Despite admitting “the market is tough,” Lucid Motor’s (LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson said the luxury EV maker is outpacing its rivals. Read more…
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GM CEO warns China’s EV price war is a ‘race to the bottom’ despite push for affordability
Mary Barra is sounding the alarm. GM’s CEO warned that China’s escalating EV price war is putting automakers globally under intense pressure. Although she called it a “race to the bottom” with many companies losing money, Barra admitted that the American automaker isn’t immune. Read more…
Tesla Supercharger network reaches impressive 60,000-charger milestone
Tesla’s Supercharger network has reached the impressive new milestone of having deployed 60,000 charging stalls around the world. Read more…
Rivian halloween surprise update goes Back to the Future, Knight Rider, more
Today, Rivian is pushing a software update to its vehicles and Android and iOS apps that includes some fixes, features, and perhaps most notably, some neat Halloween surprises.. Read more…
Aptera pushes SEV deliveries as it seeks additional funding, timelines remain ‘moving target’
While Aptera Motors continues to push forward with its production-intent (PI), solar EV builds ahead of production plans (hopefully) next year, and its timeline for initial customer deliveries is as cloudy as ever. The SEV startup quietly updated the estimated delivery timelines for all reservation holders, giving us an idea of where it stands in terms of scaled production. However, in speaking with Aptera, a lot of these numbers (for better or worse) depend on vital funding that has yet to be secured – a common theme in the startup world. Read more…
Are electric boats going mainstream? X Shore lands its biggest order ever
X Shore, a leading Swedish electric boat maker, has just announced its largest single sale yet. The company is preparing to fulfill an order of 32 electric boats signed with M Yachts, a yacht management service. Read more…
Elon Musk elevates his chief of staff who was in hot water at Tesla amid leadership shake-up
Elon Musk has elevated Omead Afshar, who worked in his office in what many saw as a “chief of staff” position, to a top executive role at Tesla after the young engineer was reportedly in hot water at the automaker.. Read more…
JackRabbit XG review: Testing the bigger and bolder little e-bike
The JackRabbit XG is basically the stronger, bigger brother of the famous little JackRabbit micro e-bike, and I had the chance to test one out to see how well a tiny little EV could work for the average commuter. As it turns out, little is big these days. Read more…
Here’s why Lucid’s (LCID) stock is crashing today
Lucid Motors (LCID) stock was down as much as 20% during Thursday’s pre-market after the company announced plans to sell over 262 million shares. The new stock offering is causing share prices to slide ahead of Lucid’s first electric SUV, the Gravity, which will launch later this year. Read more…
This maker of cheap TVs just launched a solid-looking EV
A Chinese maker of inexpensive TVs you’ll find at Walmart or on Amazon is launching a new family hatchback EV designed to rival the VW ID.3, Cupra Born, and BYD Dolphin. So far, it looks like the real deal. Read more…
This off-grid solar e-mobility delivery system makes clean water for crisis zones
San Diego-based Beam Global’s (Nasdaq: BEEM) new solar-powered BeamWell water desalination and e-mobility delivery system provides clean drinking water, electricity, and mobility for crisis zones.. Read more…
Apple reportedly worked with China’s BYD on batteries for its car project
The Apple Car project was canceled before it even saw the light of day, and although Apple has never publicly… Read more…
Ford is paying dealers up to $22,500 to sell F-150 Lightning models through a new program
Ford dealers just got a significant new incentive to move F-150 Lighting inventory. Through a new pilot program, Ford will pay dealers up to $22,500 for every F-150 Lightning model restocked from a Retail Replenishment Center. Read more…
GM Ventures invests $10M in Forge Nano’s game-changing EV battery technology
GM Ventures has invested $10 million in materials science company Forge Nano, which makes Atomic Armor, an innovative EV battery technology. Read more…
Ford’s reborn Capri EV now en route to first customers in Europe
The legend is back for the first time in nearly four decades. Ford’s new Capri EV is headed to the first customers across Europe. Following the electric Explorer, the new Capri is Ford’s second EV based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. Read more…
London’s electric last-mile delivery provider Fin to expand to the US
Sustainable logistics and deliveries provider Fin announced $7 million in seed funding and is expanding its operations to the US. Read more…
Tesla gives an update on Powershare: Cybertruck powering your house
Tesla has given an update on its Powershare product, which allows Cybertrucks to power homes, as some owners have been experiencing significant delays. Read more…
BYD unveils new Sealion 7 electric SUV in Europe to drive rapid expansion plans
BYD’s new electric mid-size SUV stole the spotlight after making its European debut at the Paris Motor Show this week. BYD vows the Sealion 7 will extend its reach in Europe as a true challenger to top-selling EVs like Tesla’s Model Y. Read more…
Famed e-bike company gone bankrupt sells to mystery buyer for $1.2M
Juiced Bikes, the much-lauded Southern California electric bicycle maker, appears to have been sold at auction for around US $1,225,000.. Read more…
Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike with $125 in free gear at $1,299, NIU fall sale takes 51% off KQi e-scooters, Anker, Greenworks, more
For today’s Green Deals we have two different EV sales for e-bike and e-scooter enthusiats, starting with Velotric’s latest which has dropped its T1 ST Plus e-bike to $1,299 while also throwing in $125 in free gear. Right beside it is NIU’s fall sale taking 51% off KQi-series e-scooters, with the KQi3 Pro Electric Kick Scooter down at $599. Anker’s SOLIX C800 and C800 Plus Portable Power Stations start from $449, with plenty of great bundle deals available too. We also have two one-day Greenworks discounts on the Pro 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $298, with a bonus bundle deal available, while the 80V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel is down at $245. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ENGWE e-bike sale or Jackery’s new Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station returning to its $999 low, and more. Read more…

