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BYD reveals the latest version of its “God’s Eye” ADAS

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BYD introduced its new “God’s Eye” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) to the public. Interestingly, the company promises to equip all its models, even its most affordable ones, with this latest iteration of the system. This will obviously have a huge impact on the accessibility of advanced driving assistance features in the EV world. BYD’s Chairman, Wang Chuanfu, emphasized the… Read more…

SkyDrive hits latest certification milestone and shares first real-life image of its eVTOL in flight

Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive shared two exciting developments today. First, it has officially received a G-1 certification in Japan for its flagship “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL. This is a step forward for the aviation startup working toward commercial eVTOL operations in Japan and the US. In the meantime, SkyDrive also shared its first real-world images of its aircraft, including one in the air. Read more…

EcoFlow Valentine’s Day sale takes 57% off power stations with bonus savings, Lectric ONE e-bike with $308 in free gear, more

Starting off this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s switch over to its Valentine’s Day sale with up to 57% taken off power stations, an extra 5% in sitewide savings, and a promotion giving you $100 in additional savings for every $2,000 spent. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second chance to score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag at the $2,374 low. There’s also Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s savings which is giving folks $308 in free gear with its premium ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries at $1,400. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like Friday’s Anker SOLIX and Jackery sales, which are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup along with many other discounts on eco-friendly devices.. Read more…

Paul Scherrer Institute develops protective coating to improve battery performance


A research team at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland has developed a new sustainable process and cathode surface coating that can be used to improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries. Initial tests of high-voltage batteries using this method indicate it could be used to make lithium-ion batteries for EVs more efficient. At… Read more…