German automaker Volkswagen and US EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive have announced the official start of the two companies’ joint venture. The news comes months after VW said that it would invest $5 billion in Rivian. That investment has now grown to $5.88 billion. The JV will focus its efforts on the development of electrical architecture… Read more…
CGD and IFPEN demo 800 VDC multi-level GaN inverter
UK-based fabless semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) and French public research and training organization IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) have developed a demonstration that confirms the suitability of CGD’s ICeGaN650 V gallium nitride (GaN) integrated circuits (ICs) in a multi-level, 800 VDC inverter. The demo delivers high power density of 30 kW/l, which is greater… Read more…
EV sales are set to surge as buyers rush to claim discounts that may disappear in 2025
With US President-Elect Trump reportedly planning to cut federal incentives, EV sales are expected to surge in November and December. Right now, major discounts are slashing upwards of $10,000 to $20,000 off some of the most popular EV models, but that could change in 2025. Read more…
Total ‘pauses’ New York offshore wind project after Trump win
After Donald Trump’s US election win, French energy giant TotalEnergies has hit the pause button on Attentive Energy, its planned offshore wind farm off the New York coast. Read more…
Tesla adds longer cables and more to Superchargers as non-Tesla EVs complicate things
Tesla has made several changes to its Supercharger network, including adding longer cables, to make the experience smoother as more non-Tesla EVs join the network and complicate things. Read more…
MOD City+ 3 Folding e-bikes at $1,799 Black Friday low, Segway Cube power stations $800 off, Rachio smart controllers, more
Today’s Green Deals are shining a spotlight back to MOD Bikes’ Black Friday sale to highlight the City+ 3 Folding e-bike and the City+ Step-Thru 3 Folding e-bike which are both down at new $1,799 lows, among the low prices across the other models. We also spotted Segway’s Cube series of portable power stations hitting new lows starting from $600, while Rachio’s smart hose timer and sprinkler controller packages start from $78. Bringing up the rear is a collection of electric tools from multiple brands that are benefitting from up to 70% off discounts during Walmart’s Black Friday sale – all starting from $68. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday sale changeups from EcoFlow, Segway, and more. Read more…
What Tesla Autopilot And Full-Self Driving Can And Can’t Do
Despite what Tesla often claims, Autopilot and Full Self-Driving still are not at an autonomous driving level. The cars cannot drive themselves. Read more…
The Best And Worst Times To Charge Your EV This Thanksgiving
And other tips for road tripping in your EV during one of the busiest holiday weekends. Read more…
Full Circle Lithium demonstrates Li-ion firefighting agent by setting a Nissan Leaf and a Kia EV9 ablaze
It’s not uncommon to see blazing headlines in newspapers and magazines, not to mention on the local evening news, reporting yet another electric vehicle fire. With so many reports, one might think that EVs self-immolate on a regular basis at a far higher rate than automobiles powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs). In actuality, it… Read more…
Making the business case for EV fleets (Webinar)
Why Fleet Electrification Makes Economic Sense And How To Transition To EVs For Long-Term Success: Webinar, December 11, 2024, 12:30 pm EST Whether you’re considering electrifying your fleet or already have some EVs on the road, this session is for you. We’ll challenge the current paradigms and processes around EV charging, and present new ways… Read more…
Kia EV3 and EV4 EVs might both be US-bound, PV5 van a maybe
Kia hasn’t yet confirmed EV3 or EV4 for the U.S.—but we might get both Unclear if EV3 arrives, whether Niro EV would continue Kia PV5 WKNDR electric camper van is a test for U.S. interest The future of compact EVs for Kia in the U.S. could be as simple as this: It doesn’t have to be an either/or. And that might mean that U.S. EV… Read more…
Rolls-Royce Spectre: How Electricity Makes It Even Better
Electricity has unlocked an absurd level of performance, comfort and refinement for the storied brand. Read more…
Kalmar tests conductive charging during operation with Elonroad
Kalmar, the Finnish manufacturer of industrial trucks, is entering into a cooperation with the Swedish startup Elonroad, which specialises in automatic charging technology for heavy vehicles. Kalmar wants to test Elonroad’s solution for conductive charging while driving. Read more…
Amazon offers fake charging port for ICE vehicles
A fake charging port called ‘PrankPort’, a magnetically attached fake charging port for combustion vehicles, can be purchased on Amazon. The manufacturer, a brand called Export Commodity, describes the item as a joke item but also advertises it as “perfect for parking in EV spots.” Read more…
VEV to build bus charging infrastructure for Stagecoach in the UK
VEV is building high-powered DC charging infrastructure for a fleet of over 150 electric buses across four UK depots located in Leamington, Nuneaton, Rugby, and Chesterfield. Read more…
Von der Leyen announces “strategic dialogue on the future of Europe’s car industry”
The European Parliament has elected the new EU Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. The new Commissioners will take office on 1 December. Importantly, both the designated Transport Commissioner and Climate Commissioner are committed to the agreed-upon combustion engine phase-out in the EU. Read more…
These are the Black Friday e-bike and e-scooter deals to actually care about
This year’s shopping holidays are set to reveal some of the best electric bicycle and e-scooter sales we’ve ever seen thanks to the perfect storm of overstocked models, meeting year-end sales targets, and good ol’ relentless competition. The e-bike industry has been hammered for a couple of years now, and while that has put many companies in a squeeze, the upside is consumers are getting some of the best deals we’ve ever seen. With countless electric bicycle brands operating now in the US and even more models to choose from, here’s some help separating the wheat from the chaff. Read more…
Leaked email signals BYD’s plan to heat up EV price war
According to a leaked letter circulating on social media yesterday, BYD has asked its suppliers to accept price cuts in the coming year – a major signal that the Chinese EV maker is gearing up to intensify the price war in China even further, all while pushing harder into Europe and other markets.. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab is in NYC, providing a cool look at an uncertain future [Gallery]
Early last month, Tesla unveiled the Cybercab, a 2 door vehicle with no steering wheel and pedals, fully reliant on the future of autonomy. Since then, they’ve put the vehicle on display at a couple Tesla showrooms, most recently at the Meatpacking District location in New York City. I went to go take a look, and I have a few thoughts. Read more…
Ford jobs cuts signal ‘an incremental death’ to its future in Germany: Is the end near?
With plans to drastically downsize its workforce, Ford’s future in Germany looks bleak. According to Germany’s largest trade union, Ford’s new job cuts “would mean an incremental death” to its future in Cologne. Read more…
