An 800 lb. gorilla just entered the race to electrify the commercial lawn care space as Honda has officially begun production of its new ProZision series of battery-electric zero-turn mowers — including the all-new, all-electric ProZision Autonomous ZTR. Read more…
The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars
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, like in 2027, GM said only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be made at the facility. Read more…
Lectric offers extremely rare $100 price cuts across all e-bikes from $799 lows, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale, Autel, BougeRV, more
We have a jam-packed Green Deals to close out this week for you, starting with the extremely rare Lectric weekend price cut flash sale that is dropping all its e-bikes by $100 – plus offering up to $220 bundles on select models – all starting with the XP Lite2 JW e-bike from a $799 low. From there, Anker SOLIX has launched a 72-hour flash sale that is not only retaining the previous flash sale’s low prices, but also adding new ones, like the C1000 Gen 1 Portable Power Station with an expansion battery and water-resistant bag for a new $729 low, and many others. You can also find Autel’s AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger back at $909, as well as a bunch of BougeRV camping equipment at some of their best prices, a handy pair of Worx sawhorse steals, some smart ambient lighting for outdoors and indoors, and so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s three exclusive deals on VMAX VX2 EXTREME and VX4 e-scooters, and more. Read more…
China shuts down Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla FSD will be approved next month
Just as Tesla investors were getting excited about a potential rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in its second-largest market, China has reportedly shut down Elon Musk’s latest timeline. Read more…
The Clever Way Volvo Solved The Biggest Issue With Electric Door Handles
What do you do when the 12-volt battery dies? Lire la suite…
Bolivia’s YLB submits patent application for lithium extraction
The state-owned Bolivian National Strategic Public Company of Lithium Deposits (Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos, YLB) has submitted an application to patent a process for the direct extraction of lithium from complex brines, as well as the industrial design of a fast-charging portable charger. The Patent of Invention and the Patent of Industrial Design were requested… Read more…
The BMW iX3 Is Racking Up Orders Without Test Drives
BMW’s next-generation SUV is drawing unusually strong early demand, including from many first-time BMW buyers. Lire la suite…
Tesla stock jumps on “Driverless” claims, but video reveals a different story
Elon Musk made a big announcement on Friday that sent Tesla’s stock price climbing. The CEO posted on X that Tesla started its Robotaxi drives in Austin, Texas, with “no safety monitor in the car.” Investors loved the news. Tesla shares went up by over 4%, which added billions of dollars to the company’s value. But a closer look at… Read more…
Evotrex’s new power-generating RV trailer is designed for off-grid travel
Towing is a sore point for would-be EV adopters (as Ford belatedly realized, to its cost). The most elegant solution may not be to bulk up on batteries in the towing vehicle, but rather to electrify the tow itself. This approach holds great promise not only in trucking applications (see our recent feature article, Electrifying… Read more…
LS Cable and System adds automotive cable production lines in Mexico plant with $156 million investment
LS Cable and System is investing $156 million in its manufacturing subsidiary in Querétaro, Mexico. The company says the funding will expand LSCMX production capacity and strengthen an integrated manufacturing and supply-chain platform across North America. LS Cable and System says the investment will turn LSCMX into an “energy and mobility manufacturing base” serving the… Read more…
Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges
Aptera Motors has announced the pricing of a new $9 million public offering, and the terms are putting significant pressure on the stock today. The solar electric vehicle startup is issuing shares at $2.00, a steep discount to yesterday’s closing price of $2.41, as it races to secure capital for production. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you’ll recognize
Volkswagen gave its electric SUV a sleek redesign. It will also go by a new name you might recognize. With its official debut just around the corner, the new ID.4 was spotted testing, giving us a sneak peek of the updates. Read more…
Lectric eBikes just did something it almost never does: a real price cut
Lectric doesn’t really do old-school sales. At least not the kind most of us think of when we hear the word. Sure, North America’s largest electric bike retailer, Lectric eBikes, has tons of great deals all year round. But the seasonal sales are often value bundles where the prices remain the same, but you get a ton of great accessories thrown in. Now for a limited time though, Lectric has launched an honest-to-goodness, save-you-some-real-money sale on America’s most popular electric bikes. Read more…
Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.
A small Finland-based start-up claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. Now, the industry is asking for proof. Lire la suite…
Cheap Chinese Electric Cars Are Coming To Canada. What Happens Now?
Plus, we preview the Volvo EX60, and have a fascinating chat about car insurance (yes, really.) Lire la suite…
ZF terminates several e-mobility projects prematurely
As part of the restructuring of its Electrified Drivetrain Technology division, ZF has agreed with various customers to terminate several projects prematurely, as they are not achieving the expected profitability due to the slower-than-anticipated ramp-up of e-mobility. Read more…
DAF hands over 33 XD Electric trucks to Contargo
DAF Trucks is delivering 33 electric tractor units of the DAF XD Electric series to Contargo. This increases the number of electric trucks in the German logistics service provider’s fleet to 90 units. The battery-powered DAF trucks will account for nearly one-third of Contargo’s electric fleet in the future. Read more…
Waymo’s Biggest Year Yet Starts With Driverless Rides In Miami
Plus, hybrids pick up the slack in California and Chery is eyeing Canada entry. Lire la suite…
Christian Weingärtner appointed head of passenger vehicles for Ford Europe
Ford has appointed Christian Weingärtner, effective February 1, to the newly created position of General Manager, Passenger Vehicles, Ford Europe. In his new role, Weingärtner will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational implementation of Ford’s passenger vehicle business in Europe. Read more…
Heybike Villian launched as low-cost 45 MPH light electric dirt bike
Heybike is best known for affordable commuter e-bikes, fat-tire cruisers, and city-friendly rides. But the company is now stepping well outside the bike lane with something very different. Meet the Villain – a compact electric e-moto that looks and rides far more like a Sur-Ron–style light electric dirt bike than anything you’d legally call an electric bicycle. Read more…
