As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Megapacks will power France’s new largest battery system
Tesla (TSLA) has secured a massive new Megapack order that will power France’s new largest energy storage system. Read more…
Jeep, Dodge maker developing lithium-sulfur EV batteries promising to cut costs in half
Jeep and Dodge owner Stellantis announced a new partnership on Thursday to develop new EV batteries with “game-changing” energy density. Stellantis said the new batteries are expected to unlock significantly more range and 50% faster charging speeds. Even better, they’re expected to cost less than half the price per kWh of current battery tech. Read more…
Heybike deals now even better with up to $600 off e-bikes, Worx Landroid 1/4-acre mower at new $539 low, e-scooters, more
With Christmas right around the corner, we’ve already seen switches to new holiday sales during December’s first week. Today’s Green Deals is led by another early Christmas sale, this one coming from Heybike that is increasing savings by $100 across a few e-bike models, with the Ranger S Folding e-bike retaining its $999 Black Friday low that we saw at the tail-end of the seasonal sale. Coming right behind it is Worx’s Landroid M 20V Robotic Lawn Mower hitting a new $539 low and UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 and PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Stations dropping to their Amazon lows starting from $495. Lastly, we have Hoverfly’s GXL Max Electric Scooter offering a non-bank-breaking new low price of $360 for commuters on a budget, as well as a video review of Ottolock’s SIDEKICK Folding e-bike lock too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early Christmas Hiboy EV sale, and more. You’ll also find all the hangover Green Deals from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales collected together in our dedicated shopping hub for you. Read more…
Ford EV Sales Reach New Monthly Record In November
Ford sold a record number of Mustang Mach-Es and F-150 Lightnings in November. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?
It costs less than half as much to “fuel” per mile compared to the gas-powered Equinox. Read more…
viveEV to install DC fast EV chargers at Texas Best Smokehouse near Dallas airport
Texas Best Smokehouse #10 in Grapevine, Texas is quite a place—it includes a barbecue restaurant and a large Texaco gas station, and has a very busy and highly visible location near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It’s a perfect spot for a fast EV charging station, and viveEV Charging Solutions has signed a contract to… Read more…
Practical strategies for integrating electric trucks into severe-duty fleets (Webinar)
This webinar will explore the electrification of severe-duty vehicles across various industry sectors, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and efficiency in transitioning from traditional diesel models to electric options. From municipal to commercial use, David Klass, VP of Electric at Battle Motors, will provide practical strategies on the specific infrastructure considerations, safety, reliability and the… Read more…
Changing batteries on long journeys: what is Nio’s Power Swap capable of?
By changing the battery in just a few minutes, Nio wants to offer an alternative to charging – whether for fast charging on the road or AC charging at home for those who don’t have a wallbox or have to park on the street. We covered over 2,000 kilometres in a Nio EL6 and learned a lot about battery swapping in the process.
Rivian launches its first charging station open to other EVs, promises more this year
Today Rivian announced the launch of its first charging location in its Rivian Adventure Network that accepts other EVs. It’s located in the Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California, and is open to the public already. Rivian wants to open additional charging locations with support for other EVs by the end of the year at sites in Texas, Colorado, Illinois,… Read more…
Nissan Ariya getting Tesla Supercharger access Dec. 10
Nissan Ariya owners will be able to charge their electric vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations starting Dec. 10, the automaker announced Wednesday. Nissan plans to fit new EVs sold in the U.S. with North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports starting in 2025, but existing vehicles will be able to charge at Supercharger stations using a $235… Read more…
EV Reliability Improved In 2024. It Still Lags Behind Hybrids And ICE
Plug-in hybrids still fare the worst when it comes to reliability, although they too are improving. Read more…
The EV Industry Is Gearing Up To Fight Donald Trump
Plus, Waymo’s ridership has gone way, way up, and things are going very, very bad for GM in China. Read more…
Paraclete Energy to halve battery weight and double range
The US company Paraclete Energy has presented a study on its battery anode material called SILO Silicon. According to the study, the anode material has the potential to reduce the weight of batteries by 50 per cent while doubling their range. Read more…
Stockholm progresses with electric construction site
Sweden’s largest fossil-free worksite has managed to progress to 50% electric operation with Volvo CE. The project has made significant headway in the area of sustainable construction technologies since its launch. Read more…
Segway launching wild-looking 100 mile smart e-bikes & new US bike division
Segway is planting its e-bike flag in the US with a new dedicated electric bike team ahead of the upcoming launch of its two hotly anticipated long-range electric bicycle models, the Segway Xafari and Xyber. Read more…
Rivian opens new Charging Outpost in Joshua Tree – the first of many to offer access to all EVs
Rivian has just opened the second of its new lineup of Charging Outposts, where EV owners can recharge, replenish, and, in true Rivian fashion, make their own trail mix. The new site, located in Joshua Tree, California, is the first Rivian Charging Outpost offering access to all EV makes and models as the American automaker works to expand the availability of its charging network throughout the US. Read more…
China has found a workaround for strict tariffs: heaps of hybrids
As the European Union slaps more restrictive tariffs on EVs pouring in from China, Chinese automakers have found a workaround: they’ll just make and export hybrids instead, since hybrids of all varieties are bizarrely exempt from the tariff scheme. Read more…
The pope has a sweet, new ride – and it’s all-electric from Mercedes-Benz
Pope Francis has officially gone electric, with Mercedez-Benz delivering the first-ever battery-powered popemobile to the Vatican – a reworked version of the G-Class SUV, bathed in white with special tweaks for lots of handwaving to the crowd. Check it out.. Read more…
Pope to go electric with new G-Class Popemobile
The Pope has been using ‘popemobiles’ based on the G-Class for around 45 years. Now, for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz Popemobile is going to operate on an all-electric basis. Read more…