Li Auto had 12,100 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 4,500, Zeekr 5,200, Leapmotor 8,000 and Aito 8,700. Read more…
Changan Nevo launches E07 SUV that can transform into pickup truck
Changan Nevo has launched the E07 SUV, which can transform into a pickup truck, in an attempt to cater to a demographic with a need for electric pickup trucks at a time when there are restrictions on such models in China. Read more…
Buick reportedly to launch EREV model as SAIC-GM adopts strategy to cater more to Chinese shoppers
Buick has adjusted its plan as a new model, codenamed NDLB, nears production, deciding to add EREV options to its original BEV-only offerings, according to local media. Read more…
A solar farm comes online on a coal ash landfill site in West Virginia
A 5.5-megawatt (MW) solar farm just came online in Rivesville, West Virginia, on a brownfield site near a shuttered coal-burning power station. Read more…
Missed specs from Tesla, EVs help get out the vote, and Ford updates Mach-E
On today’s spooky episode of Quick Charge, Tesla backtracks on the Cybertruck range extender, Ford updates the Mustang Mach-E, and you can now volunteer to help get people to the polls in an electric vehicle. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Range Extender Is Delayed (Again)
The Cybertruck’s range-extending add-on is ending up a lot like the truck itself: Delayed. Read more…
North Dakota is ramping up its EV charger installations
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) announced a funding opportunity for DC fast chargers in 16 communities across the state.. Read more…
BYD Shark arrives in Brazil as EV giant bets on market shake-up
China’s BYD launched its first pickup truck in Brazil, the Shark, to challenge the top-selling Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger. The Shark will play a significant role in BYD’s ambitions to become a top-selling automaker over the next few years. Read more…
Here’s a look at Hyundai’s new 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT ahead of deliveries
Hyundai’s best-selling electric SUV is getting a facelift. The upgraded 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 features more range, a Tesla NACS charging port, and a new XRT trim. Ahead of deliveries, we are getting a closer look at the new XRT variant. Read more…
Tesla Sued By ‘Blade Runner’ Producers Mad About Robotaxi Event
The film’s producer said Musk’s behavior veers towards hate speech, which was part of the reason why they denied Tesla usage rights. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Is Getting Into EV Battery Recycling
The automaker opened a battery recycling facility that it says will process enough materials for 50,000 battery modules each year. Read more…
This Is Why Tesla’s NACS Plug Revolution Is A Big Deal
I spent several days driving a Tesla Cybertruck. For the first time in a long time, I didn’t worry or think about charging at all. Read more…
Mercedes opens its first battery recycling plant
Today Mercedes has proudly announced that it’s opened its first battery recycling plant. It’s located in Kuppenheim in southern Germany, and will operate with an expected recovery rate of more than 96% thanks to its mechanical-hydrometallurgical process. It’s net CO2-neutral too thanks to its roof being equipped with a photovoltaic system and it makes Mercedes the first car manufacturer in… Read more…
The 2025 BMW i4 M50 Understood The Assignment
BMW proves yet again that it knows what it’s doing in the EV era. Read more…
Austrian Airlines deploys hydrogen-powered mobile generator for charging EVs
Three companies in Central Europe—Test-Fuchs, SFC Energy and Auto Group—have announced the release of the H2Genset, a hydrogen-powered mobile generator. The trailer-mounted power generator can be used to charge electric vehicles in situations where it is preferable or necessary to bring the power source to the vehicles. Austrian Airlines has deployed the H2Genset on the airport… Read more…
Cirba Soluions angles for $200 million in DOE funding for South Carolina battery materials plant
US-based battery recycling materials and management company Cirba Solutions has been selected to enter negotiations with the US Department of Energy for up to $200 million in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the construction of its lithium-ion processing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The facility will manufacture battery-grade salts for the EV market… Read more…
Tesla is still unclear on the names of its new autonomous vehicles, files new trademarks
Tesla still appears unclear about the names of its new autonomous vehicles, which were unveiled earlier this month. The automaker has filed for new trademarks. Read more…
Foil.One’s stylish new single passenger electric hydrofoil boat is sure to turn heads on the water
A young Finnish company specializing in hydrodynamic electric watercraft called Foil.One has introduced its flagship product, and it looks cool as hell. The Pegasus is a single-seat electric hydrofoil boat that is as impressive in performance as it is aesthetically pleasing; check it out. Read more…
EcoFlow DELTA Pro station with $468 in free gear at $2,499 in sale, Anker 60Ah power bank station $90, Greenworks, more
We’ve got backup power and winter prepping taking the spotlight in today’s Green Deals, led by EcoFlow’s massive Halloween Sale taking up to 51% off power stations, bundles, smart devices, and accessories through the rest of the month – all while offering a bunch of bonus savings too. You’ll find its popular DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with $468 in free gear down at $2,499, among much more. Next, we have Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station back at its $90 low price for the second time. From there we have two deals on Greenworks winter equipment, with a one-day only sale on the heavy duty 80V 24-inch Cordless Electric Two-Stage Snowblower at $1,400, while the more compact 80V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel is down at $250. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.. Read more…
Real life transformer: This Chinese EV shifts from an SUV to a pickup for just $28,000
You can now buy a real-life transformer in China. Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck at the push of a button. The all-electric transformer starts at around $28,000. Read more…