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…
Watch How Fast This EV Swaps Its Battery
The Onvo L60 can swap its batteries for fresh ones far quicker than any DC fast charger. Read more…
Daimler/Traton/Volvo joint venture Milence opens first truck charging hub in Germany
Amsterdam-headquartered Milence, a joint venture established by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo to build and operate public charging points for heavy-duty electric trucks and coaches, has opened its first charging hub in Germany at Hermsdorfer Kreuz. Four CCS charging stations with speeds up to 400 kW are available at the site, which can be… Read more…
EverCharge implements continuous risk management monitoring of EV charging
Charging solutions provider EverCharge, part of South Korean manufacturing conglomerate SK Group, has introduced around-the-clock, real-time SOC 2 Type II compliance monitoring for EV charging. SOC 2 Type II is a compliance audit resulting in a report covering a specified period of time. EverCharge’s approach is designed to work in conjunction with its charging management… Read more…
Zeekr 7X orders open in Europe
Zeekr has opened order books in Europe for its latest offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. Following the successful launch of the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and Zeekr X compact SUV, the 7X marks the brand’s third EV for the European market. With pre-orders now open in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, the Zeekr 7X is set to hit European roads… Read more…
Milwaukee to build charging infrastructure
The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received a federal grant of almost 15 million dollars to build a network of 53 EV charging stations. The stations will be installed partly through a public-private partnership with a yet-to-be-named partner. Read more…
Ford and SK On get $9.63B government loan for battery plant
Ford and SK On will receive a $9.63 billion government loan for their BlueOval SK battery joint venture, according to a report Monday from Reuters. The news ups the original loan amount, which was $9.2 billion, reported in June by The New York Times. The Department of Energy loan—the largest so far by the Biden administration related to EV… Read more…
Audi Q8 E-Tron production ends in February
Production of the Audi Q8 E-Tron ends Feb. 28 It’s unclear if 2025 Q8 E-Trons will arrive in the U.S. Audi’s EV lineup will continue with the Q4 E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, A6 E-Tron, and E-Tron GT Audi Q8 E-Tron production is scheduled to halt two months into the new year, bringing an end to the electric SUV that—in its original E-Tron… Read more…
Tesla resumes groundwork for launch in India
Tesla has resumed groundwork for entering India after pausing its investment plans earlier this year. The company is scouting locations for a showroom in the national capital New Delhi. Read more…
Waymo robotaxi caught endlessly circling a roundabout
A Waymo robotaxi was recently captured on video repeatedly circling a roundabout in a quiet residential area. How long the dizzying drive lasted remains unclear, but the company has since confirmed that no passengers were on board during the incident. Read more…
How Mercedes’ Craziest Experiment Gave Us Its Most Important EV Yet
A Mercedes-Benz engineer tells us how the learnings from the record-breaking EQXX led to the upcoming CLA sedan. Read more…
BMW is now filling up its new diesel cars with vegetable oil
Starting in January, BMW will fill up all new diesel models it builds in Germany with HVO 100 hydrotreated vegetable oil.. Read more…
ZEEKR opens sales of its 7X SUV in Europe, starting below 53,000 euros
Three months after ZEEKR launched its new 7X SUX in China, the EV automaker has opened up sales in select markets in Europe, its third model in the region. The ZEEKR 7X will start below 53,000 Euros, and early European customers can take advantage of free upgrade packages. Read more…
Electric bikes, e-motorcycles, & e-chainsaws. My most popular reviews of 2024
Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a wide range of products designed to help people make their lives easier, greener, and hopefully more fun, too. As the year winds to a close, here’s a look back on the reviews that viewers liked the most, voted on by your clicks. These are the e-bikes, e-motorcycles, and e-products whose reviews had the highest views of the year. Read more…
BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV outsold all cars in China (even gas models) again in November
BYD’s cheapest EV model, the Seagull, outsold every car in China last month, even gas-powered models. Starting at around $10,000, over 56,000 BYD Seagull EV models were sold in November alone. With sales surging, the low-cost EV took back the best-selling car title from the Tesla Model Y in China last month. Read more…
