Leading today’s Green Deals is the exclusive $1,500 discount on the Gendome Home3000 Portable Power Station that features a 50-minute AC fast-charge, wind charging functionality, smart home integration, and more – all at a new $799 low. Right behind it we have NIU’s Valentine’s Day e-scooter sale that dropped the KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter to a new $727 low, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour flash sale on the DELTA 3 Classic power station, a 400W DELTA 3 Max solar bundle, and add-on accessories starting from $399. We also spotted a 40V Greenworks string trimmer at its second-best price in a year and a half, and more waiting for you below – including a special LEGO reveal of the more eco-conscious Maesk Dual Fuel Container Vessel set. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $907 savings on the premium Tenways AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike at its lowest price, the Autel 50A Smart AI-optimized EV Charger at its lowest price, and more. Read more…
Wagons are suddenly hot as EVs, and Volvo wants a piece
Wagons are making a comeback in electric form. Although Volvo is set to produce its last wagon this April, it could return as an EV. Read more…
Ford is taking a page from BYD after the Chinese EV maker outsold it for the first time
After it was outsold by China’s BYD globally for the first time last year, CEO Jim Farley said Ford “isn’t backing away from EVs.” It’s betting on more affordable models that will start at around $30,000. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full 2025 earnings report: Tremendous YoY growth led by software
Rivian has just posted its letter to shareholders and earnings report, detailing its financial results and other accomplishments for Q4 2025 and the previous fiscal year.. Read more…
The 2027 Toyota Highlander Gets An EV Feature Most Teslas Don’t Have

Toyota is getting far more serious about EVs, and the Highlander’s bidirectional charging proves it. Lire la suite…
Are Western Automakers Still Cooked In the Era Of AI?

Chinese automakers have a commanding lead with electric vehicles and battery technology. AI could soon be the next big arms race. Lire la suite…
Tesla gets 30-day extension to oppose ‘Cybercab’ trademark held by squatter
Tesla has been granted a 30-day extension by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to decide whether to formally oppose UNIBEV’s “Cybercab” trademark application, pushing Tesla’s deadline to March 14, 2026. The extension comes as Tesla prepares to begin mass production of the vehicle — whatever it ends up being called, in April. Read more…
BYD, Geely bid for 230,000-unit Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant in North American push
BYD and Geely are among three finalists competing to purchase a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz joint venture plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, according to a Reuters exclusive report. The plant, which has a production capacity of 230,000 vehicles per year, would give either Chinese automaker an instant manufacturing foothold in North America, bypassing years of regulatory delays that have stalled their greenfield factory plans in the country. Read more…
BYD, Geely bid for 230,000-unit Nissan-Mercedes Mexico plant in North American push
BYD and Geely are among three finalists competing to purchase a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz joint venture plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, according to a Reuters exclusive report. The plant, which has a production capacity of 230,000 vehicles per year, would give either Chinese automaker an instant manufacturing foothold in North America, bypassing years of regulatory delays that have stalled their greenfield factory plans in the country. Read more…
Subaru is next in line to launch a three-row electric SUV: Here’s what to expect
Toyota isn’t the only one releasing a three-row electric SUV in 2026. Subaru confirmed the new EV will arrive in showrooms later this year, and we already have a good idea of what to expect. Read more…
Subaru is next in line to launch a three-row electric SUV: Here’s what to expect
Toyota isn’t the only one releasing a three-row electric SUV in 2026. Subaru confirmed the new EV will arrive in showrooms later this year, and we already have a good idea of what to expect. Read more…
Waymo begins fully autonomous ops with 6th-gen Driver, targets 1M weekly rides
Waymo is now running its 6th-generation Driver without safety drivers on public roads, marking the beginning of fully autonomous operations with the company’s latest and most cost-effective hardware stack.. Read more…
Waymo begins fully autonomous ops with 6th-gen Driver, targets 1M weekly rides
Waymo is now running its 6th-generation Driver without safety drivers on public roads, marking the beginning of fully autonomous operations with the company’s latest and most cost-effective hardware stack.. Read more…
Kia EV4 base model test: What the €37,590 version has to offer
A compact electric car with a 58-kWh battery and a 150 kW powertrain—sounds like the first version of the VW ID.3. But we’re talking about the Kia EV4, which aims to make an impact in the European compact class with very similar specs. This time, however, it’s not the top variant under review, but the absolute base model.
Kia EV4 base model test: What the €37,590 version has to offer
A compact electric car with a 58-kWh battery and a 150 kW powertrain—sounds like the first version of the VW ID.3. But we’re talking about the Kia EV4, which aims to make an impact in the European compact class with very similar specs. This time, however, it’s not the top variant under review, but the absolute base model.
FH Dortmund researches EV powertrains exceeding 1,000 volts

In the ODYSSEV project, various universities and industry partners, including Dortmund University of Applied Sciences, the University of Bremen, and supplier ZF Friedrichshafen, are researching new high-voltage drivetrain systems well above 800 volts. Such solutions could significantly improve charging performance. Read more…
China grants automotive manufacturers some flexibility in EU tariff agreements

China’s Ministry of Commerce is giving electric car manufacturers affected by the EU’s special tariffs more flexibility in negotiating individual tariff agreements with the European Commission. This makes further deals like Cupra’s more likely. Read more…
BYD becomes sponsor of Manchester City FC

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD aims to further increase its visibility in Europe through a prestigious new sponsorship deal. BYD has become the official automotive partner of Manchester City, involving branding, charging points, and vehicles. Read more…
French state invests in Imerys lithium project

The French state is investing 50 million euros in a planned lithium mining project in the central French department of Allier. The funds will support, among other things, a feasibility study initiated by Imerys, which is expected to be completed next year. Read more…
FAW Group to launch Hongqi brand in three ASEAN markets this year

Chinese conglomerate FAW Group on Friday announced plans to launch its Hongqi brand in Thailand. The company also plans to enter Singapore and Malaysia later this year. Read more…

