Hitachi Energy debuts Nostradamus AI, which delivers fast, accurate renewable energy forecasts, load predictions, and market pricing insights. Read more…
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Porsche launches three new Taycan EV models, adding more performance and range
The updated 2025 Porsche Taycan EV, with more range, performance, and faster charging, just gained three new variants. With 13 versions now available, the Porsche Taycan lineup has an option for almost everyone. Read more…
Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings surge by riding crypto wave
Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings are surging by riding the crypto wave initiated by Trump winning the US elections. Read more…
EVgo shares record Q3 results and double digit YoY growth for eighth consecutive quarter
EV charging network EVgo has published its Q3 2024 financial report, which shows record revenue and tremendous year-over-year growth. EVgo’s growth has continued over the last eight quarters, seven of which saw a triple-digit increase in energy throughput. Read more…
Meet the new Cadillac Vistiq, a luxury three-row electric SUV with over 300 miles range
GM’s new luxury three-row electric SUV is about to hit the global stage. After unveiling its new Vistiq electric SUV, Cadillac “continues to set the standard for American luxury.” Here’s our first look at the “mini Escalade,” including prices and specs. Read more…
Lectric unveils major upgrades to XPedition 2.0 e-bike, no price increase
Lectric Ebikes has sent another salvo across the bow of the e-bike industry, this time further entrenching itself in the best-selling cargo e-bike role with major upgrades to the new XPedition 2.0 electric cargo bike.. Read more…
675 hp AUDI E, Cybercab hits the road, and BYD gets set to take down Ford
On today’s slightly confusing episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a 675 hp AUDI concept that isn’t really an Audi, a self-driving Tesla hitting the roads around Giga Texas while the company pulls all the demand levers in Europe, electric garbage trucks from Mack arriving in Wisconsin, and more. Read more…
Toyota wants to make ‘even better cars’ to keep pace with EV leaders in China like BYD
Like most legacy automakers, Toyota is struggling to keep up in China’s intensifying EV market. However, the company isn’t planning to back down like some of its peers. Toyota wants to make “even better cars” while ramping output to keep pace with domestic leaders like BYD. Read more…
BYD’s new Sealion 7 mid-size electric SUV is set to rival Europe’s best
China’s EV giant is ready to unleash its newest secret weapon on the global stage. With the arrival of the new Sealion 7 in Europe, BYD expects sales to pick up rapidly. BYD’s new mid-size electric SUV will challenge top-selling EVs in Europe, including the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Zoox begins testing its unique robotaxis in San Francisco
Autonomous robotaxi developer Zoox has shared its latest progress update, which includes expansions into its second commercial market—San Francisco. The company has begun testing its proprietary robotaxis in the region and already has some specific neighborhoods in mind where it will want to begin offering driverless rides. Read more…
Anker SOLIX units 51% off in early Black Friday sale, Vanpowers City Vanture e-bike bundle $869, EcoFlow flash sale lows, more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is a few more Black Friday savings opportunities, with Anker SOLIX taking up to 51% off units, with some limited-stock flash sales, one of which is the F3800 Portable Power Station with two 405W solar panels for $3,549, among others. Next, we have Vanpowers’ 50% off Black Friday sale through December that has dropped the City Vanture e-bike to $869 with some free gear and a $50 extra battery promo. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest flash sale that can save you up to $1,949 on either a DELTA 2 solar generator bundle or a DELTA Pro home backup bundle starting from a new $1,039 low. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs and power stations that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) turns back to free Supercharging, big discounts in Europe to boost sales
Tesla is turning back to free Supercharging and offering big discounts in Europe to boost sales in its toughest market for a record quarter. Read more…
Lucid’s modified Air Pursuit EV Police Cruiser will catch you if you try to run
There’s a new sheriff in town. A modified version of Lucid’s Air EV was recently tested by the California Highway Patrol. The fierce-looking “Lucid Pursuit” will catch you if you try to run with unrivaled range and performance. Read more…
PNY’s electric cargo motorcycle is actually hitting the road
Last year at the EICMA Milan Milan Motorcycle Show, I stumbled across a novel-looking vehicle known as the Ponie P2. Described as a van replacement, the 60 mph (100 km/h) electric motorbike sports a huge cargo case below the seat and was prepping for production at the time. Now a year later, I caught up with the company at the same show to learn how the Ponie P2 is now preparing to hit the road. Read more…
Tesla spotted testing Cybercab robotaxi on Giga Texas roads
Tesla has been spotted testing its Cybercab robotaxi on roads at Gigafactory Texas, which is interesting as Tesla is limited on where it can test the steering-wheel-less vehicle. Read more…
EV sales continue to soar in China, hitting record tallies for a second consecutive month
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) has shared its new energy vehicle (NEV) sales numbers for October, showcasing that EV adoption is at an all-time high, surpassing September 2024, which was the previous record. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 teaser reveals bold new LED light bar design and more [Video]
The big day is almost here. In less than a month, we will finally see Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV. With its debut just around the corner, Hyundai is giving us a closer look at the IONIQ 9 in its latest teaser. The new video reveals its new Tesla Cybertruck-like LED light bar for the first time. Check it out below. Read more…
Australia clears the way for EVs to help save the grid with V2G this summer
The Australian government has announced that it plans to allow EVs in the country to use V2G/bidirectional charging as early as Christmas of this year, right at the start of an Australian summer that promises to be one of the hottest ever. Read more…
In a first, BYD to soon topple Ford on deliveries
China’s powerhouse BYD looks to soon outperform Ford in terms of annual shipments this year, which would be a major milestone for the company, placing it firmly in the ranks as a top 10 automaker globally, Bloomberg reports. Read more…
Mack Electric LR is Wisconsin’s first electric garbage truck
In a bid to clean up its streets in more ways than one, the city of Madison, Wisconsin has added two Class 8 electric trucks to its garbage fleet earlier this year in the form of a pair of Mack Electric LR HDEVs … and the city already has plans to add two more. Read more…