Google is rolling out an update for Android Auto that adds improved support for electric vehicles that use the NACS charging standard found at Tesla charging stations. Read more…
Electric flying car maker Alef secures mass manufacturing deal as pre-orders top 3,200
Flying cars are no longer just from sci-fi movies. Electric flying car maker Alef Aeronautics is one step closer to launching the new tech after signing a mass manufacturing deal this week for aviation-grade parts. Read more…
BMW of North America partners with Redwood Materials to handle its EV battery recycling
Battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials has just gained another major automaker as a client, signing a partnership with BMW of North America. Redwood will help recover and recycle end of life lithium-ion cells and their rare materials from BMW Group marques like MINI and Rolls-Royce. Read more…
Europe’s first AWD electric pickup is here: It’s from China and it gets +250 miles range
Chinese automaker Maxus launched Europe’s first AWD electric pickup, beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than a Ford Ranger and has up to 267 miles (430 km) range. Read more…
EV Shoppers May Feel Some Relief After Fed Cuts Interest Rates
It’s not going to make EVs cheaper overnight. But those on the fence may now feel encouraged to get a new set of wheels. Read more…
New EV Supply Is Not Keeping Up With EV Demand: Report
The supply of new EVs outnumbers used EVs at a 3-to-1-ratio. So what’s really going on here? Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Highland aftermarket stalks look solid
Are you thinking of getting the new Tesla Model 3 facelift, codenamed Highland, or do you already own one, but you absolutely hate the button blinkers on the steering wheel? Well, there’s an aftermarket solution that may give you the best of both worlds. You can find them at Bilkomponenter.no for NOK 7,000 (€600). This particular aftermarket solution looks pretty… Read more…
Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds
A new study of 10,000 electric cars shows that their battery packs should outlast the vehicles themselves. Read more…
Global solar growth is on track for another record-breaking year
Global solar installations are set to beat most industry forecasts, with 593 gigawatts (GW) expected to be added by the end of 2024, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.. Read more…
Genesis Electrified G80 gets a stylish facelift as updated model hits the US for testing
The first all-electric Genesis is getting an upgrade. Ahead of its US launch, the Genesis Electrified G80 facelift was spotted with a sleek facelift up front. Check out the new US-spec model below. Read more…
RadRover 6 Plus ST e-bike at new $1,299 low, Bluetti AC50B LiFePO4 station $279, Vvolt Centauri SE e-bike $700 off, more
Today’s Green Deals are once again being led by Rad Power’s latest sale, which has its RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru e-bike dropping to a new $1,299 low. We also spotted a new low price on Bluetti’s AC50B 448Wh LiFePO4 Portable Power Station at $279. Hitting our radar for the first time today is the Vvolt Centauri SE Commuter e-bike which is getting a $700 discount to $2,599 and features some quality design choices. We have a budget-friendly low price on Greenworks’ 40V 14-inch Cordless Electric Push Mower, while EcoFlow launches a 24-hour flash sale on its GLACIER Portable Refrigerator/Freezer. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s rare bundle discount on the Xtracycle Stoker Off-Road Cargo e-bike or the new low on Anker’s SOLIX C800 power station, and more.. Read more…
Nio Wants To Take Over Audi’s Troubled Plant In Belgium
With Chinese carmakers facing up to 38% EU import duties, they are looking at alternatives. Read more…
Toyota BZ3c: A Sleek New Electric Crossover Made With BYD’s Help
The Toyota BZ3c was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show, but a Chinese regulatory body has leaked more details before it goes on sale. Read more…
Waymo And Hyundai May Team Up For Next-Gen Robotaxis: Report
The autonomous ride hail start-up is reportedly in talks with Hyundai to deploy the Ioniq 5 as a robotaxi. Read more…
Nio Onvo launches L60 to take on Tesla Model Y, and wider competition
Nio’s sub-brand Onvo has officially launched its first model, the L60, which is priced much lower than the Tesla Model Y, but brings more interior space and better features. Read more…
Testing the Xpeng P7 AWD Performance over a long distance: This might be the best EV from China
After 1,700 km behind the wheel of the Xpeng P7 AWD Performance, our author is quite impressed by the electric car from China. While there may still be some minor hiccups, the positive aspects definitely prevail.
Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America
Trump promises stiff tariffs vs. China and Mexico, may nix federal funding behind U.S. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S. auto jobs now vs. 2019, pre-COVID Anti-EV talk may be bluster, but the poison pill is whether it becomes part of MAGA platform First-term flashback: Coal lobbyist in charge of EPA, hobbled EV tax credit, mpg fines frozen… Read more…
GAC Aion RT unveiled in China
Chinese automaker GAC Aion (the same company that makes the Aion Hyper SSR and Aion Hyper GT) just lifted the courtain off its latest offering. The Aion RT is a sleek electric sedan promising very good range numbers. The Aion RT sports a low-drag fastback silhouette designed to minimize wind resistance and optimize energy efficiency. The expansive 3.48 m panoramic… Read more…
Chemists develop gel filling to reduce fire risk in lithium-ion batteries
Chemists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a new type of gel that could help to make lithium-ion batteries safer. The gel is designed to prevent the highly flammable electrolyte fluid from leaking, and initial lab studies show that it could also improve battery performance and service life. The researchers report on their… Read more…
Enteligent raises $6 million to scale commercialization of its solar-powered charger
California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar power optimization and solar EV charging technologies, has raised $6 million to scale the commercialization of its photovoltaic module-level power optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers. The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian venture capital firm focused on emerging technologies. Enteligent is supplying what it… Read more…
