During the summer, Volkswagen and Rivian struck a deal to form a joint venture to work on software and the development of electrical architecture for EVs. The initial VW investment was planned to be $5 billion, but VW has now adjusted it up to $5.8 billion. The funding will come through in the next few years. About $1.3 billion will… Read more…
Geely reportedly to integrate Lynk & Co into Zeekr brand
Zeekr and Lynk & Co will undergo a strategic integration with the goal of achieving Zeekr’s controlling stake in Lynk & Co, according to a Chinese state-run media report. Read more…
China’s year-to-date NEV production surpasses 10 million mark
China’s NEV production for the full year 2024 is expected to exceed 12 million units. Read more…
The UK steps up with an 81% emissions cut by 2035 target at COP29 following Trump win
Following Donald Trump’s US election win, the UK has stepped into a leadership role at COP29, and it’s just announced a more ambitious climate goal. Read more…
Polestar’s new luxury electric SUV just got cheaper with up to 350 miles range
Polestar’s (PSNY) new luxury electric SUV just gained a cheaper, longer-range variant. The new 2025 Long Range Polestar 3 RWD trim is now available with up to 350 miles of range, starting under $70,000. Read more…
Texas to get 1 GW AI-powered virtual power plant, enough to power 200,000 homes
Texas is about to get a major power boost – a new AI-powered virtual power plant (VPP) delivering capacity equivalent to 200,000 homes during peak demand.. Read more…
Chevy EV owners in Texas now get free overnight home charging with Reliant
Chevy EV owners in Texas who have Reliant as their electric utility can now charge for free at night with renewable energy. Read more…
Cadillac unveils the Vistiq, a luxurious electric SUV with a 300-mile range
Cadillac has finally taken the wraps off the 2026 Vistiq. This three-row electric SUV is positioned between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ and comes with a starting price of $78,790. The Vistiq’s design aligns with the rest of Cadillac’s portfolio. The rear design echoes the Escalade IQ’s look with split taillights. The SUV accommodates seven passengers, with an optional second-row… Read more…
Anti-Elon Musk Tesla Bumper Sticker Sales Booming Post-Election
The guy behind those anti-Elon Musk bumper stickers for your Tesla says sales are “insane” right now. Read more…
Video: Up to 90 percent of battery manufacturing data is wasted and Siemens plans to change that
As EV battery manufacturing ramps up worldwide, Siemens is working to address critical data challenges through a digital transformation. Charged recently chatted with Puneet Sinha—Senior Director, Global Head of Battery Industry at Siemens Digital Industries Software—to learn how it’s bringing a new level of precision and efficiency to the process. Traditional battery manufacturing is often… Read more…
Integrals Power begins distributing samples of UK-made LFP and LMFP battery cathode materials
Battery materials producer Integrals Power has begun distributing samples of its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) battery cathode materials to customers in both Europe and the US. This milestone follows the successful production of these materials at Integrals Power’s UK pilot plant. The LFP and LMFP cathode materials were fully… Read more…
Honda Prologue and Chevy Equinox drive EV incentives to record levels in October
As the incentives and discounts pile up, electric vehicle prices often rival, or even undercut, comparable gas models. With new models, like the Honda Prologue and Chevy Blazer EV rolling out, incentives surged to record highs in October as automakers look to fend off the incoming competition and draw in buyers. Read more…
Tesla now has ready-to-deliver Cybertruck inventory, demand issues?
Tesla is now offering ready-to-deliver Cybertrucks in its new vehicle inventory as it clearly isn’t working with a reservation backlog anymore. Read more…
Heybike Cityrun e-bike $600 off for Black Friday, ENGWE E26 e-bike hits new $849 low, Segway Ninebot, EGO Power+, more
Today’s Green Deals are once again overwhelmingly EV-minded, with Heybike’s Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike taking the lead at its $999 low and coming with some free gear, among the other models in the brand’s Black Friday sale. Next, we spotted ENGWE’s E26 Dual Suspension All-Terrain e-bike hitting a new $849 low, while Segway’s Ninebot E22 Electric Scooter (with attachable seat) returns to its $360 2024 low. Lastly, we have the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station falling to a new annual low price too at $838. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday release of Lectric’s new XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes, Bluetti’s Black Friday changeups, and more. Read more…
BYD will challenge Hyundai and Kia with low-cost EVs launching in South Korea
China’s leading EV maker is set to drastically shake up the South Korean auto market. BYD officially announced plans to launch in South Korea with its low-cost EVs poised to challenge Hyundai and Kia on their home turf. Read more…
America Is In The Middle Of A Secret Battery Boom
Don’t look now, but the U.S. is quietly turning into a battery giant. But can this last under the new White House? Read more…
Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor US price and range outed
Polestar unveiled the cheapest Polestar 3 version back in June. It’s officially called the Long Range Single Motor (let’s just call it LRSM from this point on) and the initial announcement did reveal European pricing and range – but nothing for the US. That changes today, finally. The US-bound Polestar 3 LRSM can now be ordered in the US, and… Read more…
AP Racing unveils new EV-specific caliper
UK-based brake and clutch supplier AP Racing has launched a new caliper designed specifically for EVs based on its Radi-CALTM technology. The new Radi-CALTM e, which increases low drag efficiency while improving braking performance, will be available off the shelf as a four- or six-piston system, taking inspiration from AP Racing’s WR1, WR2 and Mono… Read more…
Ford’s EV struggles continue as ‘rapidly deteriorating’ market conditions take a toll
Ford says a “rapidly deteriorating” EV market is to blame as it plans to slow the output of more electric models. Starting next week, employees at Ford’s Cologne EV plant in Germany will be put on short-term work hours. Read more…
Hyundai confirms IONIQ 9 SUV debut date while teasing first look at its ‘lounge-like’ interior
Hyundai will finally unveil its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, at the LA Auto Show next week. With its debut around the corner, we are getting a sneak peek at the SUV’s “lounge-like” interior. Read more…
