International shipping giants DHL partnered with autonomous software company Oxa to deploy a self-driving car in live airport traffic at Heathrow, safely completing more than 800 miles of fully autonomous driving in just 14 days. Read more…
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Volkswagen ID secured the best-selling joint venture EV series in China in 2024
Volkswagen’s joint venture with SAIC Motor was again the top-selling JV brand in China. With over 130,000 electric ID cars sold in China last year, the SAIC-Volkswagen ID series also secured the best-selling joint venture EV series. Read more…
The latest US EV sales and charger growth – in numbers
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation today reported record-breaking numbers in its monthly update for US EV sales and public charger availability in November 2024. Let’s break it down. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) EV drivers can now wake their new AI assistant with ‘Hey Lucid’
If you own a Lucid EV, try saying “Hey Lucid” next time you drive it and see what happens. Lucid (LCID) launched a new AI assistant that allows you to interact with your vehicle in new ways. Here’s how it works. Read more…
A Tesla Cybertruck burned down at Tesla lot in Atlanta, battery fire suspected
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire in the lot of a Tesla store in North Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta. The local fire authorities suspect a battery fire. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs now qualify for the $7,500 US tax credit for the first time
Hyundai Motor Group electric vehicles, including Kia and Genesis models, now qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit for the first time. The Korean auto giant now has five eligible EVs as it looks to play an even bigger role in the US. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous
Tesla confirmed that Cybertruck sales are disastrous in the release of its quarterly results. Sales of the controversial electric pickup truck are stalling a year into the production ramp. Read more…
Meet Hyundai’s newest EV, the Creta electric SUV with nearly 300 miles range
Hyundai unveiled its newest electric vehicle (EV), the Creta Electric SUV, on Thursday. The EV borrows features and bold design elements from Hyundai’s IONIQ lineup and has a range of nearly 300 miles. Check out the sleek new electric SUV below. Read more…
EcoFlow New Year sale takes 55% off power stations, Hiboy launches S2 SE e-scooter at $300, Anker PowerCore Reserve $100, more
Kicking off 2025’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s phase 1 New Year sale that is taking up to 55% off units with extra savings, free gifts, and more. Amongst the many offers, we spotted the brand’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station getting bundled with two 110W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger at a $1,139 low. Right behind is Hiboy’s newly released S2 SE Electric Scooter getting its first discount to $300, while Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station is down at $100. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Pruning Saw to $100. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals can be found in the links at the bottom of the page, like Monday’s extra battery offers on Aventon e-bikes, the discount on Anker’s SOLIX C200 power bank station, and more. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck is now eligible for $7,500 tax credit, but for how long?
The current base version of the Tesla Cybertruck is now eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit in the US.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) confirms delivery of 495,570 EVs, way below its own guidance
Tesla (TSLA) released its production and delivery results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 today. Read more…
BYD’s year-end sales surge closes out a record 2024, but is it enough to take the EV crown?
BYD’s aggressive year-end sales push worked. China’s leading EV maker sold a record number of electric cars in 2024, but will it be enough to take the sales crown from Tesl. Read more…
New California law makes crystal clear which electric bikes are now ‘illegal’
California has led the nation in electric bicycle adoption, helping more people than ever before switch away from cars and toward smaller and more efficient transportation alternatives. However, the proliferation of electric bicycles has also led to a major uptick in higher-power models that have flaunted established e-bike laws, often being used on public roads and bike paths to the chagrin of many local residents. Read more…
Russian soldiers are turning to electric scooters in failed assaults againt Ukraine
In yet another example of ordinary micromobility vehicles being drafted into military use in Russia’s yearslong attack on Ukraine, a new video has emerged showing a failed Russian assault led partially on electric scooters. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck ‘exploded’ in front of Trump Hotel (Updated)
A Tesla Cybertruck “exploded” in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The police are investigating the cause of the incident. Read more…
Starting today, California is coming for your e-bike throttles
Last September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB-1271, which redefines and adds to several electric bicycle regulations in the state. Chief among them is a clarification of the three-class e-bike system, which is likely to now rule that many of the throttle-enabled electric bikes currently available and on the road in California will no longer be street legal. Read more…
Wisconsin’s first 3 NEVI-funded EV fast charging stations are open
Wisconsin’s first three EV fast charging stations using funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program are now online.. Read more…
Nissan reveals 2025 Ariya EV incentives: Here’s how it stacks up against the competition
Nissan is already sweetening the deal on its newest Ariya EV with its latest promotion. The 2025 Nissan Ariya starts at under $40,000, but with incentives, how does it compare to other electric SUVs? Here’s a breakdown. Read more…
Watch the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT smoke a Ferrari SF90 and Yamaha R1M in a drag race
Is Porsche’s new Taycan faster than a Ferrari SF90 or Yamaha R1M? In an epic new drag race, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT flexed its power, leaving the Ferrari and Yamaha bike in the dust. Watch the video below. Read more…
The California grid ran on 100% renewables with no blackouts or cost rises for a record 98 days
A new study published in the journal Renewable Energy uses data from the state of California to demonstrate that no blackouts occurred when wind-water-solar electricity supply exceeded 100% of demand on the state’s main grid for a record 98 of 116 days from late winter to early summer 2024 for an average (maximum) of 4.84 (10.1) hours per day. Read more…

