Ford has opened the order banks for its 2025 E-Transit, which now costs the same upfront whether you order the electric or gas model – and the electric one is even cheaper when you take into account savings on fuel, maintenance, and possible incentives. Read more…
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Volkswagen ID.7 launch delayed in the US: Here’s when we could see the new flagship EV
Volkswagen’s flagship electric sedan, the ID. 7, will not launch in the US this year as expected. Even though EV sales are slipping in the US, the ID.7 will not arrive until at least 2025. Read more…
Volvo EX30 remains a top-seller, but the company is still slashing its growth forecast
Volvo’s most affordable EV is already having a major impact on the brand. Despite the EX30’s success, Volvo Cars is cutting its sales growth forecast for the year. Read more…
ZEEKR launches MIX EV with unique double B-pillar doors and priced below $40K [Video]
Days after ZEEKR began mass production of its fifth model, the MIX, it officially launched the family-friendly EV in China and shared several of its unique and innovative features. Starting at a comparative price below $40K, the ZEEKR MIX EV showcases how creative and functional Chinese automakers are designing their latest models. Check out the features in the video below. Read more…
Tesla is in talk for a Robotaxi test program in Palo Alto, but the scale is underwhelming
Tesla is in talks for a Robotaxi test program in Palo Alto, according to a local official, but the scale is a bit underwhelming. Read more…
Rivian plant is a hellish nightmare of safety violations: report
Workers describe horror scenes over at the Rivian factory in Normal, Illinois – from cracked skulls to amputated fingers to one person vomiting “Rivian blue”-colored bile after painting R1s without proper safety gear. According to a scathing new report in Bloomberg, the American-made EV maker has racked up more “serious” US safety violations than any other automaker since the start of 2023 – despite having only one plant.. Read more…
Check out Tenways’ newly launched lightweight 8-speed commuter e-bike
Tenways, one of several popular low-cost electric bike brands that have popped up in the US and European markets over the last few years, has updated its popular lightweight commuter e-bike. Just launched today, Tenways’ new Chain Version CGO600 Pro swaps out the single-speed belt we’ve come to know and love for an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain. Read more…
Einride partners with PepsiCo to deploy its electric trucks and reduce tons of annual emissions
Commercial freight EV and autonomous driving developer Einride announced a new partnership with PepsiCo to deploy its electric semi trucks in Tennessee. The trucks will transport goods for the multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, which includes Frito Lay. Read more…
Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes [update]
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a solid state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes, and now it’s got Series A funding to scale production. Read more…
Love hurts, does Trump love hurt Tesla Plus: EV deals and solar school buses
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we know love hurts – but is Elon’s love for convicted felon and sexual assaulter Donald Trump hurting Tesla’s sales? We’ve also got some exciting EV deals and a $27,500 EV with 300 miles of range … and it’s not a Tesla. Read more…
Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
Ford commercial truck customers can score a sweet deal on a new Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, thanks to a new $7,500 Fleet Order Discount offer – but that’s just the beginning: there are even more Lightning incentives out there for fleet buyers. Read more…
Top EVs you can lease for under $200 a month this October [Updated]
Who said electric vehicles are too expensive? With several EVs on sale for lease under $200 a month this October, the prices prove otherwise. Here are some of the best EV lease deals this month. Read more…
Pedego and Electric Bike Company partner up for made-in-USA e-bikes
Pedego, one of the earliest entrants into the US electric bicycle market and home to over 200 brick-and-mortar e-bikes stores, will collaborate with Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company, bringing highly customized US-made electric bikes into Pedego’s lineup. Read more…
Kia EV4 flaunts its sculpted silhouette in new sighting
Kia’s new entry-level electric sedan, the Kia EV4, is coming soon. It was spotted showing off its unique silhouette ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving is getting more dangerous as it get better
I just came back from driving about 200 miles (350 km) using Tesla’s (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and the system is getting better, but it’s also getting more dangerous as it gets better. Read more…
Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity
Renewables now claim a 30.1% share of total US utility-scale electrical generating capacity, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. Read more…
Can Royal Enfield succeed where Can-Am and Kawasaki stumbled with electric motorcycles?
Legacy motorcycle brands are taking bold steps into the electric future, but not all attempts have hit the mark. Can-Am and Kawasaki, both respected for their performance and unique legacies in the gasoline-powered world, have since entered the commuter e-motorcycle market with varying degrees of success, to put it kindly. But now with storied motorcycle brand Royal Enfield set to join the e-motorcycle market, can the much adored brand finally succeed where others have failed. Read more…
These solar-roofed electric school buses are V2X
Student transport company First Student and utility Con Edison have launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) hub with 12 solar-roofed electric school buses in Brooklyn. Read more…
The $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV is finally here
The “most affordable EV in the US with 315+ miles range” is officially here. GM confirmed the long-awaited $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV LT is now available to order. Read more…
Arkup unveils its latest solar-electric modular houseboat, complete with Starlink
Arkup, a sustainable and liveable marine vessel developer, has unveiled its latest solar-electric houseboat before it will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this month. This modular solar yacht can be configured to house up to two bedrooms and baths and can sit stationary or traverse the waters, all without any emissions. Oh, and it has Starlink internet. Read more…
