Hyundai is getting ready to shake things up. A new electric crossover SUV, likely the Hyundai IONIQ 2, is set to debut in the coming months. It will sit below the Kona Electric as Hyundai expands its entry-level EV lineup. Read more…
Tesla, Trump alliance falls apart – but there’s BIG news for electric semi fleets
After a month off trying to wrap our heads around all the chaos surrounding EVs, solar, and everything else in Washington, we’re back with the biggest EV news stories of the day from Tesla, Ford, Volvo, and everyone else on today’s hiatus-busting episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
LEM launches new series of DC energy meters for DC fast and megawatt EV chargers
Swiss electrical measurement technology specialist LEM (Life Energy Motion) has launched a new series of DC meters. The DCES600 and DCES1500 meters address a range of DC current-sensing requirements. They are designed to achieve Class B accuracy at charger level at currents of up to 1,500 A and operating temperatures from -40° to +85° C,… Read more…
LG Energy Solution, Tesla build LFP battery plants in the US
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are all the rage these days. Although they offer lower energy density than batteries based on NMC (lithium nickel manganese cobalt) chemistries, they tend to be cheaper, and their ingredients are more readily available, less toxic and less controversial. Automakers including Ford and Stellantis are steadily building production capacity for… Read more…
Senate bill pushes to scrap EV tax credits by September as Trump-Musk fallout continues
The popular federal tax credits that have helped Americans switch to electric cars could be unplugged much sooner than anyone expected. A new proposal in the US Senate plans to eliminate the financial perks for buying new and used electric vehicles as early as this fall. For the last couple of years, the government has offered a helping hand to… Read more…
Tesla Adds More Range Without Touching The Battery
In China, Tesla models get up to 25 extra miles of claimed range with the same batteries as before. But hurdles remain for the brand. Lire la suite…
Ford’s Hybrid Sales Are Booming
The Ford Maverick and F-150 hybrids helped drive record electrified vehicle sales for the automaker in the first half of 2025. Lire la suite…
The Best Compact Electric SUVs To Buy In 2025
The small electric SUV segment is becoming increasingly crowded every day. We’re here to help look past the clutter with the best available options. Lire la suite…
Partners celebrate opening of first EV fast charging station funded by Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The Washington State Department of Commerce joined the Clean and Prosperous Institute, Seattle-based Electric Era and charging site developer Skycharger to celebrate the opening of the first EV fast charging station funded by the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program. The WAEVCP is the largest EV infrastructure program under the state’s Climate Commitment Act. The program… Read more…
Fast Lane Transportation expands its fleet of Orange EV terminal tractors
Fast Lane Transportation, a Southern California-based provider of intermodal and logistics services, is expanding its fleet of Orange EV electric terminal tractors (aka yard trucks). The company currently operates 9 Orange EV trucks and plans to grow its fleet over the next 18 months to meet rising demand. What began as a cautious first step… Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV is GM’s breakout star, but that’s not the only surprise
The Chevy Equinox EV, or “America’s most affordable 315+ range EV,” as GM calls it, is red-hot. Thanks to the electric Equinox, Chevy is solidifying its position as the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. The Chevy Equinox EV helped GM’s electric vehicle sales more than double in Q2, but there’s more to the story. Read more…
Gotrax S3 Fat Tire e-bike $464, WORX 1,800 PSI pressure washer $108, Anker Everfrost 2 up to $350 off, more
As we continue to make our way through a new week, more deals have emerged. Today’s headliners range from an already-affordable e-bike that now costs less, a pressure washer to help tidy up your home’s exterior, and a nice selection of portable refrigerators. More specifically, we’re talking about Gotrax’s foldable S3 Fat Tire electric bike down at $464, this WORX 1,800 PSI electric pressure washer for $108, and finally, a variety of models and combo offers on Anker’s EverFrost 2 electric coolers. Read more…
Here’s why Ford’s electric vehicle sales crashed by nearly a third in Q2
After its EV sales fell by 31.4% in the second quarter, Ford said it didn’t have vehicles on the lot for dealers to sell. Here’s what’s really going on with Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning sales. Read more…
Hundreds of EPA employees have asked their boss, Lee Zeldin, to stop lying
Nearly 500 employees of the Environmental Protection Agency have published a “Declaration of Dissent” opposing the actions of the current EPA head, Lee Zeldin, who is working to politicize the agency, ignore science, and spread misinformation. Read more…
Hyundai’s Hybrids Are On A Tear: Q2 Sales
Hyundai claims its hybrid and plug-in hybrid models achieved new sales records in the U.S. in the first half of this year. Lire la suite…
General Motors’ EV Sales Doubled As Tesla’s Shrank
General Motors posted big gains in its EV business in Q2, with sales growing 111% year over year to nearly 50,000 units. Lire la suite…
Natrion takes orders for US-made active battery separator
US-based battery technology company Natrion has begun accepting pre-orders for its first-generation flagship separator, which is designed to boost energy density, reduce costs and offer manufacturers a source of US-made products. The Gen-1 active separator, which uses Natrion’s lithium solid ionic composite (LISIC) technology, mitigates common Li-ion battery cell degradation processes. It offers enhanced cell… Read more…
Parker Hannifin to acquire Curtis Instruments, expanding commercial and off-highway electrification portfolio
Parker Hannifin announced an agreement to acquire Curtis Instruments from Rehlko for approximately $1 billion in cash. Curtis Instruments designs and manufactures power electronics, instrumentation and input devices for a range of commercial vehicles. The transaction is expected to close by the end of calendar year 2025. Curtis expects 2025 calendar year annual sales of… Read more…
Tesla’s Model Y dominates Norwegian market in June
17,799 new electric cars were registered in Norway in June, meaning that the market has grown significantly again. This was driven by one model in particular: the revised Model Y accounted for more than a quarter of all new registrations in June. Read more…
“From 400 kW to 1.68 MW” – Interview with Aaron Jones on Tritium’s Strategy
First insolvency, then acquisition by Exicom: the Australian fast-charging station manufacturer Tritium has been shaken up considerably by the industry’s consolidation in recent years. Now, the company is pushing forward with a product offensive focused on depot charging for electric trucks as part of its strategic realignment. We spoke with Sales Director Aaron Jones about the opportunities ahead. Read more…
