Who said you couldn’t build your own Aptera-like solar EV? Read more…
2024 Kia EV6 Long-Term Test: Lessons From An Electric Road Trip
I put 800 miles on my EV6 in one weekend. Here’s what I learned about route-planning and charging for an electric road trip in 2024. Read more…
DS Automobiles unveils DS N°8 – flagship electric SUV Coupé
DS Automobiles has just pulled the wraps off its newest flagship model, the DS N°8, a 100% electric SUV coupé. The DS N°8 is a striking vehicle with a slightly strange name and a sleek, aerodynamic design inspired by the DS Aero Sport Lounge concept car. This focus on aerodynamic efficiency results in a low drag coefficient of 0.24, contributing… Read more…
Daimler Truck begins series production of Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck
Daimler Truck has begun series production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at its plant in Wörth am Rhein, Germany. Mercedes-Benz’s third electric truck model after the eActros 300/400 and the eEconic, the eActros 600 is designed for long-haul applications. It boasts up to 500 km of range, depending on the specific application and ambient conditions…. Read more…
Sealing, protection and EMC design considerations in EVs (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. EV and hybrid applications often require manufacturers to design robust, resilient, and lightweight vehicles that address the performance demands of the transportation vehicles market. But that’s not all. Major market needs around safety, connectivity, and efficiency are also impacting manufacturing specifications in the EV and hybrid vehicle space. Design engineers must… Read more…
Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy
Nikola (NKLA) has confirmed another round of layoffs as it finds itself in an impressive financial mess. The hydrogen-battery electric truck manufacturer is launching a few last-ditch efforts to avoid bankruptcy. Read more…
Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV
With another nearly $1 billion in funding for its Kentucky plant, Toyota is gearing up to build its first three-row electric SUV in the US. However, it will not arrive as soon as planned. Here’s when you can expect to see it. Read more…
ALLPOWERS power stations 58% off in Christmas sale with bonus gifts, Holiday e-bike savings from Velotric, Blix, Tenways, more
As we get deeper into December, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that we are spotting more and more seasonal sales, and today’s Green Deals is bringing you a bunch of holiday savings on backup power and e-mobility options. First, we have ALLPOWERS’ Christmas sale that is taking up to 58% off power stations, solar generators, and accessories with additional ways to save and bonus gifts all starting from $75. Next, we have three e-bike sales, the first being from Velotric with up to up to 50% off accessory deals and $500 price cuts on e-bikes, like the 2024 Discover 1 Plus for $1,149. There’s Blix’s holiday event that has the new Vika X Folding e-bike down at $1,499, as well as up to $706 in savings from Tenways, with a spotlight on the AGO X Urban All-Terrain e-bike that has fallen to $2,199. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low MOD e-bike holiday pricing, Samsung’s AI Combo savings, and more. Read more…
Rivian powers Michigan’s first federally funded NEVI EV fast charger
Michigan’s first EV fast charger, funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program in partnership with the Rivian Adventure Network, is now live in Lansing.. Read more…
Why We Got Our Tesla Cybertruck Testers From Turo, Not Tesla
Tesla doesn’t operate like other automakers. That makes testing one a bit more complicated. Read more…
Callum’s New EV Is A $100,000+ Lightweight Buggy And Sports Car Mix
The upcoming battery-powered 2+2 has been designed to appeal to Americans living on the West Coast. Read more…
SMU research team extends lithium-sulfur battery life
Researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Texas have found a way to expand the lifespan of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. SMU Mechanical Engineer Donghai Wang and his research team have been able to prevent Li-S batteries from producing an unwanted side effect known as polysulfide dissolution that appears over time, shortening their lifespans. Wang and… Read more…
Danfoss launches Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor for off-highway and marine applications
Hot on the heels of its new Editron EM-PMI540B electric motor for off-highway machinery and marine vessels, Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the launch of the Editron EM-PMI375 690-volt electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance-assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI375 functions as both a motor and a generator. It is designed to work with the… Read more…
Toyota unveils Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota is expanding its lagging EV lineup with the all-new Urban Cruiser EV, a small electric SUV that shares more than a passing resemblance to the Suzuki e-Vitara. Set to debut at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show in January, the Urban Cruiser offers a glimpse into Toyota’s electric future, even if it borrows heavily from its Suzuki counterpart. While the… Read more…
Singapore: Charge+ adds 140 EV chargers to the network
Singaporean charge point operator Charge+ has bought 140 public or shared charging stations from three companies, namely eChargz, Quickcharge, and PacCom. These acquisitions bring Charge+’s total number of charging points in Singapore to approximately 2,500. Read more…
ABB introduces new compact charger
With the C50, ABB E-mobility is presenting a slim charging solution with 50 kW power for destination charging, which is only 23.5 centimetres deep and has a 21.5-inch touchscreen. Read more…
Xpeng challenges Tesla with the G6
They already have VW in their pocket as a partner and have their sights set on Tesla as their most important opponent. This makes XPeng perhaps the most exciting newcomer from China at the moment and none of its cars have such good prospects as the G6.
Global EV Survey: 92% Of EV Drivers Won’t Return To Gas Cars
Switching to an electric car apparently ruins combustion cars for the vast majority of owners. Read more…
Cyclic Materials signs copper supply deal with Glencore
Cyclic Materials, a recycling company supported by BMW and others, has signed a multi-year contract to supply recycled copper recovered from electric motors to the raw materials company Glencore. Read more…
The strange logic behind NYC’s push to force license plates on electric bicycles
Get ready, New Yorkers. A new bill could soon extend the same car license plate and registration requirements to e-bikes in the largest city in the US. But despite ostensibly focusing on safety, some argue that the move is a misguided attempt to target marginalized communities. Read more…
