It’s Christmas Eve, and today’s Green Deals are led by EcoFlow’s final Christmas flash sale, this time lasting for 72 hours, with offers like the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station back at its $299 low, among others. From there, we also have MOD’s Easy 3 e-bike and its SideCar counterparts starting from $2,159, as well as the Greenworks 2,300 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at a new $188 low, the budget-friendly GoTrax Xr Elite Electric Scooter at its second-best pricing, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full MOD Bikes Christmas e-bike sale, the final Anker SOLIX Christmas flash sale that ends tonight, and more.. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric hot hatch spotted out in the wild for the first time [Images]
It’s official. Hyundai is giving its electric hot hatch the N-Line treatment, and we are getting our first look at it. Read more…
All Major EV Battery Chemistries, Explained
Here’s all you need to know about the magic that happens inside your EV battery and how it impacts range, charging and performance. Lire la suite…
New electric VW packs XPeng tech, 800V electronics, and 425 mile range
Volkswagen has released a new ID.UNYX 08 electric crossover for the Chinese market with a sharp look, an ultra-fast charging 800V system architecture, and a starting price that’s bound to steal even more sales from the struggling Tesla brand. Read more…
NHTSA opens probe into Tesla emergency door releases following reports of deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially opened a defect petition to evaluate the emergency door release mechanisms in the Tesla Model 3. The probe covers approximately 180,000 vehicles and focuses on allegations that the manual releases are too difficult to locate during emergencies. Read more…
All I want for Christmas is this Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead restomod
’Twas the night before Christmas, and while visions of sugarplums may be dancing in other, lesser heads, mine is hoping for some polished chrome, hand-stitched leather, and effortless, electric torque — because Mariah can have you, all I want for Christmas is this classic Rolls-Royce Corniche restomod (in seasonally-appropriate Sugarplum metallic). Read more…
Subaru’s new Solterra EV is faster than its performance cars, and it’s an SUV
The new Subaru Solterra EV is surprisingly quick. It’s even faster than the WRX STI and BRZ, and it’s not even a performance model. Read more…
This Will Be Hyundai’s Biggest EV Yet
Hyundai is promising a big electric debut for Europe. We think we know what it is. Lire la suite…
Huawei and GAC reveal new Qijing electric shooting brake
Huawei, the technology giant, and GAC Group, a major state-owned car manufacturer, have finally pulled the covers off their first joint project. The new brand is called Qijing, and its first entry into the crowded world of electric cars is a sporty “shooting brake” – a sleek, performance-oriented station wagon. This is a big step for both companies as they… Read more…
This Renault EV Averaged 8 Miles Per kWh At Highway Speeds
The Renault Filante one-off test vehicle went over 620 miles on a single charge using a “normal” battery pack. Lire la suite…
CATL’s key lithium mine expected to resume production around Chinese New Year
CATL’s Jianxiawo lithium mine in Yichun, Jiangxi, is expected to resume production around the Chinese New Year in February, according to a local media report.
CATL suspended operations at the Jianxiawo lithium mine on August 10 due to the expiration of a key mining permit.
CATL’s key lithium mine expected to resume production around Chinese New Year
CATL’s Jianxiawo lithium mine in Yichun, Jiangxi, is expected to resume production around the Chinese New Year in February, according to a local media report.
CATL suspended operations at the Jianxiawo lithium mine on August 10 due to the expiration of a key mining permit.
Li Auto’s i8 product head to leave, report says
Li Auto’s product lead for models including the Li i8 will soon depart, likely due to the Li i8’s underwhelming sales performance, according to a local media report.
He oversaw models including the Li i8, Li L7, and Li L8 at Li Auto.
China NEV retail sales in Dec 1-21 rise 1% year-on-year to 788,000 units
From December 1 to 21, China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.3 million units, down 19 percent year-on-year.
Year-to-date, China’s passenger NEV cumulative retail sales reached 12.26 million units, up 18 percent year-on-year.
GWM to adopt Momenta’s driver assist solution, report says
Momenta will provide smart driving solutions for two new GWM models, expected to be launched early next year.
These vehicles will feature Momenta’s latest one-stage end-to-end solution, the R6 Flywheel large language model.
Here’s Why Waymo’s Robotaxis Freaked Out During The San Francisco Outage
The ride-hailing company’s autonomous taxis were seen blocking intersections. Here’s why that happened. Lire la suite…
Sony Honda Afeela will be the first car with PS Remote Play streaming
Sony and Honda’s car joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), has announced that the Afeela will be the world’s first car to feature PS Remote Play. This is a feature that lets players remotely stream PlayStation games from their PS5 or PS4 consoles as an in-car entertainment feature. You will be able to access and control your PS5 or PS4… Read more…
BYD Yangwang launches special green exterior edition for U9 electric supercar
The green exterior edition commemorates the U9 Xtreme’s achievements at Germany’s Nürburgring circuit.
The U9 starts at RMB 1.8 million, with customers opting for this green special edition incurring additional costs.
Leapmotor expects profitable year with nearly 600,000 units sold in 2025
Leapmotor is on track to achieve annual profitability in 2025 with full-year sales approaching 600,000 units, its CEO said while celebrating its 10th anniversary.
It will accelerate overseas market expansion as part of its efforts to reach 1 million annual sales in 2026.
This solid-state EV battery maker is going public after a real-world test clears 745+ miles
Its solid-state batteries are already showing promise with real-world tests delivering over 745 miles of range on a single charge. Now, Factorial Energy is going public as it aims to bring the promising new battery tech to market as soon as 2027. Read more…
