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Tesla warns against using extension cords at Supercharger stations

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Ever since Tesla opened up its Supercharger stations for third-party vehicles, there has been a problem with the positioning of charging ports on non-Tesla cars. Some of them have the port on the opposite side, leading to awkward parking positions and some cars even blocking the adjacent charging station. The Supercharger V4 has solved the issue by running a longer… Read more…

EverCharge’s real-time visual alerts make fleet EV charging more efficient


EverCharge, a provider of large-scale EV charging solutions, has introduced a new approach to improving the efficiency of EV fleet charging operations: real-time visual alerts, including mobile alerts and in-field LED lights. As the company explains, fleet managers are often not immediately aware when a vehicle has finished charging, so dwell times may substantially exceed… Read more…

Proventia and Morrow Batteries to develop European LFP batteries for off-road applications


Finland-based Proventia, which manufactures emissions-control systems for off-road machinery, has signed a letter of intent to develop lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery packs with Norwegian battery cell manufacturer Morrow Batteries for heavy-duty machinery. Morrow has opened its first factory and expects to produce commercial batteries by the end of the year. The Morrow Cell Factory’s annual production… Read more…

Stellantis Invests $406 million to prepare for EV production at Michigan facilities


Stellantis has announced new investment of some $406 million at three Michigan facilities to support its “multi-energy” strategy, and confirmed that the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the company’s first US plant to build a fully electric vehicle. Stellantis is investing $235.5 million at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) to prepare for… Read more…

Kia EV5 shows promise in the world’s largest EV market as brand sales top 20,000 again

Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. Foreign automakers like Toyota, Volkswagen, and GM are struggling to keep up with aggressive price cuts and an influx of new competition. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August. Read more…

Rare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle Stoker off-road cargo e-bike, Anker SOLIX C800 $399 low, Segway Max G30LP, more

We’ve got another day of low prices on popular Green Deals, with EVs and the means to keep them juiced for riding – especially if you’re away from home on trips. Leading the group is a rare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle’s Stoker Off-Road Cargo e-bike that is down at $3,999. We have a new low price on Anker’s C800 Portable Power Station. The only scooter in today’s lineup, Segway’s Ninebot Max G30LP Foldable Electric Scooter is back down at $500, while Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station prepares for autumn adventures at $2,489. At the tail-end we have Amazon’s best price on the GoTrax EBE1 16-inch Folding Electric Bike for $540. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive discount on the Bugatti 10 Max Electric Scooter, and more. . Read more…