Solar developer SunPower filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, but here’s some good news for its customers. Read more…
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Munich is getting 14 of these 352-ton electric aircraft tractors from Goldhofer
Frequent visitors to Germany’s Munich Airport will be able to breathe a little bit easier soon, thanks to a new deal with the ground support experts at Goldhofer for 14 of its all-electric, 352 ton-rated PHOENIX E aircraft tractors. Read more…
HazMat1: Cambridge becomes first NE FD to put electric fire truck into service
Built by noted upfitters Rosenbauer on an all-electric International eMV medium-duty chassis, HazMat1 incorporates a mobile command post with an onboard electronic research library that’s fully equipped to support the Cambridge Fire Hazardous Materials Task Force at hazardous materials incidents throughout the region. It’s the first such vehicle in service in New England. Read more…
Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus
In a major milestone, Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) has delivered its 2,000th electric school bus to Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada.. Read more…
Range Rover’s smaller electric SUV spotted for the first time [Video]
Range Rover will launch its first EV later this year. Ahead of its official debut, Range Rover’s smaller electric SUV, possibly the Velar or Sport, has been spotted for the first time on video. Check out the video below. Read more…
Blix e-bikes up to $687 off in savings + new Vika X model down at $1,699, Velotric e-bikes up to $1,100 off, more
We’ve got another day of e-bike deals for you to close out this week’s Green Deals, with the headliner being the launch deal on the new Blix Vika X Folding e-bike at $1,699 that also includes a free carrying bag that fits nicely onto the e-bike for transport. Right on its heels is the Labor Day sale on three of Blix’s popular e-bike models seeing up to $687 in combined savings, as well as three extra savings opportunities being added to Velotric’s Summer Sale that is taking up to an additional $200 off three e-bike models – totaling up to $1,100 in savings! Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Lectric e-bike bundle discounts or the collection of Rexing EV charger adapters that are currently seeing up to 25% off markdowns.. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N caught with a massive rear wing [Images]
Hyundai’s sporty electric N car is almost here. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N was recently spotted rocking a massive wing on the rear. Check out the new images below. Read more…
BYD’s bold move in Germany could spell big trouble for Volkswagen
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making big moves to gain a foothold in Europe. BYD’s latest deal could spell big trouble for Volkswagen in Germany. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets turned into Halo Warthog with working machine gun
A Youtuber has turned a Tesla Cybertruck into a Warthog, famous from the video game Halo, with a working machine gun on top. Read more…
XPeng’s new MONA M03 EV nabs 30,000 orders in first 48 hours as deliveries commence
Just days after officially launching orders of its new MONA M03 EV in China, XPeng Motors is seeing huge customer interest as deliveries begin. The Chinese automaker reported the M03 garnered over 30,000 orders in its first 48 hours on sale.. Read more…
Yadea Elite Prime review: The full-suspension e-scooter you’d never guess is so powerful
All of Yadea’s latest full-suspension electric scooters are slick-looking machines. Nicely contoured cast frames, dual swingarms for the complete suspension package, and single-side supported wheels make the scooters look like they’re floating at just the right angle. But it’s the most powerful model of the bunch that packs the biggest surprise. Behind the cute exterior of the Yadea Elite Prime is a veritable wolf in sheep’s clothing, offering up to 1,500W of power in a scooter that looks like it belongs behind a leggy model in a Paris fashion shoot. Read more…
The US government opens up more federal lands for solar – to 31 million acres
The Biden administration has finalized a plan to expand solar on 31 million acres of federal lands in 11 western states.. Read more…
ZEEKR 7X debuts in China ahead of deliveries next month before hitting global EV markets [Video]
Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is inching closer to the first deliveries of its new 7X EV. The classically styled five-seat SUV is peppered without advanced technology inside and out and will hit “global markets” as a new EV model that brings the luxury of premium models to consumers at an affordable price… we’re just not sure what that price is yet.. Read more…
Interest in EVs just hit a record in the US with big discounts, more affordable options
Massive discounts and new lower-priced models are making electric vehicles more affordable, helping draw in buyers. According to the latest JD Power EV Index data, interest in EVs hit a new yearly high in July, with over a quarter of shoppers “very likely” to go electric for their next vehicle. Read more…
All-electric Seagliders are about to take flight in the US
REGENT received approval from the US Coast Guard to begin testing its all-electric Seaglider. The Seaglider combines the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat for faster, more affordable travel. Testing will begin later this year, with the first planned flights in early 2025. Read more…
Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims
A new report from the Tesla supply chain in China claims that the Tesla Model Y refresh is planned for Q1 2025. Read more…
Rivian announces “Rivian Rewards,” a referral program for Rivian owners
Rivian has launched a referral program, allowing owners and purchasers to gain discounted gear or free charging through use of their Rivian referral code – or, with enough referrals, even an “almost”-free Rivian vehicle. Read more…
Driivz expands in the US EV charging market with a new HQ
Global EV charging software maker Driivz has officially opened its US headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.. Read more…
Chevy gains a new EV commercial van: GM’s BrightDrop
Chevy is expanding its EV portfolio with electric commercial vans. GM announced it’s moving BrightDrop under the Chevrolet brand. The move comes after rival Ford revealed plans for a new “digitally advanced” commercial EV van as part of its shifting electrified strategy. Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US?
Volvo’s smallest and cheapest EV, the EX30, is already changing the game in Europe. Will it have the same impact in the US. Read more…