Kia launched the EV4 in Australia, where it will go head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3 and Chinese EV brands, including BYD. The EV4 is cheaper than a Model 3, but BYD’s prices still beat it. Read more…
Coal use dropped in China and India in 2025. It rose in USA, hiking energy costs.
Coal experienced a historic decline in China and India, the world’s two most populous countries, in 2025, marking the first time in 52 years that both countries have seen a decline in coal generation at the same time. Read more…
Toyota is launching its first EV in India tomorrow, and it’s a new midsize electric SUV
The Urban Cruiser EV is arriving as Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in India. With prices expected to start at around Rs 19 lakh ($21,000), the entry-level EV will compete in the heart of India’s booming electric SUV market. Read more…
Segway Navimow X4 and i2 AWD robot lawn mower pre-order deals, EcoFlow DELTA 3 series power stations from $408, Aventon, more
We’ve got an exciting pre-order promotion leading today’s Monday Green Deals, with Segway Navimow now offering a 10% off coupon, 1-year of extended support, and FREE gear on its new flagship X4 series robot lawn mowers (either the X430 or X450) and i2 AWD series robot lawn mowers (either i206 or i210) – with a $200 or $100 deposit, depending on the series you go with. From there, we have EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 series of power stations getting up to 52% savings, like the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station at its second-best $1,399 rate. There’s also Aventon’s Level 2 Commuter e-bike at its best price of the last year, both Autel’s J1772 and NACS MaxiCharger AC Level 2 50A EV Chargers at lows, a solid Husqvarna string trimmer kit, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are at the bottom of the page, rounded up within our most recent edition of Electrified Weekly.. Read more…
New Geotab data shows how frequent DC fast charging affects EV battery health
Most experts agree that frequent DC fast charging can shorten EV battery life, but detailed data about the phenomenon is scarce. How often can one use DC fast chargers before one sees increased degradation, and how do different charging speeds, climates and use conditions affect battery life? Connected vehicle specialist Geotab has added some data… Read more…
Hopes of a $35,000 Volvo EV are gone, but the EX30 remains fun to drive—for two people at a time
2026 Volvo EX30: Still fun, still zippy, not as cheap Exactly two years ago, we dubbed the Volvo EX30 one of the two most important new EVs of 2024. Then the world changed. Fast-forward to the end of 2024. Volvo was able to deliver a few 422 hp EX30 Twin Motor high-performance models that December,… Read more…
Ecoro, TH Köln and RWTH Aachen research virtual logistics lanes
TH Köln, RWTH Aachen, and other partners have launched a research project called ViDeLL. The project aims to develop a concept for virtual road sections for the temporary exclusive use by automated logistics vehicles. Read more…
UAE gains largest charging hub in MEA Region – and ‘electrified highway’ roadmap
ADNOC Distribution, a retail and petrol station chain in the UAE, has opened its new EV Mega hub on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company has also unveiled plans to roll out a wider charging network across the UAE by the end of 2027. Read more…
The U.S. Military’s Abrams Tank Is Going Hybrid
The first M1E3 Abrams tank prototype was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, promising a 50% bump in efficiency. Lire la suite…
Porsche’s electric models take the lead in Europe
In a huge turning point for the German automaker, Porsche plug-in vehicles outsold traditional gas-powered models across Europe for the first time ever. The latest data reveals that nearly 58% of all Porsches delivered to European customers last year were either fully electric or plug-in hybrids. This shift means that the majority of new Porsche owners on the continent are… Read more…
Chery to launch first electric vehicle with solid-state battery
Chinese automaker Chery (Omoda/Jaecoo) has announced, just weeks after revealing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, that it plans to deploy the technology in an electric vehicle for the first time this year—specifically in the Liefeng model under its Exeed brand. Read more…
Smart Germany chief Ufer appointed Europe chief
Wolfgang Ufer, currently responsible for Smart in Germany, will take over as Head of Smart Europe on March 1, 2026. He succeeds Dirk Adelmann, who will become CEO of Mercedes-Benz Switzerland from that date. Read more…
First deployment of electric trucks begins under new GMA procurement model
Nevoya, an LA-based logistics firm, has introduced 40 new battery-electric semi trucks for the busy Houston-Dallas shipping route. Crucially, it has been made possible by the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA)’s first pilot procurement initiative under its zero-emission trucking scheme. Read more…
Even in extreme cold, EVs outperform diesel AND save drivers money
Fleet managers don’t get paid to argue on Facebook. They get paid to look at the numbers, and make decisions in the best financial interests of their companies. According to studies that follow real-world fleets in the most extreme, cold-weather conditions in America, EVs don’t just survive — they thrive, beating out diesel on the balance sheet. Read more…
California is trying to close the last major electric bike loophole
California lawmakers are once again taking aim at the gray areas of electric bike regulation, this time by targeting what has quietly become one of the biggest loopholes in the state’s e-bike laws. Read more…
Hyundai shows off the ultimate EV camper with solar power, a kitchen, and few other goodies
Hyundai unveiled an all-electric camper van with solar panels for off-grid adventures. It even has a kitchen, smart features, and plenty more for extended stays. Read more…
Chery debuts plug-in hybrid Jaecoo 7 SHS in Germany
Chinese manufacturer Chery is entering the German market through its subsidiaries Omoda and Jaecoo. The company has chosen the Jaecoo 7 SHS as its first passenger vehicle in the new market, a plug-in hybrid SUV with up to 90 kilometers of electric range, priced at €36,900 by the Chinese automaker. Read more…
Tesla turns to discounts, explores new sales channels amid early setback in India
Tesla’s initial journey in India has proved challenging, as it struggles to find customers for its first and only car in local showrooms, the Model Y. Just six months into its arrival, it has had to resort to discounts to clear inventory, a move that contrasts sharply with the strong pre-launch hype. Read more…
‘Absolutely Rolled’: U.S. Officials Blast Canada’s Cheap Chinese EV Deal
China Inc.’s biggest move into North America yet has industry officials and politicians on edge. But affordability concerns take center stage. Lire la suite…
Fastned achieves €335,000 revenue per site
Fastned has released key figures for the past quarter and the full year 2025. According to the report, the Dutch fast-charging provider increased its revenue per location to an average of €335,000—a 25 percent rise. Read more…
