Polestar (PSNY) just got a new CEO. Thomas Ingenlath is out, and Michael Lohscheller is taking the helm as the Swedish EV brand enters its next growth stage. With two new electric SUVs hitting the market, how will Polestar navigate the transition. Read more…
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Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after hitting a fire hydrant in bizarre crash
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire after hitting a fire hydrant in a bizarre crash and one of two known Cybertruck fires to date. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz launches the Electric G-Class in the UK, but it will cost you over $230,000
The Electric G Wagon we’ve been waiting for is finally on sale. In the UK, the luxury Mercedes Electric G-Class will cost over $230,000 (£180,860). Is it worth the price tag. Read more…
The wild electric vehicles Australia is now using to deliver mail
I don’t claim to know much about Australia, and the little I do may or may not come from Crocodile Dundee. But I do know EVs, and it looks like the hundreds of rugged UBCOs that are set to become mail-delivery vehicles down under are uniquely appropriate for the diverse conditions facing the country’s mail-delivery network. Read more…
Solar power at US schools surges, growing fourfold over the last decade
Since 2014, solar capacity at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled across the US, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180. Read more…
Porsche is offering a $22,500 discount off 2024 Taycan leases
Porsche is offering up to a $22,500 discount off the MSRP on 2024 Taycan EV leases, but before you get too excited, let’s check the fine print. Read more…
Nissan GT-R goes electric, Tesla goes to court, and Mullen goes mainstream
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ponder the future of Nissan’s all-wheel drive hypercar, Tesla argues against Louisiana’s car dealers, and perpetual EV startup Mullen gets an order big enough to put it on the map for real. Read more…
Tesla’s self-driving is still not working in Boring Company’s one-way tunnels
Tesla’s self-driving system is still not working in The Boring Company’s one-way tunnels under Las Vegas despite reportedly working on it for years. Read more…
8.5M square feet of US self-storage rooftops are getting solar
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a major player in the self-storage industry, has partnered with community solar developer Solar Landscape to roll out 100 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity across 8.5 million square feet of NSA’s rooftop space.. Read more…
ENVGO launches flagship NV1 electric hydrofoiling boat with 80 miles of range and DC charging
A new company called ENVGO is putting its unique spin on the maritime industry, beginning with a new all-electric hydrofoiling boat called the NV1. The vessel features a massive battery pack with DC charging capabilities, and its hydrofoil design enables impressive range on the water.. Read more…
Nissan’s Electric GT-R will be its first with solid-state batteries for over 1,000 kW of power
The legendary GT-R is going electric and will likely be Nissan’s first to use solid-state batteries. As the new tech develops, Nissan hinted that solid-state batteries could give the electric GT-R even more power. Read more…
Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls per year
Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls or 10 GWh worth per year, according to a new video. Read more…
XPeng launches the MONA M03 in China at over half the price of a Tesla Model 3 ($16,815)
When XPeng Motors announced its new MONA line of AI-centric BEVs, it said it was gunning for the Tesla in China. After officially launching its first MONA model, the M03, in China today, XPeng is coming out with guns blazin’, announcing a starting price of RMB 119,800 ($16,815). That’s over half the price of a Tesla Model 3. As a result, the M03 has garnered huge orders out of the gate. Read more…
Hyundai’s new Casper Electric can now be leased for less than $8/day in Korea
Hyundai’s new low-cost Casper EV can now be leased for less than $8 a day. Through its new “Battery Care Lease” plan, Hyundai’s new electric SUV is even cheaper to drive than the gas-powered model. Read more…
NIU BQi-C3 Pro travels 90 miles at $1,299 low, Segway Cube 2000 power station $500 off, 1-day Jackery power station sale, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the return of NIU’s BQi-C3 Pro e-bike that has cruised back down to its $1,299 all-time low. It is joined by Segway’s expandable Cube 2000 Portable Power Station that is now $500 off at $1,200, as well as a one-day discount on Jackery’s totable Explorer 290 Portable Power Station that has fallen back to its $180 low for the rest of the day. There’s also tons down in our links to check out, with another one-day low on Greenworks’ powerful 80V 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw, as well as discounts on some AeroGarden indoor hydroponic systems, a versatile EGO Power+ tool system, and more – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Juiced Bikes 15% off sitewide sale that dropped the RipCurrent S e-bike to the lowest price we’ve seen in 2024.. Read more…
Gogoro reveals details for its next big battery-swapping e-scooter expansion
After announcing plans for expanding into the Nepalese market earlier this year, Gogoro is back with updated details for the October launch of commercial operations. Read more…
XPeng is scouting production sites in Europe to circumvent imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs
XPeng Motors appears to be the latest Chinese automaker looking to bring localized EV production to Europe. During a recent interview, XPeng’s founder, chairman, and CEO, He Xiaopeng, shared that the company is exploring potential sites in the EU to set up local BEV production. Read more…
BYD will use Huawei’s ADAS tech to power up ‘hard-core’ EVs, keep pace with Tesla
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, will use Huawei’s advanced driver-assist tech for its new “hard-core” electric SUV brand. The new partnership comes as BYD looks to close the tech gap with Tesla and other upcoming Chinese rivals. Read more…
EV charger network doubles under Biden-Harris, $521M in new grants fuel expansion
The Biden-Harris administration announced today that the number of publicly available EV chargers has doubled since Biden took office.. Read more…
Mullen scores a solid, 3,000 unit electric truck order from Volt Mobility
Commercial leasing company Volt Mobility boasts clients that include UPS, DHL, and FedEx. And now, they’ll be able to boast about having one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the world – because they just ordered 3,000 electric trucks from Mullen. Read more…
