Ampion Renewable Energy has brought five community solar farms in Maine online, adding nearly 25 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the grid annually and generating over 28 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity.. Read more…
Toyota gets $4.5M DOE grant to boost EV battery sustainability
Toyota just got a $4.5 million boost from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make EV batteries more sustainable.. Read more…
Model Y loses top sales spot, Walmart goes solar, and Montana is for the kids
On today’s energizing episode of Quick Charge, judges rule that Montana’s companies owe their kids a cleaner future, the Dacia Sandero looks set to overtake the Tesla Model Y in the European sales race, and a bunch of other stuff. Read more…
Ford closes a $9.63 billion DOE loan to supercharge 3 EV battery factories
In a significant boost for the US EV industry, Ford’s joint venture, BlueOval SK, has closed a $9.63 billion loan from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loans Programs Office.. Read more…
Tesla is working with Austin on deploying self-driving cars
Tesla is working with the City of Austin, the automaker’s new home, on deploying self-driving cars. Read more…
Quebec will ban gas engines in cars starting in 2035 – or sooner?
Quebec, Canada’s second-largest province, passed a bill this week banning the sale of gasoline-powered light-duty vehicle starting in the 2035 model year – a timeline in line with the rest of the country’s ban, but the specifics of Quebec’s are even stronger. Read more…
Check out the updated Kia EV6’s new virtual gear shift feature in action [Video]
Kia’s electric crossover SUV is getting major improvements for 2025. The updated Kia EV6 has more range, a Tesla NACS charging port, sleek new styling, and fun new features. Watch the video below to see how the new virtual gear shift feature works. Read more…
MG Says Its 2025 Semi-Solid-State EV Won’t Break The Bank
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for solid-state batteries in EVs and SAIC-owned MG wants to be at the forefront. Read more…
Volkswagen considers deal to keep German factories open
The future of Volkswagen’s German factories hangs in the balance as the automaker struggles to maintain profitability. A massive strike stopped Volkswagen’s assembly lines earlier this month as workers protested job cuts, factory closures, and wage cuts. Now, a glimmer of hope has emerged as Volkswagen explores a deal to keep its German factories open, but it comes with significant… Read more…
Go Eve earns European CE Mark for DockChain EV charging system
Irish/UK technology company Go Eve has obtained European CE Mark certification for its DockChain EV charging technology. DockChain enables multiple vehicles to connect to a single fast charger through a daisy chain of compact charging points. Each vehicle on a chain charges one at a time, at full power. The DockChain charger offers power ratings… Read more…
Tesla delivers electric semi trucks to another customer, confirms efficiency
Tesla has officially delivered its Tesla Semi electric trucks to a rare new customer, who confirmed the truck’s efficiency. Read more…
NIU Christmas sale drops KQi2 Pro e-scooter to $379 2024 low, Goal Zero 1500X $779, Hoverfly EVs, Rexing EV adapters, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is the latest Christmas sale that we spotted from NIU, with up to 42% being taken off its e-scooter lineup, like the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that hit a new $379 2024 low. From there, we have a returning low price on Goal Zero’s Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station at $779, as well as a new low rate for Hoverfly’s entry-level H3 16-inch Folding e-bike down at $423. Lastly, we have two Rexing EV charger adapters and one extension cable for Tesla drivers/owners at up to $100 off and starting from $50. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Christmas flash sale that ends tonight, and more. Read more…
NIO’s low-cost Onvo EV will arrive in its first European market in early 2025
NIO’s new Onvo EV brand is finally scheduled to arrive in its first European market in early 2025. The new lower-priced EV brand is expected to play a significant role as NIO looks for a bigger share of the global auto market. Read more…
Jetson encourages world’s first eVTOL races with a pilot onboard [Video]
Single-seat eVTOL developer Jetson has once again become the first in its segment to do something. Well, sort of. The company recently shared footage of its founder and CTO piloting its flagship Jetson ONE eVTOL around 26-foot tall pylons to demonstrate the agility the aircraft can perform to enable full-fledged eVTOL races. Could we be seeing the early days of a new venture in motorsports. Read more…
Here’s when Tesla is reportedly starting production of the Model Y Juniper
Over the past 12 months Tesla has started selling the refreshed Model 3, codenamed Highland, and the company is due to do the same with the Model Y, its best selling car. The Model Y refresh, codenamed Juniper, is now rumored to go into production at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in January, according to a Chinese media outlet. Juniper will allegedly… Read more…
Nissan Leaf: The Used Buyer’s Guide
If you’re looking to get from A to a reasonably distanced point B on a budget, a used Nissan Leaf could be an intriguing option. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV: How To Get One Under $30,000
Considering the incentives that both dealers and GM are offering, the Equinox EV is incredibly affordable. Read more…
Qnovo introduces SentinelX battery safety software for EVs
Qnovo, which provides battery software for e-mobility, has unveiled its SentinelX battery health and safety solution designed to protect passenger and commercial EV operators. The software is designed to act as a first line of defense for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to prevent catastrophic safety incidents, such as fires related to faulty or degraded… Read more…
Stellantis and Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis and US battery technology firm Zeta Energy have signed a joint development agreement to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries that have energy density comparable to that of lithium-ion technology. The collaboration includes pre-production development and planning for future production. Stellantis aims to use the batteries in its vehicles by 2030. Lithium-sulfur battery technology… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper Could Enter Production In Shanghai In January
The refreshed version of the world’s best-selling EV is expected to bring important changes and improvements. Read more…
