In what both companies claim to be a world’s first, Liebherr and Fortescue have announced plans to jointly develop a fully Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS) for their massive, 264-ton BEV-converted electric haul trucks. Read more…

Range Rover is charging ahead with its second EV out for testing. The Range Rover Sport Electric was caught out in the wild ahead of the brand’s first electric SUV official debut later this year. Read more…

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Elon claims FSD (Full Self Driving) 12.5 can go a full year without interventions, the Cybetruck’s range extender is a bit of a letdown, Cummins builds a massive new dyno, and they’re recycling solar panels in Texas. Read more…

Solar + storage provider Sunrun has launched the US’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using customer-owned bidirectional Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks. Read more…

Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a $400 early-bird launch discount on Hiboy’s new X300 Big-Wheel Electric Scooter at $650, but only for the first 100 units! It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest home backup sale that is taking up to $2,799 off power stations, bundles, and accessories – even offering some lower prices on new models like the latest DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that comes along with a 400W solar panel for a new $3,449 low. There’s also Lectric’s Summer Games 2024 sale through the rest of the month that saves you up to $498 on the brand’s popular e-bike bundles. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a $328 discount on the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Mower and 580 CFM Blower combo at a new all-time low.. Read more…

GM is preparing to launch a new electric vehicle offensive in Latin America’s largest auto market. Chevy’s Blazer EV will spearhead a new EV campaign in Brazil as GM looks to counter BYD and other surging Chinese EV makers in the region. Read more…

US Wind, a proposed 2.2 gigawatt (GW) Maryland offshore wind farm, just took a major step toward securing all of its federal permits by the end of 2024. Read more…

A Tesla Model S Plaid has achieved a new record quarter-mile run in a remarkable 8.56 seconds – though it appears to have been gutted quite a bit. Read more…

Kia’s new EV3 is making its way overseas. Kia UK announced it will open EV3 orders this week, its most affordable EV, starting at $42,300 (£32,995). Read more…

I love getting the chance to see and test new and innovative designs in the world of micromobility, especially since many of the repetitive designs we so often see turn out to be cookie-cutter rehashes of other models. But the designers of the Easybike G16 definitely went in a new direction, creating something innovative and comfortable for all types of riding. Read more…

BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, but that hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV maker from taking on new markets. Its latest: luxury electric supercars. BYD’s first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, has entered production ahead of deliveries later this summer. Read more…

The Kandi Mini is unlike any other golf cart in the world in two key ways. First, it’s less than half the price of your average golf cart. And second, it’s a lot more compact than your average golf cart. Read more…

Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck’s upcoming range extender. a battery that sits in the pickup truck’s bed, will have to be mounted and removed by Tesla’s service. Read more…

Tesla has unveiled a render of its upcoming ‘Semi Factory’ to build electric semi trucks next to Gigafactory Texas in Nevada. Read more…

China’s Sany brand of heavy trucks made waves when it debuted its all-electric, four-axle “E-mixer” electric cement mixer — and now, Sany thinks it’s ready to take on the world as exports begin. Read more…

Cummins says the new dyno facility positions the company at the forefront of ultra-low and zero emissions powertrain technologies as the industry shifts its focus to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving efficiency — but the steps they take to keep staffers safe from hydrogen should give H enthusiasts pause. Read more…

With so many different models of electric bicycles on the market, it’s the models that offer a new and refreshing design that tend to draw the most eyeballs. And you can definitely say that the Buzz Drone plays up the aggressive moped-inspired styling. But what else is this new e-bike model hiding under the hood. Read more…

Ford is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. However, Farley suggested Ford’s could be even better and cheaper. Read more…

Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a surprise return of the joint Worx and Aventon Power Share e-bike that is now $700 off at a new $1,000 low. Coming in right alongside it is the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station that has returned to its $399 low for the first time at Amazon, as well as a 1-day Best Buy discount on Worx’s handy 3-in-1 12A TRIVAC corded blower/vacuum/mulcher that is down at $65. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still active after during these post-Prime Day sales.. Read more…

California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) was the most satisfying US auto brand, according to the 2024 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. Although it had the highest rating, since Rivian didn’t meet the criteria, it was not officially ranked. Here’s why buyers love up-and-coming EV brand. Read more…