Another lawsuit has been filed against Tesla, alleging that poor door handle design in the 2016 Model S trapped five occupants after a crash, leading to their deaths. The lawsuit is filed among heightened public scrutiny of Tesla’s door handle designs. Read more…
Early Black Friday e-bike sales from Lectric and Heybike with up to $893 savings, EcoFlow 40A level 2 EV charger low, EGO, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with an EV-packed edition, led by Lectric’s early Black Friday Sale that is offering up to $893 in FREE bundled gear with e-bikes, like the XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes that are getting some of the biggest packages up to $893 in size, starting from $1,399. That’s not all, as Heybike’s early Black Friday Sale is taking up to $600 off e-bikes with select bundles and FREE gift packs starting from $899 lows. There’s also EcoFlow’s PowerPulse Level 2 40A EV Charger and bundle starting from a $699 low, EGO’s 56V 12-inch cordless snow shovel, and several ongoing exclusive EcoFlow and Jackery power station lows – one of which has even fallen another $100 lower. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are collected together at the bottom of the page, rounded together in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.. Read more…
The new Lexus RZ is here, but it still costs way more than a Tesla Model Y
Lexus upgraded the RZ in about way you could imagine. It can now drive over 300 miles on a single charge, recharge at Tesla Superchargers, and even has a sporty new F-Sport trim. Is it enough. Read more…
Elon Musk hypes Tesla’s 8th gen AI chip, but still hasn’t delivered promised self-driving on 3rd gen
Elon Musk is now hyping Tesla’s 8th-gen AI chip, but he still hasn’t delivered the promised self-driving for millions of Tesla owners with the 3rd-gen chip, nor with the current 4th-gen chip in production. Read more…
Corvus Energy to supply 2,712 kWh battery systems for Japanese electric tugboat
Norway-headquartered Corvus Energy, a provider of zero-emission solutions for the maritime industry, will supply battery systems for an electric tugboat to be built by Japanese shipyard Keihin Dock for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). The harbor tug will be powered by Corvus Energy’s Orca Energy battery systems, with a total capacity of 2,712 kWh…. Read more…
bp pulse opens new EV fast charging hub with 40 stalls near Houston’s Hobby Airport
bp pulse, the EV charging arm of global oil giant bp, has opened a new EV charging hub near Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport. Featuring 40 EV charging bays equipped with 150 kW DC fast chargers, the new hub is designed to meet the needs of ride-hail drivers, airport rental car customers and local EV… Read more…
Waymo Plans To Be In At Least 12 U.S. Cities Next Year. Is Yours Next?
Waymo is expanding its driverless taxi service way faster than before. Lire la suite…
This Drop-In Battery Can Add 60 Miles Of Range To Any EV
The prototype fits nicely in the deep part of the Tesla Model S’ trunk, but the range extender will be available for other EVs, too. Lire la suite…
Electric vehicle sales surge in France: Renault 5 tops the charts
The French market saw a rise in registered new vehicles for the fourth month in a row. October sales numbers were saved by electric vehicles and therefore by the social leasing initiative. The new cars sold in France in October reached 139,513, or a 2.9% increase compared to October 2024. Electric models saw a huge jump of 63%, surging to… Read more…
Leaked Hyundai EV interior reveals more than just a new screen [Images]
The interior featured a new Tesla-like infotainment screen at the center. A closer look at the new Hyundai IONIQ 3 reveals much more than just a massive new screen. Read more…
Hyundai’s EV sales plunged the moment the tax credit disappeared
Even with strong demand up until the federal tax credit expired, Hyundai’s EV sales crashed last month. Hyundai, Ford, Kia, and Honda sold significantly fewer EVs in October. Read more…
onsemi introduces vertical GaN power semiconductors for higher voltages and faster switching
onsemi has announced the introduction of vertical gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, based on its proprietary GaN-on-GaN technology. This new vertical GaN architecture enables current to flow vertically through the compound semiconductor, supporting higher operating voltages and faster switching frequencies. According to onsemi, this technology sets a new benchmark for power density, efficiency and ruggedness… Read more…
Tiger Group to auction battery manufacturing and R&D equipment valued at $74 million
Tiger Group has announced a two-day online auction, scheduled for November 12 and 13, to liquidate approximately $74 million in assets from Natron Energy’s closed sodium-ion battery R&D facility in Santa Clara, California, and its manufacturing plant in Holland, Michigan. The assets include battery manufacturing equipment and engineering tools suitable for EV and industrial battery… Read more…
Former Polestar CTO Stiegler returns to Volvo
After two years at Polestar, Lutz Stiegler is returning to Volvo within Geely. As Head of Architecture Strategy, the German is a member of the Swedish company’s extended management team. Read more…
Toyota Says This Hydrogen Tacoma Can Rescue Dead EVs In The Wild
It not only has the ability to produce its own electricity, but it can also share it to charge another EV. Lire la suite…
Mid-size saloon for China: Changan launches pre-sales of the Deepal L06
The mid-size saloon L06 offers a range of 670 kilometres and features a suspension system with magnetorheological dampers – an unusual choice in this segment. A range extender version is planned to follow later. Read more…
Mid-size saloon for China: Changan launches pre-sales of the Deepal L06
The mid-size saloon L06 offers a range of 670 kilometres and features a suspension system with magnetorheological dampers – an unusual choice in this segment. A range extender version is planned to follow later. Read more…
DiDi launches all-electric ride hailing service in Mexico City
The Chinese ridehailing provider is set to launch an all-electric premium service called DiDi Premier. Already Mexico’s most widely used mobility platform, the company aims to increase its focus on EVs in the Mexican capital. Read more…
DiDi launches all-electric ride hailing service in Mexico City
The Chinese ridehailing provider is set to launch an all-electric premium service called DiDi Premier. Already Mexico’s most widely used mobility platform, the company aims to increase its focus on EVs in the Mexican capital. Read more…
Cybersecurity gaps in Norwegian Yutong buses?
The Norwegian public transport operator Ruter has identified potential cybersecurity risks related to over-the-air software updates in an electric bus from Chinese Yutong, following a series of security tests. The operator now plans to implement several measures in response. Read more…
