Ford’s electric pickup is getting a few big updates. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning shows Tesla NACS fast-charging stations using Apple CarPlay and gains an improved BlueCruise. There’s even a stealthy new “Dark Elements” package you can choose from. Here’s what else you can expect from the new Lightning. Read more…
EcoFlow Monthly Madness takes 57% off units with bonus savings + rewards, RadCity 5 Plus e-bike with extra battery $1,499, more
We’ve got three sales for today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow’s March Monthly Madness sale taking the lead with up to 57% discounts on a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more. Among the sale’s offers, we spotted the DELTA 2 Max Power Station bundled with a 220W solar panel at a new $1,199 low. Right behind it, Rad Power has switched gears on its spring savings offers, with its RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike coming with an extra battery for 100+ miles of travel at $1,499, among other models. There’s also Blix Bikes’ Spring Sale offers with its Packa Genie Cargo e-bike coming with $148 in free gear at $1,599, as well as two other models seeing discounts. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s giant Anker SOLIX F3800 weekend flash sale savings, and more. Read more…
The surprising powerhouse behind rapid V2X growth: electric school buses
Electric school buses are driving major growth in the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market, with capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) by 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 officially enters production as its new Georgia EV plant opens
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has officially entered production at its massive new EV plant in Georgia. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its massive new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV and hybrid vehicles. With the IONIQ 9 now rolling out of assembly, the electric SUV is expected to launch any day. Read more…
The Dodge Charger Daytona Has A Feature Every EV Should Have
Leave it to the Mopar muscle-car folks to come up with a very useful feature I wish were on every electric vehicle. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 4: This May Be It
This made-in-China electric crossover could slot in under the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Could it work here in the U.S.? Read more…
Göpel launches automotive Ethernet controller for testing and validation
Göpel Electronic has introduced an Ethernet controller to assist developers and suppliers of control units, vehicle manufacturers and certification bodies in testing safety-critical automotive applications. The G PXIe 6242 is designed to meet various application requirements, including electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, cameras and other devices integrated into vehicle electrical systems. The PXI Express card… Read more…
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan launches at under $90,000: Meet the Yangwang U7
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan hit the market on Thursday at an even lower price than expected. The Yangwang U7 packs nearly 1,300 horsepower from four electric motors, is loaded with smart tech and premium features, and starts at under $90,000. Read more…
2025 Porsche Macan EV review – a good car, but is it a good EV?
Porsche lent us an electric Macan for a few days and we came away with plenty of thoughts about the already-popular electric SUV from one of the world’s most respected auto manufacturers. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Battery Degradation After 100,000 Miles: A Surprising Result
Despite having fewer than 100,000 miles on the clock, this Tesla is a bit of an outlier in terms of range losses. Read more…
Faith Technologies’ new above-ground cable routing product streamlines EV charger installation
Engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy company Faith Technologies, headquartered in Wisconsin, has launched its Excellerate eSkid EV charging product for above-ground cable routing. It is designed to reduce site disruption and enable easy relocation in commercial and fleet applications. Each Excellerate eSkid unit can support up to 1 MW of EV charging and can… Read more…
Assets from an EV manufacturer available at auction—testing and manufacturing equipment, 3D printers and more
Auction, appraisal and financing service provider Maynards Group will be holding an auction of assets from a failed EV manufacturer (Maynards isn’t naming any names, but we believe the Fantastic Four superhero team could provide a clue). The auction will take place online at 10:00 am Pacific Time on April 10th. The assets are located… Read more…
Waymo’s Robotaxis Racked Up $65,000 In Fines Just In San Francisco
Alphabet’s driverless taxis received over 600 parking tickets and other citations last year. Read more…
Juniper review: How Tesla has tuned the Model Y for comfort
Rarely has a test car polarised public opinion as much as the Tesla Model Y Juniper. Four days with the facelift – and the political antics of CEO Elon Musk are always on your mind. Which is a shame, because the Tesla team has created a very comfortable electric car. Can it build on its previous success?
Peugeot and Citroen enter Chinese EV market with new Hedmos 06 electric SUV
Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen (DPC), a joint venture between Stellantis Group and Dongfeng, is entering the Chinese electric vehicle market with its new brand, Hedmos, and its first model, the Hedmos 06 SUV. With deliveries set to start in May, the DPC hopes the Hedmos 06 will capture a slice of the world’s most competitive EV landscape. The Hedmos brand was registered as… Read more…
Geely announces ‘Star Wish’ at 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show
Geely has introduced the Xingyuan as the ‘Star Wish’ in Thailand at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. This is the company’s second model in the Thai market, where it entered with the EX5 just back in late November. Read more…
Ford could offer manual gear shift for EVs
Ford applied for a patent for the so-called ‘Shifter Assembly For Electric Vehicles.’ While it looks like a gear shift, it functions differently. In the end, it is really just for the show. Read more…
I went deep into NIU’s electric moped factory in China. Here’s what I saw
On my most recent trip to China, I had the pleasure of visiting NIU’s factory and showroom to see the wide range of electric mopeds, scooters, e-bikes, and more produced by one of the world’s leading smart electric mobility companies. As an electric mobility journalist and enthusiast (and as an owner of my own NIU e-moped since 2020), it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to peek behind the curtain and see where the magic happens. Read more…
Top 5 critical moves Nissan MUST make to come back from the brink
Big changes are hitting the US car market this week – but uncertainty bring opportunity, and few companies have less to lose and more to gain from 2025’s automotive turmoil than Nissan. With a new, enthusiastic CEO, interest from Foxconn and Honda, and a number of American manufacturing sites already in operation, Nissan has a chance – but the new LEAF is a snoozer, and they’ll have to do better if they want to survive. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is worth $130 due to weak fundamentals, strong competition, says HSBC
Tesla (TSLA) has weak fundamentals and strong competition, according to a new HSBC pricing the stock at $130 – less than half its current price. Read more…
