The premium electric vehicle subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, Zeekr, is set to acquire a 51% stake in Lynk & Co. This acquisition, announced on November 14, 2024, will allow Zeekr to take control of the innovative car brand that was initially a joint venture between Geely Auto and Volvo Cars. Lynk & Co was founded in 2017, and it… Read more…
Electreon and Xos to deploy wireless charging for commercial EV deliveries like UPS in Michigan
The State of Michigan has announced a new partnership with wireless EV charging specialist Electreon and Commercial EV manufacturer Xos, Inc. Together, the companies have secured funding from the state to expand wireless charging availability for commercial vehicles, including UPS trucks in Detroit.. Read more…
Tesla supports killing $7,500 EV tax credit – going directly against its mission
Tesla reportedly supports the Trump administration’s plan to kill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles – something in direct contradiction to Tesla’s original mission to accelerate the entire industry’s transition to electric transport. Read more…
Save $700 on new & old Rad Power e-bikes in Black Friday sale, Segway ZT3 Pro e-scooter deals, GoTrax Everest dirt bike, more
We’ve got some great Green Deals for you today, led by Rad Power’s official 2024 Black Friday sale that is running through the rest of the month and offering up to $500 discounts on veteran e-bikes, free extra battery promotions on the newest models, and plenty of accessory discounts up to 30% – all starting from $1,099. Right behind it is Segway’s latest ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter that has two differing offers – the first being a $200 discount while the second gives you a free Lumina power station, starting from $1,100. We have the return of the all-time lowest price on GoTrax’s Everest Electric Dirt Bike at $4,000 for today only, as well as new low prices on Worx’s M 20V and L 20V Landroid Robotic Lawn Mowers that start from $540. Lastly, Walmart’s early Black Friday sale has discounted a selection of Greenworks equipment, with the 60V 16-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw hitting a new $139 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $600 off Black Friday deal on Heybike’s Cityrun e-bike, or the other low prices from ENGWE, Segway Ninebot, and more. Read more…
Kia is teasing a new EV model for the US: Here’s what to expect
At least one new Kia EV model will be revealed at next week’s LA Auto Show. Kia is teasing the new EV ahead of the event, claiming it wants to make “it very clear” that the company is charging ahead in the US. Read more…
Trump Transition Team Aims To Gut The $7,500 EV Tax Credit: Report
According to a new report, the move is supported by Tesla and an energy-policy transition team with deep ties to Big Oil. Read more…
GM and Reliant offer free nighttime charging to Chevrolet EV owners in Texas
Reliant and GM Energy are rolling out a new program that will offer free nighttime charging for Chevrolet EV drivers. Some 150 Chevy dealerships in Texas can now offer the plan upon vehicle purchase. The Reliant Free Charge Nights plan, available to Reliant electricity customers, provides a monthly bill credit that offsets the energy charges… Read more…
Pickering to launch reed relays for test and measurement
UK-based reed relay manufacturer Pickering Electronics is releasing its Series 125 miniature double-pole, single-throw reed relay. The new Series 125 2 Form A reed relays stack on a compact 5 mm x 5 mm pitch, achieving high packing density for a two-pole relay, according to the company. The relays support up to 1 A and… Read more…
Geely may take over aerial taxi startup Volocopter
Competitor Lilium has already had to file for insolvency – and Volocopter is also short of cash and could use some fresh money. This could now come from China. The car manufacturer Geely is reportedly considering taking over the air taxi start-up from Bruchsal. Read more…
Good things come to those who wait: first drive with the Audi SQ6 e-tron
We finally took the new Audi SQ6 e-tron for a spin to see what the Volkswagen subsidiary’s first entry to the PPE family can do. The electric SUV managed to impress with its handling on the road, as well as design innovation in the interior. On the other hand, Volkswagen clearly still struggles with software.
Study: 57% EV in 10 years requires “strategic reset” from automakers
Rate of acceleration for global EV adoption has slowed, firm suggests focus beyond early adopters Study relates EV adoption to Strategist, Individualist, Carer, Conservative, and Frugal psychographic profiles Prior to “reset,” 43% of non-EV drivers are already considering an EV next Automakers stand to substantially grow global EV sales over the… Read more…
This Is Jaguar’s New Six-Figure EV
Even though it’s still camouflaged, Jaguar’s first high-end EV already looks promising. Read more…
Software and maintenance—the keys to making fleet EV charging work?
Q&A with EO Charging’s John Walsh How is providing charging infrastructure for EV fleets like running a web site or a cell phone network? All of these worthy endeavors (among others) depend on a stack, which is a hip way of describing a system of interrelated hardware and software products that function together. Some layers… Read more…
The technical considerations and components needed to design a high-performance wireless EV charging system
Sponsored by Littelfuse.Ditch the plug! Make wireless EV charging a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and intuitive as parking your car—just “park, charge, and go.” For the end-user, the appeal is clear: EV owners envision pulling into their garage, a designated parking spot,… Read more…
Jakarta awaits new electric bus fleet
Jakarta’s public transport operator PT Bianglala Metropolitan (PT BMP) placed an order for 90 electric buses with the Chinese firm Golden Dragon. The purchase deal marks the largest single electric bus order in Indonesia to date. Read more…
Ionity & Village Hotel Club to install charging infrastructure in the UK
Ionity and Village Hotel Club have signed a partnership deal. The deal will see the former install 380 ultra-rapid charging points across 33 hotels owned by the latter. Customers can expect the charging facility across the 33 locations to be fully operational by the end of 2024. Read more…
Beta Technologies founder completes first test flight in its production-intent eCTOL [Video]
All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has shared another important milestone in bringing its first two vessels to market. Most recently, BETA’s founder, CEO, and test pilot Kyle Clark took the production version of its ALIA eCTOL up for its first flight, as seen in the video below. Read more…
Kia stands by its 1.6 million EV sales goal with new affordable models driving demand
As rivals like Ford and Toyota are pulling back major electric vehicle initiatives, Kia is plowing ahead as it looks to secure a leadership role. Kia is standing by its EV sales goal of 1.6 million models by 2030. With new low-cost EVs like the EV3 rolling out, Kia is already seeing strong demand. Read more…
Tesla pushes end-to-end neural networks for highway driving, but only for newer vehicles
Tesla has pushed a new (Supervised) Full Self-Driving update with the promised end-to-end neural networks for highway driving. Read more…
You’re Less Likely To Get Rear-Ended By An Electric Car
But you’re more likely to be rear-ended in one. Read more…
