According to credit card data, only about 2% of the Tesla owners who used Full Self-Driving in the free month trial ended up buying it after. Read more…
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In a first, the US will require grid planning for 20 years into the future
US grid operators haven’t been practicing long-term transmission planning, but for the first time, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just made it mandatory. Read more…
Subaru, Toyota join forces on 3 new electric SUVs citing a ‘huge risk’ of building EVs alone
Subaru and Toyota are building on their partnership with plans to build three new electric crossovers. The company said that teaming up with Toyota will help minimize the “huge risk” of building EVs alone. Read more…
Tesla now spends ad money to influence shareholders approval of Elon Musk’s $55B payday
Tesla has now disclosed that it is spending money to promote its shareholders vote to approve of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package. Read more…
Scout Motors will unveil two flagship EVs this summer, here’s what we know so far
Revived truck brand Scout Motors has set the timetable for the debut of its first-ever EVs. This summer, the public will catch a glimpse of an all-electric pickup and an SUV the Volkswagen sub-brand has been developing since its recent inception. Here’s what we know. Read more…
Hover-1’s Altai Pro R750 e-bike $1,184 off, Jackey Explorer 1000 Plus power station hits $849 low, and more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is a rare discount on Hover-1’s white Altai Pro R750 e-bike for $1,816. It is joined by the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station that has returned to its $849 low, as well as the Greenworks 40V 25-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower at $525. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing is out
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing has left the company. It’s unclear if he was involved in yet another round of layoffs or if he left on his own accord. Read more…
Kia’s most powerful electric car, the new EV6 GT spotted ahead of its official debut [Video]
Kia is expected to reveal the new EV6 GT later this year as its most powerful electric car yet. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s new EV6 GT was spotted in a new 360-degree video, giving us our closest look yet. Read more…
GM to phase out the Chevy Malibu as next-gen Bolt EV launch looms
Chevy Malibu production will end later this year as GM prepares to launch new EVs, including the highly anticipated new Bolt EV. Read more…
Sustainability at sea: Sunreef is integrating recycled plastic bottles into solar electric yachts
Sunreef Yachts is already a solar electric boatbuilder recognized for its sustainability efforts in the maritime industry but is now taking things a step greener. The company is now integrating recycled PET bottles into its solar electric yacht production process.. Read more…
There are over 140 ‘used’ Tesla Cybertrucks for sale
There are over 140 Tesla Cybertrucks for sale om the “used” market and the prices are all over the place. Read more…
Ford trims EV battery orders as losses swell to over $100,000 per electric car in Q1
With losses piling up, Ford is cutting back on EV battery orders. According to sources, the move comes as Ford’s EV losses pile up, topping over $100,000 per electric car built in the first quarter.. Read more…
China’s sweeping new e-bike battery rules could have a major impact in US
As electric bicycles continue to grow in numbers in the US, so too have concerns over the safety of their lithium-ion battery packs. A new safety standard just passed in China may soon have a considerable impact on e-bike fire safety. Read more…
Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is
News came out on Friday that President Biden is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect the US auto industry from the rapid growth of Chinese EV manufacturing. Read more…
Tesla launches 0.99% financing on Model Y for limited time
Tesla is now offering heavily discounted 0.99% financing on Model Y for a limited time in an attempt to boost orders. Read more…
10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2
Velotric’s electric bikes stand out from all the other electric bike makers for more than just their eye-catching colors. Underneath that paint you’ll find a number of major differences. Everything from component selection, design choices, embedded technology, and a lot more helps to create a unique and high-performing electric bike that separates itself from the competition. Let’s take a closer look at the new Velotric Discover 2 to see just what goes into these premium e-bikes. Read more…
A one-of-a-kind secret Tesla Roadster R&D prototype is for sale
You’ve perhaps heard of the original Tesla Roadster, the car that started Tesla and the EV revolution. Now, a Roadster you probably haven’t heard of is for sale – a one-of-a-kind prototype for a performance package that never saw the light of day. Read more…
I put snow tires on my VW ID.4 this winter – here’s how it went
I drive a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S in Vermont, and while I didn’t put snow tires on it last year, I put Bridgestone Blizzak LM005s on it this year. Here’s how it went. Read more…
Hesai Technology looks to make next-gen vehicles safer and more reliable using its advanced LiDAR
As passenger mobility becomes electric and more technologically advanced, engineers have developed several components to make car travel easier, more efficient, and, most importantly, safer. One of those emerging technologies is LiDAR, which has several benefits for OEMs who integrate it. Hesai Technologies is one of the leading companies helping make that LiDAR-centric transition possible. Read more…
GM demos its new Energy products by running a mansion off a Silverado EV
GM has a new suite of energy products that allow you to share power between your car and your home, and we got to see them in action. Read more…