It’s another day of new and returning lows on Green Deals, led by the latest changeup from Rad Power that is seeing the three new RadRunner series e-bike lows continue, along with a rare price cut on the brand’s RadTrike and a free extra battery promotion hitting the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike (100-mile travel) at $1,499. We also have the last flash sale from EcoFlow’s Monthly Madness sale (running through Feb. 28) that is offering the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger back at its $849 low. Next, there’s the flash sale on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike that has returned things to the $899 low, while the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 6.0Ah batteries is hitting a new $700 low, among other tools. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon e-bike clearance sale, the direct Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 preorder deal, and more. Read more…
Nissan gifts a free LEAF after an oil change disaster, with an EV it won’t happen again
After an oil change, a woman found a racial slur printed on the sticker inside her SUV. Now, she’s getting a free electric vehicle. A Nissan dealer nearly 900 miles away is gifting her a free LEAF EV, saying she won’t need an oil change ever again. The electric car was specifically chosen so the shocking incident doesn’t happen again. Read more…
Tesla drivers are racking up fines using FSD in China
Tesla drivers in China are using the new Full Self-Driving update and are racking up fines as the system drives in bike lanes and makes illegal turns. Read more…
Tesla applies for ride-hailing service in California, but with human drivers
Tesla has applied for a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in California, but it will be using human drivers rather than the promised robotaxi. Read more…
Austria’s Kreisel Electric to partner with Germany’s CustomCells on battery design
CustomCells, a German battery cell manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company specializing in the development of battery systems. The two plan to develop two new cell designs as part of the partnership. Kreisel has been majority-owned by John Deere since 2021, and is based in Rainbach, Austria. It develops battery-integrated… Read more…
NIO contributes to new German battery swapping technology standard
Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems. The latest version of the international DIN standard (E DIN EN IEC 62840-2 VDE 0122-40-2:2024-12, Battery Replacement Systems… Read more…
Kia EV2 concept previews soulful small EV due in 2026
Kia on Thursday unveiled the Concept EV2, which previews an electric subcompact crossover expected to enter production in 2026. Shown at the automaker’s EV Day presentation in Tarragona, Spain, alongside a handful of other electric vehicles, the boxy EV2 almost looks like an heir to the Kia Soul EV, which was sold in the U.S. in limited numbers… Read more…
Mansory Elongation Is A Cybertruck That Crashed Into A Carbon Fiber Shed
Your Cybertruck isn’t attracting enough attention? Allow Mansory to give it its signature treatment to really get you noticed. Read more…
EV2 Concept previews the most affordable EV from Kia
Kia pulled the covers off its latest EV – the EV4. But it wasn’t the only vehicle that debuted today. Kia is gearing up to make electric cars more accessible to everyday drivers with its upcoming EV2. This small SUV, previewed as a concept vehicle today, is set to hit the market next year to compete with the likes of… Read more…
Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the luxury Chinese EV everyone’s talking about
Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle, the SU7, took the market by storm, securing nearly 250,000 orders in just nine months. Today, the company launched a new flagship variant with over 1,500 hp, starting at under $75,000. Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Read more…
Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery plans just got a lift from Japan’s oil giant
Japanese oil giant, Idemitsu Kosan, is building a new large-scale lithium sulfide plant that will supply the raw material for Toyota’s upcoming all-solid-state EV batteries. Read more…
The United States Is Too Inconsistent And Uncertain For EVs Right Now
The auto industry is trying to plan for the future. But the Trump administration’s tariffs and wishy-washy policies are hurting everyone. Read more…
2025 Rivian R1T Review: Why Rivian Is Gonna Pull This Off
A long road trip into the West Texas desert proved that the R1T has the juice, and that Rivian is turning into a technology leader. Read more…
Mallaghan CT6000E electric catering truck debuts at Boston Logan Airport
Mallaghan, a supplier of ground services equipment to the aviation industry, has introduced a fully electric refrigerated catering truck, the CT6000E, at Boston Logan International Airport. The near-silent catering truck will be operated by DO & CO, the Austrian airline and train catering company. DO & CO has been the official caterer for Austrian Airlines… Read more…
GaN and SiC: revolutionary xEV power conversion saving cost and space (Webinar)
In the pursuit of efficient and cost-effective power conversion, the industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards the adoption of new technologies and innovative topologies. The increasing pressure to reduce system costs has led to the emergence of game-changing solutions, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices. These wide-bandgap semiconductors offer… Read more…
First drive in the Hyundai Inster: an overall successful package
Many car manufacturers find it extremely difficult to come up with an affordable small electric car. The first European models for around 25,000 euros are now on the road – and you can often see where the companies cut costs. Now, Hyundai is bringing the Inster to Germany for 23,900 euros, showing how an (almost) all-around successful small electric car works.
Tesla shares plunge as European sales slump and Musk stirs more controversy
Tesla’s stock has taken a significant hit, falling from its $479.80 high in December back to levels we last saw in November 2024 and pushing the company’s valuation below $1 trillion. This sharp decline follows a dramatic drop in European sales, especially in the EU and the UK, where Tesla saw sales plummet by nearly half in January. The European… Read more…
Amprius Technologies announces order by drone manufacturer
Californian battery developer Amprius Technologies has received an order for its innovative lithium-ion cells worth 15 million US dollars. The customer wishes to remain anonymous, but it is a “leading Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) manufacturer,” according to Amprius. Read more…
Audi to shut down production in Brussels
Production at Audi in Brussels ends on 28 February. The fact that the last Q8 e-tron will be built in Belgium on Friday was announced a long time ago – but symbolises the upheaval in the car industry just a few days before the EU Commission’s action plan. Read more…
EU Will Spend $105 Billion To Keep EV, Clean-Energy Plans On Course
This is part of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, meant to help the clean tech and manufacturing sectors flourish in the region. Read more…
