Zeekr has shared three new images of the Zeekr 007 GT, showing for the first time what the shooting brake model looks like in real life.
The model is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of this year.
American Battery Factory partners with KAN Battery to refine cell production in China ahead of US launch
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer American Battery Factory (ABF) has formed a partnership with Chinese manufacturer KAN Battery to develop a pilot line of battery cells at its facility and accelerate its US production launch. As part of the collaboration, ABF will secure training in the latest analytics and machining for its workforce,… Read more…
Android Auto to soon make its way to motorcycles
After Android Authority did some digging in the new version of Android Auto, more specifically version 13.5.150204, they found several hints of Google preparing to accommodate motorcycles as well. As of now, Android Auto is available only on specific car brands, but that’s likely to change. In Android Auto’s settings, the word “car(s)” is replaced with “vehicle(s)”, but aside from… Read more…
Svolt unveils EV battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 9 minutes
Svolt unveiled its Fengxing Short Blade Battery with a 6C charging multiplier, which it said can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 8.5 minutes.
It also unveiled its first battery built specifically for off-road models, already used in the Tank 500 Hi4-Z.
China’s EVs Drew Big Crowds At CES. They Should Make Everyone Else Nervous
Zeekr, Great Wall Motors and others have cars on sale right now that the rest of the industry is trying to “catch up” to. And CES is proof. Read more…
Honda 0 Saloon and 0 SUV unveiled ahead of 2026 debut
Honda’s 0-series EVs, the Saloon and SUV debuted in prototype form at this year’s CES 2025. The duo will go on sale in 2026 and Honda claims it’s about pushing the boundaries of design and technology. The 0 Saloon, a refined version of the 2024 Saloon concept, still has the same futuristic, aerodynamic design. Its low-slung profile, retracting headlights, and… Read more…
Hyundai’s 2025 IONIQ 5 EV is cheaper than a Toyota RAV4 with up to $16,000 in discounts
The upgraded electric SUV is arriving with up to $16,000 in savings. With discounts, Hyundai’s new 2025 IONIQ 5 can be bought for under $28,000, nearly half off MSRP. That’s even cheaper than a new Toyota RAV4. Read more…
This Florida solar farm is supplying clean energy to 12 cities
Florida’s Rice Creek Solar Energy Center is now online, delivering nearly 75 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity to 12 cities across the state. The solar farm is part of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal solar initiatives in the US. Read more…
Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV takes on the extreme weather in its new test chamber [Video]
Despite how cold it may feel outside, Nissan’s electric SUV has likely been through colder. Nissan is proving its Ariya SUV can handle the extreme weather at its unique new test chamber at its tech center near Detroit. With temperatures ranging from -40 to 176 °F, the Ariya is being pushed to see what it’s made of. Read more…
Tesla board members officially settle excessive compensation case for nearly $1 billion
A judge has officially approved a settlement in a case brought by Tesla shareholders against board members who will now have to return stock, cash, and give up on stock options worth a total of nearly $1 billion. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper Performance model possibly found in the wild
Tesla’s important refresh of its best selling car, the Model Y, is coming very soon. The new EV, codenamed Juniper, has been spotted in camo here and there, but today we have an interesting possibility: a Tesla Model Y Juniper Performance model being spotted on the streets in the wild. That seems to be what X user Yann Masoch has… Read more…
Scout Motors Is ‘Highly Confident’ It’ll Win Battle With Dealers
The company is all-in on direct-to-consumer sales, despite dealer backlash. Read more…
Check out Hyundai’s new electric minivan caught undisguised for the first time
Who said minivans weren’t cool? Hyundai’s first electric minivan (which could double as a camper van) was spotted in public without camouflage, giving us a better look at what to expect. Check out the upcoming EV below. Read more…
Aptera shows its production-intent solar EV at CES, ships this year? (Update)
Aptera has publicly unveiled the production-intent version of its long-awaited solar EV, which it says will start deliveries by the end of this year. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is the first to earn the ‘Saudi Made’ badge on its EVs
The EV maker just secured another significant milestone as it looks to accelerate growth in 2025. Lucid (LCID) is now the first carmaker to earn the “Saudi Made” logo on its EVs. The badge symbolizes “quality, excellence, and customer trust” as The Kingdom shifts from oil to EVs. Read more…
Lectric New Year sale increases savings on XPedition 2.0 cargo e-bike bundle, Govee smart composter, Worx, Greenworks, more
Today’s Green Deals are being led by Lectric’s New Year sale that is giving folks up to $727 in free gear along with e-bike purchases, with increased savings on its new XPedition 2.0 13Ah Single-Battery Cargo e-bike that comes with $326 in free gear for $1,399. From there, we have a collection of handy devices and tools for around the home, with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter down at $300. We also have a new low price on Worx’s latest Nitro 40V Cordless Leaf Blower for $159, as well as two Greenworks deals – the 80V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel at $234 and an 80V 3-tool lawncare combo that is back at its $570 low for today only. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals can be found in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway e-bike preorder launch, and more.. Read more…
Solaris wins tender for up to 45 articulated electric buses for Liège, Belgium
Bus manufacturer Solaris has won a tender for 45 Urbino 24 electric buses to be integrated into the transport network of the city of Liège. An initial order of 18 units, 5 of which are to be delivered in 2025 and the remainder in 2026, was secured by Opérateur de transport de Wallonie-TEC, which manages… Read more…
Akio Toyoda Makes Subtle Dig At Elon Musk As Toyota Invests In Rockets
“The future of mobility shouldn’t be limited to just cars. Or just one car company, for that matter,” the Toyota chairman said. Read more…
Mercedes U.S. EV Sales Plummeted In 2024 While PHEVs Surged
Overall sales were up 9% and helped offset the electric models’ poor performance. Read more…
Stockholm construction site uses 50% electric construction equipment
Construction vehicles and equipment are rapidly going electric, and Volvo Construction Equipment is a major purveyor of electric equipment—so it’s not surprising to find that a construction site in Stockholm is a testing ground for sustainable construction technologies. A construction site in Slakthusområdet, a former meat-packing district in central Stockholm that has recently been… Read more…
