The Electra L7 extended-range sedan measures 5 meters long, boasts a battery range of up to 302 km, and delivers 338 horsepower.
Buick is betting on a segment of NEVs that has been popular in China for several years but where competition is becoming exceptionally fierce.
BYD launches e-Bus Platform 3.0 for electric buses, delivering enhanced safety and comfort
The BYD e-Bus Platform 3.0 incorporates multiple new technologies including the DiSus-A body control system and high-speed flat tire stability system.
The all-new C11 bus is the first electric bus built on the e-Bus Platform 3.0, offering a range of up to 730 kilometers.
SAE launches global EV battery mineral traceability standard
SAE International has introduced the J3327 Surface Vehicle EV Battery Global Traceability standard, which it calls the first industry-wide framework designed to document and track the journey of critical minerals used in EV batteries. The standard covers stages from extraction and manufacturing to use and end of life. SAE says that J3327 addresses urgent needs… Read more…
Finance a new EV for less: EV deals with 0% interest this September
Lease deals get all the headlines, but 75% of new car buyers still finance their cars, indicating that they want to own their vehicles once the payments are done. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been holding out for relief from sky-high payments, a wave of new EVs are now available with 0% financing — making it one of the best months yet to buy a new EV. Read more…
Enel and Mars ink a milestone Texas solar agreement
Enel North America and food and snacks giant Mars have signed a massive clean energy deal that will power up Mars’s operations with Texas solar. Read more…
Volkswagen CEO Says Flush Door Handles Are ‘Terrible’

Volkswagen won’t jump onto one of the most controversial trends in car design. Lire la suite…
BYD’s Yangwang U8L is a $180,000 luxury SUV that can float
Chinese automotive giant BYD is pushing deeper into the ultra-luxury market with the official launch of the Yangwang U8L, a massive six-seat SUV packed with extreme performance and unconventional features. The new U8L carries a starting price of RMB 1.28 million, or nearly €154,000, with first deliveries scheduled for late September. The Yangwang U8L is an extended version of the… Read more…
Anker SOLIX clearance sale drops 535 PowerHouse station to $299 low + 60,000mAh PowerCore Reserve at $80, more
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is another spotlight on Anker’s ongoing SOLIX Fan Fest Sale, focusing on the up to $700 clearance discounts on legacy power stations, like the 535 PowerHouse that has fallen back to its $299 low, among others. We also have a new low price hitting the ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower at $841 (plus its upgraded and discounted variants), and Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station dropping back to $80. From there, we have new and returning lows on Govee’s Smart Electric Composter, Worx’s Nitro Hydroshot pressure washer, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals from last week collected at the bottom of the page in our latest Electrified Weekly edition.. Read more…
Meet the Toyota e-Palette: An adorable $200,000 autonomous EV that can do it all
Is it an electric vehicle? Bus? Shuttle? It’s all of it. Toyota launched the e-Palette, a futuristic autonomous EV that works as a people mover, delivery van, or even a pop-up mobile shop. But with prices starting at nearly $200,000, it’s not exactly cheap. Read more…
Tesla board links ‘the future of Tesla’ to Elon Musk’s ridiculous compensation
Tesla’s Chairwoman of the Board, Robyn Denholm, says that voting for Elon Musk’s compensation package of up to $1 trillion is essentially voting for Tesla’s future. Read more…
Cadillac’s new electric SUVs crush real-world EV range tests
Cadillac’s new luxury electric SUVs may offer even more driving range than the official numbers suggest. Although they boast an EPA-estimated driving range of over 300 miles, the latest models drove well over that. Read more…
The Lucid Air is now cheaper than ever to lease, thanks to another big price cut
Believe it or not, the Lucid Air is the best-selling luxury electric sedan in the US. And it’s now cheaper than ever after Lucid slashed Air lease prices again this month. Read more…
A SWTCH and FLO agreement just made EV charging a lot easier
EV charging networks SWTCH Energy and FLO have signed a roaming agreement that lets drivers charge on either network with just one app, removing the need to juggle multiple accounts or payment methods. Read more…
‘It’s Going To Be Super Difficult’: The Polestar 5 Rocks, But Will It Come To The U.S.?

The Polestar 5 is a high-performance sedan designed to take on the Porsche Taycan. But selling it here could prove tricky. Lire la suite…
BASF delivers first batch of cathode active materials for semi-solid-state batteries
BASF Battery Materials, through its Chinese joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials, has delivered its first batches of mass-produced cathode active materials for semi-solid-state batteries in collaboration with Beijing WELION New Energy Technology. WELION New Energy develops solid-state battery technologies that are primarily used in EVs, energy storage, drones and power tools. The companies have… Read more…
Coca-Cola’s bottling partners expand EV fleet in India
Coca-Cola, along with its bottling partners, is adding more electric trucks to its fleet in India. The fleet will soon include over 5,000 EVs nationwide. SLMG Beverages, a major bottling partner, has added more than 3,000 EVs in the last three years to support last-mile delivery. “Expanding our EV fleet is a deliberate move to… Read more…
ABB’s new residential energy management system helps EV drivers avoid expensive panel upgrades
ABB Installation Products’ new Microlectric EM Series Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EVEMS) is designed to optimize residential energy distribution and avoid costly electrical upgrades. ABB’s EVEMS, which is aimed at the Canadian market, ensures that EVs charge only when sufficient electrical capacity is available. The system intelligently monitors available electrical capacity in real time,… Read more…
Cheapest Tesla Cybertruck version is dead
Tesla launched the cheapest version of the Cybertruck back in April. The Long Range RWD Cybertruck started at $70,000. It was still more expensive than the initially promised $61,000 price, but significantly cheaper than the next available version, which goes for $80,000. Today, the Long Range RWD Cybertruck is no more. Tesla has quietly discontinued it, erasing any trace that… Read more…
America’s Largest Oil Company Is Making EV Battery Breakthroughs

ExxonMobil is on track to become a lithium supplier. Now, it’s also making advancements in battery chemistries. Lire la suite…
Morrow and SEEL partner to advance LNMO battery cell technology
Morrow Technologies, a subsidiary of Norway-based Morrow Batteries, and SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells. The collaboration is part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative to build out Europe’s battery technology and infrastructure. Morrow Batteries is set to… Read more…