SAIC-GM-Wuling has entered into a partnership with CATL to use the latter’s Choco-SEB battery swap solution in the logistics vehicle segment. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China further shortened to 1-3 weeks
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China has been shortened from 2-4 weeks previously to 1-3 weeks, while the Model Y remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks. Read more…
Nio still hopes to expand global presence to up to 25 countries and regions by 2025
Nio hopes to enter more than 90 percent of overseas markets in the next five to ten years. Read more…
Damon insists its always-next-year 200 MPH electric motorcycle isn’t vaporware
Damon Motorcycles, the startup that in 2019 unveiled a flashy electric motorcycle intended to best its combustion engine-powered competition, has announced that it has gone public and will assemble its first production-intent motorcycles next year. Read more…
Watch Kia’s new EV4 hatch carve up the Nurburgring, nearly on two wheels [Video]
Kia’s upcoming entry-level EV has finally made its way to the famous Nurburgring for testing. The EV4 hatch was spotted ripping across the track, nearly on two wheels at one point, as Kia preps for its big debut. Read more…
Tesla kills off its factory wrap service for the Cybertruck
One of the Cybertruck’s key selling points is the bare stainless steel body that doesn’t even have paint on top. Tesla has repeatedly marketed the vehicle as the one that doesn’t require paint for protection, as no paint equals no scratches. Initially, the company offered a factory wrap in two colors – satin black and satin white, but that has… Read more…
77% Of Tesla’s Stock Value Rides On Self-Driving
CEO Elon Musk has written a very big check with all his promises about autonomous cars. When will that check come due? Read more…
The US’s first onshore wave energy project gets the green light
Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq: WAVE) has secured the final permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to install its first onshore wave energy system in the US at AltaSea’s site in the Port of Los Angeles. This pilot project will be the first of its kind in the US. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20,000 EV, but it could help create one
That $20,000 luxury Lucid EV you’ve been waiting for will likely never hit the market. CEO Peter Rawlinson said Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20K vehicle. However, it could play a role in bringing cheaper EVs to market. Read more…
Penske Truck Leasing kicks off a US rooftop solar rollout in Illinois
Penske Truck Leasing is rolling out rooftop solar on its US truck leasing, rental, and maintenance buildings, starting in Illinois. Read more…
Elon Musk hints at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but don’t hold your breath
Elon Musk is hinting at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but you shouldn’t hold your breath as it’s not the first time he said that. Read more…
The 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class Is A Groundbreaking EV And Hybrid Do-Over
It wants to pick a fight with Tesla and China’s EVs using class-leading efficiency and range for its EV and hybrid powertrains. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz teases the innovative tech that will go in the new CLA
The upcoming release of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is shaping up to be quite an event. The all-new electric vehicle from the German automaker promises to redefine efficiency and performance. And while we hear promises like that pretty much with every new EV, the CLA’s innovative powertrain technology and flexible charging system have us intrigued. There is no doubt Mercedes-Benz has… Read more…
Boston-based Pure Lithium acquires cathode materials provider Dimien
Boston-based lithium metal battery technology company Pure Lithium has acquired the assets of private US vanadium cathode materials company Dimien. The purchase aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of Pure Lithium’s lithium metal vanadium (LVO) battery. Dr. Brian Schultz, Dimien founder and CEO, will become Pure Lithium’s VP of Business Development and Technology, and… Read more…
CATL’s New Sodium-Ion EV Battery Works In -40 Degree Cold
Some Chinese EVs already use sodium-ion batteries. Now they’re hoping to unlock new levels of extreme weather performance. Read more…
Massachusetts offers Electrify Your Rideshare EV rebate program for ride-share and taxi drivers to go electric
The state of Massachusetts wants to ”Electrify Your Rideshare” if you are a taxi or ride-sharing app driver in the Commonwealth. Ride Clean Mass will now offer drivers rebates of up to $6,500, in addition to any other local, state and federal incentives that the driver is eligible to receive. “Our mission is to put more… Read more…
Delta to provide EV chargers for IZIVIA FAST charging network at McDonald’s outlets in France
Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics has announced its selection by France-headquartered EV charging network IZIVIA FAST to supply approximately 800 units of its 200 kW DC UFC 200 series EV charger for deployment at McDonald’s restaurant car parks throughout France. Each charger’s capacity can be divided into two 100 kW units for simultaneous charging… Read more…
BYD just nabbed another ‘world’s first’ milestone as record sales run heats up
China’s BYD just topped another major milestone. The EV giant produced its ten millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) this week, becoming the first automaker to accomplish the feat. BYD’s accomplishment comes just three years after its one-millionth NEV rolled off the assembly line. After its fifth straight record sales month, BYD is now closing in on top global automakers like Ford. Read more…
UGREEN PowerRoam LiFePO4 stations hit new lows from $269, Save up to $1,099 on Vvolt extra battery e-bike promo, Segway, more
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a cascade of new Black Friday low prices on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations starting from $269, with discounts on solar panels and bundle options too. We’ve also got two Black Friday EV sales, with the first coming from Vvolt, which is offering up to $1,099 in savings on e-bikes and accessories – including free extra battery promos with an e-bike purchase starting from $1,799. Next, there’s Segway’s early Black Friday sale that has given us a new low price on the brand’s Ninebot S MAX Self-balancing scooter at $465, among other models. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs and power stations that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…
CATL’s second-gen sodium-ion battery works normally even at -40°C
Around two years ago CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, announced its first sodium-ion battery and its intention to start manufacturing in 2023. Now, two years later, we’re onto the second generation, and production is set to start in 2025. That said, mass production is only scheduled for 2027. The second-gen sodium battery can be discharged normally in temperatures as… Read more…
