A California judge ruled late Tuesday afternoon that Tesla engaged in “deceptive marketing” in reference to its Full Self-Driving system, and that Tesla’s license to sell and produce cars in the state should be revoked for 30 days. Read more…
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Baltimore homeowners could qualify for free home solar under new BGE program
Through the Exelon Foundation, local utility Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has granted $250,000 to Civic Works’ Baltimore Shines solar initiative to support no-cost rooftop solar installations for low- and moderate-income homeowners. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
Rad Power Bikes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic turn for one of the most recognizable names in the US electric bike industry. The Seattle-based company entered bankruptcy court this week as part of a plan to sell the business within the next 45–60 days, while continuing to operate during the process. Read more…
I tested Tesla’s latest ‘mind blowing’ Full Self-Driving v14
I’ve put over 200 km (125 miles) on Tesla’s latest ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’ (FSD) v14 update, and I’ve gathered my thoughts in this article. Read more…
Velotric Christmas Sale drops Summit 1 e-bike bundle back at $1,799 low, Heybike dual-battery Hauler e-bike at new $999 low, more
Headlining our Tuesday Green Deals this week is Velotric’s Christmas Gift Season Sale that is not only taking up to $400 off a select number of its e-bikes, but is also offering a FREE $100 gift card with purchases of $2,500 or more. Among the lineup, we spotted the Velotric Summit 1 Versatile Multi-Terrain e-bike with a $160 FREE bundle of gear back at its $1,799 low. Right behind it is Heybike’s Hauler Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike that comes with $89+ in FREE gear/gifts at a new $999 low, as well as Bluetti’s Elite 30 V2 Power Station at $204, an Autel EV Charger at its second-best pricing, and many more Christmas deals waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Hiboy Christmas EV Sale, the latest EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale that ends tonight, and more.. Read more…
BYD previews new flagship EV SUV and sedan for the first time
BYD offered a first look at its new flagship electric SUV and sedan, claiming the new EVs redefine high-end standards. Read more…
Is the Volkswagen ID.Polo the affordable EV successor it needs?
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. Can it fill the shoes of the popular low-cost hatch. Read more…
Sunrun + NRG launch a virtual power plant to ease Texas power demand
As Texas braces for tighter power margins and record demand on the ERCOT grid, Sunrun and NRG Energy are transforming home batteries into a giant virtual power plant. The two companies are integrating more home battery storage into the grid and tapping those batteries when the state needs power the most. Read more…
Ford CEO says the $70,000 Lightning EV pickup wasn’t selling, but this new version will
After confirming plans to end production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning, Ford’s CEO said the $70,000 EV pickup didn’t make sense. Instead, Ford is betting a new EREV will. Read more…
EU bends to automakers’ pleas to let them lose the EV race to China
Europe has proposed to roll back its 2035 all-electric target, instead replacing it with a softer 90% reduction in automakers’ fleet CO₂ emissions, in what will be a major blow to the European auto industry’s global competitiveness which they, for some reason, are celebrating. Read more…
Nissan marks ‘momentous’ milestone as the new LEAF EV enters production in the UK
Nissan’s iconic electric hatch that started it all is back and better than ever. The new and improved LEAF is now rolling off the production line at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, a “momentous” milestone for the company and UK economy. Read more…
Hyundai is emerging as a dark horse in the US with plans to ramp up capacity
Hyundai is chasing its fifth straight record sales year in the US, but it has even bigger plans over the next few years. Read more…
Motorcycle classes are now looking to train teen e-bike riders
As electric bikes and e-scooters continue to surge in popularity, and as the growing ridership skews towards younger operators with growing questions about safety and road rules, motorcycle training courses might be an unexpected ally. In Las Vegas, motorcycle safety instructors are expanding their classrooms to include e-bike and e-scooter riders, responding to a growing number of traffic incidents involving younger riders and micromobility vehicles. Read more…
Motorcycle classes are now looking to train teen e-bike riders
As electric bikes and e-scooters continue to surge in popularity, and as the growing ridership skews towards younger operators with growing questions about safety and road rules, motorcycle training courses might be an unexpected ally. In Las Vegas, motorcycle safety instructors are expanding their classrooms to include e-bike and e-scooter riders, responding to a growing number of traffic incidents involving younger riders and micromobility vehicles. Read more…
Ford to convert EV battery plants to make battery storage for data centers
Ford is jumping into the battery energy storage business, betting that booming demand from data centers and the electric grid can absorb the EV battery capacity it says it’s not using. Read more…
Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
Tesla has reported yet another crash involving its Robotaxi fleet in Austin to the NHTSA. The new data keeps the program’s accident rate alarmingly high compared to human drivers, even as the company prepares to remove human safety supervisors from the vehicles. Read more…
GAF Energy closes San Jose solar shingle factory, moves to Texas
Nailable solar shingle maker GAF Energy has shut down its San Jose, California, research and development and manufacturing hub, which opened in 2021, and moved its headquarters to Georgetown, Texas. Going forward, the company will only manufacture its solar shingles at its Texas factory. Read more…
Ford reveals next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV, but kills off the EV version
It’s official. The all-electric pickup is dead, but Ford is promising the F-150 Lightning EREV will be “every bit as revolutionary” as it shakes up EV plans once again. Read more…
New patent from Stellantis promises to enhance EV battery safety
Stellantis may have backed away from planned EVs like the all-electric Ram REV and range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV, but the company isn’t standing still. A newly awarded patent outlines an innovative, foam-based thermal runaway suppression system that’s built into an EV’s battery pack. Read more…
Kia now offers the most affordable EV in Canada
The Kia EV4 is now on sale as the most affordable EV in Canada. Starting at under $40,000, the electric sedan is even cheaper than the Fiat 500e. Read more…
