Aeromine Technologies just closed a $9 million funding round, and it’s ready to scale up production of its bladeless rooftop wind turbines.. Read more…
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NIO warns not to use EVs as a ‘political target’ amid EU expansion
After confirming its European expansion plans, NIO CEO William Li said EVs “should never be used as a political target.” The warning comes as the EU weighs tariffs on Chinese EVs. Read more…
Hyundai reportedly gearing up to bring hydrogen electric N Vision 74 supercar concept to market
A recent report out of South Korea states that Hyundai Motor Group is beginning development of a new hydrogen fuel cell EV supercar based on its N Vision 74 concept from a couple of years ago. The Korean automaker is working on a development mule ahead of planned production in 2026. Read more…
Here’s the how many public EV charging ports the US has now
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q2 2024 update reveals a surge in public EV charging ports. Here’s the scoop. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) cuts US workforce by 6% ahead of Gravity electric SUV launch
Lucid (LCID) is the latest EV maker to reveal job cuts to reduce costs. As part of a new restructuring plan, Lucid plans to reduce its US workforce by 6%, or about 400 employees. Read more…
China threatens tariffs up to 25% on imports in retaliation for EU probe, US tariffs on EVs
Ten days after the Biden administration introduced a 100% tariff on on several categories of Chinese goods, including EVs, China has threatened to retaliate with tariffs on its own vehicle imports. Those threats are also targeted at the EU, as China’s Ministry is requesting the results of a recent probe while imploring Europe not to take the same action as the United States.. Read more…
Nissan preps for next-gen LEAF EV production, but ‘a real challenge’ awaits
Nissan is preparing to begin production of the next-gen LEAF, which could happen as early as next March. Although work is already underway for the new EV, “a real challenge” awaits at Nissan’s Sunderland plant. Read more…
Ford slashes 2024 Mustang Mach-E price with new 0% APR offer
Just when you thought the EV deals couldn’t get better, Ford is cutting 2024 Mustang Mach-E prices with a new 0% APR offer. The deal comes after Ford slashed Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 earlier this year. Read more…
FLO’s new Ultra DC fast chargers can charge EVs to 80% in 15 minutes
The first FLO Ultra DC fast chargers are rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Auburn Hills, Michigan, factory – and they’re pretty powerful. Read more…
Tesla officially breaks ground at Megafactory in China
Tesla has officially broken ground on its new Megafactory project to build Megapacks for energy storage in China. Read more…
The US’s largest offshore wind farm just got its first monopile
In a major milestone, the 2.6-gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), which will be the US’s largest offshore wind farm, has installed its first monopile foundation. Read more…
Hyundai and Ford’s EV registrations outpace the competition in March
Despite talk of an “EV slowdown,” sales of electric vehicles are still growing. EV registrations grew another 3.8% in March as several automakers, including Hyundai and Ford, saw electric car sales surge. Read more…
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N takes on a Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Macan GTS in an epic drag race
Can Hyundai match Lamborghini and Porsche in a race? Watch Hyundai’s most powerful vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N, take on a 657 hp Lamborghini Urus Performante, Porsche Macan GTS, and others in an epic super SUV drag race. See how Hyundai’s sporty EV matches up against the competition in the video below. Read more…
Tesla ends hiring freeze, but only for one department
Tesla has evidently ended its hiring freeze that started last month with a series of layoffs, but it appears to be only for one department. Read more…
Chevy Silverado EV RST first drive: Incredible range and power, but is it worth the hefty price? [Video]
Chevy is on the cusp of launching passenger versions of its all-electric Silverado EV, and I got to test out the First Edition RST before it hits the driveways of its first US customers. This Silverado pickup has tons of power and function with 440 miles of all-electric range to boot, but as much as the Chevy team got right on this one, plenty of aspects missed the mark. Peep the video below. Read more…
Ferrari, with first electric supercar coming in 2025, warns rivals over Chinese EVs
Although its first fully electric supercar is not due out until next year, Ferrari is warning rivals about incoming Chinese EVs. Ferrari’s boss claims new competition from China should be a “call to action” for EU automakers. Read more…
Rad Power expands Memorial Day sale with more e-bikes, Bluetti power stations up to 45% off, Segway GoKart Pro, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the addition of two more e-bikes to Rad Power’s ongoing Memorial Day sale, taking up to $500 off with extra free batteries as well – starting from $1,199. They are joined by Bluetti power stations and bundles that are seeing up to 45% off discounts, like the AC180 Portable Power Station with a 200W Solar Panel for $879. Then there is the surprise return of a rare discount on the Segway Ninebot GoKart Pro, bringing costs down to $1,600. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Texas-based MOD Bikes launches 28 MPH full suspension adventure e-bike
MOD Bikes, the Austin, Texas-based e-bike maker with a flair for the unconventional, has just announced the newest addition to its electric bike lineup. The new MOD Black is the brand’s newly updated full-suspension electric bike, designed with adventures in mind. Read more…
The US’s largest heavy-duty electric truck microgrid is powered by… natural gas
Southern California’s largest heavy-duty electric truck charging depot, powered by the US’s largest electric truck microgrid, is now online and fueled by natural gas. Read more…
Kia reveals full specs and launch dates of incoming EV3 compact SUV, but will it come to the US?
After months of teasing its new compact SUV, Kia has officially unveiled full images and specs of the EV3, and it looks like another winner from the Korean automaker. Launching later this summer, the EV3 takes much of the design and technology from its larger EV9 sibling and delivers it as a smaller, more affordable option to global consumers. Read more…