The 2026 CLA-Class will be offered as a full battery electric vehicle and a mild-hybrid New electric models differ from the EQ series due to platforms that can accommodate a range of powertrains AMG performance division will also debut its first series of electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz will launch all-electric versions of three of its most… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state battery EVs promising +600 miles range
The race for the “holy grail” of EV batteries is heating up. Mercedes-Benz is now testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road, which could unlock over 600 miles of driving range. Read more…
Tenways’ latest 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike hits new $1,299 low, Wi-Fi smart hose timer from meross $66, EcoFlow 4-day flash sale, more
We have a well-balanced collection of Green Deals for you today, starting with Tenways’ flash sale offer on its new Shimano 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike using the ongoing Valentine’s sale pricing as a starting point to jump even further to a new $1,299 low. We also have the first savings hitting the new meross Wi-Fi Smart Water Hose Timer Kit at $66 while a bunch of electric Greenworks lawncare tools are seeing up to 42% discounts, with the brand’s 60V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer down at $160, for example. Lastly, there’s EcoFlow’s 4-day flash sale that is dropping the modular DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station to $4,799 through the rest of the brand’s Valentine’s Day sale. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s three new low prices on Rad Power e-bikes, and more. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) hit its gross profit goal in Q4, now what?
Rivian (RIVN) hit its goal of achieving a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter. The EV maker released its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday. Here’s a full breakdown of Rivian’s Q4 2024 financials. Read more…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5’s Tesla Charging Won’t Be What You Expect
The Ioniq 5 is a charging monster. But its performance on a Tesla Supercharger will be a different experience—for now. Read more…
Stellantis’ AutoDrive Is ‘Eyes-Off, Hands-Off’ In Traffic For Jeep, Ram Drivers
The Level 3 eyes-off, hands-off system is designed to work up to 37 mph. It could make your next traffic jam a lot more pleasant. Read more…
Sony-Honda Can’t Explain Why You Should Buy The Afeela EV
The Afeela 1 arrives to a crowded segment with specs near the bottom of its class. Is it too little, too late? Read more…
SCHURTER introduces super-thin supercapacitors
Swiss electrical and electronic components manufacturer SCHURTER has launched a range of super-thin prismatic supercapacitors for high switching loads. Supercaps in the SCPA family are just 0.4 mm thick, and offer high power density as well as low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and low self-discharge. They are well suited to applications that require high capacitance… Read more…
Honda sees durability, power gains with hydrogen fuel-cell module
Honda has revealed a new hydrogen fuel-cell stack and module Huge gains more than double durability, more than triple power density, cut cost in half Will initially go into Honda’s own hydrogen stationary power generators Developed entirely by Honda; agreement with GM remains in limbo Honda on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation hydrogen… Read more…
Volvo’s new ES90 electric sedan is ‘one of the most technically advanced cars’ on the market
Volvo’s flagship electric sedan is almost here. With its debut just weeks away, Volvo previewed the new ES90, boasting it’s “one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today.” Packed with two high-tech NVIDIA computers, it will also be the most advanced Volvo car yet. Read more…
EV Batteries With Higher Silicon Content Are Coming: GM Exec
Silicon anodes improve charging speeds and driving range. GM says the U.S. is well-positioned to incorporate them. Read more…
Kia EV3 test drive: a worthy Niro EV successor
With the Niro EV, Kia had an electric compact SUV early on that garnered plenty of fans for the two generations released. The new EV3 is based on a purely electric platform and offers more contemporary technology. The test drive revealed that while the overall package can be considered a success, it has some weak spots.
General Motors to drop the ICE Blazer after 2025
The ICE-powered Chevy Blazer crossover is rumoured to be discontinued from the U.S. market after the 2025 model year, leaving only the electric version available to order for U.S. American customers. Read more…
Kia PV5 electric van debuts in passenger and cargo guise
Kia on Wednesday previewed the exterior design of its PV5 electric van that’s expected to start production later this year. The automaker showed basic passenger and cargo versions of the PV5, with other versions as well as conversion possibilities to be detailed at the 2025 Kia EV Day event in Tarragona, Spain, on Feb. 24. Kia also plans the full… Read more…
Toyota’s Big Push: 50% Electrified U.S. Sales In 2025
Plus, Hyundai bumps U.S. production up 66% over tariff threats and Tesla is cited for safety violations surrounding a workplace death. Read more…
Rolls-Royce to release a stronger Spectre
Rolls-Royce is giving its only purely electric model to date, the Spectre, more power with the new ‘Black Badge’ variant. This makes the electric car the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever. Read more…
EU Commission authorizes Infineon’s semiconductor factory loan from Germany
The EU Commission has authorised a grant of up to €920 million from the German government to Infineon for the new chip factory in Dresden in accordance with state aid law. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Vans develops new combustion engine platform after all
Mercedes-Benz Vans actually wanted to base all new medium-sized and large vans on the new Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) platform from 2026. However, the company has now announced that it will add a second platform version for combustion engine vans. Read more…
Leeds Council buys three electric refuse trucks
The city of Leeds now has three all-electric refuse trucks, namely three Mercedes-Benz eEconic. A first for the city. Read more…
Cowboy moves its electric bike production back home… almost
Cowboy, the Brussels, Belgium-based electric bicycle maker famous for its modern take on classic European-cycling designs, is nearshoring its production to speed up delivery times. Read more…