Ford is recalling certain Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport models over a faulty front wiper motor. The recall impacts certain 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E and Bronco Sport models and 2023-2024 Mavericks. Read more…
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The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines
Mingyang Smart Energy’s huge 16.6 megawatt (MW) OceanX, with its double-turbine, “V”-shaped floating wind platform, is a game-changer. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) just made its first electric SUV in the US, is it really the best on the market?
The first Polestar 3 rolled off the production line in South Carolina on Wednesday, a massive milestone as the brand looks to take on the US with American-made EVs. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath “strongly believes” the new electric SUV is the best looking and best driving on the market. But is it really. Read more…
Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says
A new study by JD Power shows that Tesla still dominates the electric vehicle charging experience, and it’s not even close. Read more…
XPeng’s MONA M03 launch scheduled for August 27 and will arrive at a starting price of $19K
Days after kicking off mass production of its new MONA M03 sedan in China, XPeng Motors has set a date for its official launch and shared its starting price. At around $19,000, the MONA M03 will arrive as XPeng’s most affordable BEV model to date. Read more…
Burger bots! Serve Robotics and Uber Eats to roll out autonomous robot deliveries for Shake Shack
Uber Eats customers in Los Angeles may have their next Shake Shack order delivered to them via an autonomous robot. Autonomous sidewalk delivery company Serve Robotics has announced a new partnership with the fast-food chain and will deploy the robots around LA to hand off orders for Uber Eats. Read more…
Hyundai wants to conquer the US truck market following a Tesla Cybertruck teardown
Is Hyundai already planning to go after Tesla’s new Cybertruck? Following a teardown and analysis of the Tesla Cybertruck, Hyundai wants to make a comeback in the US pickup truck market. Read more…
A Tesla RV, falling sales in Europe, SWTCH, and big Biden solar news
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a medium duty Tesla RV that could help stop sliding sales in Europe, Tom Kasper from SWTCH Energy shows up to talk EV charging in older buildings, and we cover Biden’s big bump to Chinese solar. Read more…
Biden doubles tariff-free solar cell import quota set by Trump
President Joe Biden has more than doubled the volume of solar cells made overseas that can be imported tariff-free to support US panel manufacturers.. Read more…
Tesla should make this electric camper van right now
Tesla should make this electric van, rendered by a visual artist, based on the Tesla Semi right now. In fact, it should have made it four years ago. Read more…
Vintage EV conversion specialist Kindred Motorworks unveils 402 HP electric Bronco in Monterey
Norcal-based EV conversion specialist Kindred Motorworks has pulled the sheet off its third all-electric model during Monterey Car Week 2024. The company’s EV conversion of the classic Ford Bronco features dual motors and all-wheel drive and delivers up to 402 horsepower – complete with modern-day EV upgrades while maintaining its original aesthetic. Read more…
In July, Tesla Model 3’s price was 30% higher than January (but EV prices are still dropping)
EV prices in July were higher month-over-month but lower year-over-year – and the Tesla Model 3 price was up an eyebrow-raising 30% from January, reports Kelley Blue Book. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is doing well in China, but sales are slumping in Europe
Tesla is doing well in China, with a big boost in deliveries last week. However, the automaker has yet to recover from its sales slumping in Europe. Read more…
Genesis preps for first GV90 models, its new larger ultra-luxury electric SUV
The first Genesis GV90 prototype models will be built in October as the luxury brand preps for mass production. The GV90 is Genesis’ new flagship electric SUV set to challenge ultra-luxury automakers like Bentley and Rolls Royce. Read more…
What do you think of LA’s “no-car Olympics” goal?
Lectric XPeak off-road e-bike gets 110-mile range at $1,399, Razor Rambler 20 e-bike at new $750 low, Worx 20V 710 PSI pressure washer, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is the Back to School sale from Lectric, but this time kicked into its highest gear, with the company offering up to $727 off e-bike bundles and 40% off accessories – with its XPeak Off-Road e-bikes starting from $1,399 and getting $727 in free gear, including an extra battery for double the travel range. It is joined by Razor’s Rambler 20 e-bike dropping down to a new $750 low, as well as the Worx 20V Nitro Hydroshot Plus 710 PSI Portable Electric Pressure Washer at a new $164 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Elon Musk is wrong about climate change
Elon Musk seems to have forgotten some of the basics of how climate change works, so we’re going to set the record clear about it now. Read more…
ZEEKR announces new LFP batteries that can recharge an EV 10-80% in 10.5 minutes [Video]
Ambitious young EV automaker ZEEKR is claiming a “new charging speed record” using its latest model and new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, unveiled during a Tech Day event in China today. ZEEKR states that its new batteries can recharge its EVs from 10-80% state-of-charge as quickly as 10.5 minutes. Check out a charging demonstration video below. Read more…
JackRabbit OG2 launch: The internet’s favorite ‘silly little e-bike’ gets big updates
The JackRabbit OG was the first electric micro-bike to gain a mass following in the US, racking up a community of over 30,000 riders – or “Jackos” as they call themselves. Now the bike is getting a series of upgrades in the launch of its second-generation model: the JackRabbit OG2. Read more…
Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian
Thanks to Rivian’s software expertise, the long-awaited electric VW Golf could hit the market sooner than expected. Volkswagen is reportedly considering pulling forward the Golf EV launch despite delaying its Tesla-rivaling Trinity EV again. Read more…