Leading marine charging network Aqua SuperPower, along with the United States Department of Energy, is helping bring more sustainability to Maine’s waters. Aquaculture specialist and oyster cultivator Maine Ocean Farms has received a grant from the government to deploy custom-built electric boats that will be recharged by Aqua superPower fast chargers. Read more…
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$25,000 electric Mazda, Tesla FSD v12.5 data dive, and a big, BIG crane
Big discounts are coming for Jeep, Dodge as US sales crash ahead of first EV launches
Jeep and Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, will offer hefty discounts and reduce output as it looks to reverse plunging US sales. Stellantis warned of significantly lower profits this year as US sales fall. It’s also facing rising low-cost competition from China globally. Read more…
Would you pay extra for bidirectional charging?
To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system. In order… Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV just hit a major milestone as sales surge
Volvo’s cheapest EV, the EX30, has already crossed a significant milestone. The 100,000th Volvo EX30 rolled off the assembly line on September 30 as demand for the low-cost electric SUV continues rising. Read more…
BYD is recalling nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two top-selling EVs in China
BYD has issued a recall for nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two of China’s top-selling EVs. The recall is due to a faulty steering control unit that could lead to a vehicle fire. Read more…
Tesla supplier CATL had a fire at its battery factory, says impact on production is minimal
CATL, the world’s largest battery supplier for electric vehicles and one of Tesla’s critical suppliers, had an important fire that raged for hours at one of its main Chinese battery factory. Read more…
NIO (NIO) stock climbs after securing huge $470 million cash injection
China’s NIO (NIO) just received a $470 million cash investment as it prepares for its next growth stage. With the new funding and the launch of its low-cost Onvo brand, NIO is laying the groundwork to accelerate sales. Read more…
Segway x260 electric dirt bike $975 off, Anker SOLIX early fall Prime Day sale offers $4,134 in savings, BMX e-bike low, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals in a higher gear, with Segway’s x260 Electric Dirt Bike taking the lead at $5,525. Anker has launched its early fall Prime Day sale that will be ending right along with the upcoming 2-day event and has the SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station starting from $1,199, with plenty of discounted bundle and extra savings options too. Offering you more choice for your commute, we have the return of Hyper’s Jet Fuel BMX e-bike to its $600 low for a longer-term period, as well as OKAI’s Ranger All-Terrain e-bike down at $1,500. Bringing up the rear today is a one-day low price on the popular Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at $170. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s ongoing EV sales from Velotric, Rad Power, and Juiced Bikes, and plenty more. . Read more…
World’s largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity
Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new land-based electric crane. Dubbed the SK6000, the company is calling the 200m tall unit the world’s largest, strongest electric crane. Read more…
Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing
Tesla is declaring victory on achieving its September milestones for its autonomy roadmap, but we see the most important milestone missing. Read more…
Hyundai beats VW, Toyota to 100M vehicle milestone as EVs pave way for global sales run
Hyundai just made its 100 millionth vehicle, marking a significant milestone. The accomplishment took just 57 years, much quicker than Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, and GM. With long-range, fast-charging EVs rolling out, like the new IONIQ 5, Hyundai is laying the groundwork for a global sales run. Read more…
Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new ‘Power Promise’
Buy a new Ford EV and get a free home charger as part of its new “Ford Power Promise.” The program is designed to finally put the EV misperceptions to rest while making it even easier to go electric. Read more…
Tesla has finally enabled FSD on (some) Cybertrucks
Some Cybertrucks can finally use Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, almost exactly ten months after the vehicle was first released. Read more…
The UK officially closes its last remaining coal power plant
The UK has marked a historic moment in its energy transition by shuttering the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in Nottinghamshire, its last remaining coal power plant.. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Haulotte E MAX rough terrain electric scissor lifts [video]
The new HS18 E MAX (called “HS5390” E MAX in the US, because we don’t know what meters are) rough terrain electric scissor lift from Haulotte can drive around your job site at full height, and with a full load. Read more…
Mazda EZ-6 EV goes on sale with a starting price under $25,000
Mazda officially opened the order books on its new Mazda EZ-6 EV and EREV versions of the car in China yesterday. And the starting price? It’s under $25,000. Read more…
Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law
It’s an exciting week for grid resiliency-lovers in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom followed up his earlier smart grid law and signed another law this week which may require bidirectional charging on EVs in the future – though the law has no hard timeline attached, so it may be a while before we see this happen. Read more…
Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truck
Japanese equipment giant Komatsu dropped its new, 320-ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas, calling it a future-ready solution that can run on diesel, hydrogen, or pure electric power. Read more…
Mahle CEO Arnd Franz says hydrogen will fail without fossil fuels
Echoing the words of hydrogen critics everywhere, Mahle Chairman Arnd Franz says that building out a hydrogen infrastructure won’t be possible without “blue” H made from fossil fuels. Read more…