Canadian project developer South Star Battery Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa on behalf of its Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP) to develop a partnership to support a battery anode materials program in the US. The project would encompass research and development, pilot demonstration, commercial… Read more…
Hypercharge supplies 500 EV charging stations to Vancouver redevelopment project
Hypercharge, a Canadian EV charging equipment provider and network operator, has delivered 500 Level 2 charging stations to the 28-acre Oakridge Park redevelopment project in Vancouver, BC. The property includes a mix of residential, retail, office and community spaces. The project is being co-developed by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank. Toronto-based parking services company Precise… Read more…
The Electric Van Is Poised To Take Over The World
The compelling, efficient, mono-volume form may be the next big thing.
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I went inside China to the world’s largest EV maker’s summit. Here’s what I saw
When you think about the biggest names in electric vehicles, Tesla or BYD probably come to mind first. But the largest electric vehicle producer by sheer numbers isn’t either of these car giants—it’s Yadea, the Chinese powerhouse behind an enormous array of electric two- and three-wheelers. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit China and attend Yadea’s annual retail summit, an expansive event hosting over 4,000 global dealers and showcasing what felt like an endless variety of electric rides. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) stock surges on Elon’s lies despite disastrous earnings
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged by as much as 8% today following the company reporting disastrous earnings results – its worst in years and way below expectations.. Read more…
Heybike Hauler cargo e-bike at new $1,099 low, EcoFlow multi-day power station flash offers from $349, Aiper solar pool skimmer, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Heybike’s Mother’s Day Sale that is taking up to $500 off e-bikes on top of offering some additional free gear, with the brand’s Hauler Cargo e-bike getting brought down to a new $1,099 low, among others. We also have EcoFlow’s final flash offers that will be running for the duration of its Mega Sale through April 15, with notable returning low prices on the RIVER 2 Pro power station, a DELTA Pro 3 solar generator bundle, an EcoCredits purchase opportunity from $1, and more. You can prep for swimming season by grabbing Aiper’s latest Surfer S2 Solar Pool Skimmer while it’s back at its $320 low, as well as gear up for camping and storm cleanup needs with Greenworks’ second-generation 40V 12-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw at $128. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive $2,000 in savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra station at a new low price, and more.. Read more…
Used EV prices fell 40%, and buyers are searching like never before
More car buyers are hunting for used EVs – CarMax says searches filtered by “electric vehicle” have nearly doubled since January 2022. Read more…
Daimler Buses offers services to foster long-term, sustainable, economical use of e-bus batteries
Germany-based Daimler Buses, a segment of Daimler Truck, is introducing measures to extend the useful life of electric buses, including the remanufacturing of electric bus batteries and expansion of its product range in 2026 to include a latest-generation battery replacement with longer range. The new services will be offered initially for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city… Read more…
Smoke detection in EV battery packs with high-performance LEDs and sensors
Sponsored by TTI. Pre-alarm for smoke development in EV battery pack is very important, and high-reliability components are needed for this critical safety feature. Many suppliers only offer LED emitters or sensors, but not both. Download this guide from ams OSRAM to learn more about customer success stories using a single source supplier for emitters… Read more…
Cadillac teases the 2026 Optiq-V, promises it will deliver an “exhilarating driving experience”
Cadillac is making a V-Series version of the Optiq EV, the brand has confirmed today. The Optiq-V is going to be a 2026 model year when it launches. This will be the second Cadillac EV to get the V badge following the launch of the Lyriq-V back in January. Cadillac shared the teaser image of the Optiq-V which you can… Read more…
The Toyota bZ7 Looks Fantastic. Too Bad It’s Only For China
The sleek EV will be Toyota’s new flagship sedan, ironically competing against the new Lexus ES. Read more…
Buick ELECTRA GS – GM brings back the best name in the EV business
Dodge Charger. Ford Lightning. Some historic car names are just begging to be brought back as new-age electric vehicles, but the best one has always been the Buick Electra – and now, it’s back. Meet the all-new Buick ELECTRA GS concept. Read more…
VW ID.UNYX 06 gets next-gen software, LFP batteries, and $20,560 price tag
If you thought Tesla was having a bad time in China before, it just got worse. Volkswagen has released an updated version of its ID.UNYX 06 electric crossover in China with a freshened interior, upgraded software, and a starting price equivalent to just $20,560 that’s bound to steal even more sales from Tesla’s slow-selling Model Y. Read more…
Live Tesla Q1 2025 earnings transcript fact check and reaction stream
We are doing something a bit different today. We are doing a live stream reaction and fact check of Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings calls and transcript. Read more…
Tesla’s Musk pledges more time to the company amidst sales slump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that he will soon reduce his involvement in the US government, specifically in his role in the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk, who has been a key figure in the Trump administration’s efforts to cut spending and jobs, will scale back his government duties to one or two days per week. Musk’s political… Read more…
BYD Yangwang unveils U8L SUV with 5,400 mm length
The U8L is a stretched version of Yangwang’s first model, the U8, and will be launched in the second half of this year.
Yangwang did not announce the pricing of the U8L, but said it will be much more expensive than the U8.
Nissan announces $1.4bn Chinese investment, two new vehicles
The Japanese motor company has committed 10bn Yuan to its Chinese operation, stating at the Shanghai auto show that it sees the country as the ideal market in which it can develop EVs. The company also unveiled its electric N7 sedan as well as a hybrid pickup truck, the Frontier Pro PHEV. Read more…
All-New Lexus ES Has Hybrid And Pure Electric Power
Going electric is the biggest change for the new ES, but its design is also a major talking point. Read more…
Zeekr debuts hybrid SUV 9X with over 380 km battery range
The Zeekr 9X’s long range and powerful performance will further blur the lines between a PHEV and a BEV.
The Zeekr 9X is set for a global launch in the third quarter, when the V4 ultra-fast chargers with peak charging power of up to 1.3 MW will be in operation.
Comer debuts electric powertrain for compact wheel loaders, planetary drive for electric excavators
Comer Industries has developed a new powertrain system for compact loaders. The new system, which supports compact wheel loaders weighing up to 5 tons, includes a new electric module called the eMDI, which delivers power directly to the gearbox of the rigid compact axle. Within the gearbox, the rotational speed of the motor is reduced by… Read more…
