President Trump has announced new sweeping tariffs ranging from 10 to 49% on virtually every trade partner, which will increase the cost of almost everything in the US. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) set another EV delivery record and the Gravity SUV is just getting started
Lucid Motors (LCID) has now had six straight quarters with higher deliveries. The delivery record comes just as Lucid prepares to begin delivering its first electric SUV, the Gravity, to customers by the end of this month. Read more…
Polestar 2 removed from Polestar’s US website alongside tariff announcement
Polestar has removed the Polestar 2 from its US website header in an early sign of how new tariffs will restrict choice and competition for American consumers, thus increasing prices. Read more…
1,500 new Colorado homes will come with geothermal heat pumps
Over the next two years, homebuilder Lennar is outfitting more than 1,500 new Colorado homes with Dandelion Energy’s geothermal systems in one of the largest residential geothermal rollouts in the US. Read more…
Accelera to unveil battery-electric powertrain for Isuzu F-Series medium-duty truck
Accelera, the EV-oriented business segment of venerable motor-maker Cummins, will show off a new battery-electric powertrain for the Isuzu F-series medium-duty truck at the upcoming ACT Expo in California. Scheduled for production in 2027, the fully integrated powertrain will feature Accelera’s next-generation battery, eAxle, accessories and controls. Accelera partnered with Isuzu to develop the powertrain… Read more…
BMW Sold Even More Electric Cars In The U.S. In Q1 2025
The i4 electric fastback saw a sizable increase, but some models sold less than last year. Read more…
ENC to include InductEV’s wireless charging system on its electric buses
California-based bus manufacturer ENC plans to begin offering wireless inductive charging hardware from InductEV on its electric buses. ENC will initially offer InductEV’s wireless charging system on its battery-electric Axess EVO-BE bus, which is offered in 32- 35- and 40-foot lengths, and features Proterra Powered battery packs with up to 738 kWh of energy storage,… Read more…
Rivian’s Q1 Sales Fell 36% Amid L.A. Wildfire Fallout
The American EV startup said it delivered 8,640 vehicles from January through March, a year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter drop. Read more…
Rideshare/EV charging provider Revel expands to the West Coast, opens first Bay Area charging station
Revel operates an EV taxi service and a network of high-speed charging stations in New York (see our 2023 feature article). Now the company has begun the first phase of its long-planned West Coast expansion, opening its first EV fast charging station in the Bay Area. Located in San Francisco’s Mission District at 199 Erie… Read more…
Ford’s EV, Hybrid Sales Surge In Q1 Ahead Of Tariff Chaos
It was a record start to the year for electrified vehicles, mainly led by the Mustang Mach-E. But that could get pricier soon. Read more…
Polestar 2 gets tech and audio boost for 2026 model year
Polestar is giving its Polestar 2 electric car a significant upgrade for the 2026 model year, focusing on technology and audio enhancements. The Swedish automaker wants to keep its popular EV competitive with new features that improve the overall driving and entertainment experience. A key update is the integration of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip. Although Polestar did not specify… Read more…
NYC to sue Tesla over Elon Musk’s alleged breach of fiduciary duties
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has asked the city, which is a major Tesla shareholder, to sue Tesla and CEO Elon Musk over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. Read more…
Check out Honda’s funky new electric SUV and Prelude on the road for the first time [Video]
Honda’s next-gen EVs are finally coming. On Wednesday, a Honda 0 prototype made its global debut in Tokyo, giving us our first look at the electric SUV in action. Honda’s new electric SUV and the upcoming Prelude were shown on public roads for the first time. Although still a prototype, the new SUV looks pretty… boxy. Read more…
Preorder Segway’s new Ninebot F3 smart eKickScooter at $250 off, Anker SOLIX flash sale takes 45% off units, Greenworks, LG, more
Headlining today’s mid-week Green Deals is the early-bird preorder savings you can score on Segway’s new Ninebot F3 eKickScooter through April 14 that drops the price down to $600, with similar smart features to last month’s Max G3 model, including Apple Find My and autonomous locking/unlocking, among others. Next, Anker has launched another SOLIX weekend flash sale that is offering up to $2,898 in savings on a selection of varying backup power solutions, including the F2000 Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel for $1,599, as well as some C800 Plus and F3800 offers. Next, we have a roundup of Greenworks electric pressure washers for your spring cleaning needs, with the brand’s GPW2003 2,000 PSI model hitting a new $135 low. Bringing up the rear is LG’s WashCombo All-in-One Electric Washer/Dryer with Ventless Inverter Heat Pump that is down at $1,999. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Easter Sale offers, the collection of EGO lawn care savings, and more. Read more…
Greenlane and Volvo’s bold plan to transform electric truck charging in the US
Greenlane is teaming up with Volvo Trucks North America to make charging heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDEVs) easier and more accessible.. Read more…
The BYD Sealion 7 Proves That Even China’s High-Tech EVs Can Be Boring
BYD may be the world leader in EV sales, but that doesn’t mean all of its products are interesting. Read more…
Power Integrations launches new LLC Switcher IC delivering 1,650 W of continuous output power
Power Integrations, which supplies high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has achieved a two-fold increase in power output from its HiperLCS-2 chipset. Featuring half-bridge switch technology and an innovative package, the new device can deliver up to 1.6 kW of continuous output power with over 98% efficiency and permits brief peak loads of 2.5… Read more…
TDK offers lead-free NTC thermistors for automotive
Japanese electronics company TDK Electronics has launched its L862 (B57862L) NTC thermistors with bendable wires and the L871 (B57871L) lead spacing NTC thermistors that can be used in automotive and industrial applications. The thermistors can be used in automotive battery packs as well as power banks, energy storage and drones. They offer short response time… Read more…
Tesla records worst sales drop ever amidst political backlash
Tesla’s first-quarter sales have taken a painful hit, dropping by 13% YoY – the company’s weakest performance in nearly three years. The company reported delivering 336,681 vehicles, a sharp decline from the 386,810 units sold in the same period last year. The reported figure fell even short of the analysts’ expected 372,410 vehicles – a number that was already adjusted… Read more…
Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is down after EV deliveries slip in Q1: Here’s what to expect in 2025
Rivian (RIVN) was bracing for fewer deliveries in the first quarter but still managed to beat expectations. With things looking up from here, the EV maker confirmed it’s still on track to deliver between 46,000 and 51,000 EVs this year. Read more…