The radical EV continues turning heads, for better or worse. Jaguar’s controversial Type 00 EV concept made a statement during its public debut in Paris. Even a few celebrities took it for a spin. In real life, the ultra-luxury vehicle still looks fake. Check it out for yourself in the video below. Read more…
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Greenlane’s flagship electric charging truck stop to open in April
Greenlane, which is building US-wide EV charging infrastructure for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, will open its flagship electric charging truck stop in Colton, California, next month. Read more…
Toyota just opened its first 350kW fast charging station with EVgo that can fit 8 EVs
Toyota wants everyone to have access to affordable, convenient EV charging. Through its partnership with EVgo, Toyota opened its first EV fast charger on Monday. The new co-branded stations, with 350kW fast chargers, can serve up to eight EVs. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck sank when launching a jetski after Musk said you could use the truck as a boat
A Tesla Cybertruck sank in Ventura harbor in California when trying to launch a jetski despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk saying that you could use the truck as a boat. Read more…
Wait, Rivian (RIVN) could really save the Volkswagen Golf? The next-gen EV promises to deliver
The iconic hatch may have found its saviour. Volkswagen confirmed that the fully electric Golf is already in the works and will be one of its first EVs to feature Rivian’s (RIVN) advanced software. Read more…
XCharge NA adds tap-to-pay and QR code security to its EV chargers
XCharge North America (XCharge NA) is making it easier for drivers to pay for EV charging with its first Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) system launch.. Read more…
All the best EV rebate and cash back deals we could find for March 2025
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them as industry noobs. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, down payment requirements, and interest rate objections so you can drive home in the car of your dreams today. Read more…
Trump, who doesn’t drive, says he will buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk
President Trump announced that he will buy a new Tesla vehicle this morning to support Elon Musk amid Tesla’s stock crashing and protests against the company. Read more…
CLIP Unveils BOLT, a $250 e-bike conversion system aimed at expanding access to cycling
Brooklyn-based e-bike conversion kit maker CLIP has launched BOLT, a front-mounted electric motor designed to transform standard bicycles into e-bikes. The company is marketing the device as the world’s most affordable quick-install e-bike upgrade, with a focus on making electrified transportation accessible in low-to-moderate income communities and emerging markets. Read more…
Elon wants to rebuild exploded Cybertruck, Canadian cons, other bizarre EV news
On today’s challenging episode of Quick Charge, Elon seems serious about rebuilding the Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, there are questions about Tesla’s record-setting weekend in Canada, and lots, lots more. Read more…
Elon wants to rebuild exploded Cybertruck, Canadian cons, other bizarre EV news
On today’s challenging episode of Quick Charge, Elon seems serious about rebuilding the Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, there are questions about Tesla’s record-setting weekend in Canada, and lots, lots more. Read more…
Elon Musk claims Tesla protests are organized by Democrats without any proof whatsoever
Elon Musk has claimed that the Democratic party organized recent protests at Tesla locations worldwide. As he usually does with his wild claims lately, he hasn’t offered any proof whatsoever. Read more…
Elon Musk claims Tesla protests are organized by Democrats without any proof whatsoever
Elon Musk has claimed that the Democratic party organized recent protests at Tesla locations worldwide. As he usually does with his wild claims lately, he hasn’t offered any proof whatsoever. Read more…
Solar adds more new capacity to the US grid in 2024 than any energy source in 20 years
The US installed 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. That’s enough to power 8.5 million households. Read more…
Solar adds more new capacity to the US grid in 2024 than any energy source in 20 years
The US installed 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. That’s enough to power 8.5 million households. Read more…
Apple Maps EV Routing adds Tesla Supercharger (NACS) support for Ford drivers
Apple is rolling out a notable update to Apple Maps EV Routing for Ford drivers. Starting today, Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers can use Apple Maps EV Routing via CarPlay to plan road trips that include Tesla Superchargers – or any station that uses the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector.. Read more…
Mercedes’ new electric people mover is coming soon: Here’s a sneak peek at the luxe EV van
The next generation of Mercedes-Benz luxury vans is almost here. Mercedes’ first luxury electric van, based on its new VAN.EA platform, is now in Arjeplog, Sweden, for winter testing. The new platform will serve as the base for upcoming VIP private vans, high-end limousines, luxury all-arounders, and much more. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) insider trading: Elon’s friend James Murdoch just unloaded $13 million
James Murdoch, a Tesla board member and friend of CEO Elon Musk, has confirmed that he sold about $13 million in stock today as the stock (TSLA) crashed. Read more…
Ford is plowing billions into Europe to fend off the surge of low-cost Chinese EVs
Ford is investing billions in Europe as it struggles to keep pace with the wave of Chinese and other low-cost EVs hitting the market. With another 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion) in funding, Ford looks to turn things around, but it’s also calling on lawmakers to do more. Read more…
Spacruzzi opens 2025 reservations for limited builds of its all-electric hot tub boats
What’s better than an all-electric boat? An all-electric boat with a hot tub in it. Niche boatbuilder Spacruzzi made waves (but limited wake) last year with an electric hot tub boat model showcased around the US, including Lake Tahoe and even on the Chicago River. For 2025, Spacruzzi has introduced a sleeker and more refined version of its electric boat and opened its waiting list for a limited number of builds scheduled for this year. Read more…
