Like most legacy automakers, Toyota is struggling to keep up in China’s intensifying EV market. However, the company isn’t planning to back down like some of its peers. Toyota wants to make “even better cars” while ramping output to keep pace with domestic leaders like BYD. Read more…
BYD’s new Sealion 7 mid-size electric SUV is set to rival Europe’s best
China’s EV giant is ready to unleash its newest secret weapon on the global stage. With the arrival of the new Sealion 7 in Europe, BYD expects sales to pick up rapidly. BYD’s new mid-size electric SUV will challenge top-selling EVs in Europe, including the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
The Honda Prologue Is Already Proving Toyota Wrong
It may be a GM car underneath, but the electric Honda Prologue is a hit. And it proves people want good EVs from brands they trust. Read more…
Be.EV installs new EV charging hub in Sheffield, UK
UK EV charging network Be.EV, majority-owned by Octopus Energy Generation, has installed a new nine-bay DC fast charging hub in Parkway Central Retail Park, which is located on a main road between Sheffield city center and the M1 motorway, and is used by an average of 66,000 vehicles per day. The hub features Kempower chargers… Read more…
SCAD students throw out traditional auto design ideas, create two fully functional EV concept cars
To design an automobile, a car designer does not merely just sit at a well-lighted desk, headphones firmly in place, an infinite cup of coffee nearby, sketching next year’s Any Car. No, to become a car designer, one must have a firm grasp of a number of subjects, including the history of the automobile, branding,… Read more…
Zoox begins testing its unique robotaxis in San Francisco
Autonomous robotaxi developer Zoox has shared its latest progress update, which includes expansions into its second commercial market—San Francisco. The company has begun testing its proprietary robotaxis in the region and already has some specific neighborhoods in mind where it will want to begin offering driverless rides. Read more…
Anker SOLIX units 51% off in early Black Friday sale, Vanpowers City Vanture e-bike bundle $869, EcoFlow flash sale lows, more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is a few more Black Friday savings opportunities, with Anker SOLIX taking up to 51% off units, with some limited-stock flash sales, one of which is the F3800 Portable Power Station with two 405W solar panels for $3,549, among others. Next, we have Vanpowers’ 50% off Black Friday sale through December that has dropped the City Vanture e-bike to $869 with some free gear and a $50 extra battery promo. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest flash sale that can save you up to $1,949 on either a DELTA 2 solar generator bundle or a DELTA Pro home backup bundle starting from a new $1,039 low. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs and power stations that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) turns back to free Supercharging, big discounts in Europe to boost sales
Tesla is turning back to free Supercharging and offering big discounts in Europe to boost sales in its toughest market for a record quarter. Read more…
Lucid’s modified Air Pursuit EV Police Cruiser will catch you if you try to run
There’s a new sheriff in town. A modified version of Lucid’s Air EV was recently tested by the California Highway Patrol. The fierce-looking “Lucid Pursuit” will catch you if you try to run with unrivaled range and performance. Read more…
Hyundai rethinks touchscreens – buttons making a comeback
The automotive industry has seen a dramatic shift towards touchscreens in recent years, with many manufacturers ditching physical buttons in favor of sleek, minimalist interiors. Hyundai is bucking this trend and bringing back buttons in its upcoming electric vehicles. Hyundai’s venture into all-touchscreen interiors was inspired by Tesla’s success with its large, immersive multimedia displays. No doubt, big screens have… Read more…
The Polestar 2 Just Got More Expensive For 2025
Blame tariffs or a shifting market, but the only Polestar 2 for 2025 is the Long-Range Dual-Motor Performance Pack at $66,200. Read more…
Blue Whale EV and SWTCH collaborate to deliver EV charging to commercial properties
Maryland-based EV charging infrastructure and services provider Blue Whale EV has partnered with Canada-headquartered SWTCH Energy, an EV charging provider focused on multi-tenant buildings, to deliver scalable, turnkey EV charging services tailored for multifamily, commercial, workplace and municipal properties in North America. The partnership’s first project will be an installation at Prospect Bay Country Club… Read more…
ZF sells over 250 million electric parking brake units
German mobility products manufacturer ZF announces that it has produced a total of 250 million units of its electric parking brake (EPB), a technology that the company pioneered nearly 25 years ago by introducing the motor-on-caliper brake. ZF says the EPB improves fuel economy by reducing weight in the brake system and enables advanced functions when… Read more…
VoltAero finalises assembly facility for the production of Cassio aircraft
The company will leverage the facility to manufacture a family of Cassio aircraft that is said to operate on an “electric-hybrid propulsion system.” Read more…
Australia: Linfox and Toll bag funding from the Driving the Nation Fund programme
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is committing 100 million Australian dollars to the ‘Driving the Nation Program’ for the focus areas “Trucks, Charging and Innovation.” Part of the funding has already been earmarked, as ARENA has pledged $28.6 million to two projects. Read more…
2025 Kia Niro EV still costs $40,975 despite added standard equipment
The 2025 Kia Niro EV receives a few more standard features, but costs the same as the 2024 model. That means pricing still starts at $40,975—including a $1,375 destination fee—for the Niro EV Wind base model. For 2025, the Wind receives a larger 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and switches to a rotary shifter. The higher-level… Read more…
Toyota says California-led EV mandates “impossible” to meet
Toyota on Friday gave the first indication of a renewed pushback against California’s ability to set stricter emissions standards and wind down sales of gasoline cars. “At this point, it looks impossible,” Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said in a virtual roundtable with CNBC and other media, regarding California rules that call for 35% of… Read more…
PNY’s electric cargo motorcycle is actually hitting the road
Last year at the EICMA Milan Milan Motorcycle Show, I stumbled across a novel-looking vehicle known as the Ponie P2. Described as a van replacement, the 60 mph (100 km/h) electric motorbike sports a huge cargo case below the seat and was prepping for production at the time. Now a year later, I caught up with the company at the same show to learn how the Ponie P2 is now preparing to hit the road. Read more…
Tesla spotted testing Cybercab robotaxi on Giga Texas roads
Tesla has been spotted testing its Cybercab robotaxi on roads at Gigafactory Texas, which is interesting as Tesla is limited on where it can test the steering-wheel-less vehicle. Read more…
EV sales continue to soar in China, hitting record tallies for a second consecutive month
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) has shared its new energy vehicle (NEV) sales numbers for October, showcasing that EV adoption is at an all-time high, surpassing September 2024, which was the previous record. Read more…
