Mini is among the most recognizable automotive lifestyle brands thanks to its long history of making small cars that are proper fun to drive. Of course, evolving the same recognizable and cute design over the years is a key factor that keeps the customers loyal to the brand. For 2024, the classic Mini hatch receives a major redesign, as well… Read more…
Volvo CE rolls out autonomous equipment at Volvo Days 2024 [part 2]
Volvo Days 2024 packed a lot of innovative new products into a few short days, but the company’s autonomous construction robots still managed to stand out. Read more…
This Transforming Chinese EV Pickup Is The Tesla Cybertruck Done Right
The Changan Nevo E07 has earned the nickname “Chinese Cybertruck.” I’d totally buy one. Read more…
JB Hunt launches first electric aftermarket semi truck route in Arizona
Following successful inbound implementations in the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and Mexico, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is expanding the reach of its electric semi fleet into Arizona with long-time associate JB Hunt. Read more…
This Crossover Will Help You Break A Window If You’re Drowning
The Zeekr 7X comes standard with a mechanical window breaker integrated into driver’s door. Read more…
Six-Year-Old Tesla Model 3 Ownership Costs: $375 To Drive 16,000 Miles
That’s just over 2 cents per mile, which is crazy low. Try matching that with a gas sedan. Read more…
Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases
A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they’re… Read more…
Mitsubishi Fuso cleans up, putting 89 electric garbage trucks to work in Greece
The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are popular tourist spots, and those tourists are about to breathe a little bit easier – literally! – thanks to nearly 90 new electric garbage trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso. Read more…
Daimler Truck selects Munich Electrification as BMS supplier
German supplier Munich Electrification will supply Daimler Truck with battery management systems in future. These will be used in the latter’s electric truck models. Read more…
Canoo gets ready to leave California
Californian EV startup Canoo is getting ready to move its headquarters to the US state of Texas. Its engineering workforce will be moved to the company’s two Oklahoma locations. Read more…
Denmark: Clever and Apcoa plan 5,000 charging points in car parks
Together with Apcoa, charge point operator Clever plans to install more than 5,000 public charging points in car parks in Denmark by 2028. In addition, charging processes at all 8,500 public Clever charging points can soon be paid for via the Apcoa app. Read more…
Nio targets Onvo L60 capacity of 5,000 units in Oct, 20,000 by Mar 2025
Onvo L60 production capacity is expected to reach 10,000 units in December, at least 16,000 units in January and 20,000 units by March, William Li said. Read more…
Volvo CE rolls out some new hotness at Volvo Days 2024 [part 1]
This week, Volvo Group held its once-every-three-years “Volvo Days” event in Shippensburg, PA for the first time since the pandemic, showing off tons (literally!) of new equipment, new trucks, and new concepts – including a couple of “world’s first” debuts. Read more…
Italian DC fast charger maker Alpitronic enters the US market [video]
Electrek‘s Seth Weintraub went to Alpitronic America’s new HQ to speak with CEO Mike Doucleff about its plans to roll out its ultra-fast chargers across the US. Read more…
Automakers Have Backtracked On Their EV Goals By Millions Of Cars
Slowing down is a risky move given the momentum behind China’s BYD and Tesla, BloombergNEF analysts say. Read more…
NXP unveils integrated EV battery monitoring IC
NXP Semiconductors has introduced a battery junction box integrated circuit (IC) that combines critical pack-level functions into a single device. The MC33777 consolidates essential BMS functions, unlike conventional pack-level monitoring systems that require multiple discrete components, external actuators and processing support, according to the company. The MC33777 can help protect high-voltage batteries from overcurrent by… Read more…
Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August
Despite its small size, Volvo’s cheapest EV continued its dominant run last month in Europe. The Volvo EX30 was Europe’s second-best-selling EV, behind only the Tesla Model Y, as sales continued surging. Read more…
ENGWE EP-2 PRO e-bike at exclusive $599 low, save $3,217 with DELTA Pro bundle, new Blix Sol X Comfort e-bike special, more
We’re bringing you another jam-packed day of Green Deals to close out the week, with another exclusive discount for our readers leading the pack, dropping the ENGWE EP-2 PRO Electric Bike down to a new $599 low. Next, we’re highlighting EcoFlow’s bundle on the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel for $3,099 that also gives you an additional $1,000 in free gear, as well as Blix launching its latest Sol X Comfort e-bike at a $1,799 special with a free gift. You’ll also find the lowest prices on Segway’s Ninebot S2 Smart Self-Balancing Scooter, and three tool deals from Greenworks, Goal Zero, and Worx (lasting just for today). Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power e-bike sale, or the new Bluetti AC50B power station low, and more. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia’s new EV9 are the most popular EVs on Cars.com
As new electric vehicles hit the market, discounts continue piling up as automakers fight for sales. According to new research, the most popular EVs on Cars.com right now are the Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Kia EV9, all of which feature massive incentives this month. Read more…
House Republicans vote to kill thousands, increase fuel costs $100B/yr
House Republicans have passed a bill attempting to block new emissions standards that will save thousands of lives and reduce fuel costs for Americans by $100 billion per year. Thankfully, however, the bill will likely die in the Senate, and will be vetoed even if it doesn’t. Read more…
