CATL launched its newest battery, the Tianxing Bus version, opening a new era for buses. With “the highest energy density in the bus industry,” CATL claims its new EV battery can last 15 years and 1.5 million kilometers (932,000 miles). Read more…
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Tesla produces 100 millionth battery cell, here’s what it means
Tesla has announced that it produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell. Here’s what it means for its production growth. Read more…
Here’s when Ram’s first electric pickup will hit US dealerships
Ram Trucks is preparing the all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup for deliveries. According to CEO Christine Feuell, Ram’s first electric pickup is expected to arrive at US dealerships early next year. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Chinese electric truck maker SANY partners with Alltrucks to conquer Europe
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a strategic Agreement with European brand Alltrucks to fuel its expansion into the European market. (Probably.. Read more…
Wärtsilä makes a quantum leap with Quantum 3 utility scale BESS
The new Quantum 3 battery energy storage system (BESS) from Wärtsilä is being describes as an intelligent, cutting-edge solution designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of utility-scale energy storage customers. Read more…
FedEx orders 15 more Workhorse W56 electric delivery vans
After a successful pilot program, FedEx is expanding its electric delivery fleet with the purchase of 15 Workhorse W56 electric step vans. Read more…
There are now more electric cars than gas cars on Norway’s roads
Sometime this month, Norway will have more electric cars on its roads than petrol-only vehicles, according to an analysis of Norwegian government data. Read more…
Gogoro CEO resigns amid accusations of subsidy fraud
Horace Luke, the founder and CEO of the world’s leading electric vehicle battery-swapping company Gogoro, just announced his resignation. The move comes during a period of growing financial losses for the company and follows accusations of potential subsidy fraud in its domestic market of Taiwan. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi prototype spotted, Porsche Macan range, Lucid teases next-gen, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a Tesla Robotaxi prototype being spotted, the Porsche Macan range, Lucid teasing its next-gen, and more. Read more…
Toyota bZ3C leaked as new Prius-lookalike electric SUV in China
A new Toyota electric crossover SUV is about to hit the world’s largest EV market. The Toyota bZ3C leaked in China on Friday, showing a familiar look. The new electric crossover SUV was developed with China’s leading EV maker, BYD. Read more…
Here are the EVs you can lease for under $300 a month this September [Updated]
With more options than ever, driving an electric vehicle has never been more affordable. As new EVs hit the market, the lease deals are heating up. Here are all the EVs you can lease for under $300 a month this September. Read more…
A 350-mile electricity transmission line in Nevada is now approved
The massive Greenlink West Transmission Project in Nevada got the final green light this week by the US Department of the Interior. Read more…
Virginia’s largest solar array on a school rooftop just came online
A 1.8-megawatt (MW) school rooftop solar array, the largest in Virginia, is now online – and the US needs to do a whole lot more of this. Read more…
BYD is now the world’s largest automaker by R&D workforce after major hiring spree
China’s BYD now has the world’s largest R&D workforce of any automaker after its latest hiring spree. With over 900,000 employees, BYD aims to continue climbing the global sales charts as it advances new tech to promote longer-range, more affordable EVs. Read more…
RadExpand 5 e-bike $1,299, Greenworks CrossoverZ mower $4,500, Anker SOLIX bundles $2,500 off with free gift, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have new fall savings offers from Rad Power that has dropped the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike to $1,299, along with additional e-bike and battery discounts, as well as an accessory promotion on one of its newest micromobility models. We spotted the best deal yet of 2024 on Greenworks’ CrossoverZ 80V Electric Riding Mower that is down at $4,500. There’s also Anker’s latest sale that has two shorter-term bundle deals on the brand’s SOLIX F2000 and F3800 Power Stations that also get a free EverFrost Cooler 40 included, as well as Hiboy’s 40-mile running S2 MAX Electric Scooter that has returned to its 2024 $500 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like the $1,800 off deal on Yamaha’s CrossCore RC e-bike with a free extra battery, the first post-launch savings on Anker’s new SOLIX C300 90,000mAh power stations, and more.. Read more…
The Hague is the first world city to ban fossil fuel ads
The Hague, Netherlands’ third-largest city, has passed a local ordnance banning fossil fuel advertisements and ads for other highly-polluting services in the city, becoming the first city in the world to do so. Read more…
US sticks to its guns on ‘tough, targeted’ 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs that will begin this month
Four months after the Biden Administration announced plans for the Office of the United States Trade Representative to quadruple tariffs on certain Chinese imports, including EVs, to 100%, the White House has confirmed the action, which will go into effect in two weeks. China has threatened retaliation as the trade war continues to intensify. Read more…
Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?
Toyota’s former CEO and current chairman, Akio Toyoda, is heading to South Korea next month for a strategic meeting with Hyundai. With a private meeting scheduled between company chairpersons, is a new Toyota and Hyundai EV collaboration coming. Read more…
Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant
In a surprising move, Tesla announced that it is looking to sell its very first virtual power plant, which is operating in South Australia. Read more…
Chinese electric car giant BYD’s electric scooter patents might mean cheaper e-motorbikes
BYD is no stranger to seated electric scooters, having already joined a partnership leveraging its batteries for Singapore-based Scorpio’s high-performance electric scooters. But the carmaker might be interested in producing its own electric motorbikes in house, as revealed by new patent drawings. Read more…