 horsepower. The interior is even more impressive. Read more…
Arizona’s first NEVI fast chargers are finally open – here’s where
Arizona’s first three NEVI-funded DC fast-charging stations are finally online, giving EV drivers more places to plug in along I-10, I-19, and I-8.. Read more…
Volkswagen opens orders for the lower-priced ID. Cross, starting at about $31,000
Volkswagen opened orders for the entry-level ID. Cross with the 37 kWh battery, starting at about $31,000 (€27,995). Read more…
Dow launches VOLTRICELL platform of binders, dispersants and additives for battery cells
Dow launches VOLTRICELL, a materials platform with binders and additives to enhance battery cell manufacturing and thermal management. Read more…
CX-6e: Mazda launches its second EV in Thailand
Mazda has launched the CX-6e in Thailand, beginning the rollout of its latest EV in Southeast Asia. The mid-size SUV is the Japanese automaker’s second electric car in the country, following the 6e, which it launched in March. Read more…
Nio expands Firefly business in Thailand with standalone store and updated EV
Firefly has opened a standalone store spanning more than 350 square meters in Bangkok, its first globally with the full Firefly brand identity. Read more…
EV ‘repowering’ company declares insolvency
The Vorarlberg-based Obrist Group gained notoriety primarily thanks to headlines about Teslas retrofitted with combustion engines in the frunk. Now, three of the company’s development subsidiaries, burdened with approximately €31.8 million in debt, face immediate closure. Here are the reasons the company cites for the insolvency. Read more…
Kia India integrates Jio-bp charging network through MyKia app
Kia India has partnered with Jio-bp to integrate their EV charging networks, giving Kia EV owners access to over 23,500 additional public charging points across India. The agreement also brings Kia’s dealership-based fast chargers to Jio-bp’s charging platform, extending access in both directions. Read more…
Nearly 12,000 Californians switch to EVs thanks to MyFirstEV rebate
Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has revealed that nearly 12,000 people have purchased their first zero-emission vehicle using the state’s MyFirstEV scheme. Launched in August, the scheme provides an ‘instant’ rebate of $3,500 for eligible new vehicles or $1,750 for used ones, with the discount applied at the point of sale. Read more…
Zenobe to electrify Melbourne bus depot
CDC Victoria, a subsidiary of Australian firm ComfortDelGro, has appointed the fleet electrification company Zenobē to electrify its Truganina bus depot in western Melbourne. The site will feature charging infrastructure for over 130 electric buses in order to support the introduction of the first electric bus fleet to the city’s western corridor. Read more…
Eberspaecher Vecture introduces GuardIon-IQ modular BMS for 12 to 1,500 V battery systems
Eberspaecher Vecture launches GuardIon-IQ, a modular BMS platform supporting 12 to 1,500 V battery systems for diverse e-mobility and industrial uses. Read more…
GM just revealed an electric drive 3500 dually with VERY limited color options
GM just took the wraps off the electric-drive pickup America’s commercial fleets have been waiting for: a one-ton chassis, dually rear axle and massive capability baked in. The best part? You can have it in any color you want — as long as it’s Army green. Read more…
Foxconn pays $727M for half of Mitsubishi Electric’s car parts unit in EV push
Foxconn is buying half of Mitsubishi Electric’s auto parts business for ¥115 billion ($727 million), its biggest bet yet on turning years of EV promises into a real car business. Read more…
