A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they’re… Read more…
Mitsubishi Fuso cleans up, putting 89 electric garbage trucks to work in Greece
The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are popular tourist spots, and those tourists are about to breathe a little bit easier – literally! – thanks to nearly 90 new electric garbage trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso. Read more…
Daimler Truck selects Munich Electrification as BMS supplier
German supplier Munich Electrification will supply Daimler Truck with battery management systems in future. These will be used in the latter’s electric truck models. Read more…
Canoo gets ready to leave California
Californian EV startup Canoo is getting ready to move its headquarters to the US state of Texas. Its engineering workforce will be moved to the company’s two Oklahoma locations. Read more…
Denmark: Clever and Apcoa plan 5,000 charging points in car parks
Together with Apcoa, charge point operator Clever plans to install more than 5,000 public charging points in car parks in Denmark by 2028. In addition, charging processes at all 8,500 public Clever charging points can soon be paid for via the Apcoa app. Read more…
Nio targets Onvo L60 capacity of 5,000 units in Oct, 20,000 by Mar 2025
Onvo L60 production capacity is expected to reach 10,000 units in December, at least 16,000 units in January and 20,000 units by March, William Li said. Read more…
Volvo CE rolls out some new hotness at Volvo Days 2024 [part 1]
This week, Volvo Group held its once-every-three-years “Volvo Days” event in Shippensburg, PA for the first time since the pandemic, showing off tons (literally!) of new equipment, new trucks, and new concepts – including a couple of “world’s first” debuts. Read more…
Italian DC fast charger maker Alpitronic enters the US market [video]
Electrek‘s Seth Weintraub went to Alpitronic America’s new HQ to speak with CEO Mike Doucleff about its plans to roll out its ultra-fast chargers across the US. Read more…
Automakers Have Backtracked On Their EV Goals By Millions Of Cars
Slowing down is a risky move given the momentum behind China’s BYD and Tesla, BloombergNEF analysts say. Read more…
NXP unveils integrated EV battery monitoring IC
NXP Semiconductors has introduced a battery junction box integrated circuit (IC) that combines critical pack-level functions into a single device. The MC33777 consolidates essential BMS functions, unlike conventional pack-level monitoring systems that require multiple discrete components, external actuators and processing support, according to the company. The MC33777 can help protect high-voltage batteries from overcurrent by… Read more…
Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August
Despite its small size, Volvo’s cheapest EV continued its dominant run last month in Europe. The Volvo EX30 was Europe’s second-best-selling EV, behind only the Tesla Model Y, as sales continued surging. Read more…
ENGWE EP-2 PRO e-bike at exclusive $599 low, save $3,217 with DELTA Pro bundle, new Blix Sol X Comfort e-bike special, more
We’re bringing you another jam-packed day of Green Deals to close out the week, with another exclusive discount for our readers leading the pack, dropping the ENGWE EP-2 PRO Electric Bike down to a new $599 low. Next, we’re highlighting EcoFlow’s bundle on the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel for $3,099 that also gives you an additional $1,000 in free gear, as well as Blix launching its latest Sol X Comfort e-bike at a $1,799 special with a free gift. You’ll also find the lowest prices on Segway’s Ninebot S2 Smart Self-Balancing Scooter, and three tool deals from Greenworks, Goal Zero, and Worx (lasting just for today). Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power e-bike sale, or the new Bluetti AC50B power station low, and more. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia’s new EV9 are the most popular EVs on Cars.com
As new electric vehicles hit the market, discounts continue piling up as automakers fight for sales. According to new research, the most popular EVs on Cars.com right now are the Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Kia EV9, all of which feature massive incentives this month. Read more…
House Republicans vote to kill thousands, increase fuel costs $100B/yr
House Republicans have passed a bill attempting to block new emissions standards that will save thousands of lives and reduce fuel costs for Americans by $100 billion per year. Thankfully, however, the bill will likely die in the Senate, and will be vetoed even if it doesn’t. Read more…
$10,000 BYD Seagull EV Outsold All Other Cars In China Last Month
It’s not hard to see why these exceedingly affordable yet fully featured electric city cars are flying out of showrooms. Read more…
NGen invests $29.7 million in five new Canadian EV manufacturing projects
Manufacturing innovation cluster Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is investing C$40 million ($29.7 million) in five new advanced manufacturing projects involving 10 companies under its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program. One of the pairs is battery materials developer Nano One Materials and professional services company Worley Chemetics, which will receive C$2.8 million. Nano One… Read more…
EO Charging integrates InductEV wireless charging tech for commercial EV fleets
UK-headquartered EO Charging has agreed to potentially integrate US-based InductEV’s inductive high-power wireless charging technology into its EV charging suite for depot-based commercial fleets. The companies will work together to evaluate the joint commercialization of their technologies to offer fleet operators a seamless and cost-effective means to keep their vehicles powered during routine operations. “We… Read more…
BYD exceeds 1 million EV sales in 2024, after record-breaking August performance
China’s electric vehicle powerhouse BYD has sailed past 1 million EV sales in 2024, following an exceptional August performance. This cements BYD’s leading position in the EV market. The company reported selling a staggering 373,082 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in August, including both plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and all-electric vehicles. This remarkable figure eclipses BYD’s previous record of 342,383 NEVs set… Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS: What Do You Want To Know?
This fairly loaded, front-wheel-drive EV model gets up to 319 miles of range and boasts impressive tech features. Ask away. Read more…
Lightyear nabs 10M euros in funding as it looks to reincarnate as a solar systems provider
Lightyear, yes, Lightyear (remember them?), is reemerging from the ashes of a failed solar electric vehicle venture and has just secured 10 million euros to boost its operation of developing and providing other OEMs with advanced solar systems. This isn’t the Lightyear you remember, but it is fighting on in its original quest to bring more sustainable energy to the automotive industry. Read more…
