One camouflaged electric M3 prototype was recently seen tackling the 12.8-mile Green Hell, where it looked right at home. Read more…
EU Commission presents draft on CO2 emission limits
At the beginning of the month, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her intention to temporarily soften the CO2 limits for manufacturers as part of the strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry. The Commission has now presented a draft regulation to this effect. Read more…
Confusion and denial around Chery’s possible Turkey plant
On Wednesday, the Turkish government announced that Chery Automobile was going to invest $1bn in a major EV production facility in the country. The only problem? Chery immediately denied it had any plans to do so. Read more…
BYD teases new electric sedan e7
BYD has previewed its new e7 model and shared several images of the mid-class pure electric sedan.
The BYD e7 is 4,780 mm long and is powered by a single motor with a peak power of 100 kW.
Fastned reports positive results for the second consecutive year
Fastned aims to have 1,000 charging parks in Europe by 2030. Its latest annual report shows the Dutch company has 346 charging locations in seven countries. However, the next 200 or so locations are already planned. And the company continues to be profitable. Read more…
Canada halts Tesla subsidies amid tariff tensions and rebate concerns
The Canadian government has put a stop to federal subsidy payments to Tesla and has barred the company from future rebate programs. The decision comes amid growing tensions between Canada and the United States over tariffs, and concerns about Tesla’s rebate claims. Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has directed her department to investigate Tesla’s past claims and to change future incentive… Read more…
Mercedes recalls 12,308 EVs in China due to battery fire risk
Some vehicles in the recall have fire risk due to battery reliability and control strategy issues in the battery management system software.
Before the formal recall measures are implemented, Mercedes-Benz recommends that users set the charging limit of the vehicles to no more than 80 percent.
BYD brand Yangwang launches electric saloon
BYD has started sales of the Yangwang U7 in China. The 960 kW luxury saloon with four electric motors is available either as a pure BEV or as a PHEV with an additional combustion engine. With prices starting at 628,000 yuan (about 80,000 euros), it costs significantly less than previously assumed. Read more…
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Is Slightly Better At DC Fast Charging
For 2025, the electric pickup also comes with BlueCruise 1.4 from the factory and a new appearance pack. Read more…
Hina releases sodium-ion battery solution for commercial cars, able to be fully charged in 25 minutes
The energy density of the battery cells used in the solution exceeds 165 Wh/kg, and they can be charged to 100 percent in 20-25 minutes, Hina said.
The battery has stable discharge performance at -40°C to 45°C.
BYD offers discounts on 3 models after launching smart driving updates
BYD is offering discounts on three models, in a move that appears to be aimed at clearing inventory of older models after launching Smart Driving Edition updates.
The price of the non-Smart Driving version of the entry-level Seal 06 DM-i sedan is now priced at RMB 89,800 ($12,360), a reduction of 10 percent.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton claims he’s been pardoned… but its a publicity stunt
Well, here’s a weird one for today. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of fraud, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. But no independent confirmation exists, and it sure does seem like some sort of publicity stunt. Read more…
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is smarter, easier to charge, and it has a stealthy new package
Ford’s electric pickup is getting a few big updates. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning shows Tesla NACS fast-charging stations using Apple CarPlay and gains an improved BlueCruise. There’s even a stealthy new “Dark Elements” package you can choose from. Here’s what else you can expect from the new Lightning. Read more…
EcoFlow Monthly Madness takes 57% off units with bonus savings + rewards, RadCity 5 Plus e-bike with extra battery $1,499, more
We’ve got three sales for today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow’s March Monthly Madness sale taking the lead with up to 57% discounts on a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more. Among the sale’s offers, we spotted the DELTA 2 Max Power Station bundled with a 220W solar panel at a new $1,199 low. Right behind it, Rad Power has switched gears on its spring savings offers, with its RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike coming with an extra battery for 100+ miles of travel at $1,499, among other models. There’s also Blix Bikes’ Spring Sale offers with its Packa Genie Cargo e-bike coming with $148 in free gear at $1,599, as well as two other models seeing discounts. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s giant Anker SOLIX F3800 weekend flash sale savings, and more. Read more…
The surprising powerhouse behind rapid V2X growth: electric school buses
Electric school buses are driving major growth in the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market, with capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) by 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 officially enters production as its new Georgia EV plant opens
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has officially entered production at its massive new EV plant in Georgia. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its massive new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV and hybrid vehicles. With the IONIQ 9 now rolling out of assembly, the electric SUV is expected to launch any day. Read more…
The Dodge Charger Daytona Has A Feature Every EV Should Have
Leave it to the Mopar muscle-car folks to come up with a very useful feature I wish were on every electric vehicle. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 4: This May Be It
This made-in-China electric crossover could slot in under the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Could it work here in the U.S.? Read more…
Göpel launches automotive Ethernet controller for testing and validation
Göpel Electronic has introduced an Ethernet controller to assist developers and suppliers of control units, vehicle manufacturers and certification bodies in testing safety-critical automotive applications. The G PXIe 6242 is designed to meet various application requirements, including electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, cameras and other devices integrated into vehicle electrical systems. The PXI Express card… Read more…
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan launches at under $90,000: Meet the Yangwang U7
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan hit the market on Thursday at an even lower price than expected. The Yangwang U7 packs nearly 1,300 horsepower from four electric motors, is loaded with smart tech and premium features, and starts at under $90,000. Read more…
