Cadillac gave a sneak peek of “the future of electric performance,” teasing its new Opulent Velocity EV concept. But with GM falling behind in the EV market, is a concept enough at this point. Read more…
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BYD reveals cheaper e2 electric crossover starting under $13,000 to undercut ICE cars
BYD is launching another lower-priced electric model. The Chinese automaker introduced the new BYD e2 Honor Edition, starting under $13,000, in its latest move to steal market share from gas-powered cars. Read more…
What a ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation
This hydrogen-powered GM commercial truck offers 300 miles of range and “generates enough electricity to power 250 typical American homes” (for a few minutes?). Just not at the same time.. Read more…
Incoming 2025 Polestar 3 gains additional variants and now starts at a lower price
Just ahead of first deliveries in the US later this year, Polestar has introduced two additional variants of the 2025 Polestar 3 SUV, including a new base-level dual motor version that starts at a price of $73,400. Other updates include add-on packages that are now standard and eligibility for lease incentives. Read more…
The US Southeast is getting its first EV battery supply chain project
Japan’s UBE Corporation will build an EV battery chemicals factory in Louisiana to set up a US EV battery supply chain – and compete with China. Read more…
Daily EV recap: Tesla offers early CT deliveries to select shareholders, Porsche to launch new EVs
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Biden admin debuts infrastructure plan to electrify freight by 2040, a first
The Biden Administration has released the first-ever strategy document detailing its plan to target specific freight corridors for infrastructure improvement, with the intent of helping to reach its goal of 100% zero-emission new truck sales by 2040. Read more…
Hyundai to launch a new rugged off-road IONIQ 5 XRT model in the US
After the IONIQ 5 earned Hyundai’s first N-brand treatment, it’s now due for a rugged, off-road XRT upgrade. How will it compare to Rivian’s recently revealed R3X. Read more…
Brussels Airport just added 700 EV chargers and they don’t have idle fees
Brussels Airport in Belgium now has 750 EV chargers, and it wants you to leave your EV plugged in when you go on holiday. Read more…
Tesla takes over new industrial park in Austin suburb, potentially for battery production
Tesla has taken over most of a new industrial park project in Austin’s suburb of Kyle. The reason why is not confirmed, but it could be for battery production. Read more…
Save $150 on Anker’s new 768Wh power station at $499, Segway e-SuperScooter now $1,441 off, more
Headlining today’s green deals is the first-ever discount on Anker’s new SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station at $499, with bundle options available as well. It is joined by Segway’s rarely discounted GT2P SuperScooter for $2,559, as well as a one-day deal on the Greenworks 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with a detergent tank for $120. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Rivian R3 electric crossover design influenced by iconic rally cars like the Audi Quattro
Rivian shocked the industry after unveiling the R3 electric crossover, a smaller and even more affordable EV than the R2. But, it was the high-performance R3X that grabbed people’s attention with a modern design take on iconic rally cars of the past. Read more…
Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 N price starts at $66,100, topping the Tesla Model Y Performance
The first Hyundai N brand high-performance EV will start at $66,100 (excluding destination). Hyundai says the 641 hp IONIQ 5 N starting price sets a “new benchmark for engaging, all-electric high performance.” But how does it stack up against the Tesla Model Y Performance. Read more…
Porsche’s new electric Macan earns 10,000 orders ahead of deliveries
Porsche is launching four new vehicles this year, its most ever. This will include the new all-electric Macan EV, which Porsche says is already seeing strong orders.. Read more…
Bosch’s first 28 MPH electric bike with Smart System in US launched in Gazelle Eclipse
Gazelle Bikes, the largest Dutch bicycle maker with dozens of popular bicycle models, has just announced the launch of its Gazelle Eclipse trekking model for the US market.. Read more…
Donald Trump trashes electric cars and again shows he knows nothing about them
Donald Trump has talked about electric cars in a new interview, and as usual, he has decided to trash them and show that he doesn’t know much about them. Read more…
BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share
China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas.. Read more…
Tesla pushes new FSD Beta v12 update, no new note, but Musk says it’s a ‘big release’
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta v12 software update. It’s still not going wide, there’s no new release note, but CEO Elon Musk says it’s a “big release”. Read more…
These commercial brands are testing Level 4 autonomous trucks through Plus partnership
Autonomous driving software specialist Plus has announced a long-term partnership with several commercial fleet developers under the Traton Group, including MAN, Scania, and Navistar, to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks globally. Public road testing is already underway on two continents. Read more…
Lectric ONE shockingly unveiled as low-cost premium e-bike with auto-shifting gearbox
In what is likely to the biggest shock unveiling in the e-bike industry so far this year, leading electric bike maker Lectric Ebikes has just rolled out the new Lectric ONE. Positioned as a premium commuter e-bike in the budget space, the new model marks equally new territory for the low-cost e-bike company turned premium space competitor. Read more…
