Wireless EV charging is about much more than convenience. The true benefits are seen in the commercial EV market. As InductEV’s then-president M. David Dealy explained to Charged in a 2024 interview, inductive charging can enable EV fleets to deliver the same service with smaller batteries, reduce vehicle costs, and extend battery life. Now two… Read more…
Bolt partners with Pony.ai to launch autonomous ride services in Europe
Bolt Technology has announced a partnership with Pony.ai to bring autonomous driving to Europe. The goal is to integrate the Chinese company’s Level 4 technology into Bolt’s mobility ecosystem. Initial practical tests are already planned for 2026. Read more…
New battery electric locomotives arrive in Australia
Australia’s first purpose-built battery-powered heavy haulage locomotives have just arrived. The BELs will be trialed on iron ore rail routes between mines in Pilbara and the Port of Hedland. Read more…
Testing the Alpine A290 GTS – Is the R5’s performance version worth the hefty premium?
The 160-kW performance version of the Renault 5 carries the Alpine badge and comes with a price tag that is anything but modest. The premium over a comparable R5 exceeds 10,000 euros. However, our test drive showed that the “want-to-have” effect is definitely there.
Testing the Alpine A290 GTS – Is the R5’s performance version worth the hefty premium?
The 160-kW performance version of the Renault 5 carries the Alpine badge and comes with a price tag that is anything but modest. The premium over a comparable R5 exceeds 10,000 euros. However, our test drive showed that the “want-to-have” effect is definitely there.
The $3.5 million Aspark Owl Roadster defines open-top electric extremity
Traditional supercar benchmarks once held by Italian and German machines are under attack from a new breed of automotive titan: the electric hypercar. Models like the Yangwang U9, Lotus Evija, Pininfarina Battista, and Rimac Nevera have established this completely new category that pushes speed and power to unimaginable limits. Now, stepping into this elite and absurdly fast club is a… Read more…
Black Friday Green Deals Hub: e-bikes, EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, more
It’s that time of the year, everyone! Black Friday sales are in full momentum for 2025 after extensive early discounts for weeks, and like every year we’re seeing the best prices on Green Deals across all our favorite eco-friendly tech, including EVs of all sorts, power stations, tools, and appliances/smart devices. It’s quite the extensive lineup with the biggest savings we’ve tracked across the year, making it the right time to get in on everything to start crossing off (or finishing) your holiday shopping well ahead of December rolling around. We’ve collected all the best ongoing Green Deals into this one-stop shopping hub, and will continue to update it as we spot more chances to save – all the way through Cyber Monday. Head below to browse the lineup. Read more…
France extends EV purchase incentive scheme through 2026
The French government will retain the environmental bonus for the purchase of electric vehicles in 2026. The legal framework will remain unchanged compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. By extending the subsidy, Paris aims to ensure continuity. Read more…
Diesel? Gas? New Holland hybrid uses METHANE to charge its batteries
The latest hybrid telehandler from New Holland packs a range-extending combustion engine to boost its battery power during longer shifts – but it doesn’t run on gas or diesel. Instead, this farm-friendly machine is built to run on METHANE. Read more…
Autoflight and CATL debut aquatic vertiport for eVTOLs
Chinese eVTOL developer Autoflight, backed by CATL, has unveiled a water-based vertiport to expand the use of electric air taxis beyond land-based locations. CATL played a significant role in developing this solution. Read more…
‘I Can’t Play Music Unless I Upgrade’: Woman Gets In Her Tesla. Then She Gets An Unexpected Notification On Her Screen
‘$10 here. $10 there. It adds up.’ Lire la suite…
Mercedes reveals US pricing for electric CLA
The first all-electric CLA is set to hit US roads in 2026, and features impressive 800V architecture, up to 374 miles of range, and numerous customisation options. Prices start at $47,250 with deliveries set to begin soon. Read more…
Vilnius Airport transitions to electric buses for passenger transport
Vilnius Airport will transport passengers between the terminal and aircraft using only electric buses starting next year. A purchase agreement for twelve vehicles has been signed with Cobus. These buses will replace all diesel buses. Read more…
TotalEnergies winds down EV charging in Singapore
French petrochemical company TotalEnergies, which took over more than 1500 Singapore charging stations in 2023, has announced that it will now cease operations there by the end of this year. Read more…
Easelink aims to standardise matrix charging technology
Austrian company Easelink is the developer of the automated conductive charging solution Matrix Charging. A group of industry representatives is now advancing its standardization. In addition to Easelink, the founding members include Audi, Nissan, and Voyah. Read more…
Electric freight pact unravels: Einride takes Maersk to court
A 2024 lawsuit filed by Einride against A.P. Moller–Maersk has become public, shedding light on a halted plan to deploy 300 battery-electric trucks in the US. At this point, both companies tell a different story. Read more…
Leapmotor launches Lafa 5 electric hatchback starting at $13,100
The Lafa 5’s limited-time starting price is RMB 92,800 ($13,100), representing a 12.29 percent reduction from its pre-sales price.
The company is also developing a higher-spec Ultra version of the Lafa 5, slated for launch next year.
Used Chevy Blazer EVs Are A Crazy Good Deal
A used Blazer EV offers nearly 300 miles of range, all-wheel-drive, tons of room and great tech for under $25,000. Lire la suite…
Tesla scales back Robotaxi fleet goal in Austin
Elon Musk just told the public that Tesla would “roughly double” the size of its Robotaxi pilot fleet in Austin, Texas, next month. This might seem like a win for users who struggle to hail one of these electric taxis. A closer look at the numbers shows that the company is falling far short of its own promises for how… Read more…
Heybike Mars 3.0 and Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bikes get Black Friday cuts to lows from $1,199, Tesla + Leviton EV chargers, Hiboy EV lows, more
Our Green Deals today are all centered around Black Friday EV savings, led by the first post-launch price cuts on Heybike’s new Mars 3.0 Folding e-bike to its $1,199 low, as well as the equally new Ranger 3.0 Folding e-bike options starting from a $1,399 low. From there, we spotted Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector EV charger retaining a $50 price cut to $600, as well as Leviton’s smart 48A level 2 EV charger at a new low, Hiboy’s Black Friday EV sale with tons of new low prices thanks to the 53% initial discounts and bonus savings codes, 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 increased Velotric Black Friday savings with new lows and extra battery bundles starting from $999, the Lectric XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bike bundles that are shrinking in stock, and more. Read more…
