Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) released its Q2 earnings Thursday, its first report since going public, showing 303% revenue growth from the first quarter.. More…
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Jaguar signs deal with Tesla for Supercharger access, will adopt NACS
Jaguar announced that it has signed a deal with Tesla to get access to the Supercharger network. The British automaker also agreed to adopt the Tesla-designed NACS connector in North America. More…
Candela sets impressive new world record for longest 24-hour electric boat distance
The Candela C-8 Polestar Edition electric boat has just crushed the previous record for distance sailed in 24 hours by an electric boat. More…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with colorful wrap – is Tesla going to offer wraps?
A new Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was spotted with a new colorful digital camouflage wrap.. More…
Buying your teenager an electric bike? Here’s how to choose the right one
As electric bicycles surge in popularity, many parents are considering them as viable transportation alternatives for their teenagers. From getting to school or practice on their own to riding around with friends, e-bikes are a great way to give teenagers freedom without tossing them the family car keys.. More…
Dubai announces new e-scooter race with world’s fastest standing electric scooters
Dubai has just announced the creation of a new electric scooter racing event that will feature the fastest electric racing scooters in the world. The Dubai Electric Scooter Cup is intended to become the preeminent international electric scooter race. More…
BMW stops selling all its motorcycles in US except for electric motorcycles
BMW Motorrad has issued a “stop sale” notice for all of its internal combustion engine motorcycles in the US. The notice covers both new and used models, and specifically lists the BMW CE 04, an electric motorbike, as the only model still for sale from the company’s dealers. More…
The world’s northernmost solar farm is about to come online
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost solar farm and battery storage in the Svalbard archipelago, just south of the North Pole. More…
A new 1 GW solar cell factory is launching in South Carolina
Canadian solar cell and panel maker Silfab Solar is opening a flagship $150 million solar cell factory in South Carolina. More…
Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric
Could it be? The Nismo EV we’ve been waiting for? A sleek Nissan Ariya prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring recently, featuring several Nismo-like design features. More…
Take control of your own power usage with BLUETTI’s new EP800 Energy Storage System
Energy storage systems provider BLUETTI continues to showcase why it is one of the best in the business, unveiling yet another innovative product that puts power management into the hands of the consumer. The company’s new EP800 energy storage system is modular to the point of offering nearly 20,000 watt-hours of backup power. Combined with BLUETTI’s B500 battery packs, the EP800 debuts on sale for thousands of dollars off… but only for a very limited time. More…
Biden just launched a Climate Corps that will create 20,000 jobs
US President Joe Biden is taking executive action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will train 20,000 young people to work in the clean energy economy. More…
Aventon’s new Abound cargo e-bike hits $1,799, Greenworks electric pressure washers from $60, more
The first discount on Aventon’s new Abound cargo e-bike is headlining all of today’s best deals. It clocks in at $400 off, hitting $1,799 to go alongside Greenworks electric pressure washers from $60. You can also cruise around on a new all-time low on the Hover-1 Pro Boss electric scooter. But if that doesn’t fit your EV needs, we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Tesla Cybertruck teased as ‘next-gen police vehicle’ by former TSLA board member
Tesla Cybertruck is being teased as a “next-gen police vehicle” by former Tesla board member and Oracle founder, Larry Ellison. More…
Rivian Dual-Motor Large Pack R1Ts hit the R1 Shop with road trip range
As the American EV maker ramps up production to meet its goal of building 52,000 electric vehicles this year, it’s never been easier to own a Rivian EV. Rivian’s new R1T Dual-Motor Large Pack configurations are hitting the R1 shop with enough range to make it from Boston to Philly with some to spare. More…
Ford puts UK PM Rishi Sunak on blast after expected delay in 2030 ICE car ban
After an expected delay in the UK’s target to ban new ICE vehicle sales, Ford says prolonging it any further will risk the country’s transition. More…
Tesla adds Model 3 Performance giveaway to referral program to boost incentives
Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter. More…
Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities
Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop, logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. The deployment kicks off Ryder’s process in adding 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its fleet over the next two years. More…
BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota
China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. More…
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control. More…
