Ohio, the first state to install a federally funded DC fast charger, leads again with NEVI rollouts, but its EV incentives are still nonexistent. Read more…
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Yes, Rivian uses Android Automotive OS to build its software experience
Google’s Android Automotive software has been adopted by many carmakers for the EV era, but it tends to vary between different brands. This week Google and Rivian confirmed to 9to5Google that the EV-maker uses Android Automotive as the base of its software experience, something that was previously not known. Read more…
You can now lease a Rivian R1T for cheaper than the Nissan Titan, starting at $559/month
If you’ve been eyeing a new Rivian R1T, now may be the time to start shopping. Rivian is offering R1T lease rates as low as $559 per month, which is even cheaper than the Nissan Titan. Read more…
NIO’s new low-cost Onvo L60 EV could boost sales to +20,000 per month
The first model of NIO’s new low-cost Onvo brand, the L60 electric SUV, could lead to a sales surge, according to at least one analyst. Aimed at Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, the NIO Onvo L60 could boost sales to over 20,000 per month as an even more affordable ($30K) option.. Read more…
Toyota preps first electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, following BYD Shark PHEV truck launch
Following the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year. Read more…
Tesla drops Steam gaming support inside its vehicles
Tesla is telling new Model S and Model X buyers that they won’t have access to Steam gamin inside their electric vehicles. Read more…
Save up to $400 on Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 power station starting from $679, Greenworks tools 50% off, and more deals
Today’s Green Deals are ones of maximum savings on old and new devices alike, headlined by the launch of the pre-order discount on Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station for $679. It is joined by an early Memorial Day sale that is taking up to 50% off Greenworks tools, including chainsaws, mowers, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers, and more – starting from $97. There’s also a double one-day sale on the NIU KQi3 Pro Electric Kick Scooter for $600 and the GoTrax FLEX VOYAGER Electric Scooter at $370. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
This year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb will see its first all-electric pace car: The Acura ZDX Type S
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is just over a month away, and we’ve learned that the pace car will be all-electric for the first time ever. The Acura ZDX Type S will lead the annual 12.42-mile climb up Pikes Peak as the automaker continues its tradition in the pace position but with an all-electric spin this year. Read more…
Tesla plans a data center for self-driving in China, report says
Tesla is reportedly in the early stages of planning to build a data center to train its self-driving AI in China.. Read more…
Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault
Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans. Read more…
Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept
Honda is debuting a hydrogen semi truck concept at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, an annual expo focusing on clean medium and heavy duty vehicles, next week in Las Vegas. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance price hiked $1k again, under a month after release
The refreshed Model 3 Performance was released on April 23, but less than a month after release it’s having its price hiked again, for a second time. Read more…
An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station
Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. Read more…
$39,199 Bobcat zero turn electric lawnmower is ready for summer
Bobcat revealed a new, commercialized version of its battery-powered ZT6000e zero-turn electric lawnmower that promises up to eight hours of continuous runtime. Read more…
Daimler Trucks to invest $40 million in Portland engineering center
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced plans to invest more than $40 million in a new electric vehicle engineering facility at its Swan Island headquarters in Portland. Read more…
Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback
Honda is done standing by while rivals like Tesla and BYD steal market share. To stay competitive, Honda is doubling its investment in EVs to $65 billion (10 trillion yen) through 2030. The plans include slashing costs and launching seven new electric models. Read more…
Volvo doubles down on data with telematics and carbon footprint reporting
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) is putting data at the heart of its decarbonization efforts as it invests in advanced telematics and beefs up its carbon footprint reporting. Read more…
Kia is testing an electric pickup in the US that looks like a Ford F-150 Lightning
Is this the Ford F-150 Lightning rival we’ve been waiting for? The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive. Read more…
ChargePoint debuts the fiercely powerful Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks
ChargePoint’s (NYSE: CHPT) new Megawatt Charging System for commercial electric trucks is capable of dispensing enough energy to power around 1,000 homes. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV deliveries kick-off with $35,000 model coming soon
If you’ve been waiting for the all-electric Chevy Equinox, you may be in luck. Chevy officially began Equinox EV deliveries as customers received their first electric SUVs. Read more…
