Ford, Rivian, and Toyota led the growth in April as US EV registrations perked up. The growth comes after drastic price cuts and other incentives led to over $10,000 in savings on some models. Read more…
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CEO says Ford is ‘getting close’ to Level 3 autonomous driving that enables ‘hands and eyes off’
In a recent interview, Ford CEO Jim Farley discussed the American automaker’s progress in autonomous driving, stating that it has achieved Level 3, which allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road. However, it’ll still be a while before Ford customers get to test it out. Read more…
RadPower’s summer sale increases savings, Goal Zero Yeti 1000 core at new low, Anker SOLIX 522 1-day sale, more
Despite the excessive heat across multiple regions already, it’s officially the first day of summer! Kicking off the season’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s updated summer sale that has increased savings on e-bikes (with new additions) up to $500 and is now taking up to 40% off even more accessories than before, with the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike back at its $1,099 low. It is joined by Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000 Core Portable Power Station at a new $500 low, as well as a one-day deal on Anker’s popular SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station for $189. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
NIO confident its affordable Firefly EVs will still be competitive despite EU tariffs
With additional tariffs expected on imported Chinese EVs, NIO says its affordable Firefly brand will still be competitive in the EU. Although it may impact sales, CEO William Li is still confident in the EV maker’s expansion plans. Read more…
2024 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Although its sales lead was just usurped by BYD, Tesla continues to dominate as an EV industry leader in 2024. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker now offers five ever-popular EV models. That being said, prices have risen in recent years and, in true Tesla fashion, fluctuate often. Here’s where Tesla prices currently sit in 2024. Read more…
BYD hits a major milestone as its Yuan brand crosses 1 million in sales
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, just hit another major milestone. The BYD Yuan family surpassed 1 million in sales this week, becoming its latest brand to cross the threshold. Read more…
Chinese ministry says EU’s anti-subsidy EV probe made spy-like levels of ‘unreasonable demands’
Another day, another deeper understanding of the conversations going on behind closed doors as China and the EU approach the negotiating table as they toe the lines of a looming trade war surrounding vehicle imports and anti-subsidy probes of Chinese EVs. Read more…
Rattan’s newest electric bike has a name you can’t say in polite company
Rattan, a long-time player now seeing increased penetration in the entry-level e-bike market, has rolled out new electric bicycle models for the 2024 riding season. And believe it or not, it’s the little guy that’s getting most of the attention. That’s right, it’s time to check out the company’s latest small format 20″ folding e-bike. Say “Hello” to Rattan’s new Pinus.. Read more…
Rivian and Ford chase Pike’s Peak glory, China’s angry, and pricing news
on this special Juneteenth edition of Quick Charge: Rivian and Ford are chasing Pike’s Peak glory with their own takes on the best way to get a 1000+ hp electric truck up the mountain. Meanwhile, it’s Ford vs. Ferrari again in terms of who has the most attractive price for their prancing horse, Chinese car brands want a trade war, and Shell has an ultra-fast megawatt charging solution good for both land AND sea. Read more…
This UK wind monopile factory will create 2,000+ jobs, become world’s largest
The UK is constructing the world’s largest monopile factory, and it’s poised to create over 2,000 new jobs. Read more…
Hyundai is launching two new electric cars in Europe, a low-cost EV and new IONIQ model
Despite talk of an “EV slowdown,” Hyundai is charging ahead. Hyundai is launching two new electric vehicles in Europe, including a low-cost EV and a new IONIQ model, to boost its market share in the region. Read more…
Lectric’s XPeak off-road e-bike now $1,399 with extra battery, ALLPOWERS power station sale, Greenworks tool roundup, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the extended summer sale from Lectric eBikes that has increased savings on e-bike bundles up to $727 off, with the XPeak Off-Road e-bikes rising to $1,399, but now including a free extra battery for double the mileage. It is joined by ALLPOWERS’ ongoing sales event that is taking up to 45% off its power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories starting from $89. And bringing up the rear is the Greenworks GW1900 Electric Pressure Washer that is back at the $120 low for today only – with a roundup of the other 80V Greenworks tools that are seeing discounts at both Best Buy and Amazon. You’ll also find the lowest current price on the GoTrax Z4 Pro Foldable e-bike down among the links. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Range Rover Electric waitlist doubles as over 38,000 line up to buy the brand’s first EV
The first all-electric Range Rover SUV is expected to officially debut later this year. With over 38,000 buyers lining up, the Range Rover Electric waitlist has doubled over the past four months as anticipation builds. Read more…
Mississippi’s first utility-scale wind farm is officially online
Mississippi officially launched its first utility-scale wind farm yesterday, and it’s got the tallest onshore wind turbines in the US. Read more…
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) launches new ‘off the shelf’ performance EV platform
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has unveiled a new lightweight modular EV architecture to build several low—to medium-volume vehicle designs, such as sports coupes, off-road buggies, and rideshare vehicles. Read more…
Shell opens first megawatt EV charging station for land AND sea
Shell Marine just opened a novel new megawatt charging station designed to service both land-based and ocean-going battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck makes it to Dubai as police vehicle
Tesla Cybertruck, which is officially only sold in the US, has made it to Dubai and it’s apparently going to be a police vehicle. Read more…
Ford Mach-E EV lease prices drop below gas-powered Mustang with new discounts
You can now drive an electric Ford Mustang Mach-E for less than the gas-powered model. With an up to 400% discount, Ford Mach-E lease prices are considerably cheaper. Read more…
How BYD’s EV batteries will soon power up tens of thousands of electric motorcycles
Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD, the world’s leading electric car maker. But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. Read more…
Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests
As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. Read more…