Tesla has started offering Robotaxi rides without a safety monitor in Austin, Texas. After yet another set of missed timelines and a full decade of broken promises, Elon Musk is finally getting a version of the “win” he has been desperately seeking. But considering the alarming crash data we have and the evidence of heavy remote monitoring, should we be excited or terrified. Read more…
Exclusive $450 savings on VMAX VX2 EXTREME + VX4 e-scooters from $749, Anker 24-hour F2600 + F3800 station lows, more
Leading our Thursday Green Deals this week is the three exclusive $450 discounts you can score on VMAX’s VX2 EXTREME LT and ST electric scooters + the VX4 LT electric scooter – all starting from $749. Right behind those, we have an exciting 24-hour Anker SOLIX winter flash sale that you won’t want to miss, which offers the F2600 power station at a new $849 low alongside the F3800 power station at its $1,799 low, and other units. We also spotted BougeRV’s three varying bike carriers that hold up to 200 pounds – all at their lowest rates, as well as Greenworks’ 2-in-1 24V cordless polesaw + pole hedge trimmer combo kit, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new MSI EV Life NEMA 14-50 Level 2 chargers with NACS or J1772 connectors, the Mammotion YUKA 2000 robot mower, and more.. Read more…
Chevy Bolt EV put on the back burner as GM plans to bring gas cars to Kansas plant
The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, GM plans to build only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the facility. Read more…
The 641hp Hyundai IONIQ 6 N launches in the UK with a new virtual gear shift and fun extras
Hyundai’s second performance EV is now available to order in the UK. The IONIQ 6 N delivers up to 641 horsepower for a 0-62 mph time in just 3.2 seconds, but the sporty EV offers much more than just raw power. Read more…
2027 Chevy Bolt Production Will End Next Year As Plant Shifts To Gas
A gas-powered Buick is moving from China to Kansas, but at the expense of the new $30,000 Chevy Bolt. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen takes back the electric crown from Tesla in Europe
The race for the top EV seller title took an unexpected turn last year. Until now, it looked like Tesla could never be beaten. Unfortunately for the American automaker, the old guard is back, with Volkswagen taking the number one position for electric vehicle sales in Europe. This is a major shift in the car market, and it shows that… Read more…
Scout’s 500-Mile Gas-Powered EVs Are The Focus Of A New Dealer Lawsuit
VW, Audi and Porsche dealers say Scout isn’t really an EV brand, so it needs to play by the same dealer laws as other companies. Lire la suite…
Syensqo and Axens form Argylium to advance sulfide solid electrolyte materials in Europe
Belgian materials company Syensqo and French clean fuels firm Axens Group have launched Argylium, a new company that will focus on developing and scaling up the industrialization of sulfide solid electrolyte materials for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). The new company builds on Syensqo’s solid-state battery pilot line in La Rochelle and more than a decade of technology… Read more…
EV charging provider L-Charge raises $10 million in new funding round
EV charging provider L-Charge has closed a $10-million funding round, led by Ultra Capital. L-Charge will use the new capital to expand its national installation footprint; add new product categories; expand its portfolio of off-grid chargers; grow sales, operations and customer support teams to support increasing project volume; and strengthen long-term infrastructure and service capabilities…. Read more…
BMW’s Electric M3 Has Simulated Engine Sounds. Here’s What BMW Used
The manufacturer released a video showing what the electric M3 will sound like and the iconic M models it sampled. Lire la suite…
First drive in the Leapmotor B10: China’s most convincing electric car yet
The often media-hyped superiority of Chinese electric cars has not yet translated into major sales successes in Europe at least. Frequently, the issues were particularly significant in key areas such as battery and software—or the car was simply too expensive for what it offered. The Leapmotor B10, however, is a very well-rounded package—though not perfect.
Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks drive 2,400 km in long-haul endurance test of Megawatt Charging System
Development engineers from Mercedes‑Benz Trucks tested the Megawatt Charging System on a long‑distance test drive with two MCS‑compatible eActros 600 electric trucks. The aim was to ensure optimal compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, as well as to gain insights into real‑world usability—including under winter conditions—ranging from the charging curve… Read more…
Svolt Energy unveils 80-kWh PHEV battery
Svolt Energy has presented an 80-kWh battery pack for plug-in hybrids, claiming it is the world’s largest PHEV battery pack to date. Branded Fortress 2.0, the battery was presented at the company’s sixth Battery Day event, where the company also unveiled new fast-charging and semi-solid-state technologies. Read more…
Demand for BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC exceeds expectations
Automakers BMW and Mercedes have received significantly more pre-orders for their competing new electric SUVs than expected. As a result, both manufacturers are accelerating production of the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology. Read more…
New production concept for dry coating of cathodes
German battery material manufacturer IBU-tec, together with partners such as TU Braunschweig, has developed an industrialisation concept for the dry coating of lithium-ion cathodes. A new whitepaper outlines a plant concept with an annual capacity of 1 GWh. Read more…
Chinese EVs Are So Good, Automakers Are Selling ‘Experience’ Instead
What do you do to stand out in a country where every EV is good, and nobody worries about range and charging? Lire la suite…
CPCA estimates China Jan NEV retail at 800,000, up 7.5% year-on-year but down 40% sequentially
January’s NEV penetration rate fell to 44.4%, with CPCA anticipating this will mark a cyclical low point.
The CPCA projects China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales for January to total about 1.8 million units, a 0.36% year-on-year increase but a 20.4% decline from December.
CPCA estimates China Jan NEV retail at 800,000, up 7.5% year-on-year but down 40% sequentially
January’s NEV penetration rate fell to 44.4%, with CPCA anticipating this will mark a cyclical low point.
The CPCA projects China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales for January to total about 1.8 million units, a 0.36% year-on-year increase but a 20.4% decline from December.
Kloiber shuttles between MAN plants in Munich and Nuremberg using electric trucks
The logistics company Kloiber has put the first of a total of 15 electric trucks into operation for MAN’s in-house logistics. The models are, of course, XXL electric vehicles from the client: specifically, 15 units of the MAN eTGX, which Kloiber is now using for inbound transport. Read more…
Kloiber shuttles between MAN plants in Munich and Nuremberg using electric trucks
The logistics company Kloiber has put the first of a total of 15 electric trucks into operation for MAN’s in-house logistics. The models are, of course, XXL electric vehicles from the client: specifically, 15 units of the MAN eTGX, which Kloiber is now using for inbound transport. Read more…
