Mercedes is “temporarily” halting production of its EQE and EQS (in all variations) for the US on September 1, though it hasn’t defined how temporary this move will actually be. It’s also notified dealers that the order books for the cars in the US are now closed. On September 30, the EV tax credits introduced in the US a few… Read more…
Tesla’s 1950s Diner Is The Best Thing It’s Built All Year
Tesla’s retro-future diner is finally open, complete with movies, burgers and 75 Superchargers. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-AMG’s New EV Acts Like It Has A V8. It’s Way Better Than I Imagined
AMG really went all-out to simulate not only the sound but also the feel of a V-8 in its upcoming EV, and the result is great. Lire la suite…
WattEV to build three new MCS EV charging depots at strategic California sites
At last count, WattEV, a provider of heavy-duty EV charging and Trucking-as-a-Service (TaaS), was operating five truck charging depots in California, and had another 15 sites under development. Now the company has offered some details about three of the charging depots in its pipeline. WattEV is embracing the new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standard, which… Read more…
BYD has a new ultra-luxury EV brand headed for Europe
Ferrari and Porsche will soon have company. BYD just confirmed plans to launch Yangwang, its ultra-luxury EV brand, in Europe. It will be the first Chinese brand to enter Europe’s most elite segment. Read more…
Corning snaps up JA Solar’s US factory as Chinese parts face tax credit ban
Materials science giant Corning is betting on US solar, buying Chinese-owned JA Solar’s 2 GW factory in Arizona as clean energy tax credit rules tighten. Read more…
Volkswagen is practically giving away the ID.4 with leases as low as $99 a month
Volkswagen is advertising ID.4 leases starting at just $99 a month. It’s hard to find any car lease these days for under $100 a month, but for $45,000 electric SUV, it’s almost unheard of. Read more…
Vietnam starts banning ICE motorcycles next year, cars are next
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has announced a plan to ban all ICE motorcycles from its city center from July 1, 2026. The plan will expand in 2027 to cover more of the city, and a ban on ICE cars is coming too after that, though an exact date for that hasn’t been revealed yet. Vietnam’s overall plan is to… Read more…
NREL uses nano-CT imaging to improve battery recycling
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are exploring an alternative method of direct recycling, which aims to preserve and refurbish battery components for a more efficient and cost-effective process. The researchers are using x-ray nanoscale computed tomography (nano-CT) for imaging of end-of-life batteries alongside NREL’s Microstructure Analysis Toolbox (MATBOX)… Read more…
ZM Trucks brings its new T75 electric terminal tractor into production
Terminal tractors (aka drayage trucks or yard goats), which operate within ports and logistics facilities, present a perfect use case for battery-electric commercial vehicles. We’ve written a lot about Orange EV, which has been selling electric terminal tractors for a decade, but Orange isn’t the only company serving this market. ZM Trucks, a subsidiary of… Read more…
Hyundai goes on a ‘full-scale attack’ with its big three-row EV
Hyundai is gearing up to go on a “full-scale attack” as it ramps up exports of its new flagship three-row EV. The IONIQ 9 is now rolling out in the US, South Korea, and Europe. Read more…
Anker PowerCore Reserve station $88, Schumacher’s new portable level 1 EV charger $130, Aiper IrriSense system $100 off, more
This week’s Green Deals are starting with Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station down at $88 for all your device-charging needs. Next, we have Schumacher’s new SEV1670 12A Level 1 Portable EV Charger at its second-best rate of $130, as well as Aiper’s new IrriSense Smart Irrigation System getting second-ever savings to $600, which is where it was priced during Prime Day. We also have Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bikes getting add-on accessory bundles and a new one-day-only low price on Greenworks’ pro-grade 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer waiting for you below. Plus, there’s all the hangover savings from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together within our Electrified Weekly roundup. Read more…
JLR taps the brakes again on Range Rover Electric and Jaguar EVs
For the more than 60,000 people who put their names down for the first-ever all-electric Range Rover, the wait just got a little longer. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, pushing its arrival into next year. The company is also rescheduling the debut of its next-generation electric cars… Read more…
Revolutionizing battery emulators: download the new whitepaper
Sponsored by Kikusui America, Inc. The rapid growth of battery-powered technologies, from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, has heightened the demand for efficient and reliable battery testing solutions. Kikusui has introduced its new Battery Emulator System, a cutting-edge solution designed to address the challenges of evaluating battery-powered devices and components. By leveraging the Kikusui… Read more…
Revolutionizing battery emulators: download the new whitepaper
Sponsored by Kikusui America, Inc. The rapid growth of battery-powered technologies, from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, has heightened the demand for efficient and reliable battery testing solutions. Kikusui has introduced its new Battery Emulator System, a cutting-edge solution designed to address the challenges of evaluating battery-powered devices and components. By leveraging the Kikusui… Read more…
UK announces £4.5 billion in funding for various pro-EV measures
As the US government attempts to force our auto industry back into the 20th century, the UK government is pushing forward with electrification. It recently reaffirmed a commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and has announced £4.5 billion in funding for a range of programs to support… Read more…
UK announces £4.5 billion in funding for various pro-EV measures
As the US government attempts to force our auto industry back into the 20th century, the UK government is pushing forward with electrification. It recently reaffirmed a commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and has announced £4.5 billion in funding for a range of programs to support… Read more…
7 Great Used Electric SUVs: Get New EV Tech Without New Car Prices
These are the best electric SUVs you can buy on the used market, with each model offering excellent range, value and tech. Lire la suite…
Even Affordable EVs Are Getting Solid-State Batteries Now
The MG4 will be the world’s first mass-market affordable electric car to be powered by a semi-solid-state battery. But you can’t have it. Lire la suite…
My BMW mobile app updated to show your car’s true carbon footprint
All drivers understand their environmental impact through a simple metric: fuel consumption. But the true carbon cost of a car begins long before it hits the road and continues with every mile traveled. Now, the BMW Group is pulling back the curtain on this entire life cycle, offering owners a detailed breakdown of their personal carbon footprint directly in their… Read more…
