California Energy Commission announces $55 million funding to expand public fast EV charging through CALeVIP’s Fast Charge California Project. Read more…
Tesla FSD v14 is so good it’s making me dangerously complacent
I was the first journalist to test Tesla’s Autopilot before it launched over a decade ago. I’ve tested every version of Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” since. FSD v14 is by far the most impressive — and that’s exactly what makes it the most dangerous. Read more…
Hyundai is testing a new high-tech SDV setup for its upcoming EVs [Images]
A disguised IONIQ 6 was spotted near Hyundai’s R&D hub in Europe, revealing much more than a standard refresh model. Read more…
EcoFlow Hurricane Prep Sale offers 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max power station $899, EGO 3,200 PSI pressure washer $699 low, more
Happy June, everyone! We’re kicking off this week’s (and month’s) Green Deal coverage with the appropriately launched EcoFlow Hurricane Season Prep Sale that offers up to 61% power station discounts, like the 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station at its second-lowest $899 pricing, among many others. Right behind that, we spotted the second 2026 opportunity to grab EGO’s 3,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with 2x 6.0Ah batteries at its $699 low, as well as Govee’s Matter Outdoor Lamp Post at a new $200 low, the latest ECOVACS Ultramarine P1 Robot Pool Cleaner at a new $424 low, Worx’s 20V PowerShare Cordless Electric Pole/Chainsaw 2026 low, and much more waiting for you below.. Read more…
PositivEnergy to install 435 public EV charging ports in Philadelphia
PositivEnergy expands Philadelphia EV charging with 435 public DC fast and Level 2 ports, enhancing reliable infrastructure and fleet electrification. Read more…
VW locks API for external charging control
Volkswagen has closed external access to a programming interface (API) that enabled EV owners to use third-party applications to monitor charging status and start or control charging processes. Some users had relied on the interface to charge their electric vehicles with surplus electricity from home photovoltaic systems. Read more…
Kia’s affordable EVs are catching on fast, but this could be the one to sell like ‘hotcakes’
Kia credited its growing lineup of mass-market EVs and hybrid SUVs after posting its third straight month of sales growth in May. Read more…
BYD’s overseas sales are booming, topping 160,000 for the first time in May
BYD posted higher sales growth in May for the first time in eight months, driven by record overseas demand. With orders for new vehicles equipped with its new battery and charging tech surging, BYD is now struggling to meet demand. Read more…
GWM sees slight May sales drop while overseas volume surges over 47%
GWM’s global sales edged down 1.79% year-on-year to 100,399 vehicles in May, with overseas volume accounting for more than half of the total. Read more…
Thailand issues stop-sale order for Volvo EX30 over fire risk
Amid a rising number of Volvo EX30s catching fire in Thailand, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has issued a stop-sale order for the model. In response, Volvo Cars Thailand has removed the small EV from its local consumer website. Read more…
XCharge appoints Albina Iljasov as Co-CEO
Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has appointed Albina Iljasov as Co-CEO. Iljasov will join Yifei Hou, who will remain in his role as Co-CEO. From 1 June, Iljasov will primarily oversee the company’s European operations in her new position. Read more…
MG brings electric premium models IM5 and IM6 to Germany
Following their launch in the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland last year, MG Motor will also introduce its two fully electric IM models with 800-volt architecture in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The electric MG IM5 saloon and MG IM6 SUV are scheduled to arrive in July. Prices have not yet been announced. Read more…
Lexus Cancels Next-Generation Lexus EV Sedan
Lexus was developing a production version of the dramatic LF-ZC electric sedan concept, an IS EV, but it’s abandoning the project. Read More…
BYD’s May sales end 8-month decline as overseas volume surges
As the retrofit of the second-generation Blade Battery production line nears completion, BYD’s sales are improving rapidly. Read more…
Nvidia unveils global Level 4 robotaxi expansion with Foxconn and Uber
Driverless transportation is moving really quickly away from being an experiment and into the real world. Chipmaker NVIDIA announced a major expansion of its DRIVE Hyperion robotaxi platform. The technology company is joining forces with vehicle manufacturers, software developers, and ride-hailing services. Together, these companies want to build and deploy Level 4 autonomous electric cars on a global scale. Level… Read more…
Graphite deal with Tesla: Syrah reports resolution in delivery dispute
Australian resource company Syrah Resources has achieved a key interim success in its dispute with Tesla over a graphite supply agreement. Although Tesla has withdrawn its termination notice, the uncertainty surrounding the contract has not yet been fully resolved. Read more…
EVs and more: European partners launch own semiconductor initiative
The Moore4Power consortium is launching one of Europe’s largest semiconductor research projects. Led by Infineon, the 62 partners aim to develop next-generation intelligent power electronics, including technologies for electric mobility applications. Read more…
Polestar and Clever test bidirectional charging
Danish charging provider Clever and electric car manufacturer Polestar are launching a pilot project for bidirectional charging. Selected households in Denmark will test Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and emergency household power supply during outages. Read more…
Geely’s May sales edge up as exports hit another record
Geely Auto’s exports surged 184% year-on-year in May, offsetting the negative impact of a nearly 26% decline in domestic sales. Read more…
Nio slows pace of overseas expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio is slowing down the pace of its expansion in foreign markets, particularly in Europe, to focus more on its domestic Chinese market. Apparently, there will be no model updates or new battery swap stations before the end of 2027. Read more…
