Onvo had 1,700 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 14,100, Xpeng 7,200, Zeekr 5,200, Leapmotor 10,000 and Aito 6,700. Read more…
Cybertruck gets un-founded, Tesla computers fail, a Trump has a plan
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, it’s bad news for Tesla as the nonexistent demand for its Foundation Series Cybertruck models leads Musk to desperate tactics. Meanwhile, the company’s new AI4 computers have major safety concerns, and Trump is moving to kill EV tax credits. Read more…
Chery’s new iCar brand launches 2nd EV model iCar V23 with starting price of $13,700
The iCar V23 is iCar’s second model, after the iCar 03, and is aimed at fashion-conscious young people. Read more…
BYD enters Estonia, local deliveries to start in early 2025
The first two BYD stores opened in Estonia and began pre-sales of four BYD NEV models. Read more…
BYD reportedly sets up new R&D team to ramp up AI investment
BYD has set up an advanced technology research and development center that now has about 500 people, ramping up its investment in AI and large models. Read more…
Wisconsin’s most powerful solar farm just got the go-ahead
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) has approved Vista Sands Solar Farm, which will become the most powerful solar farm in the state. Read more…
Volvo’s most affordable EV will arrive with up to $9,000 in discounts, but here’s the deal
Volvo’s most affordable EV, the EX30, already has up to $9,000 in discounts with US deliveries just around the corner. However, with some limitations, the Volvo EX30 could face stiff competition with better deals on Tesla, Kia, and Toyota electric models. Read more…
Court rejects challenge to California’s clean air rules trump said he’d kill
The US Supreme Court today rejected a bid by Ohio and other states to stop California from implementing its own clean air rules, a legal right that California has had since the 60s which Donald Trump has repeatedly tried and failed to remove. Read more…
Colorado’s state EV fast charger program adds 33 highway sites
Colorado and ChargePoint have completed the EV Fast-Charging Corridors program, adding DC fast chargers across six highway corridors. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz new CLA EV promises 800 miles of driving range with 20 minutes charging
Mercedes is preparing to reveal what’s expected to be its most important EV in just a few months. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV will “set standards” in terms of range, efficiency, and charging. According to the engineers, the new EV can travel nearly 800 miles (1,270 km) with two 10-minute charging stops. Here’s what you can expect from the “one-liter” electric car. Read more…
This chinese brand is launching a semi-solid-state battery EV in 2025 and it won’t be expensive
An affordable EV with solid-state batteries? MG Motor is launching a new semi-solid-state battery-powered EV next year, claiming “the price is not expensive.” Here’s what you can expect. Read more…
Shaq Had A Lucid Air Turned Into A Coupe So He Could Fit Inside
When you’re a 7’1’’ former NBA player, normal-sized car doors just don’t cut it. Read more…
Wevo-Chemie unveils silicone thermal gap filler for power electronics and batteries
German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie is expanding its portfolio of thermal interface materials with an optimized silicone gap filler. WEVOSIL 26040 FL features high thermal conductivity of 4 W/m*K for efficient heat dissipation for large surfaces. The material has been formulated to be resistant to sedimentation, allowing it to be stored, used and transported… Read more…
ROHM and TSMC collaborate to develop automotive gallium nitride technology
Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM has formed a strategic partnership with Taiwanese foundry TSMC for the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for EVs. The partnership will integrate ROHM’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology. GaN power devices are currently used in consumer and industrial applications, such as AC… Read more…
Dodge Charger EV Review: ‘Sorry, Dodge, Things Are Not Looking Good’
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec has many issues with the new electric Dodge Charger Daytona. Read more…
Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to destroy the US EV market
The Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to slash electric vehicle incentives and funding, which would result in a significant slowdown of the US EV market. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 caught with bold new design features: Is this the XRT trim?
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV looks to be in line for an XRT upgrade. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 was spotted for the first time with rugged new XRT-like design elements. Check out the new photos that just surfaced below. Read more…
Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
Brand-new Tesla vehicles are experiencing self-driving computer failures, which are resulting in significant problems. Inside sources say that the problem is contributing to overwhelming Tesla’s service. Read more…
Anker SOLIX Christmas sale takes 50% off power stations, Murf 20% off sitewide e-bike sale lows, Greenworks tools, Govee, more
Today’s Green Deals is led by the long-awaited Anker SOLIX Christmas sale that is taking up to 50% off the brand’s lineup of power stations, bundles, and accessories – with the F2000 Portable Power Station for home appliance back up and traveling support down at $1,199, with other deals starting from $99. Next, we have Murf’s 20% off sitewide holiday sale dropping the Higgs Fat-Tire e-bike to a new $1,916 low, among others. There are a bunch of notable Greenworks tool deals coming from Amazon, with the tree-felling 80V 16-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw returning to its $224 low. Lastly, Govee’s new Smart Electric Composter is ready to support your green thumb with low-cost fertilizer at $265. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s four exclusive Vanpowers e-bike lows, the latest EV and power station holiday sales, and more. Read more…
ICCT ranking: Who sells the most electric commercial vehicles in the EU
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has analysed which commercial vehicle manufacturers are leading the European market in terms of electric drives in the third quarter. While a few players are dividing up the cake among themselves in the electric truck segment, more and more players are vying for customers in the electric bus segment. Read more…
