Volvo Group has won an auction for Proterra’s battery business with a bid of $210 million – here’s what that means for the EV industry. More…

EV maker Canoo unveiled its latest model, the “American Bulldog” electric pickup truck, on Friday. Canoo says its new electric truck is “woven into the American spirit” with grit and innovation. More…

Honda has announced that it will raise pay of some US workers by 11%, after UAW’s historic strike wins where it earned 25%+ pay increases at all of the “Big Three” American automakers. After Toyota did the same last week, this shows how union wins have a tendency to affect entire industries, raising conditions for even non-unionized companies who have to compete for workers. More…

We just got our closest look yet at Honda’s latest electric scooter, the Honda SC e:, at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. There, the company showed off the new design and confirmed it will be heading for mass production. More…

Lots of news out of China today, as Geely-owned EV brand ZEEKR has officially put the wheels in motion to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, ZEEKR is also offering the public the best look at its first ever sedan – the 007 – following exterior images shared below. More…

To grossly oversimplify the e-bike market in the US, there are two types of electric bikes: those with hand throttles and those without. Traditional higher-end bike shop brands have long eschewed throttle-enable electric bikes, opting instead for pedal assist designs that only provide helping motor power when the rider also pedals. On the other hand, direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-bike companies have long embraced throttle e-bikes. As D2C brands scoop up more of the growing market, traditional bicycle brands are starting to take note. More…

A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted climbing stairs off-road, and it gave us our best look at the electric pickup truck’s ground clearance. More…

The news has been epically bad for Cruise robotaxis these past few weeks. GM’s driverless car subsidiary has announced a round of layoffs this week, with the CEO Kyle Vogt reportedly telling employees this week in an all-hands meeting. Plus investigations have dredged up some incriminating news that the software’s algorithm had trouble detecting children. More…

Rad Power Bikes, a leading US-based electric bicycle retailer, has just announced that it is closing its New York City retail store. More…

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Rad Power is launching its early Black Friday sale today, discounting its entire lineup of e-bikes in the process. We’re looking at some of the best discounts of the year, with everything starting from $1,299. The savings continue over to some ongoing Jackery deals, as well as a chance to prep for winter snow storms with this Greenworks 80V electric snow shovel dropping down to $367.. More…

Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), which serves over 1 million customers in central and northern New Jersey, is going to make its largest power grid upgrade in company history. More…

Based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, Ford’s new electric crossover was spotted testing for the first time. The Ford Capri will be revived as the second EV born from the partnership. More…

Hot on the heels of the United Auto Workers’ strike victory against the “Big Three” US automakers, President Joe Biden said he would support UAW’s push to unionize Tesla and Toyota ahead of a planned meeting with UAW president Shawn Fain. More…

What was once the world’s largest steel mill is about to become Maryland’s first permanent offshore wind turbine factory. More…

Mercedes-Benz announced a new partnership with Buc-ee’s, known for operating the “world’s largest convenience store,” to expand its premium EV charging network. More…

Polestar has announced that its upcoming Polestar 4 EV will be contract manufactured in a factory in Busan, Korea. Heretofore, Polestar’s vehicles have been assembled in China. More…

Polestar will trial StoreDot’s “extreme fast charging” technology on its upcoming Polestar 5, enabling the addition of 100 miles of range in 5 minutes of charging. More…

Polestar has announced that it will create two large trial virtual power plants in California and Gothenburg, Sweden, to examine how Polestar 3’s vehicle-to-grid capability could be leveraged to help stabilize grids and earn money for EV owners while their vehicle is parked. More…

We’re on the ground at Polestar Day in Santa Monica, where Polestar is going over its technology strategy for media, investors and owners, with several new announcements and a chance for ride-alongs in their upcoming Polestar 3 and 4 vehicles. More…