Telo Trucks on Thursday unveiled the first pre-production unit of its MT1 compact electric pickup truck. The next step toward getting the tiny truck into customer hands, California-based Telo said in a press release, is safety and durability testing, followed by regulatory homologation, which Telo hopes to finish next winter. Unveiled in 2023 in… Read more…
You’re Worrying About The Wrong EV Batteries
The big, expensive batteries are dead reliable. It’s the puny 12-volts that are causing problems. Read more…
Segway’s new flagship Ninebot MAX G3 opens for preorder at $500 off, Jackery Spring Sale takes 50% off units, Samsung, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is the $500 off pre-sale promotion on Segway’s new Ninebot MAX G3 eKickScooter that comes with a bunch of upgraded features like Apple Find My, autonomous locking/unlocking, and more – all at $900 through March 24. We also have Jackery’s Spring Sale in full swing with 50% off discounts on its power stations and solar generators (and bonus savings), one of which is the Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels at a new $1,994 low. Lastly, we have Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One Washer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer coming with a bunch of additional savings at $2,199. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX weekend flash sale offers, the Lectric XPedition 1.0 and XPeak 1.0 price cuts, and more. Read more…
Honda’s new S7 electric SUV is surprisingly stylish and affordable, but you can’t have it
Honda officially launched its new electric SUV, the S7, in China. As its first high-end electric SUV, Honda says the S7 will set new benchmarks with over 400 miles (650 km) of driving range, first-class comfort, and a stylish new design. The S7 will compete with the Tesla Model Y and other premium electric SUVs in China, starting at about $36,000. Read more…
Kia’s EV9 can power your home and save you on energy costs: Watch how easy it is [Video]
The Kia EV9 is already an impressive electric SUV with its bold design, spacious cabin, and smart technology. Now it’s unlocking another new feature. With the new Wallbox Quasar 2 home charger, Kia EV9 owners can power their homes for up to three days and even save on energy costs. Watch how easy it is to use in the demo below. Read more…
Ford rolls out faster charging to 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning models
Ford is now sending out an over-the-air update to all owners of the 2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightning. This rolled out to those enrolled in the early access program back in October, but it’s only now making its way to everyone. The big thing it brings is enabling a better charging curve, thanks to a bump in current from 450… Read more…
Chevy’s Silverado ZR2 EV Concept Has 1,100 HP
It’s a teaser for the Silverado EV Trail Boss, which arrives later this year. Read more…
Toyota bZ3X debuts in China with $15,000 price tag
Toyota has finally launched its most affordable electric SUV yet, the bZ3X, in China. The newest addition to Toyota’s EV lineup, released by the Chinese joint venture with GAC, generated enough interest to cause the company’s servers to crash as orders poured in. Over 10,000 orders were placed in just the first hour after the launch, proving that China’s appetite… Read more…
REE Automotive’s modular REEcorners enable an unprecedented amount of flexibility in EV design
Taking the EV skateboard chassis to another level Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotive’s VP of Engineering. To a large extent, vehicles are designed around their propulsion systems. The first generation of modern EVs shoehorned an electric motor and a battery into a vehicle that was designed around an engine, a transmission and a… Read more…
Volvo EX60 EV teased ahead of 2026 debut
During this week’s reveal of its ES90 electric vehicle, Volvo also briefly teased what will likely be its next EV. The reveal, which was streamed on Volvo’s YouTube channel Wednesday, includes a brief behind the scenes moment with the EX60, the electric counterpart to the Volvo XC60 crossover SUV that’s expected to arrive in 2026. At roughly the… Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S: We’ve Got One For The Week, What Do You Want To Know?
We’ve got 234 miles of range, three rows of seats and a chilly week in Ohio. Read more…
Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China and it crashed the server starting at just $15,000
Toyota looks to grab a bigger share of the world’s largest EV market as it takes aim at BYD and other low-cost leaders. On Thursday, Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China, the bZ3X, starting at roughly $15,000. The new electric SUV crashed the server with over 10,000 orders in an hour. Read more…
Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop
Tesla has started to offer discounted financing on Cybertruck as the electric pickup truck undoubtedly turns out to be a flop. Read more…
Hands on and first ride in TELO’s tiny electric truck that’s as big as a Mini
TELO gave us an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with a pre-production version of its tiny electric truck, slated to ship its first units later this year. Read more…
Genesis GV60 redesign debuts in Korea with more range, luxury, and fun new features
The Genesis GV60 has been “reborn” and is now better in every way. Although already impressive, Genesis gave the GV60 its first major redesign since launching in 2021 with even more driving range, a stylish new design, and fun features like Virtual Gear Shift (VGS). The updated electric SUV debuted in Korea on Thursday. For those in the US and Europe, don’t worry, you’re up next. Read more…
Will Congress Step Up To Save The EV Tax Credit?
Republican strategist and EV advocate Mike Murphy says it’s looking “grim” right now. Read more…
AMPECO and Zerova cooperate on OCPP 2.0.1 integration
AMPECO is a provider of hardware-agnostic EV charging management software (See our Q&A with CEO Orlin Radev). The company has collaborated with EV charging hardware Zerova to complete comprehensive OCPP 2.0.1 testing. OCPP 2.0.1 enables seamless integration between Zerova’s hardware and AMPECO’s software platform. Zerova’s AX48 EV charger delivers 48 or 80 amps of power… Read more…
Nuvve wins $400-million contract from New Mexico for EV charging, V2G and microgrid development
Nuvve, a pioneer in grid modernization and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, has won a contract with the State of New Mexico to provide a turnkey electrification solution. Nuvve estimates the contract’s total addressable market for the state’s fleet electrification and supporting infrastructure to be approximately $400 million. Nuvve is expected to announce the first project by… Read more…
Kia EV9 will power your house for $6,440
Allows long-range EV9 to provide up to 100 kwh—for days of home backup Only offered in a few states now, nationwide rollout yet to come Capable of vehicle-to-grid functions, but that depends on local utility Kia on Tuesday announced pre-orders for the Wallbox Quasar 2 home charger and accompanying hardware that will unlock the bidirectional… Read more…
Electrify America’s 2024 Stats Reveal How The EV Market Is Blowing Up
The network reports a 50% increase in charging sessions last year, and more than 600 gigawatt-hours of electricity delivered. Read more…
