Well, here’s a weird one. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. Read more…
Podcast: Trump’s dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump’s dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more. Read more…
Hyundai is about to launch a new electric SUV in China, and it actually looks pretty cool
Hyundai is launching new EVs in every corner of the world. The IONIQ 9, its first three-row electric SUV, is about to launch in the US, the low-cost Inster EV is already seeing demand in Europe, and now, Hyundai is about to take on China, the world’s largest EV market. Here’s a sneak peek of Hyundai’s new electric SUV that could launch as the IONIQ 4 in China. Read more…
Aptera’s production-intent solar EV completed its first road trip traversing over 300 miles [Video]
Aptera Motors has shared another exciting progress update video, giving us our best look yet at its production-intent solar EV out in the real world. The SEV startup recently completed the PI build’s first-ever road trip, traveling over 300 miles using an all-electric battery and free energy from the Sun.. Read more…
LION Smart and hofer powertrain partner to bring novel immersion-cooled battery systems to market
LION Smart, a subsidiary of battery pack manufacturer LION E-Mobility, has entered into a strategic partnership with hofer powertrain. The two companies intend to develop and commercialize immersion-cooled battery systems with high market potential. The two companies mean to combine their strengths to bring new battery systems to market maturity. hofer powertrain contributes expertise in… Read more…
Don’t ‘Sledgehammer’ EV Tax Credits, Says GOP Rep At Hyundai’s Metaplant
Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter’s district gets a lot of jobs, thanks to Hyundai’s EV investment. But dealing with Trump’s agenda is a nuanced thing. Read more…
South Star Battery Metals partners with University of Alabama to develop anode materials
Mining exploration firm South Star Battery Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Alabama (UA) at Tuscaloosa on behalf of its Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center to support a battery anode materials program in the US. The program would encompass research and development, pilot-scale demonstration, commercial demonstration and commercial-scale manufacturing…. Read more…
South Star Battery Metals partners with University of Alabama to develop anode materials
Mining exploration firm South Star Battery Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Alabama (UA) at Tuscaloosa on behalf of its Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center to support a battery anode materials program in the US. The program would encompass research and development, pilot-scale demonstration, commercial demonstration and commercial-scale manufacturing…. Read more…
Rhythmos.io wins grant for Michigan EV charging pilot program
Rhythmos.io, a provider of data analytics for utilities and EV fleet operators, has won a $170,000 grant from the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for a pilot program focused on grid-edge optimized EV charging. The pilot will take place in the Grand Rapids service territory of Consumers Energy, a Michigan gas… Read more…
Rhythmos.io wins grant for Michigan EV charging pilot program
Rhythmos.io, a provider of data analytics for utilities and EV fleet operators, has won a $170,000 grant from the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for a pilot program focused on grid-edge optimized EV charging. The pilot will take place in the Grand Rapids service territory of Consumers Energy, a Michigan gas… Read more…
EcoFlow’s latest RIVER 3 Plus hits new $189 low, Rad Power RadExpand 5 e-bike at new $1,099 low, EGO tools, DJI power station, more
Our headliner closing out this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s latest RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station that has not only gotten its first Amazon discount since hitting the online marketplace over a week ago but is also riding that discount to a new $189 low, alongside its expansion battery bundles. Right behind it is another new low price on Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike that has fallen to $1,099 in the brand’s latest sale change-up. From there, we have EGO’s 56V 16-inch Cordless Telescopic POWERLOAD String Trimmer with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries dropping to $330, as well as DJI’s Power 1000 Power Station returning to $419. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Monthly Madness savings, or the full lineup of sales from Rad Power Bikes, Blix Bikes, and more. Read more…
This Dodge Charger Daytona Is Already Wrecked. No One Knows Why
It’s sitting in a dirt lot in Texas awaiting auction, but the damage doesn’t look bad. Any takers? Read more…
Volvo recalls 73,000 plug-in hybrids
The Swedish manufacturer has had to recall almost 73,000 plug-in hybrids of various series worldwide. When the battery is fully charged, parked vehicles may experience a short circuit in the high-voltage battery. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles. Read more…
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: If You Can’t Beat Em, Join Em, Right?
Mazda’s crossover gets its guts from Toyota, but it doesn’t feel like one. Read more…
First Student to use Ampcontrol’s EV charging platform for its electric school buses
School bus operator First Student has selected Ampcontrol‘s EV charging platform to monitor and optimize all of its electric school bus operations. The partnership includes Ampcontrol’s cloud software, AmpEdge onsite controller solution, and professional services to optimize the energy usage and operation of the electric fleet. First Student expects to realize a substantial reduction in… Read more…
Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems
Japanese semiconductor supplier Renesas has introduced a new automotive-qualified Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact system-on-chip (SoC) design. The DA14533, the first device in the company’s Bluetooth Low Energy SoC range qualified for automotive applications, includes advanced power management features to simplify… Read more…
Hyundai teases mystery electric SUV
Hyundai is getting ready to introduce a new electric SUV designed specifically for the Chinese market. A teaser video shows a heavily camouflaged prototype going through cold-weather testing. It reveals a vehicle with styling somewhat different from the globally recognized Ioniq lineup. This new SUV was developed through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture, and will add to Hyundai’s EV offerings… Read more…
This Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Over 400,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke
It’s an impressive feat for any car, but with one big catch. Read more…
BP to sell off gas stations in Austria
The mineral oil company BP wants to sell its petrol station network in Austria before the end of this year. The company hopes to find a buyer for more than 260 petrol station locations and charging stations by the end of the third quarter. Read more…
NaaS Technology and Xiaomi announce EV charging partnership
The two companies will collaborate across the Chinese EV charging ecosystem by integrating NaaS’ charging network with the Xiaomi Auto app. It means Xiaomi EV drivers will access to more than 100,000 charging hubs across China. Read more…
