How far can an EV drift? Porsche proved it can be pretty far. Porsche’s all-electric Taycan set a new Guinness World Record for the longest drift by an EV. The electric sports car now has four World Records. Check out the video below to see the Taycan in action. Read more…
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Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2024 earnings preview: here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q4 2024 and full-year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Read more…
Save exclusive $2,299 on Anker SOLIX F3800 power station offers from $2,099, Heybike Valentine’s sale from $999, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by the return of two exclusive all-time low prices on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 3,840Wh+ LiFePO4 Portable Power Station and an alternate bundle that can save you up to $2,299, with prices starting at $2,099. We also have Heybike’s Valentine’s sale that is continuing its New Year e-bike discounts of up to $600 off, with some free add-on gear – though its also returning the Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike to its $999 low, among other offers. We also spotted Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station starting from $103, as well as a Lightning deal on Worx’s Nitro 40V Power Share PRO LEAFJET Cordless Leaf Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries dropping to $167. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Navimow robot mower lows, the first discounts hitting VEVOR’s NEMA Splitter for dryers and EVs, and more. Read more…
Honda wants to launch an EV for under $30,000 in the US as early as next year
A new Honda EV for under $30,000? That’s the plan. And it could come as soon as next year. Honda plans to build the new electric car in the US as part of its new Honda 0 Series EV lineup. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Genesis kills off gas-powered cars in the UK for EVs and hybrids
Genesis is officially killing off its gas and diesel-powered vehicles in the UK to become “a fully electrified brand” in 2025. Once current gas models are sold, Genesis will only sell EVs in the UK — at least until new hybrids join the lineup. Read more…
GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?
GM’s share of the US electric vehicle market doubled in the fourth quarter as the new Chevy Equinox EV became a top seller. With new electric Cadillac SUVs arriving this year, GM sees more growth opportunities in 2025. Meanwhile, it will likely face a few headwinds. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
Tesla has announced all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America, but for now, only the Cybertruck can take advantage of the upgraded power output. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) Gravity can charge at Tesla Superchargers, but here’s why it will be faster
Lucid’s (LCID) first electric SUV, the Gravity, will officially be able to charge up at Tesla Superchargers starting on January 31. With access coming soon, Lucid shared details about its new tech that unlocks even faster charging. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are betting big on new electric SUVs to drive growth in 2025
Hyundai and Kia have high hopes for 2025 with new electric SUVs arriving. The IONIQ 9, Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, and the smaller Kia EV5 and EV3 models are expected to lift sales this year. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Fred isn’t happy with FSD transfer as Rivian gets into the self-driving game
The big news this week is the new Model Y being available for order in the US, but it doesn’t stop there – a new ECU photo inspired Fred to vent about Tesla’s FSD transfer policy, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe announced plans to get into the self-driving business himself, and solar had a very, very big year. All this and more on today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
HD Hyundai set to debut production 14 ton hydrogen wheeled excavator
HD Hyundai is set to unveil a production version of its hydrogen fuel cell powered HW155H 14-ton wheeled excavator – one of ten updated or all-new machines rumored to making their debut at this year’s Bauma construction trade show. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) unfazed by Trump EV policy changes, but warns it could spell trouble for others
Electric vehicles are “not a political thing,” according to Rivian’s (RIVN) CEO RJ Scaringe. Although the Trump administration is expected to scale back EV incentives, including the $7,500 federal tax credit, Rivian believes it’s still in a better position than most. Scaringe warned that the changes could spell trouble for some legacy automakers. Read more…
No other energy source came close to matching solar’s rate of growth in 2024 – in numbers
Solar generation for the first 11 months of 2024 increased by over 26%, while new solar generating capacity added in November was the second-highest monthly total ever reported, according to new data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Read more…
Tesla shareholders have a long list of questions about failed promises for TSLA earnings
Tesla shareholders have voted for the questions they want to ask Elon Musk and Tesla’s management at the upcoming earning results this week. The questions have something in common: they are primarily about failed promises. Read more…
BYD tops Mercedes, VW in car sales revenue in China despite average prices under $17,000
BYD’s record-breaking year is paying dividends. Despite its vehicles selling for less than $17,000 on average, BYD topped Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, ranking first in car sales revenue in China last year. After taking the market by storm in 2024, the world’s largest EV maker aims for even more growth this year. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y vs Old Model Y – which do you prefer?
Now that the new Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has been fully unveiled and we know all the details, which one do you prefer: the new one or the old Model Y. Read more…
BMW i5 spotted with native NACS port – could be one of the 1st brands to switch?
A BMW i5 with a native NACS port was spotted charging this weekend in Green River, Utah, leading to thoughts that BMW’s NACS transition may leapfrog a few other companies. Read more…
Segway Navimow robot mowers from $1,299 low, Hoverfly X3 e-scooter at new $340 low, VEVOR NEMA Splitter first discount, Anker, more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Lawn Mowers each getting $600 discounts to their lowest prices, starting from $1,299. We also have two first-time entrants today, the first being Hoverfly’s latest X3 and X5 Electric Scooters which are dropping down to a new $340 low and $427, respectively. Standing alongside those models are the first discounts on VEVOR’s two versions of its new NEMA Splitter for dryers and EVs that come with a 10-30 option or a 14-50 option and start from $117. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on Anker’s SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh Power Bank Station for $189 that beats out Amazon and Anker’s direct site until midnight tonight. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.. Read more…
Kia Niro hit with a recall for over 80,000 EV, plug-in (PHEV), and hybrid models
Kia’s versatile crossover is facing a significant recall. Over 80,000 Kia Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid models are being recalled over seat belts and airbags that could potentially malfunction. Here’s what you need to know and how you can get the fix. Read more…
Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates
Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker. Read more…
