California-headquartered MVP Lithium, a producer of lithium from Western Canadian brines, has received a letter of intent from UK-based precision membrane technology company Evove. The letter outlines Evove’s commitment to commissioning MVP Lithium’s planned direct lithium extraction (DLE) plant in 2025 for the extraction of lithium from MVP’s newly discovered Montney Formation resource, which spans… Read more…
Duke Energy’s new electrification center allows commercial EV fleets to test microgrid technology
Duke Energy has commissioned a new electrification center for electric fleet vehicles in Mount Holly, North Carolina. The Duke Energy + Electrada Fleet Mobility Microgrid project is intended to serve a dual purpose as a model for utility-grade, reliable fleet electrification, and as an active charging site for light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles…. Read more…
The Tesla Model Y Is King. China’s $21,000 Answer To It May Be Better
The Onvo L60 is a whopping $14,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model Y. Battery-swapping and impressive tech make it an improvement. Read more…
The VW ID. Buzz Beats Its EPA Range Rating In The Real World
A new range test from Edmunds proves the ID. Buzz isn’t as range-limited as we thought. Read more…
Trump wants to stop Tesla having to report its crashes with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
The Trump transition team is reportedly looking to kill the requirement for Tesla to have to report its crashes involving Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features. Read more…
Researchers figured out how to make electric car batteries… from coal?!
Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have figured out a way to change the dirtiest fuel out there, coal, into materials to help build batteries for new clean vehicles. Read more…
Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl
Cash-strapped hydrogen truck maker Nikola is facing tough times — and its most recent round of layoffs has halted production of its controversial hydrogen fuel cell semi trucks as the company faces down bankruptcy (again). Read more…
Exclusive low prices on Vanpowers City Vanture & UrbanGlide e-bikes from $629, Christmas savings from Bluetti, Rad Power, more
We’re closing out the week with a bunch more seasonal savings, with four new exclusive discounts that are giving us the absolute best and lowest prices on Vanpowers’ City Vanture and UrbanGlide e-bikes starting from $629. Right behind it is Bluetti’s official Christmas sale that is taking up to 62% off a solid lineup of power stations and bundles, like the AC300 Portable Power Station and a B300K Expansion Battery returning to its Black Friday pricing of $1,599. From there we have two more e-bike sales, the first being the second phase of Rad Power’s Christmas sales that is taking up to $300 off the selection of e-bikes and also offering free gear up to $200 in value – all starting from $1,299. Right behind is ENGWE’s more budget-friendly e-bike sale with up to $600 discounts and tons of free gear packages, with the popular M20 Dual-Suspension e-bike back at its $899 low, among others. Closing us out is Eve’s Aqua Smart Water Controller that is beating its Black Friday pricing at $103. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s holiday sales from ALLPOWERS, Velotric, Blix, and more. Read more…
Chevrolet Bolt EV And EUV: The Used Buyer’s Guide
Nearly every used Chevrolet Bolt EV should meet the $25,000 threshold to be eligible for the used EV tax credit. Read more…
2025 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV Review: Is It Worth It?
I couldn’t get that question out of my head. Read more…
First Student and Westville School District in Illinois to deploy 15 electric school buses
Cincinnati-based school transportation provider First Student and the Westville School District recently held a ribbon-cutting event for the upcoming deployment of 15 electric school buses, including 14 Type C IC buses from US manufacturer IC Bus, and one Type A Micro Bird, manufactured in Canada. The buses will be charged using First Charge, First Student’s… Read more…
Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on powerbox and cooling systems for electric motors
EV maker Ampere, which was formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on a powerbox Ampere’s electric powertrain inverter. The powerbox is designed for optimum performance-to-size ratio across Ampere’s line-up, and supports… Read more…
Renault resurrects a legend: Renault 5 Turbo 3E
The automotive world can be full of surprises, and today is one of those days. Today, we are celebrating an unexpected revival: the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. This isn’t a concept car like the original R5 Turbo 3E was. Renault has confirmed that this seriously hot hatch will be hitting the roads as a production model. The announcement came in… Read more…
Argentina: Rio Tinto invests to expand Rincon project
The British-Australian mining group Rio Tinto is investing $2.5 billion in expanding its Rincon project in Argentina. The Rincon mine will supply up to 60,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year. Subject to approval, the expansion is scheduled to begin in mid-2025 and production in 2028. Read more…
St. Gallen cancels bus contract with Ebusco
The St. Gallen public transport company (VBSG) has announced that it is cancelling the supply contract signed with Ebusco in the spring for twelve electric buses and putting the procurement of the vehicles out to tender again. The dozen electric buses were actually due to hit the streets of St. Gallen from 2025. Read more…
How Nissan Blew It
Nissan’s U.S. strategy may be permanently behind the curve. Plus, the Trump Administration may end autonomous car crash reports like Tesla wants. Read more…
Renault is bringing back the R5 Turbo
Around six months after the sales launch of its electric compact car R5, Renault has announced that it will also be reviving the R5 Turbo sports car as an electric car next year. Its drive system is expected to produce over 500 hp (368 kW). Read more…
Ionna to equip Sheetz stores with chargers in the USA
In the USA, Ionna is entering into a strategic partnership with the restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz to build a total of 50 charging parks at Sheetz locations by the end of 2026. Ionna is a North American joint venture fast-charging joint venture from BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. Read more…
Planning to buy an EV in December? This is the only tool you need
If you’re thinking about buying or leasing an EV this month to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, head to PlugStar.com, because it has everything you need. Read more…
CATL tells its suppliers funding won’t be an issue as a price war erupts in the EV battery market
The world’s largest EV battery maker wants even more. China’s CATL told its suppliers it would provide funding as it looks to gain market share and overcome an intensifying price war in the EV battery space. Read more…
