As it struggles to keep up with low-cost rivals like BYD, GM expects to suffer a $5 billion blow to its business in China. The multi-billion hit comes as GM rapidly loses market share in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
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Volkswagen CEO says it’s not a ‘fantasy world’ as 100,000 workers strike
Volkswagen CEO Olivier Blume faced a huge booing crowd in Germany today, telling tens of thousands of workers that the company isn’t operating in “a fantasy world” and that plants will be closing and jobs will be lost. Here’s the latest. Read more…
See the first electric motorcycle to just roll off Can-Am’s production line
Can-Am, a subsidiary of BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products), marked a significant milestone this week as its first electric motorcycle rolled off the production line.. Read more…
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Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit
Mazda Miata fans rejoice! EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has introduced a new “plug-and-play” conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5 that makes the original model all-electric. This EV conversion kit keeps the soul of the beloved Mazda Miata, but adds more performance and playfulness to a car that is already renowned for being a joy to drive. Read more…
US to loan $7.54B to Stellantis joint venture for 2 EV battery plants
The US Department of Energy (DOE) says it will loan up to $7.54 billion to a Stellantis and Samsung SDI joint venture to help build two EV lithium-ion battery plants in Indiana. Read more…
Tesla loses out to EVgo in Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger rollout
“Tesla could not meet program standards” on Oklahoma’s NEVI EV charger installation program, so EVgo took over. Read more…
Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail
For the second time, a judge strikes down Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla CEO pay package as the company struggles to avoid seeing its sales slip year over year for the first time. Plus: an all-new look for Jaguar this Giving Tuesday on Quick Charge. Read more…
Kia has ‘no plans of slowing down’ after record November sales with new EVs en route
Kia is making its presence known in the US. After setting a new November sales record, Kia has “no plans of slowing down.” While Kia’s current EV models, including the EV6 and EV9, are building momentum, even more exciting electric cars are coming soon. Read more…
Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is on a hot streak as US sales cross 25,000 in November
Honda’s electric SUV is already one of the best-selling EVs in the US. After its best sales month so far, Honda has now sold over 25,000 Prologue models in the US. Read more…
Here are the coolest e-bikes and more we saw at Micromobility America 2024
Each year the Micromobility America conference meets in California to showcase the latest companies and advancements in the light electric vehicle world. The sister show to Micromobility Europe, this year’s North American conference moved to Southern California, bringing to Costa Mesa an array of just about every type of micromobility device you could imagine, from e-bikes, e-scooters and fully-fledged electric motorcycles to four-wheeled neighborhood electric vehicles. Read more…
Jaguar embraces spotlight after radical $100K luxury EV concept sparks backlash
After revealing its new Type 00 electric vehicle concept this week, Jaguar has been the center of the spotlight. With a +$100,000 price tag, Jaguar’s new luxury EV is stirring up plenty of debate. Love it or hate it, Jaguar is embracing the attention. Read more…
Jackery retains BF/CM pricing in early Christmas sale at $2,800 off, EGO Power+ mower at $424 low, Camplux first discount, more
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially over, but we’re still seeing some new Green Deals coming in today while there are still plenty of hangover deals in our Cyber Monday hub that are worth checking out while they last. Leading the post-event deals is Jackery’s early Christmas sale that launched today taking up to $2,800 off a selection of power stations, bundles, and accessories that are retaining Black Friday/Cyber Monday rates, like the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels for $1,899, among others. There’s also a new low price on the EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Self-Propelled Mower that comes with a 6.0Ah battery at $424. Lastly, we have the first discount on Camplux’s Nano 3 Max Electric Portable Water Heater and Shower Pump which is down at $360. Plus, as I mentioned before, all the hangover Green Deals from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our dedicated shopping hub for you – but there’s no telling how long they’ll last. Read more…
The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here and it’s better than ever
Ford’s best-selling vehicle in Europe just got a major upgrade with an all-electric powertrain, a sporty new design, and more space than ever. The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here. Here’s what you need to know about Ford’s newest EV. Read more…
Audi A6 e-tron first drive: power, range, and luxury in a sleek design
We had a chance to test drive the Audi A6 e-tron, the German automaker’s second next-gen electric vehicle based on its new PPE platform, in Tenerife, Spain, a few weeks ago. Read more…
Hyundai sets new US sales record in November after IONIQ 5 sales more than double
Hyundai is on a hot streak. The Korean auto giant just had its best sales month ever in the US. Hyundai’s impressive EV lineup is charging up demand, with its best-selling Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV also setting a new US record after sales more than doubled in November. Read more…
I just bought an electric bike I don’t need and won’t use. Here’s why
Today I bought an electric bike that I don’t need and that I will never ride. But this isn’t about me. It’s about the company that makes the bike. More specifically, it’s about how today, on Giving Tuesday, the e-bike company Lectric eBikes is setting an example not just for the entire e-bike industry, but for modern capitalism as a whole with a philanthropic program that speaks to the core of the company’s values. Read more…
DS N°8 is a stunning new EV with a massive 460-mile range
French luxury brand DS is serving up a sleek new all-electric model, the brand’s flagship EV, all bottled up in a chic new name reminiscent of French perfume, the DS N°8. Even better, it offers a stellar range of up to 466 miles. Read more…
Tesla sales rise in China thanks to incentives, can it save its quarter?
Tesla sales are rising in China thanks to incentives put in place by the automaker on top of state incentives going away by the end of the year. Read more…
Tesla shuts down Cybertruck production for 3 days at critical time for the company
Tesla has told Cybertruck production employees not to report to work for the next three days, in another sign of demand issues for the vehicle that once touted millions of preorders.. Read more…

