EV prices dropped by nearly 13% year-over-year in February, led in part by Tesla Model 3 and Model Y price drops, reports Kelley Blue Book.. Read more…
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Volvo Cars says its new partner will reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%
Volvo Cars has partnered with Imperial College London spinoff Breathe Battery Technologies to reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%. Read more…
This 408-MW solar farm will be one of the largest in Texas
Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. Read more…
Blink Charging will more than triple EV charger production with a new factory
EV charger maker Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) is turbocharging its manufacturing capacity with a new 30,000-square-foot factory in Maryland. Read more…
The US Treasury released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify
The US Treasury Department released updated guidance on EV charger tax credit eligibility for individuals and businesses – we’re reposting this story because it’s tax season. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 looks big and bold after the three-row electric SUV was spotted testing [Video]
As the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets closer to its official debut, we are finally getting a sneak peek of what we can expect. Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV was spotted testing, revealing its large body and sleek design.. Read more…
Liverpool unveils plans to build the world’s largest tidal power project
The City of Liverpool, England, has unveiled advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal power generator on the River Mersey. Read more…
Tesla goes after Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks for profit
Tesla is following through with its threat to go after early Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks. Read more…
Save $200 on seven Rad Power e-bikes from $1,199, Jackery power station hits $640, more deals
Leading today’s green deals is the Rad Power RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike for a new $1,199 low, with the brand also taking $200 off its lineup of classic e-bike models. It is joined by the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station dropping down to $640, as well as the Panasonic eneloop pro Rechargeable Battery Power Pack at $53. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Ford is losing millions per day due to a strike in Germany, where it’s retiring the Focus
Due to a strike in Germany, Ford is losing millions with production at a standstill in Saarlouis, Germany where the Ford Focus is built. Read more…
Another fatal Tesla crash on Autopilot goes to trial, but with new evidence this time
Another fatal crash on Tesla Autopilot is going to trial, and while Tesla has won all of them in the past, this one has new evidence that could help the plaintiffs. Read more…
Volkswagen cancels plans to build ID.3 at main plant because ‘every euro counts’
Volkswagen has canceled plans to build its all-electric ID.3 at its main factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, due to low demand, adding that “every euro that we do have to spend counts.” It will keep production at its EV-only plant, where it has been shaving off jobs for months. Read more…
MOD BIKES unveils new 2024 e-bikes with torque sensors, helmet turn signals, and more
MOD BIKES, the Austin, Texas-based maker of a wide range of electric bikes (including an impressive sidecar electric bike that I tested last year), is announcing today its 2024 lineup full of new models and impressive upgrades. In an unveiling at the South By Southwest Expo, the new e-bike models are taking center stage to show off their new features and tech, including upgraded performance, components, safety equipment, and accessories. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) set to score extra incentives for bringing R2 production to Illinois
After announcing that R2 production will kick off in Illinois, Rivian (RIVN) is poised to earn additional incentives with plans to expand its Normal EV plant.. Read more…
Engwe L20 2.0 launched as super affordable folding electric bike
Engwe has recently updated its popular 20-inch e-bike, now launching as the Engwe L20 2.0. While it lacks some of the fancier features seen in many of today’s leading e-bikes, it still appears to pack in some solid performance at an incredibly low price. Read more…
Less is more: new Freightliner MT50e offers cheaper battery, slower charging for 2024
As other players in the electric commercial space push for ever-bigger batteries and faster charge timers, Freightliner is going the other way. It’s a bold move, and one that could pay off. Read more…
First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons
Rivian launched the much-anticipated R2 – and the surprise R3 – on Thursday, but at the time we only saw the cars on stage, in isolation. Now video has emerged showing these cars driving on public roads, next to other cars, offering a better visual size comparison, and a look at the cars in motion in the sunlight. Read more…
Weird Alibaba: A 14-seater electric bus for cheaper than an e-bike
Ah yes, good ol’ Alibaba. It’s the place to go whenever you want to see just how weird and wild the world of Chinese electric vehicles has become. It’s all fun and games to laugh and enjoy the weirdness, though it’s important to remember that China actually leads the world in real electric vehicles, too. But we’re not here for those boring things. We’re here to see a full-size bug-eyed electric bus shaped like a fish, and at the cost of a couple car payments in the US. Read more…
This new Mack MD Electric is a mobile EV charging station
The benefits of fleet electrification are well-known, but the question of feasibility is still very real in the minds of many heavy fleet managers. To help fleets understand how electric trucks can fit into their operations, Mack Trucks is offering a mobile off-grid charging system. Read more…
Tesla is working on NACS extension cable to fix Supercharging issues with different port locations
Tesla has confirmed that it is working on a NACS to NACS extension cable to fix the issues with Supercharging different electric vehicles with different charge port locations. Read more…

