In a fire sale, Hyundai is offering a rare 0% finance offer on the 2024 IONIQ 5 electric SUV. Hyundai’s new incentive could mean up to $7,800 in savings compared to a same-priced Tesla model. Read more…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 22, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
New Jersey offers $50,000 bi-directional electric school bus incentive
New Jersey recently announced a $45 million, three-year pilot program to put electric school buses to work in 18 school districts – and it’s offering up to $50,000 more for buses with the ability to power the schools. Read more…
Biagi Bros. posts pictures of its ten (10!) Nikola hydrogen semis
Just hours after Nikola announced that it had completed the first North American deliveries of its hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks, Biagi Bros. Logistics took to social media to post pictures of its new fleet of Nikolas. Plural. Read more…
Here are 3 standout rooftop solar trends that emerged in 2023
Here are three standout rooftop solar trends that emerged in 2023 – and how they impact consumers who want to switch to clean energy. Read more…
Kia’s US-made EV9 may not qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit at first
Kia is plowing ahead with plans to produce its first three-row electric SUV in the US, which is slated to begin this spring. However, it’s unclear whether Kia’s new US-made EV9 will fully qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit at first. Read more…
GM’s electric Ford Maverick pickup rival may be a pipe dream after all amid PHEV shift
If you were waiting on an electric GM truck similar in size to the Ford Maverick, you may be out of luck. GM is reportedly canceling plans to develop a compact electric pickup amid its shift toward plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).. Read more…
Tesla works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
Tesla is working on a software update to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40% – reducing “vampire drain” on parked vehicles. Read more…
US silicon carbide wafers just got a big boost – here’s why it matters for EVs
A Michigan manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, a key component in EV power electronics, just got a big loan from the US Department of Energy to ramp up production. Read more…
OKAI Ranger e-bike 1-day sale hits $1,300 ($700 off), Jackery power stations, and more
Headlining today’s green deals is the one-day discount on the OKAI Ranger Electric Bike for $1,300. It is joined by the Jackery home backup sale that has moved over to its Amazon storefront and is taking up to $700 off power stations, solar panels, and bundles, as well as the Velotric Go 1 Utility e-bike at $1,299. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Prologue first drive: A beginner-level EV on par with Honda’s first entry into the segment
Honda Motor Company sits on the cusp of delivering its first EV – the Prologue – to the US market. Developed with the help of General Motors, this all-electric SUV is a notable start to zero-emissions vehicles and should do well with fans of the Japanese brand who are new to EVs. I got to drive the Prologue in California last month and have plenty of thoughts. Read more…
VinFast (VFS) Q4, full 2023 results: Rising revenues help offset missed delivery targets
After giving the public a glimpse of its Q4 2023 delivery targets last month, VinFast shared its full financial results for the previous quarter and year-over-year comparisons. Revenues are up, but the Vietnamese automaker will have to truly ramp up if it wants to reach its newly proposed delivery targets for 2024. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz drastically backtracks EV plans, will build gas cars well into 2030s
Mercedes-Benz is backtracking on its EV plans as the luxury automaker plans to continue building gas-powered cars “well into the 2030s.”. Read more…
Ford leaks J3400 to CCS adapter for Tesla Superchargers
Ford is seemingly leaked its J3400 to CCS adapter to give its EV owners access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 21, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Tesla’s union fight in Sweden may now affect Superchargers
Tesla’s decision to not sign a collective agreement with its service workers in Sweden may now affect Superchargers as another union joins the fight. Read more…
Rivian’s (RIVN) gross margins fall in Q4 2023, EV maker cuts staff, but there’s more to it
Rivian (RIVN) released its Q4 2023 earnings Wednesday, showing gross margin improvements over last year, but the numbers are down sequentially. Rivian also announced it will reduce its workforce by 10%. With cost-cutting measures in place and new affordable products, Rivian expects to achieve modest gross profit by the end of the year. Read more…
The US Southeast’s first NEVI EV charging station just broke ground
The first DC fast charging station in the US Southeast built with federal funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program just broke ground. Read more…
Save $874 on Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 e-bike at $1,426, ALLPOWERS power station now $499, more
Headlining today’s green deals is the Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike in three discounted colorways that start from $1,426. They are joined by ALLPOWERS’ R1500 Portable Power station at $499, as well as a collection of Amazon Basics battery packs led by the AAA 24-pack at $20. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
BLUETTI just launched a solar-powered portable fridge freezer that makes ice
BLUETTI just launched the MultiCooler, its first portable fridge freezer powered by solar panels or hot-swappable batteries. Read more…
