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Volkswagen considers deal to keep German factories open

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The future of Volkswagen’s German factories hangs in the balance as the automaker struggles to maintain profitability. A massive strike stopped Volkswagen’s assembly lines earlier this month as workers protested job cuts, factory closures, and wage cuts. Now, a glimmer of hope has emerged as Volkswagen explores a deal to keep its German factories open, but it comes with significant… Read more…

NIU Christmas sale drops KQi2 Pro e-scooter to $379 2024 low, Goal Zero 1500X $779, Hoverfly EVs, Rexing EV adapters, more

Leading today’s Green Deals is the latest Christmas sale that we spotted from NIU, with up to 42% being taken off its e-scooter lineup, like the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that hit a new $379 2024 low. From there, we have a returning low price on Goal Zero’s Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station at $779, as well as a new low rate for Hoverfly’s entry-level H3 16-inch Folding e-bike down at $423. Lastly, we have two Rexing EV charger adapters and one extension cable for Tesla drivers/owners at up to $100 off and starting from $50. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Christmas flash sale that ends tonight, and more. Read more…

Jetson encourages world’s first eVTOL races with a pilot onboard [Video]

Single-seat eVTOL developer Jetson has once again become the first in its segment to do something. Well, sort of. The company recently shared footage of its founder and CTO piloting its flagship Jetson ONE eVTOL around 26-foot tall pylons to demonstrate the agility the aircraft can perform to enable full-fledged eVTOL races. Could we be seeing the early days of a new venture in motorsports. Read more…

Here’s when Tesla is reportedly starting production of the Model Y Juniper

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Over the past 12 months Tesla has started selling the refreshed Model 3, codenamed Highland, and the company is due to do the same with the Model Y, its best selling car. The Model Y refresh, codenamed Juniper, is now rumored to go into production at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in January, according to a Chinese media outlet. Juniper will allegedly… Read more…

Qnovo introduces SentinelX battery safety software for EVs


Qnovo, which provides battery software for e-mobility, has unveiled its SentinelX battery health and safety solution designed to protect passenger and commercial EV operators. The software is designed to act as a first line of defense for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to prevent catastrophic safety incidents, such as fires related to faulty or degraded… Read more…

Stellantis and Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries


Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis and US battery technology firm Zeta Energy have signed a joint development agreement to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries that have energy density comparable to that of lithium-ion technology. The collaboration includes pre-production development and planning for future production. Stellantis aims to use the batteries in its vehicles by 2030. Lithium-sulfur battery technology… Read more…

GM and ChargePoint deploying 500-kw fast-chargers with Omni Port

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General Motors and ChargePoint on Wednesday announced plans to deploy up to 500 DC fast-chargers before the end of 2025. Using GM Energy branding, the chargers will be supplied by ChargePoint, according to the companies. Many of the chargers will use ChargePoint’s Omni Port to allow electric vehicles with Combined Charging Standard (CCS) or North… Read more…