Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new flame-resistant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN, for thermal runaway protection in top covers, busbar protection sleeves and other applications within an EV battery pack. Mineral-based materials are typically used for thermal runaway protection, but they tend to be heavy and brittle, making them difficult to… Read more…
Terawatt joins shipper-carrier coalition to pilot heavy-duty EV charging
US-based Terawatt Infrastructure will provide charging infrastructure, including software, operations and maintenance support, at six of its charging hubs along the I-10 corridor to a shipper-carrier coalition that aims to accelerate heavy-duty EV deployment. The coalition, under the Netherlands-based Smart Freight Center, a global non-profit organization focused on climate action in the freight sector, includes… Read more…
Rivian R1S now available for rent in the UK ahead of planned overseas expansion
Rivian’s electric SUV is headed overseas. The Rivian R1S electric SUV is now available to rent in the UK. Although Rivian does not sell vehicles in Europe (not yet, anyway), the brand already has a growing presence overseas. Read more…
Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over faulty remote parking assist that may not stop
Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended. Read more…
Leapmotor C10 and T03 EU pricing is bad news for Tesla and Dacia
Leapmotor, in partnership with Stellantis, has unveiled two budget-friendly electric vehicles in Italy – the compact T03 city car and the C10 SUV. Stellantis hopes to stay ahead of the curve amidst increasing demand for sustainable transport options by using Chinese vehicles assembled in Europe under its umbrella. The T03, which will be available from the end of September, starts… Read more…
i-charging unveils Megawatt Charging System-compatible charger for heavy-duty EVs
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a standard for high-power charging of commercial EVs, is steadily moving from the pilot stage toward commercial implementation. The latest EVSE provider to present an MCS charger is Portuguese manufacturer i-charging, which unveiled a new Megawatt charger called i-light at the recent IAA Transportation show in Hanover. The name i-light… Read more…
You can score $14,000 off the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new lease cash incentive
With a new lease cash incentive in September, Hyundai offers up to $14,000 in savings on the 2024 IONIQ 5. With leases starting under $199 a month, the IONIQ 5 is one of the most affordable electric cars in the US. Perhaps even more important, it has a range of over 300 miles and can fast charge in 18 minutes. Read more…
Rare EVOLV Terra e-scooter discount to $1,079, Save $3,300 on 6,128Wh Jackery bundle ahead of Prime Day, Hiboy, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is a rare chance at savings on EVOLV’s full-suspension Terra Electric Scooter at a new $1,079 low. Right behind it is Jackery’s pre-Prime Day sale that has cut 50% off its Explorer 2,000 Plus Portable Power Station which comes bundled with two extra batteries and two 200W solar panels for a new $3,299 low, among others. We also spotted some more budget-friendly e-mobility solutions in the form of Hiboy’s S2R Plus e-scooter with regenerative braking back at its $400 low, while Hoverfly’s H3/Nephele Foldable e-bike is down during its fleeting sale at $425. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s multiple discounts on the new EcoFlow DELTA 3 Portable Power Station and its bundles, as well as Lectric’s tailgating e-bike flash sale, and more. Read more…
Best lease-to-own EV deals
Still think that buying a new car is always much cheaper than leasing if you’re playing for keeps? Not true, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. We found that current factory lease offers on 22 different EV models dispel that myth with terms that pass the entire commercial clean vehicle Federal tax credit to the lessee, enabling the lessee to eventually own the vehicle for thousands of dollars less than paying cash upfront or taking out a loan. Read more…
It begins: Bollinger B4 medium duty EV enters series production
This week marks the birth of a new American OEM as Bollinger Motors’ B4 medium duty electric truck begins series production and customer-ready vehicles roll off the line. Read more…
Used Tesla Model 3 Prices Have Biggest One-Year Drop
The Tesla Model 3 and Jeep Grand Cherokee are the two biggest losers from 2023 to 2024 among the most popular cars. Read more…
Italian EV charging firm Alpitronic expands to the US
Italian EV charger manufacturer Alpitronic has opened a new US headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina as it looks to expand across North America. Alpitronic’s Hyperchargers boast an average efficiency rate above 97.5% and support all EV brands. The company’s repair and service network can service chargers anywhere in the country. Alpitronic America has tested pre-production… Read more…
Download eBook: How can managed EV charging protect the distribution grid?
Sponsored by EnergyHub. Adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating rapidly, posing challenges to aging distribution infrastructure. Fortunately, managed charging offers a compelling solution. In this eBook, EnergyHub explores how growing residential EV load affects utility power distribution networks, and how utilities can use managed charging programs to both delight customers and defer or defray the… Read more…
Huawei and Chery launch the Luxeed R7 SUV to rival Tesla’s Model Y
Luxeed, a Huawei and Chery-backed brand, just announced its fully electric R7 SUV, which shapes up to be a proper Model Y competitor in China. It undercuts the Tesla, while at the same time it offers a longer list of features. Luxeed R7 The Luxeed R7 comes in four trims – Pro, two Max options and an Ultra. Only the… Read more…
Best Electric Cars For Commuting
Commuting is where electric vehicles excel. They are quick, quiet and cost far less to operate. Read more…
Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access Jan. 15, adapters in early 2025
Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn’t said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan. 15 Kia on Wednesday confirmed its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to the Tesla… Read more…
Here’s where the Fisker Ocean EV can be serviced and fixed
Fisker EV owners have a list of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners won’t have to pay for recall repairs Fisker owners in North America can rest a little easier this week knowing that they’ll have access to a network of approved service centers for their Ocean EVs. The news comes… Read more…
Xpeng Is Gearing Up To Launch Two Super Efficient Electric Sedans
The P7+ has a claimed efficiency figure of 11 kWh/100 km, which works out to 5.65 miles/kWh. Read more…
Leclanché’s new Li-ion battery cell features Echion’s niobium-based anode material
Swiss energy storage provider Leclanché has developed a new Li-ion battery cell called XN50, which features Echion Technologies’ XNO, a niobium-based active anode material. “The cell provides integrators and OEMs with a differentiated battery option that outperforms existing chemistries in heavy-duty e-mobility, rail and marine applications,” says the company. Leclanché is set to replace its… Read more…
MTRWestern expands its electric charter bus fleet
US motorcoach company MTRWestern has acquired two new CX45E electric buses manufactured by ABC Companies and Van Hool, as well as two new Ford E-Transit electric shuttle vans. The 45-foot CX45e models from ABC can carry up to 56 passengers each, while the two Ford E-Transit electric shuttle vans can transport up to 11 passengers… Read more…