Nissan is recalling certain Leaf electric vehicles due to a risk of batteries overheating and catching fire while fast charging, the NHTSA disclosed this week. Owners are advised not to fast charge their vehicles until recall work is completed. The recall includes 23,887 Leaf hatchbacks from model years 2019 and 2020, but just 1% are estimated to… Read more…
GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex Tesla
General Motors is now rolling out its PowerBank energy-storage battery packs, providing the first real competition to the Tesla Powerwall home energy-storage system directly from an automaker. While other automakers have discussed energy-storage products, and the Ford F-150 Lightning can be had with a home backup power system, GM appears to be the… Read more…
Half of Uber’s riders say no to self-driving cars – highlighting trust issues
Uber reports that half its riders in areas where it offers autonomous rides say “no, thank you” to the offer. Read more…
Cybertruck reached its highest-ever average transaction price in September
In September, the Tesla Cybertruck average transaction price (ATP) rose to $116,706, the highest point since launch, according to Kelley Blue Book data released today.. Read more…
XPeng (XPEV) unveils P7+ sedan as ‘world’s first AI car,’ initial deliveries to begin in November
XPeng Motors has officially unveiled its new P7+ BEV sedan, the first of its lineup to ditch LiDAR sensors in favor of pure vision cameras, similar to Tesla. XPeng is hailing the P7+ as the “world’s first AI car,” which utilizes the technology across several features within the sedan. Read more…
First discount on new Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 bundle $1,599, ALLPOWERS Prime sale continues with 48% off power stations, more
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event has officially ended, but that doesn’t mean the savings have stopped with it. Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s latest Halloween Sale which is extending select discounts from its Prime Day sale, and even offering the first discount on its new Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels for $1,599. ALLPOWERS’ own Prime Big Deals Day sale will be continuing as well, with its R1500 Portable Power Station getting a bundle with a B1000 expansion battery and a 200W solar panel for a $1,099 low. There’s also a one-day sale on the Greenworks GW1900 Electric Pressure Washer that drops it back to its lowest tracked price, as well as AeroGarden’s Harvest Indoor Hydroponic System coming along with an herb seed pod kit that is keeping its Prime Day pricing in the meantime. You’ll find our Hangover Prime Big Deal Days hub at the bottom of the page, which has a significant amount of leftover deals that are still lingering and worth a look before they’re gone.. Read more…
Nissan’s LFP battery production receives Japanese government certification
Nissan Motor has received certification for its development and mass production of in-vehicle, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan. Nissan intends to establish a base in Japan by strengthening the supply chain of storage batteries, a Japanese government policy, and promoting the use of EVs… Read more…
Komatsu introduces the first model in its Power Agnostic truck series
Komatsu, a multinational manufacturer of construction, mining, forestry and military equipment, has launched the Power Agnostic 930E, its first commercialized truck in the new Power Agnostic series. The haulage truck is designed for mining operations and accommodates diesel, battery and hydrogen fuel cell power sources. Built on the company’s modular power-agnostic platform, the 930E allows… Read more…
ChargePoint Will Add In Installation Costs For Home EV Chargers
A growing number of companies are now offering installation as part of the charger buying process. Read more…
Tesla Wants A Robotaxi Business. The ‘Business’ Part May Be The Hardest
There are still big questions about how Tesla would actually build a nationwide autonomous taxi service. Read more…
Honda teases new tech ahead of “0 Series” electric vehicle lineup debut
Despite being late out of the blocks for the EV race, Honda is preparing to launch a new all-electric vehicle lineup with some seriously ambitious goals. The “0 Series,” as it’s known, aims to redefine what an electric car can be, focusing on efficiency, technology, and a unique driving experience. With seven models planned for release by 2030, Honda is… Read more…
VW ID. Golf could start at 33,000 euros
The market launch of the next Golf generation is still around five years away. Nevertheless, there is already much speculation about the all-electric successor. Now, there are first details about the base price and the design, rumoured to be reminiscent of an earlier Golf generation. Read more…
First drive in the VW ID.7 GTX Tourer: Do we need an electric GTI?
The ID. 7 GTX Tourer is the sporty top-of-the-range model in the series and the most powerful estate Volkswagen has ever built. But is it worth the extra cost for the all-wheel drive model, which combines sportiness and practicality? Our driving report provides the answer.
VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027
Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, brand boss Thomas Schaefer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). “We have to produce our vehicles profitably and put them on the road at affordable prices,” Schaefer said in the interview. One of those affordable models will be… Read more…
Is The Tesla Robotaxi Coming To Europe?
Tesla hasn’t announced any plans to bring its driverless taxi to Europe, but it probably will. Read more…
Previous French Leapmotor importer takes Stellantis to court
Leapmotor is taking off in Europe through a joint venture with Stellantis. The order books have just been opened for the C10 and the T03 – with the latter starting at under 20,000 euros. But trouble is brewing in France. The previous importer is taking Stellantis to court. Read more…
Boliden set to trial battery electric surface drill rig concept from Sandvik
Hard rock mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik is working with Swedish mining company Boliden AB to test and develop a new, battery electric surface drill rig concept at Boliden’s Kevitsa mine. Read more…
BMW surges past European rivals as EV sales top 100,000 in Q3
BMW’s electric vehicles are “winning over customers worldwide,” with sales rising by double-digits in the third quarter. With over 100,000 EVs sold over the last three months, BMW is taking market share from European rivals. Read more…
Ultra-affordable EV sub-brand codenamed ‘Firefly’ to launch at NIO Day 2024 on December 21
Chinese EV automaker NIO has been teasing its third marque, codenamed “Firefly,” for quite some time now. Recently, executives at NIO have confirmed when it will officially launch the new ultra-affordable sub-brand and pull the sheet of its flagship model – NIO Day 2024. Read more…
GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China
In a significant milestone, GM officially sold more EVs and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in China than gas-powered cars for the first time. GM’s electrified models (EVs and PHEVs) accounted for 53% of sales in the third quarter as the company fights for a position in China’s intensifying auto market. Read more…
