Barrick Mining Corp. and Komatsu have formalized a $440 million deal that will see the Japanese construction giant begin delivering electric and electrified mining equipment assets to the company’s Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan. Read more…
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Senate votes to send 2 million US jobs to China, increase deficit, energy costs
Senate republicans passed their version of the republican tax bill previously passed by the House. The bill retains most of the bad parts of the House bill, and still kills a slew of tax credits to help working families become more energy efficient, improve US air quality, and boost US manufacturing – instead channeling that money to wealthy elites, increasing the deficit by trillions of dollars along the way. Read more…
Tesla unveils its LFP battery factory, claims it’s almost ready
Tesla has unveiled its lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Nevada and claims that it is nearly ready to start production. Read more…
Hyundai is about to reveal a new EV and it could be the affordable IONIQ 2
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…
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…
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q2 deliveries: here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release its Q2 2025 delivery and production results. Here, we examine what Wall Street expects and what would make sense in reality. Read more…
Kia’s first electric hatchback is here and it has nearly 400 miles range: Meet the EV4 hatch
Who said hatchbacks are going out of style? Kia’s first electric hatchback, the EV4, went on sale in the UK on Monday, offering the longest driving range of any of its EVs to date. Here’s a full breakdown of prices and specs. Read more…
How California cops are now using simple drones to catch illegal e-bike riders
Police across the US are cracking down on illegal use of out-of-class e-bikes or non-street-legal electric motorcycles used on public roads. It used to be that if you sped off on an illegal electric dirt bike or mini bike after a traffic stop in California, there was a good chance you’d get away. Most police departments don’t want to engage in high-speed chases over these types of violations, especially if the rider isn’t wearing a helmet or is weaving through dense traffic. And since these types of bikes almost never have license plates, merely outrunning or outmaneuvering a police cruiser through some bushes or over a sidewalk was usually enough to evade justice. But lately, a new kind of chase is happening – from above. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) crashes after Trump threatens to set DOGE on Elon Musk
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) crashed by as much as 5% in pre-market trading after President Trump threatened to set DOGE on Elon Musk, who has been criticizing his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. Read more…
Schumacher Level 2 EV charger $364, NIU’s 300P electric scooter $719, Anker 90K mAh power station from $170, more
A new week kicks off with a notable power station markdown, powerful electric scooter discount, and even a level 2 EV charger. More specifically, we’ve spotted Anker’s 90,000mAh SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station at $220 alongside the DC model for $170. The others we just called out include NIU’s 300P electric scooter with a 30-mile range at $719 and Schumacher’s 40A Level 2 wall charger which can add up to ’48 miles of range per hour’ to your EV down at $364. Read more…
Schumacher Level 2 EV charger $364, NIU’s 300P electric scooter $719, Anker 90K mAh power station from $170, more
A new week kicks off with a notable power station markdown, powerful electric scooter discount, and even a level 2 EV charger. More specifically, we’ve spotted Anker’s 90,000mAh SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station at $220 alongside the DC model for $170. The others we just called out include NIU’s 300P electric scooter with a 30-mile range at $719 and Schumacher’s 40A Level 2 wall charger which can add up to ’48 miles of range per hour’ to your EV down at $364. Read more…
EV with fake engine noises recalled for not having the correct fake engine noises
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV made headlines when it rolled out fake engine noises as a way to make the EV appeal to muscle car drivers. As it turns out, they weren’t the right sort of fake engine noises – and now Stellantis has to recall 8,000 of them for a fix. Read more…
EV with fake engine noises recalled for not having the correct fake engine noises
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV made headlines when it rolled out fake engine noises as a way to make the EV appeal to muscle car drivers. As it turns out, they weren’t the right sort of fake engine noises – and now Stellantis has to recall 8,000 of them for a fix. Read more…
BYD adds range to its most affordable EV with a new trim, and it only costs $11,000
BYD’s top-selling and most affordable EV just got another upgrade. BYD introduced a new variant for its popular Seagull EV, which is now being sold in Europe as the Dolphin Surf. The new Seagull EV variant is still priced at just $11,000. Read more…
Elon Musk said to bet on Tesla delivering Robotaxi in June, yet those who did just lost big
Elon Musk said just a few weeks ago that betting on Tesla delivering its promised Robotaxi in June is a “money-making opportunity,” and yet, those who listened to him just lost big. Read more…
Nissan is in crisis mode as job cuts begin and suppliers are caught in the crosshairs
Is Nissan raising the red flag? Nissan is cutting about 15% of its workforce and is now asking suppliers for more time to make payments.. Read more…