Plus, Scout’s direct sales model draws legal scrutiny from dealers, and Californians vote out Tesla with their wallets. Read more…
Stellantis EV exhaust system could cool the chances of a fire
Parent company of Dodge, Ram, Jeep envisions an exhaust system for EVs Would identify battery thermal runaway, could help prevent resulting fire by treating gases Dodge Charger Daytona EV already makes the sound of an ICE exhaust system Exhaust systems remove the byproducts of internal combustion, so they might seem superfluous in electric… Read more…
Audi reverses course on EV naming strategy
Less than two years after unveiling a new naming convention for its vehicles, Audi is hitting the undo button. The German automaker announced in March 2023 a plan to differentiate its gasoline-powered cars from its electric vehicles using even and odd numbers. Electric models were to receive even numbers, while combustion engine vehicles would use odd numbers. This strategy, however,… Read more…
Ford EVs Set New Sales Records In The U.S. In January
The Mustang Mach-E led the way with the best-ever January sales. Read more…
Bi-directional onboard chargers get current sensor
LEM has developed a current sensor for transformerless, bi-directional, onboard chargers (OBCs), writes Nick Flaherty.
The automotive-grade, residual current monitoring (RCM) sensor is the first of its kind for bi-directional OBCs with ASIL B safety rating. Read more…
2025 VW ID.4 EV costs more vs. 2024, more features due mid-year
2025 ID.4 with 82-kwh battery and 291-mile range starts at $46,520 VW promises “additional content” midyear; unclear if that’s in addition to NACS adapter Base 62-kwh versions haven’t been priced, will come later Volkswagen has put a price on some, but not all, U.S. versions of its 2025 VW ID.4 electric vehicle lineup ahead of their expected… Read more…
US solar module production capacity reaches 50+ GW
The US solar manufacturing industry just hit a historic milestone: Domestic solar module production capacity has surpassed 50 gigawatts (GW). If all these factories ran at full capacity, they could produce enough modules to meet the country’s entire solar demand. Read more…
Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim
Volkswagen of America today announced the initial pricing and trim for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 – here’s the lowdown. Read more…
Tesla sales tank in Europe, fresh EV deals, and Canada strikes back
On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump’s North American trade war hits its stride. Read more…
1,000 km winter road test with 40 cars shows EVs can rival gas-powered cars
Electric cars, or EVs, are rapidly gaining traction as viable alternatives to traditional combustion engine vehicles. But people still worry about range and charging times, especially in cold weather, and often, those two are the main reasons for hesitation among potential buyers. A recent independent test conducted in Finland demonstrates that EVs are not only capable of handling long winter… Read more…
GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
GM cut a shift at its Ramos Arizpe manufacturing plant in Mexico, where it builds the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue. According to GM, the move was due to Honda’s decision to slow Prologue output. With sales of its sole electric SUV in the US surging, why is Honda cutting back. Read more…
The US’s largest solar cell factory is now online in South Carolina
ES Foundry will become the largest producer of crystalline silicon solar cells in the US with the launch of its new factory in South Carolina. Read more…
Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
Tesla is starting to offer insurance discounts for people who drive more using its “supervised Full Self-Driving” suite of advanced driver assist features. Read more…
Volvo’s EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US
Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV, the EX30, was the third top-selling EV in Europe last year, behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3. Now, you can finally snag one in the US. Read more…
Schenker France orders 66 Renault electric trucks, including 6 semi-tractors
Schenker France, the French branch of global logistics firm DB Schenker, will soon take delivery of up to 66 electric trucks from French manufacturer Renault Trucks—the company’s most significant order of electric trucks to date. The order includes 60 16-ton E-Tech D electric rigids and 6 E-Tech T electric tractors—Schenker France’s first battery-powered tractors. This… Read more…
A Chinese Smartphone Giant Built Its Own Car. Sales Have Been Incredible
When the SUV version launches later this year, we expect it to be an even bigger hit. Read more…
Tesla Needs You To Use Full Self-Driving So Badly It’s Offering Insurance Discounts
Tesla’s entire future rides on FSD subscriptions. One carrot: money back on your insurance for using it. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. Read more…
Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia EV sales climb in January
Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month. Read more…
Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bikes with free battery (120-mile range) at $1,599, Anker PowerCore Reserve $90, Worx lawncare tools from $100, more
We have a compact collection of Green Deals to kickstart this week, led by Aventon continuing its New Year sale into February with up to $700 in savings across its e-bike lineup, the biggest deal of which is on the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes that get a free extra battery included for a 120-mile range at $1,599, among others. Second, we have Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station dropping below last week’s rates to $90, giving you solid savings while equipping you with a reliable means of backup power in a totable 5-pound unit. Lastly, Worx is offering some budget-friendly lawncare solutions, with the 40V 12-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw taking the lead at $148. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.. Read more…
