Revel has added Juice’s groundbreaking AI and computer vision-powered automatic charging and payments system to its DC fast charging stations in New York City. Read more…
Rare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle Stoker off-road cargo e-bike, Anker SOLIX C800 $399 low, Segway Max G30LP, more
We’ve got another day of low prices on popular Green Deals, with EVs and the means to keep them juiced for riding – especially if you’re away from home on trips. Leading the group is a rare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle’s Stoker Off-Road Cargo e-bike that is down at $3,999. We have a new low price on Anker’s C800 Portable Power Station. The only scooter in today’s lineup, Segway’s Ninebot Max G30LP Foldable Electric Scooter is back down at $500, while Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station prepares for autumn adventures at $2,489. At the tail-end we have Amazon’s best price on the GoTrax EBE1 16-inch Folding Electric Bike for $540. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive discount on the Bugatti 10 Max Electric Scooter, and more. . Read more…
Tesla Semi partner PepsiCo says electric truck helps with driver retention
PepsiCo, Tesla’s first customer for the Tesla Semi electric truck, gave an update on how its deployment of the electric truck is going and it is going “smoother than expected”. Read more…
BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month
BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, was the top-selling car in China last month, with nearly 41,000 models sold. Starting at under $10,000, the BYD Seagull even has US automakers worried. Read more…
‘Face ID For Your Car’: The Latest Fix For Crappy EV Charging
NYC’s Revel is adding AI-powered cameras to its charging stations to create a more seamless charging experience. Read more…
Volvo C40 Recharge: One-Year-Old Models Going For $35,000 Off
Want a stylish, sporty, Swedish EV for less money than a new entry-level Ford Escape? Hertz has you covered. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Engineer: Don’t Even Think About Using Supercharger Extension Cords
Tesla’s Cybertruck engineer issued a stern warning: using extension cords at Superchargers isn’t just risky—it’s a recipe for disaster. Read more…
The Kia EV9 Has Motors Unlike Any Other EV
These unique dual-stage motors maximize low-speed efficiency or deliver more power while improving efficiency at higher speeds. Read more…
Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC owners can now use Tesla’s Superchargers in the US and Canada
The industry-wide adoption of the NACS charging plug in North America continues. Today, GM has announced that owners of EVs made by its brands (Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC) can finally use Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US and Canada. This was originally scheduled to happen earlier this year. There are more than 17,800 Superchargers spread throughout the two countries, so… Read more…
Nio EL8 finally arrives in Europe
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio started deliveries of its highly anticipated EL8 electric SUV in Europe. Known as the ES8 in its home market, the EL8 began its pre-orders in Europe three months ago. The first batch of EL8s was now handed over to customers, much to the delight of the company and its growing European fanbase. Nio’s journey in Europe… Read more…
Hyundai’s $23K Casper EV is getting a new XRT variant: Here’s our first look [Video]
Hyundai’s low-cost Casper Electric (also known overseas as the Inster EV) is getting a rugged new XRT variant. The new Casper EV XRT trim was spotted for the first time in Korea ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Tesla throws cold water on Supercharger extension cords
A Tesla engineer is throwing cold water on Supercharger extension cords – an idea that is gaining traction to solve the charge port location issues as Tesla onboard other EVs on the Suercharger network. Read more…
NIO begins revamped EL8 SUV deliveries in Europe, despite imposed tariffs
Three months after opening up sales of its ES8 SUV in Europe, NIO has begun customer deliveries. The refreshed all-electric SUV, renamed the EL8 for the European market, is the sixth NIO model to enter Europe, and the Chinese automaker is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the EU Commission imposed tariffs on imports. Read more…
Volkswagen weighs another plant closure, this time in China as domestic EVs take control
Volkswagen is facing another possible plant closure, this time in China, the company’s largest market. Although China is VW’s biggest market, domestic EV makers, like BYD, are squeezing out the competition. Read more…
Chinese EVs Can Undercut American EVs Even With Tariffs
We also discuss how fast wireless charging is moving forward and why Stellantis is facing heat from UAW. Read more…
Electric Vehicles Had Their First Golden Age In The Early 1900s
At the turn of the 20th century, there were thousands of electric vehicles in operation around the world. Read more…
V2H & V2G bidirectional charging
Nick Flaherty reports on the latest innovations in bidirectional charging and their ageing effects on battery cells.
Bidirectional charging allows energy to flow back and forth between an e-mobility platform such as an EV and other systems, whether that is the electricity grid, other electric equipment or even other vehicles. Read more…
AMG Lithium opens first lithium refinery in Europe
AMG Lithium just opened Europe’s first lithium refinery in Bitterfeld-Wolfen. AMG Lithium will produce up to 20,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide there starting from next year, which is enough for the batteries of around 500,000 electric cars. Read more…
US DOT issues RFI about EV charging needs of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
The US Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders about EV charging technologies and the infrastructure needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The RFI supports the Biden Administration’s aim to build a national EV charging network…. Read more…
GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters
GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC… Read more…
