It’s a tale as old as time… well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech. More…

Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Here’s the latest. More…

Motiv Power Systems, a 14-year veteran of the electric truck industry, has just announced Argo, a new medium-duty Class 4-6 truck designed from the ground up to be electric, available in 2024. More…

GM’s all-electric, last-mile delivery business BrightDrop has added a third North American territory to its coverage map – Mexico. The e-delivery specialist shared details of its latest market expansion this evening, which will soon include sales of its two all-electric vans to the South. More…

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A new mini Land Rover electric SUV is reportedly due out and could go by the name “Defender Sport.” Despite its compact size, the new EV will carry the brand’s iconic rugged, open-road mentality. More…

Lucid Motors shared its financial report for Q2 2023 this afternoon, ahead of its call with investors later today. The financial details follow a production report made public last month that shows a decrease in deliveries for a second straight quarter. Still, Lucid’s revenue has held steady and its liquidity is strong, providing optimism the young American automaker can reach its annual production guidance… at least the low end of it. More…

With only a few Tesla Cybertruck prototypes out there, it has rarely been spotted next to another electric pickup truck for a nice size comparison. More…

EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is set to release its second-quarter 2023 earnings after the bell on Tuesday, August 8. Amid of wave of EV price cuts and lowered guidance, investors will be watching production and pricing closely in Rivian’s Q2 earnings report. More…

A new work week has a fresh batch of Green Deals going live today, all thanks to our pals over at 9to5Toys. Today, we have a batch of discounts on all things green energy, all of which are headlined by Segway’s Ninebot F40 Electric Scooter as it falls to $592. That’s also joined by tons of e-bikes today, delivering just about every form-factor you could want from an EV with steep discounts attached. More…

General Motors is showing off its first Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) in its latest video. With instant torque, stealth-like abilities, and impressive performance, the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV PPV is designed to tackle any demands. More…

Tesla vehicles have been added to the eligibility list for the up to $4,000 used electric car credit. It should make used Tesla electric cars cheaper if you can find one under $25,000. More…

In order to compete with other automakers and garner a larger slice of the EV market, Stellantis shared that it is developing a second, lower-priced EV inspired by the Panda from its sub-brand Fiat. The new Fiat EV is expected to arrive priced below €25,000. More…

Amid intensifying competition in the EV market, Lucid Motors is drastically reducing prices on its Lucid Air electric sedans with some models over $12,000 off.. More…

Tesla has announced the departure of its long-time chief financial officer (CFO), Zachary Kirkhorn, who will be replaced by Tesla’s chief accounting officer, Vaibhav Taneja. More…

In recent years a surprising vehicle trend has quietly gained momentum across the US. Believe it or not, electric golf carts are becoming a popular choice as “second cars” for many American families.. More…

A video from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas has revealed the Cybertruck’s frunk for the first time.. More…

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A big part of the fun of finding vehicles for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column comes from all of the interesting fascia designs. These uniquely Chinese vehicles often have interesting faces, giving each vehicle a unique personality. And this week we’ve stumbled upon an electric box truck with an underbite that could give Don Rickles a run for his money. More…

Italian renewables giant Enel Green Power and Sicily-based robotic tech startup Reiwa have developed a robot that automatically cleans solar panels without using water or gas. More…