Slowing down is a risky move given the momentum behind China’s BYD and Tesla, BloombergNEF analysts say. Read more…
NXP unveils integrated EV battery monitoring IC
NXP Semiconductors has introduced a battery junction box integrated circuit (IC) that combines critical pack-level functions into a single device. The MC33777 consolidates essential BMS functions, unlike conventional pack-level monitoring systems that require multiple discrete components, external actuators and processing support, according to the company. The MC33777 can help protect high-voltage batteries from overcurrent by… Read more…
Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August
Despite its small size, Volvo’s cheapest EV continued its dominant run last month in Europe. The Volvo EX30 was Europe’s second-best-selling EV, behind only the Tesla Model Y, as sales continued surging. Read more…
ENGWE EP-2 PRO e-bike at exclusive $599 low, save $3,217 with DELTA Pro bundle, new Blix Sol X Comfort e-bike special, more
We’re bringing you another jam-packed day of Green Deals to close out the week, with another exclusive discount for our readers leading the pack, dropping the ENGWE EP-2 PRO Electric Bike down to a new $599 low. Next, we’re highlighting EcoFlow’s bundle on the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a 400W solar panel for $3,099 that also gives you an additional $1,000 in free gear, as well as Blix launching its latest Sol X Comfort e-bike at a $1,799 special with a free gift. You’ll also find the lowest prices on Segway’s Ninebot S2 Smart Self-Balancing Scooter, and three tool deals from Greenworks, Goal Zero, and Worx (lasting just for today). Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power e-bike sale, or the new Bluetti AC50B power station low, and more. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia’s new EV9 are the most popular EVs on Cars.com
As new electric vehicles hit the market, discounts continue piling up as automakers fight for sales. According to new research, the most popular EVs on Cars.com right now are the Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Kia EV9, all of which feature massive incentives this month. Read more…
House Republicans vote to kill thousands, increase fuel costs $100B/yr
House Republicans have passed a bill attempting to block new emissions standards that will save thousands of lives and reduce fuel costs for Americans by $100 billion per year. Thankfully, however, the bill will likely die in the Senate, and will be vetoed even if it doesn’t. Read more…
$10,000 BYD Seagull EV Outsold All Other Cars In China Last Month
It’s not hard to see why these exceedingly affordable yet fully featured electric city cars are flying out of showrooms. Read more…
NGen invests $29.7 million in five new Canadian EV manufacturing projects
Manufacturing innovation cluster Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is investing C$40 million ($29.7 million) in five new advanced manufacturing projects involving 10 companies under its Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Value Chain Program. One of the pairs is battery materials developer Nano One Materials and professional services company Worley Chemetics, which will receive C$2.8 million. Nano One… Read more…
EO Charging integrates InductEV wireless charging tech for commercial EV fleets
UK-headquartered EO Charging has agreed to potentially integrate US-based InductEV’s inductive high-power wireless charging technology into its EV charging suite for depot-based commercial fleets. The companies will work together to evaluate the joint commercialization of their technologies to offer fleet operators a seamless and cost-effective means to keep their vehicles powered during routine operations. “We… Read more…
BYD exceeds 1 million EV sales in 2024, after record-breaking August performance
China’s electric vehicle powerhouse BYD has sailed past 1 million EV sales in 2024, following an exceptional August performance. This cements BYD’s leading position in the EV market. The company reported selling a staggering 373,082 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in August, including both plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and all-electric vehicles. This remarkable figure eclipses BYD’s previous record of 342,383 NEVs set… Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS: What Do You Want To Know?
This fairly loaded, front-wheel-drive EV model gets up to 319 miles of range and boasts impressive tech features. Ask away. Read more…
Lightyear nabs 10M euros in funding as it looks to reincarnate as a solar systems provider
Lightyear, yes, Lightyear (remember them?), is reemerging from the ashes of a failed solar electric vehicle venture and has just secured 10 million euros to boost its operation of developing and providing other OEMs with advanced solar systems. This isn’t the Lightyear you remember, but it is fighting on in its original quest to bring more sustainable energy to the automotive industry. Read more…
Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe to prep for smaller, more affordable EVs
After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended Polo production in Europe as it shifts focus to smaller, more affordable EVs. Read more…
Podcast: Alpitronic interview, Tesla Semi update, GM goes NACS, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we interview Alpitronic CEO Mike Doucleff, we discuss a Tesla Semi update, GM going NACS, and more. Read more…
The feds give NanoGraf $60M to build a huge EV battery materials factory in Michigan
Chicago-based NanoGraf will build a $175 million factory to produce 2,500 tons of silicon anode material to support up to 1.5 million EVs per year. Read more…
EV charging stations give bump to nearby businesses, research confirms
Public charging stations don’t just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found. The study is based on data from over 4,000 charging stations in California and 140,000 businesses, using anonymized credit and debit card transactions to track changes in spending. Researchers used data from 2019… Read more…
U.S. To Supercharge Battery Production With New $3 Billion Push
Check out what the 25 battery companies will do with millions of dollars of federal grants. Read more…
BYD Denza launches tri-motor-equipped Z9GT with starting price of $47,460
The Z9GT comes standard with e3 technology, which can be seen as a scaled-down version of BYD’s e⁴ technology built for ultra-luxury cars, bringing powerful performance to affordable models. Read more…
Renascor completes trials for Australian battery-grade graphite plant
Australian mining company Renascor Resources has completed equipment trials for its planned purified spherical graphite (PSG) manufacturing facility in South Australia. The trials produced graphite of the quality required for lithium-ion battery anodes across all targeted product specifications up to 99.99% carbon—compared with the anode industry standard of 99.95% carbon. The tests were also below… Read more…
Global automaker to use Ideal Power’s solid-state contactors in its EVs
Texas-headquartered power conversion technology company Ideal Power, developer of the B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is collaborating with its third global automaker on the use of B-TRAN-enabled contactors to potentially replace electromechanical contactors in the automaker’s EVs. Contactors play a critical role in isolating the battery, inverter and onboard charger to ensure safety when an… Read more…
