Edmunds put the two battery-powered SUVs to the test, and the results are in. Which would you pick? Read more…
ADL to deliver another 32 electric buses to London
Public transport operator Go-Ahead London has ordered 32 electric buses from bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) for use in the British capital. The order is for the smallest electric model in ADL’s portfolio, the Enviro100EV. Read more…
Enel X Way North America ceases operations
Enel X Way North America is discontinuing its electric mobility business as of 11 October. That is bad news for owners of the JuiceBox home charger, for which all software and connectivity services will be switched off, although a solution for public fast charging is on the horizon. Read more…
Toyota invests $500 million in flying taxi start-up Joby
Californian startup Joby Aviation has received a $500 million investment from the Japanese automotive group Toyota. The money will help with the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric flying taxi. Read more…
Nio, CYVN form JV Nio MENA to tap Middle East and North Africa markets
Nio MENA will introduce Nio and its sub-branded models to Middle East and North Africa markets. Nio and CYVN plan to collaborate on a new EV program involving research, manufacturing and future product launches. Read more…
Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage
Residential solar and battery storage marketplace EnergySage just released its latest insights report for H1 2024 – here are 3 of its top-line findings.. Read more…
Get your EV questions answered at Drive Electric Week, continuing thru Sunday
Drive Electric Week kicked off last Saturday with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles, and it continues this weekend with events through Sunday, October 6. Read more…
Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment
Global mining and metals company Fortescue is driving the technology behind massive, all electric heavy equipment solutions with an all-new 6 MW DC fast charger that can charge this massive haul truck’s 1,900 kWh battery in less than thirty minutes. (!. Read more…
Fisker Is Under Investigation By The Feds
In a filing on Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission said it objected to EV startup Fisker’s current liquidation plan. Read more…
Are EVs Really Fire-Prone Death Traps?
You’ve probably seen videos of scary EV fires. Are they common enough for you to worry about it? Read more…
Hyundai Inster European price finally revealed
Hyundai announced the Inster for Europe as a rebranded Korean Casper back in June, giving us a bunch of details about the car including its range and powertrain versions, but not the price. That changes today. Hyundai UK has revealed that the cheapest Inster will start at €27,932. This is called Inster 01 and comes with a 42 kWh battery… Read more…
GE electric 2-in-1 washer & ventless heat pump dryer $900 off, Aventon e-bikes and bundles from $999, Jackery Prime sale, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have the GE Profile 4.8 cu. ft. UltraFast Electric 2-in-1 Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $2,000, with an open-box discount for an excellent condition model at $1,700. Aventon has launched another sale taking up to $500 off e-bikes and accessory/extra battery bundles that start from $999, with Lectric’s ONE Long-Range e-bike also getting a price cut and $220 in free gear for $2,199. There’s also Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $549 low in the brand’s Prime Day sale, while Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch cordless electric push mower that comes with two 2.0Ah batteries has dropped down to $375. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low on the Juiced JetCurrent Pro e-bike, Rad Power’s latest sale, and more. Read more…
Europe pushes ahead with China EV tariffs despite Germany’s objection
The European Union has voted to move forward with its plan to impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, despite recent moves by Germany to attempt to block the proposal. Read more…
Hyundai just opened its massive new Georgia EV plant as the first IONIQ 5 rolls out
Hyundai is kicking off a new era as its $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia is now officially up and running. The first US-made IONIQ 5 rolled off the assembly line and is scheduled to arrive at US dealers by the end of the year. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck gets cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Cybertruck getting cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more. Read more…
The Cheaper Tesla Cybertruck Is Finally Here
Tesla has dropped the $20,000 Foundation Series package from the Cybertruck, bringing it to under $80,000. Read more…
BMW Supercharger Access Potentially Delayed Until ‘Later In 2025’
The automaker had previously announced that BMW and Mini vehicles would gain Supercharger access in early 2025. Read more…
GM opens access to 17,000 Tesla Supercharger stations
GM drivers in the US can now use GM vehicle brand apps to purchase a GM-approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC adapter, giving them access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers. The adapters will be made available in Canada later in the year. Drivers will also be able to use the app to locate… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing
Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use… Read more…
Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car
Caterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for “vehicle motion control,” according to Caterham. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D, an engineering company… Read more…
