When Rivian posted its now legendary “tank turn” video back in 2019, it forced a lot of people to realize that electric drive could open up new possibilities for the way cars move. Now, Hyundai Rotem is promising to build a silent, electric-drive battle tank that can pull off the same trick — and a whole lot more. Read more…
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Kia will ramp up EV3 output as demand for its affordable electric model surges
After charging up third-quarter sales, Kia plans to ramp up output of its new low-cost EV3 model. The compact electric SUV helped boost Kia’s EV sales numbers in the third quarter. Read more…
Waymo secures $5.6 billion in new funding before expanding robotaxis to new cities in 2025
Robotaxi developer Waymo has closed an oversubscribed Series C funding round totaling $5.6 billion. Alongside an expanded partnership with Uber, the funds will help the rideshare company expand its Waymo-One robotaxi service throughout current and additional cities in the US. Read more…
Tesla’s energy storage business is booming, but solar is gone
Tesla’s energy storage business is booming, and it is just beginning. However, the beginning of Tesla’s energy storage growth also appears to be the end of Tesla’s solar business. Read more…
Hyundai unveils special edition Kona EV ‘Mauna Loa’, but you can’t have it
Hyundai gave its electric SUV an exclusive new look. The new Hyundai Kona EV Mauna Loa is “a powerful companion” with special features and accessories, but getting your hands on one will be hard. Read more…
In a first, US approves massive new lithium mine in Nevada
The US government has approved the construction of a massive new lithium mine on public land in Nevada as part of a strategy to break China’s dominance over the supply chain of critical minerals used in EVs. The mine will be a key supplier to Ford’s future EVs. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y vehicles with design refresh spotted in China
Several Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted with camouflage in China – likely due to the upcoming design refresh. Read more…
Scout EVs have arrived and are available for pre-order with 500+ mile range, but there’s a catch
The wait is officially over. Volkswagen Group’s revival of the Scout brand has finally unveiled production-intent concept versions of its two flagship EV models. We are in Nashville, Tennessee, where Scout Motors shared details of its first SUV, the Traveler, and its all-electric pickup truck, the Terra. If Scout can hit its targets, these new EVs will also be quite reasonably priced.. Read more…
Absolutely WILD Hyundai N RN24 concept is here to steal the show
New passenger-hauling SUVs? Lifestyle pickups? Promises about affordable, self-driving EVs? You won’t find any of that trash here – this cut-down, lightweight, massively powerful EV is for people who still want to drive. Read more…
Kia is building electric vans with Korea’s largest utility company
Kia sees an opportunity with its first electric PBV van launching next year. Although they are not even out yet, Kia is already finding new uses for the upcoming fit-for-purpose EV vans. Read more…
Tesla’s profits are now coming from things Elon Musk said he wouldn’t do
A significant part of Tesla’s growth in gross profit last quarter came from an increase in profits from servicing Tesla’s vehicles and selling energy through its Supercharger network – things Elon Musk said Tesla wouldn’t aim to make profits from. Read more…
Chevy’s new Blazer EV may have poor phone call quality: Here’s how to fix it
If you’re having trouble talking on the phone in the new electric Blazer, it’s not just you. GM issued a memo to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to poor phone call quality in the new Chevy Blazer EV. Here’s how you can fix it. Read more…
Seriously good cold-climate heat pumps are headed to the US market
The eight manufacturers that took part in the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge are now taking their new, improved products to market. Read more…
Jeep, Dodge owner has a new idea to boost EV range
Stellantis is investing millions in innovative wind tunnel technology at its Michigan center. The company believes the new tech can help increase the driving range for upcoming EV models from Jeep, Dodge, and other Stellantis brands. Read more…
One of the UK’s largest solar farms is now online and can power 20,000 homes
One of the UK’s largest solar farms, a 55 MW project, is now officially online, providing enough power for over 20,000 homes.. Read more…
Rad Power e-bikes $300 off with FREE gear, Aiper solar pool skimmer at $300 low, 60% off Segway sale, more
Today’s Green Deals are being led by Rad Power’s latest EV sale, with the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike down at $1,599 and getting free gear too. We spotted a new low price on Aiper’s solar-powered Surfer S1 Robot Pool Skimmer at $300 ahead of early holiday shopping. Segway also just launched its Halloween sale running into November that has dropped the popular Ninebot MAX G30LP KickScooter to $460, while a lineup Camplux electric tankless water heaters are getting 20% markdowns across the board, with its 27kW model at $360. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $500 off launch discount on Tenways’ new 8-speed chain-drive CGO600 Pro e-bike, and more.. Read more…
Kia’s updated 2025 EV6 spotted on US streets, and it looks like a major upgrade
Kia is preparing to launch the new and improved EV6 in the US. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s updated 2025 EV6 was spotted with sleek new design upgrades on US streets. Read more…
Uber-backed Wayve to test ‘Tesla like’ self-driving software on US roads
Wayve, a well-funded London-based autonomous vehicle startup backed by Uber and Softbank, will begin testing its “Tesla-like” self-learning automated driving software in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The move marks its first on-road trials outside of the UK. Read more…
CATL unveils world’s first Super hybrid battery with EV-like range
The world’s largest EV battery maker launched its newest product on Thursday. China’s CATL unveiled its new Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, calling it “the world’s first” hybrid battery with over 400 km (250 mi) all-electric range. With 4C ultra-fast charging, the new battery delivers an EV-like experience. Read more…
To beat EV tariffs, China looks to double production to staggering amounts
Chinese automakers are aiming to more than double their full-process manufacturing capacity outside of China, all in hopes of beating out import tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles and meeting demand for EVs, according to a report from Bloomberg.. Read more…
