Kia has officially unveiled its first pickup truck, the Tasman before it hits global markets. Due to its worldwide availability, Kia will offer the Tasman in several powertrain configurations, including a diesel model. However, the Korean automaker is also developing two new all-electric pickups that will be sold in the US. Today’s images offer a look at what a BEV Kia pickup may look like. Read more…
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Velotric 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike $1,199 with bonus savings, ALLPOWERS solar power bank $75, Worx, Goal Zero, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike at $1,199, which also has some bundle savings options for either add-on gear or buying two e-bikes together. Next, ALLPOWERS’ Halloween sale takes 41% off power banks, stations, and solar generator bundles, like the PB100 24,000mAh Power Bank that comes with a 21W solar panel for a new $75 low. There’s a bunch of great Worx lawn care and garden care equipment seeing some major savings at the moment, and also Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station hitting a new $489 low. Bringing up the rear is the one-day flash sale on EcoFlow’s WAVE 2 Portable AC/Heater that has dropped costs to its $899 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric XPedition e-bike savings, GE’s smart combo washer/dryer, and more. Read more…
The US’s first Atlantic floating offshore wind lease sale raises $21.9 million
The Atlantic coast’s first floating offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine resulted in two provisional winners and $21.9 million in winning bids, with four lease areas awarded. Read more…
An all-electric Plymouth? Stellantis teases new EV conversion kit and more
Is Plymouth due for an electric revival? Not exactly. But you may have the opportunity to convert one for yourself soon. Stellantis gave us a sneak peek with the 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod concept. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the Cadillac Lyriq-V electric SUV, arriving early 2025
GM’s luxury brand is launching a new performance electric SUV early next year. The Cadillac Lyriq-V will be the first all-electric SUV to wear the V-Series badge, GM’s benchmark for performance and innovation. Read more…
Audi introduces cheaper version of its upcoming A6 electric sedan
Audi is expanding the line-up of its upcoming A6 electric sedan by introducing new entry-level versions. Read more…
BYD to launch its smallest EV in Australia, hinting at low-cost Seagull arrival
Is BYD bringing its cheapest EV to another overseas market? BYD will officially launch an electric car even smaller than the Dolphin in Australia, hinting it could be the low-cost Seagull EV. Read more…
Tesla is doubling the size of Gigafactory Texas
Tesla has applied for permits to double the size of Gigafactory Texas in Austin as it adds new vehicle production. Read more…
Lucid Gravity orders set to begin next week with two trims, one priced below $80,000
Lucid Motors has finally set a date to begin taking orders for its flagship SUV, Gravity. We’ve learned that Lucid has maintained the initial pricing of Gravity below $80,000, which was announced when it launched. That said, another trim that’s a bit more expensive is going on the market. Read more…
Polestar EVs are now able to use the Tesla Supercharger network
Polestar announced that its electric vehicles are now being officially onboarded into the Tesla Supercharger network. Read more…
Fairway wants to replace golf carts with this funky electric bike
Who needs a golf cart when you’ve got a… golf bike? That’s the thought behind Fairway Bikes’ new three-wheeled electric bike designed for golfers, helping kick the lazy golf cart for a more interactive alternative. Read more…
The world’s first ever electric hydrofoil ferry begins operations
As Candela’s P-12 gracefully flew over the waterways in Stockholm this morning, the event marked the first-ever commercial operation of a hydrofoil electric ferry. Read more…
Ford CEO says new mid-size electric pickup will match the cost of Chinese EVs like BYD
With new low-cost Chinese flooding global markets, Ford CEO Jim Farley vows its new mid-size electric pickup is a “game changer.” Ford’s leader took a jab at BYD, vowing the company’s new electric pickup will match the costs of Chinese automakers building in Mexico. Read more…
Louisville goes electric, Waymo gets $5B, Ford brings production to Michigan
Today’s episode of Quick Charge is a story of, “Thanks, Joe Biden!” as Ford and LG ink a deal to bring EV battery manufacturing back to Michigan, the city of Louisville gets the nation’s first all-electric garbage truck fleet, and Waymo gets a massive $5.6 billion cash injection. Read more…
Ride1Up Roadster V3 review: Now THIS is how you build an electric bike!
North American e-bike regulations allow a higher power limit of 750W, which has resulted in an amazingly diverse field of super powerful e-bikes. However, that also means there’s a push towards the extra heavy end of the spectrum. But as a nice break from the race to more power, now that I’ve been testing the lightweight Ride1Up Roadster V3 for several weeks, I’m glad to finally be back on a lighter and more efficient ride that reminds me of the simpler times. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV, Honda Prologue push US EV share to new record in October
With new models rolling out across the US, like the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue, EVs are expected to hit record market share in October. As the next wave of EVs hit the market, like Jeep’s Wagoneer S and the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, EV sales are expected to pick up into the end of the year. Read more…
These 3 Tesla insiders, including Elon’s own brother, are preparing to sell $300 million in TSLA stock
Three Tesla insiders, including Elon Musk’s own brother, are preparing to sell about $300 million worth of Tesla (TSLA) stocks. Read more…
Ford tops Q3 earnings expectations, but EV losses take a toll on profits
Ford reported Q3 earnings after the market closed on Monday, beating Wall St revenue and EPS expectations. However, the company is still losing billions on its EVs. Here’s a closer look at Ford’s third-quarter 2024 earnings report. Read more…
Volkswagen warns mass layoffs, historic plant closures are coming
For the first time ever, Volkswagen plans to shut the doors to a facility on its home turf. The company plans to close not one but at least three plants in Germany as it faces mounting pressure from China. Volkswagen also warned mass layoffs and pay cuts are coming as it looks to cut costs. Read more…
Tesla releases rare blog post and it’s an interesting one: Standardizing Auto Connectivity
Tesla has released a rare new blog post, and it’s an interesting one: Tesla is trying to standardize automotive connectivity and popularize a 48-volt architecture. Read more…