Tern has unveiled its third-generation GSD cargo electric bike, introducing significant upgrades designed to enhance utility, safety, and convenience. Originally credited with pioneering the compact cargo bike category, Tern continues to innovate with this latest iteration, delivering improved handling, higher load capacity, and advanced safety features. Read more…
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Zenobē completes £220 million raise for Scottish BESS project
After £220 million financing raise to fund its 400/800 MW battery energy storage project in Eccles, Zenobē investment in Scotland reaches the £750 million mark – one of the largest BESS investments in all of Europe (so far). Read more…
Trump supporter arrested at Tesla protest after using a taser [video]
A self-proclaimed Trump supporter was arrested at a Tesla protest in California after he tried to use a taser against peaceful protestors. Read more…
Peugeot asks the question: what if you built a LeMans-inspired cargo van?
Peugeot UK says its new E-EXPERT SPORT electric cargo van was inspired by the brand’s rich motorsport pedigree, and the desire to bring that racing heritage to the everyday working professional. And let’s face it, kids – if a fat-tired and bespoilered European cargo van doesn’t excite you, I don’t know what will. Read more…
Tesla’s all-time net income is still far below Elon Musk’s $55B compensation package
Tesla’s all-time accumulated net income is far below the $55 billion CEO compensation package Elon Musk is trying to secure. Read more…
Toyota’s ultra-long-range EV batteries may have just hit a speed bump
Those ultra-long-range Toyota EV batteries we were waiting for? Yeah, they might take even longer than expected. Toyota is delaying plans to build a new EV battery plant in Japan, where it was expected to begin producing its next-gen batteries with over 620 miles (1,000 km) range in 2028. Read more…
Hyundai reveals multi-billion-dollar bet to dodge Trump’s tariffs and boost EVs in the US
The South Korean auto giant has no plans to slow down in the US. To drive growth in the US, Hyundai will invest $21 billion over the next three years. The funds will help expand production, partnerships, and EV charging infrastructure in the US. Some of the investment will also be used for a new plant to produce steel for its upcoming EVs.. Read more…
Pittsburgh goes electric: inside the district’s new clean school buses
First Student has rolled out 16 new electric school buses for Pittsburgh Public Schools, thanks to first-round funding of the US EPA Clean School Bus Program. Read more…
Aventon Level 2 commuter e-bike at $1,499, EcoFlow DELTA 2 at exclusive new $360 low, Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 coolers $200 off, more
We’re starting off this week’s Green Deals by looking in on Aventon’s Spring Sale offers once again, this time focusing on the Level 2 Commuter e-bike that has dropped to $1,499 for the first time in a year. Next, we’ve secured an exclusive new low for our readers on EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station that drops costs to $360, with a separate collection of EcoFlow Spring Sale flash offers running through the rest of the day, led by the DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station at $899, along with two others. Lastly, Anker has added its latest EverFrost 2 Electric Coolers (as well as extended its massive F3800 Plus savings) to its SOLIX Spring Sale lineup, with the 40L model down at $700 while the dual-zone 58L model is down at $900. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded up together in our Electrified Weekly coverage. Read more…
BYD just launched the sleek Qin L EV with its new smart driving tech for under $17,000
BYD just launched its new Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan but at about half the cost. The sleek new Qin L EV is loaded with BYD’s “God’s Eye” smart driving tech and gets over 330 miles of driving range. Oh, and did I mention it starts at less than $17,000? Meet the new Qin L EV. Read more…
NYC’s fastest EV charging company, Revel, opens its first West Coast station
Revel, the EV charging company known for its high-speed chargers in and around New York City, started its West Coast expansion today with 12 320kW chargers in San Francisco, and more to come soon. Read more…
The biggest Tesla (TSLA) cheerleader on Wall Street just slashed delivery estimate
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, often described as Tesla’s (TSLA) biggest cheerleader on Wall Street, just slashed his delivery estimate for the automaker by 300,000 units. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) surges with retail investors on Trump and Musk pumping the soufflé
Tesla (TSLA) surged 10% this morning, fueled by money from retail investors on President Trump, White House officials, and CEO Elon Musk pumping the stock. Read more…
EHang double breakthrough: eVTOL factory, first unmanned flight in Europe
Chinese air taxi company EHang has established a new joint venture with JAC Motors to fund construction of a production facility for its eVTOL aircraft following the company’s first unmanned urban eVTOL flight test in Spain – the first such milestone in Europe. Read more…
Hyundai has a multi-billion-dollar bet to dodge Trump’s tariffs, boost EVs in the US
The South Korean auto giant has no plans to slow down in the US. Hyundai will reportedly announce another $20 billion investment in the US later today. The funds will help boost local production, including a new steel plant for its upcoming EVs. President Donald Trump and Hyundai are expected to announce the new US investment later today. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) rolls back ‘Full Self-Driving’ trial in China amid new approval rules
Tesla had to roll back its ‘Full Self-Driving’ free trial in China after a policy change brought more scrutiny to software updates for advanced driver assist systems. Read more…
EVs power up, oil demand growth slows: 2024’s rapid global energy shift – IEA
Global energy demand spiked in 2024, driven largely by surging electricity use, according to a new report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Electricity consumption jumped by nearly 1,100 terawatt-hours – a hefty 4.3% increase – nearly twice the annual average growth of the past decade. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving is stagnating after Elon said it is going exponential
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) is stagnating with no real improvement in miles between disengagement in months just as CEO Elon Musk said it is going exponential. Read more…
BMW is selling more EVs than Audi and Mercedes COMBINED – here’s why
We already know that BMW closed off 2024 with a banner year for its electrified “i” models – but it took a while for the larger picture to become clear. Not only is BMW succeeding with EVs, the Bavarians are outselling their two closest competitors combined. (!. Read more…
Everyone’s missing the point of the Tesla Vision vs. LiDAR Wile E Coyote video
A video came out last week comparing two approaches to autonomous vehicles: cameras and LiDAR. The video was fun, as YouTube videos are wont to be, but the fallout from it has been anything but fun, with pretty much everyone missing the point of the video in the first place. Read more…

