Just after Tesla launched its ‘Full Self-Driving’ package, in China, the country announced that it cracking down on automated driving features with new limitations. Read more…
Jackery Earth Day Sale takes up to 50% off units with bonus savings, G-Force moto-style ZM e-bike at $800 off, Greenworks, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s Earth Day Sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations, with many of them being marked down from the brand’s short-term Easter savings, complete with bonus savings. Among the lineup, we spotted the expandable Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with a 500W solar panel at its $1,614 low. Coming up right behind it is G-Force Bikes’ Spring Sale with up to $800 in e-bike savings, the largest of which is on the moto-styled ZM All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike that starts at $1,199 for an 80-mile trekking single-battery setup, with a double battery option not much higher. Lastly, we have a one-day-only new low price on the Greenworks 1,900 PSI Steel-Framed Electric Pressure Washer at $118, as well as a bonus cleaner attachment deal. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Earth Day savings on both Bluetti power stations and Lectric’s e-bike bundles, and more. Read more…
China Is Cracking Down On Misleading Driver Assistance Marketing
Yep, that includes Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” branding. Read more…
Scania to acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s off-highway and heavy industry battery systems division
Scania, a major Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer and a unit of Volkswagen, has announced that it will acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s Industrial Division, which manufactures battery systems for off-highway and heavy industrial vehicles. The acquisition will include production capabilities, a research and development center and approximately 260 employees, with operations in two locations, namely a leased… Read more…
Emporia’s new Pro Level 2 EV charger features built-in load management
Emporia Energy has launched the new Emporia Pro, “a meticulously engineered Level 2 EV charger.” The Emporia Pro’s intelligent system is designed to optimize the use of a building’s available electrical power, reducing the need for panel upgrades. According to Emporia, nearly 50% of all US households face expensive electrical panel upgrades—often costing thousands of… Read more…
Tesla’s Brand Loyalty Is Crashing Harder Than Its Stock
Tesla’s brand loyalty is slipping in the U.S. as owner trade-ins are up 250% year-over-year. Read more…
China is tightening regulations over autonomous driving systems
According to people familiar with the matter and some transcripts obtained by Reuters, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has met with 60 representatives from the biggest automakers in the industry to discuss some new rules regarding ADAS. Firstly, the Chinese authorities are banning the use of “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” phrases when car manufacturers are advertising… Read more…
Page Trucking becomes first fleet customer for ReVolt’s hybrid truck
Page Trucking, a specialty hauler that operates a fleet of some 500 trucks, has signed on as the first fleet customer for ReVolt Motors’ hybrid truck. ReVolt will initially deliver five Peterbilt 579 trucks equipped with ReVolt’s hybrid powertrain, and an additional 15 units are set to follow. Page has also “invested significantly” in the… Read more…
Dana introduces electrified drivetrains for compact wheel loaders
Dana Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems, a designer and manufacturer of propulsion and energy management systems, has announced various new products intended to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its Spicer drivetrain solutions during the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. The company is now offering fully electrified drivetrains alongside its hybrid and internal combustion models…. Read more…
Trump admin halts $5 billion NY offshore wind project mid-build
In its most aggressive attack against offshore wind yet, the Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind 1, already under construction off New York’s coast. Read more…
I Drove A Cupra In The U.S. It’s More Interesting Than Any Audi
The premium, VW-owned Spanish brand wants to come to America within the next decade with EVs and hybrids. Early signs are promising. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y spotted testing in India
Tesla’s entry into the Indian market has taken another step forward, as the new Model Y has been spotted testing on Indian streets. The new Tesla Model Y is being tested in 🇮🇳 India ahead of launch.We are getting closer to the unveil!Spotted by @ashishpol86 on Mumbai-Pune expressway. pic.twitter.com/DOTo7BEEmR— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) April 16, 2025 Hilariously, the car is wearing… Read more…
Putting the Ford Explorer to the test: What the beacon of hope has to offer
The pressure to succeed was high for the Ford Explorer right from the start. But can the electric SUV fulfil expectations? In the test, we experienced a rock-solid and practical electric car that only has one big catch: the price.
First details of Leapmotor B01 sedan revealed
Leapmotor has just made a regulatory filing for the new B01 sedan, based on the LEAP 3.5 platform. It will reportedly be showcased at the Shanghai auto show starting April 23. Read more…
Archer unveils eVTOL air taxi network with United to connect passengers to all major NYC airports
Imagine landing at JFK or LaGuardia after a fun but taxing vacation, and instead of hailing a two-hour cab ride or asking your brother-in-law to come and get you, you take to the skies in an eVTOL. You’re back on the ground in 15 minutes for a short trip back home to bed. What a time to be alive. eVTOL developer Archer Aviation is making this dream a reality alongside its business partner, United Airlines, offering travelers to NYC a new map of air taxi routes to travel to and from NYC airports. Read more…
Harley’s LiveWire unveils electric motorcycles built just for cops
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has officially launched a new line of electric motorcycles tailored for law enforcement and security use. The move marks another example of electric two-wheelers expanding beyond consumer markets and into professional and government fleets. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis: new discounts and throttling down production
The Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis. The automaker is still sitting on a ton of old inventory, which it is now heavily discounting, and it is throttling down production to try to avoid building up the inventory again. Read more…
China bans misleading ads for autonomous driving
In future, China will ban car manufacturers from using the phrases ‘intelligent driving’ and ‘autonomous driving’ when advertising driver assistance functions. Manufacturers will also no longer be allowed to conduct public beta tests, and over-the-air updates can only be transmitted after validation has been completed. Read more…
Renault’s ‘Horse’ Wants To Turn EVs Into Hybrids
As automakers tone down their EV ambitions, Horse Powertrain came up with a quick and cheap way to add gas engines to EVs. Read more…
EVs from Kia, Hyundai, Volvo and VW sweep 2025 World Car Awards
New York played host to the 2025 World Car Awards, and the results sent a clear message: the automotive future is electric. Across nearly every category, battery-powered vehicles took home top honors, showing the growing global appeal of electric cars. Unfortunately for American consumers, the celebration comes with a tinge of disappointment, as many of these award-winning EVs aren’t currently… Read more…
