Rawlinson becomes advisor as Lucid delivers Gravity, pivots to more affordable EVs CTO of Lucid and parent Atieva since 2013, led efficiency-and-performance push Oversaw Lucid Air and Gravity, Tesla Model S Peter Rawlinson is no longer the top executive at California’s Lucid Motors. In a press release, Lucid said that Rawlinson “has… Read more…
Mercedes will stop treating EVs as a separate lineup and thats a good thing
Mercedes will use the designation “with EQ technology” rather than naming its EVs with separate “EQ” model names, to focus on treating them more like normal models – in what this author considers an overdue move. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) expects EV output to double in 2025 as the Gravity SUV rolls out
EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) released its fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, beating estimates with big expectations for 2025. Lucid said it expects to produce about 20,000 EVs this year with the output of its first electric SUV, the Gravity, ramping up. Read more…
Lennox’s new extreme cold heat pump operates at as low as -20F
Lennox Residential HVAC has launched an extreme cold climate heat pump that warms a house with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant in temperatures as low as -20F. Read more…
‘We Are Growing’: Tesla Takeover Protests Aren’t Over, Filmmaker Says
Actor and filmmaker Alex Winter tells InsideEVs that a protest movement isn’t targeting Tesla, but trying to remove Elon Musk from it. Read more…
Lucid Plans To Double EV Production This Year
Lucid has high hopes for the Gravity SUV. Read more…
Lucid Is Getting A New CEO As Peter Rawlinson Steps Aside
The EV startup’s founder and longtime CEO and CTO, Peter Rawlinson, has stepped down. An interim CEO is in charge. Read more…
Toyota teases new electric crossover with “surprising” features
Toyota is almost ready to reveal a new electric crossover on March 11. The vehicle, teased with a single image and short video, appears to be the production version of the bZ Compact SUV concept showcased in 2022. Although the video states the reveal is taking place on March 12th, Toyota’s own press release claims it’ll take place on March… Read more…
Scout Harvester PHEV tows 50% less than EV, different battery chemistry
Scout Harvester plug-in series hybrid will use LFP battery chemistry Harvester versions won’t tow as much or accelerate as quickly as EVs Rear-mounted range-extender confirmed as a non-turbo 4-cylinder engine The Volkswagen Group’s new Scout Motors brand isn’t scheduled to deliver its first vehicles for another two years, but details continue to… Read more…
Electric Vehicle Sales Surge In Europe, Despite Overall Sales Falling
Tesla was the exception, with sales plunging by 50% in the EU. Read more…
This Chinese EV maker just unveiled its first electric SUV and its stock is surging
Li Auto’s (NASDAQ: LI) stock climbed nearly 15% on Tuesday after the company revealed the first images of its new electric SUV, the Li i8. The i8 is Li Auto’s first electric SUV, and it’s expected to be a true threat in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
EcoFlow Monthly Madness sale takes 63% off power stations, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus bundle at new $1,315 low, Anker SOLIX, more
Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed with backup power sales (and some new low prices too) from some of our favorite brands (as well as a budget-friendly EV). First, there’s EcoFlow’s February Monthly Madness sale that is offering up to 63% off power stations with a few bonus savings options, varying EcoCredit rewards, and more. You’ll find a solid selection of offers, like the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station bundled with a 220W solar panel for $1,315, among others. Second, Jackery has a short-term flash sale running through tomorrow (February 26) with up to 50% off its units and bundles, including the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station with two 200W solar panels at a new $1,673 low. We also spotted the Anker SOLIX C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station returning to its $100 low, as well as GoTrax’s APEX Max Electric Scooter at $340. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low price on the Bluetti AC180P power station, the RadRunner series e-bikes, and more. Read more…
Tesla acquires bankrupted automation engineering firm
Tesla has acquired parts of bankrupted automation engineering firm Manz based in Germany. It will on board about 300 of its employees. Read more…
Ram touts Ramcharger REEV as the ‘ultimate electric pickup,’ but where’s the real EV?
Ram Trucks introduced the 2026 Ramcharger pickup this week, its first range-extender electric vehicle (REEV). CEO Tim Kuniskis claims it’s “the ultimate electric truck” with up to 690 miles of range and can tow up to 14,000 lbs. Meanwhile, Ram continues to put its fully electric pickup, the Ram 1500 REV, on the back burner. Read more…
Americans Are Still Afraid Of Robotaxis: Study
Trust in robotaxis has grown marginally but majority of Americans are still afraid of them. Read more…
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB re-ups electric GLB-Class formula
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV carries over mostly unchanged, retaining its status as the entry-level EV in Mercedes’s U.S. lineup and the only one sharing a platform with an internal-combustion vehicle. The EQB is a fully electric derivative of the boxy Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, with smoother styling details that soothe the GLB’s… Read more…
Trump Has Already Turned The EV Industry Upside Down. Here’s How
You can still get an EV tax credit, but federal funding for chargers has been paused. Now what happens?
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Trump’s EV Charger Purge Could Cost Taxpayers Over $1 Billion
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2026 Ram Ramcharger EREV brings 92 kWh battery
The 2026 Ram Ramcharger is the first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) from Stellantis. In a way it’s a bridge between the familiar power of gasoline engines and the innovative world of electric cars. Ready to hit dealerships in the latter half of 2025 as a 2026 model, the Ramcharger has impressive specs and a unique approach to electric vehicles. Ram’s… Read more…
SAIC & Huawei announce fuel cell development cooperation
In China, SAIC and Huawei want to cooperate in the development of electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Under the agreement, the two companies will work together in the areas of product definition, production, supply chain management, sales and services. Read more…
