BYD has just teased its latest model – a mid-size electric sedan called the e7. This new vehicle adds to BYD’s already extensive portfolio of EVs, in a sign that the company has no intention of slowing down its aggressive push to maintain leadership in China. The e7’s reveal follows a series of new model releases and previews from BYD… Read more…
NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike at new $999 low, Segway’s latest Ninebot Max G3 e-scooter $400 off, EV charger adaptor, Greenworks, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a mix between one new release along with several budget-friendly options for your commutes and lawn mowing duties. To start, we have NIU’s BQi-C3 Pro e-bike that not only offers up to 90 miles of travel (and a bunch of solid features), but is also dropping down to a new $999 low. Behind it is Segway’s latest flagship release, the Ninebot Max G3 Electric Scooter, which is getting a $400 post-launch discount to $1,000. There’s also Leviton’s NACS to J1772 EV Charger Adaptor dropping to $32, as well as the popular Greenworks 40V 16-inch Cordless Push Lawn Mower that comes with a 4.0Ah battery for $210. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup – but don’t miss out on the many sales that are ending tonight. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck split in half in crash with G Wagon
A Tesla Cybertruck was split in half after another vehicle crashed into it in Frisco, Texas, a few days ago. Images of the aftermath are impressive. Read more…
Juiced Bikes brand to be revived after surprise purchase by pair of e-bike icons
Last year we reported on the storied e-bike brand Juiced Bikes falling on hard financial times and eventually closing down. Now, in a video announcement just posted to the seemingly defunct Juiced Bikes YouTube channel, the charismatic young founders of Lectric Ebikes have announced their purchase of Juiced Bikes along with their intention to revive the brand to its former glory. Read more…
Costco members get a sweet deal on GM PowerShift chargers
Costco members already enjoy solid discounts on GM EVs – and now there’s an attractive deal on the GM Energy PowerShift Charger as well.. Read more…
Rivian’s CEO explains why China is leading the EV shift and how the US can catch up
China is dominating the global EV market, and according to Rivian’s (RIVN) CEO RJ Scaringe, this didn’t happen by accident. After squeezing global automakers out of their home market, Chinese EV makers are quickly expanding overseas. Scaringe explained why China is leading the shift and what the US can do to keep pace. Read more…
Hyundai’s U.S. EV Factory Is Revolutionary. Can It Also Be Tariff Armor?
A new Georgia Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 factory is solar-powered and full of robots. It will protect Hyundai from a tariff nightmare—but not completely. Read more…
‘We’re Not Quick Enough’: What Nissan Learned From China
Nissan is finally addressing its biggest problem: It takes way too long to design cars. Read more…
Electrovaya receives $51-million EXIM loan to expand battery manufacturing in the US
Lithium-ion battery systems manufacturer Electrovaya has closed a loan of $50.8 million with the Export-Import Bank of the United States announced last November to expand its battery-manufacturing capabilities. The company plans to expand its facility in Jamestown, New York, using the funds. Jamestown’s history as a thriving industrial area in the 20th century is well… Read more…
Virgin Atlantic and Joby plan to launch UK air taxi service
Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation, a maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, have signed an agreement to create an eVTOL service that the two said will pave the way towards launching an air taxi service across the UK. An air taxi is an off-highway transportation service that bypasses the traffic and delays… Read more…
Everrati unveils EverDrive EV powertrain platform
UK EV manufacturer Everrati has launched EverDrive, a modular EV powertrain platform engineered to reduce complexity and accelerate the development of high-performance, next-generation vehicles. EverDrive offers a complete EV powertrain system, from pedals to powertrain, dials to drivetrain and supports integration with iconic, modern or concept vehicles. The platform includes customizable battery packaging options tailored… Read more…
A closer look at purpose-built power analyzers for precise EV test and measurement
Q&A with EV measurement engineering experts Coty Harrison and Cristian Loris of Yokogawa Test&Measurement. When tasked with measuring the electrical power of complex systems like EVs, an inexperienced engineer may first reach for general instrumentation like oscilloscopes, data acquisition (DAQ) systems and digital multimeters (DMMs). While these instruments serve useful roles in electrical testing—oscilloscopes analyze… Read more…
Skoda teases affordable Elroq RS ahead of official debut
Skoda Elroq was officially unveiled only last year and now this affordable crossover is getting a new version. The company will expand the Elroq lineup with the introduction of a new flagship RS model. Skoda just released a teaser, offering us a sneak peek at the vehicle’s sporty design, ahead of its official unveiling scheduled for early April. The distinctive… Read more…
The benefits and challenges of bidirectional charging
P3, a management consultancy specialising in electric mobility, has provided an overview of various vehicle-to-grid applications with a focus on Germany. The question of whether bidirectional charging is worth the current hype serves as a guide. One thing is clear: there is still a wide range of maturity in the various use cases. Read more…
BYD’s new ‘high-tech trendy’ electric SUV starts at under $20,000: Meet the Tai 3
It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y, loaded with technology, and designed as a midsize family mover — Meet BYD’s new Tai 3 electric SUV. The Tai 3 is the most affordable EV from BYD’s luxury off-road brand, Fang Cheng Bao, starting at under $20,000. Read more…
Don’t Want A Tesla Model Y? Here Are Your Best Alternatives In Europe
European EV buyers have a lot of choices if they decide a Tesla Model Y isn’t for them, including several tempting Chinese EVs. Read more…
Two More Chinese Companies Announce ‘Megawatt’ EV Charging
The new 1.2-megawatt and 1.5-megawatt chargers from Zeekr and Huawei are absolutely nuts. But are they really needed? Read more…
Tesla makes 3-year, 0-interest financing available for entire Model Y lineup in China
Tesla has made its three-year, zero-interest financing offer in China also available for the long-range variant of the facelifted Model Y.
The delivery wait time for the long-range Model Y has been shortened from the previous 6-10 weeks to 3-5 weeks.
re/cell launches lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs
US-based supplier of remanufactured battery packs for EVs, re/cell has introduced lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs. Smart battery features built on re/cell’s block architecture include an LED fuel gauge, current detection, charge warning and safety protection, built-in cell balancing with real-time pack status using CAN/SMBus communication and integrated crossflow cooling. The… Read more…
Zeekr unveils a 1.2MW fast charger for passenger vehicles
BYD unveiled its 1MW charger earlier this month and Zeekr is now topping BYD’s solution with an even faster 1.2 MW charging station. The first charging poles are expected to arrive by the end of the second quarter this year. Zeekr’s charging stations use a liquid cooling solution, providing up to 1.2MW charging rate per charging gun. That makes it… Read more…
