Student transportation provider Zūm will deploy a fully electric school bus fleet for Branford Public Schools in Connecticut, beginning in the 2026-27 school year. All the e-buses will feature built-in bidirectional V2G capabilities. In 2024, Branford Public Schools awarded Zūm a 10-year student transportation contract with the goal of transitioning the district to a 100%… Read more…
Baltic Yachts electrifies sailing systems with Molabo’s 48-volt motors
Baltic Yachts has been integrating Molabo’s 48-volt electric motors across a range of onboard functions on its sailing yachts—from propulsion and hydraulic sail handling to energy generation. The Finnish builder’s adoption of Molabo’s ARIES drives sidesteps the complexity and certification burden of high-voltage systems while delivering high torque, precise control and significantly reduced noise and… Read more…
The Lexus RZ’s Virtual Shifting Is Fascinating—But It Doesn’t Deliver
For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport takes a page from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook. But it doesn’t pack the same thrills. Lire la suite…
Poland bans Chinese-made vehicles from entering certain military facilities
The Polish military has issued a ban, barring Chinese-made vehicles from entering certain military facilities over data security concerns. The army said in a statement that vehicles produced in China may be using onboard sensors and cameras to collect sensitive data. The vehicles will still be allowed to enter military sites, but only after specific functions are disabled. The Polish… Read more…
The Toyota C-HR is back as a sporty AWD electric SUV, but there’s a catch
The C-HR was one of Toyota’s most affordable SUVs, starting at under $25,000. Toyota is bringing it back as a more powerful, all-wheel-drive electric SUV, but it’s not as cheap as expected. Read more…
This is the off-road electric SUV we want, but can’t have [Images]
Hongqi, a luxury Chinese brand, is preparing to launch its first off-road electric SUV. The off-roader will be equipped with four electric motors and a rugged new design. Here’s our first look at it in action. Read more…
Heybike Mars e-bikes up to $800 off from $899 low, Bluetti backpack power station $399 low, Lectric e-bike battery flash sale, more
Our top three features in today’s Green Deals are flash sales that won’t be lasting very long, starting with Heybike’s Women’s Day flash sale that is offering up to $800 savings on the Mars 2.0 e-bike variations + a combo at lows starting from $899. We also have Bluetti’s latest flash sale that has returned the Handsfree 1 Backpack Power Station and a 100W solar panel to its $399 low, as well as Lectric’s National Battery Day flash sale that is taking 15% off extra batteries for new and legacy e-bikes starting from $297. All these and more are waiting for you below, and don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 50% Anker SOLIX F3800 and F3800 Plus power station savings, and more.. Read more…
EPA sued for attacks on science & clean air which hike your energy costs $1.4T
A coalition of 17 environmental groups have filed suit against the EPA’s recent illegal attacks on clean air and climate science, pointing out that the rule will raise American energy costs by $1.4 trillion by the EPA’s own numbers, in addition to massive health and environmental costs. Read more…
NOVONIX sells battery testing division to its former CEO to refocus on synthetic graphite
NOVONIX is divesting its Battery Technology Solutions business in Nova Scotia, Canada, selling the unit back to its founder and former NOVONIX CEO Chris Burns for $1. The move sharpens the company’s focus on building a vertically integrated synthetic graphite supply chain in North America. BTS, founded in 2013 in collaboration with Dalhousie University researchers… Read more…
Webinar: Exclusive introduction to LOCTITE SOLVE—AI-powered virtual adhesives hub
Join the webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Henkel, for an exclusive first look at LOCTITE SOLVE, Henkel’s new AI-powered virtual materials hub. Discover how design engineers at OEMs and battery manufacturers can access detailed material data cards of existing formulations, and leverage the Henkel Datacube to generate virtual material… Read more…
The Battery In This 2019 Model 3 Looks Heavily Degraded. But It’s Not That Simple
A scan suggests big battery loss at 113,000 miles—but that may not be the real figure. Lire la suite…
Ford goes back to the drawing board with the new $30,000 electric truck
Ford is hitting the reset button on its future. After watching the high-priced F-150 Lightning fail and the Mustang Mach-E struggle to navigate a tough market, the American automaker is pivoting toward something different. The company wants to build electric cars that regular families can actually afford to buy. This plan centers on a brand-new foundation called the Universal Electric… Read more…
Audi sticks with Concept C despite Porsche 718 uncertainty
Audi plans to bring the production version of the Concept C to the electric sports car platform of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. However, after several delays and a change of CEO, the models remain uncertain at Zuffenhausen. Now, Audi clarifies: its own model is on schedule. Read more…
German union accuses Tesla ‘toxic’ environment, files defamation against plant manager
Germany’s largest industrial union, IG Metall, is accusing Tesla of fostering a toxic working environment at its Gigafactory Berlin, claiming the automaker is overworking employees and pressuring sick staff. The accusations land just two weeks before a works council election that could reshape labor relations at Tesla’s only European factory. Read more…
Once you go EV, you don’t go back: Study finds 96% of owners plan to stay electric
Nearly all EV owners would stick with electric for their next vehicle, a new study found. With improvements in battery tech, public charging, and more, EV owner satisfaction has never been higher. Here are the models leading the way. Read more…
Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years
Polestar just announced the largest product offensive in the company’s history, with plans to bring four new electric vehicles to market in the next three years — including a new SUV and the return of the entry-level Polestar 2. Read more…
USA: Toyota unveils bZ Woodland electric SUV
Toyota has presented the all-electric 2026 bZ Woodland as the latest addition to its BEV line-up in the United States. The SUV features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with a net combined output of 276 kW, making it the most powerful model in the bZ range to date. Read more…
Ayvens rolls out new charging app with Plugsurfing
French leasing provider Ayvens has launched its new charging offering, Ayvens Power. It is based on the well-known white-label solution from Berlin-based Plugsurfing. Initially, Ayvens customers in the Netherlands can use the new charging app, with Germany and other countries to follow later this year. Read more…
Polestar’s Next Big Move: More Physical Buttons, More Actual Colors
Polestar’s upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism. Lire la suite…
Stagecoach rolls out 110 electric buses in Devon
Stagecoach Group has confirmed a £29.3 million investment to introduce 110 electric buses across Devon in south-west England. The rollout covers depots in Torbay, Barnstaple and Exeter and includes new charging infrastructure. Read more…
