Tesla has confirmed a new date for the unveiling of its upcoming Robotaxi, a dedicated self-driving vehicle. Read more…
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Elon Musk would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have ‘unsupervised self-driving’ next year
Elon Musk says that he would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have “unsupervised” self-driving next year. Read more…
Jaw-dropping Cadillac concept, new Hyundai IONIQ, and Zeem CEO stops by
Volkswagen hopes new Scout EV pickup and SUV, Rivian tie-up will attract US buyers
Can Volkswagen double its US market share by 2030? That’s the plan. VW will lean on new EVs, including a Scout-branded electric pickup and SUV, and its new Rivian partnership to charge up sales. Read more…
Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells
Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on. Read more…
Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV
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Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs
Vermont is now offering its residents up to $6,000 in incentives to replace their flood-damaged, scrapped cars with EVs. Read more…
Kodiak Robotics completes first driverless semi truck delivery ahead of commercial operations
Kodiak Robotics is touting its latest milestone in fully autonomous commercial vehicles today after completing a driverless truck delivery to partner and customer Atlas Energy Solutions in Texas. The delivery marks a key step in beginning commercialized autonomous operations as early as next year. Read more…
Razor Rambler 16 $152 off, latest Bluetti AC50B power station hits new low, Anker PowerCore 60,000mAh station, more
Today’s Green Deals are focused on more personal ventures out of the house and beyond – whether that entails keeping to the neighborhood, wandering around town, or heading off beyond to spend some relaxing time in nature. Headlining today’s deals is the return of the Razor Rambler 16 Electric Motorbike at $548 after months of it keeping close to its MSRP. It is joined by Bluetti’s latest AC50B Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $284 low, as well as Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Portable Power Station for $105. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including the leftover Prime Day Green Deals that are slowly dwindling as the days go on and also a 1-day Best Buy discount on Worx’s “most flexible” 20V 12-inch grass trimmer/edger.. Read more…
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 is due for an upgrade: Here’s what to expect [Video]
Hyundai’s electric fastback is already due for a refresh. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 upgrade will feature a design overhaul (inside and out), faster charging, and even more range. Check out the video below for a sneak peek at the changes. Read more…
The US’s largest co-located solar + battery storage project is online
The Gemini Solar + Storage project in Nevada – the US’s largest co-located solar + battery energy storage system – is now operational. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2024 earnings preview: what to expect today
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q2 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 23, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Read more…
GM ready to unleash next cycle of EV growth after record Q2 revenue
After beating top and bottom line estimates in the second quarter, General Motors (GM) raised FY guidance for 2024. With “encouraging” early sales results in Q2, GM is preparing “to unleash the next cycle of EV growth.” This includes scaling Chevy Equinox EV production while launching new GMC and Cadillac EVs. Read more…
Xiaomi’s record-chasing 1,548hp SU7 Ultra prototype is getting a tri-motor production version
Mere days after Xiaomi Automobile debuted a new tri-motor prototype version of its flagship SU7 EV, its CEO confirmed it will transition into a production version called the SU7 Ultra that maintains nearly all the same components. Before then, however, the 1,548hp BEV will chase some world records at a world-famous track. Read more…
Mooncool’s new fat tire electric trike hopes to shake things up
The TK1 folding electric trike from e-bike brand Mooncool is yet another new entrant into the quickly growing segment of full-size electric trikes. Read more…
Cadillac unveils Sollei all-electric 2+2 convertible concept
Cadillac has unveiled today a new all-electric 2+2 convertible concept called the Sollei. It’s a rare electric convertible, but it doesn’t mean it will ever see the light of day anyway. Read more…
Elon delays Optimus, Hyundai gets nervous, and a REAL work truck
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Cybertruck gets homolgated in Canada, Elon delays the Optimus robot for up to a full year, Hyundai’s feeling skittish about a possible victory for Donald Trump this November, and a Club Car shows off a real MAN’s truck – finally. Read more…
Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV faces delays as latest Tesla Model Y rival
As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. Buyers will have to wait a little longer. Read more…
Nordex debuts a US wind turbine optimized for lower wind speeds
German wind turbine maker Nordex Group today debuted a 5-megawatt (MW) wind turbine for the US market that “significantly increases yield” in lower wind speeds. Read more…
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 at new $495 low, AeroGarden Harvest XL system hits $105, Anker SOLIX 522 1-day sale, more
After the wild ups and downs of last week, we’re kicking off our Green Deals today with some surprising Prime Day-worthy deals that were missing from the 2-day event. Headlining these deals is the UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station that just fell to a new $495 low. It is joined by a new Amazon low for AeroGarden’s Harvest XL Indoor Hydroponic Garden that’s now at $105, as well as another one-day only chance to grab the Anker SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including the leftover Prime Day Green Deals that are slowly dwindling as the days go on.. Read more…