BMW Motorrad has issued a “stop sale” notice for all of its internal combustion engine motorcycles in the US. The notice covers both new and used models, and specifically lists the BMW CE 04, an electric motorbike, as the only model still for sale from the company’s dealers. More…
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The world’s northernmost solar farm is about to come online
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost solar farm and battery storage in the Svalbard archipelago, just south of the North Pole. More…
A new 1 GW solar cell factory is launching in South Carolina
Canadian solar cell and panel maker Silfab Solar is opening a flagship $150 million solar cell factory in South Carolina. More…
Nissan Ariya EV shown with sporty design overhaul hints at Nismo going electric
Could it be? The Nismo EV we’ve been waiting for? A sleek Nissan Ariya prototype was spotted at the Nurburgring recently, featuring several Nismo-like design features. More…
Take control of your own power usage with BLUETTI’s new EP800 Energy Storage System
Energy storage systems provider BLUETTI continues to showcase why it is one of the best in the business, unveiling yet another innovative product that puts power management into the hands of the consumer. The company’s new EP800 energy storage system is modular to the point of offering nearly 20,000 watt-hours of backup power. Combined with BLUETTI’s B500 battery packs, the EP800 debuts on sale for thousands of dollars off… but only for a very limited time. More…
Biden just launched a Climate Corps that will create 20,000 jobs
US President Joe Biden is taking executive action to launch the American Climate Corps, which will train 20,000 young people to work in the clean energy economy. More…
Aventon’s new Abound cargo e-bike hits $1,799, Greenworks electric pressure washers from $60, more
The first discount on Aventon’s new Abound cargo e-bike is headlining all of today’s best deals. It clocks in at $400 off, hitting $1,799 to go alongside Greenworks electric pressure washers from $60. You can also cruise around on a new all-time low on the Hover-1 Pro Boss electric scooter. But if that doesn’t fit your EV needs, we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Tesla Cybertruck teased as ‘next-gen police vehicle’ by former TSLA board member
Tesla Cybertruck is being teased as a “next-gen police vehicle” by former Tesla board member and Oracle founder, Larry Ellison. More…
Rivian Dual-Motor Large Pack R1Ts hit the R1 Shop with road trip range
As the American EV maker ramps up production to meet its goal of building 52,000 electric vehicles this year, it’s never been easier to own a Rivian EV. Rivian’s new R1T Dual-Motor Large Pack configurations are hitting the R1 shop with enough range to make it from Boston to Philly with some to spare. More…
Ford puts UK PM Rishi Sunak on blast after expected delay in 2030 ICE car ban
After an expected delay in the UK’s target to ban new ICE vehicle sales, Ford says prolonging it any further will risk the country’s transition. More…
Tesla adds Model 3 Performance giveaway to referral program to boost incentives
Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter. More…
Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities
Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop, logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. The deployment kicks off Ryder’s process in adding 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its fleet over the next two years. More…
BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota
China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. More…
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control. More…
Moots launches premium ‘adventure-ready’ e-bike that you probably can’t tell is electric
Moots is known for its premium, hand-built bikes that focus on a high level of craftsmanship designed for dedicated riders. Now the company is bringing that same level of professionalism to its first e-bike, the Moots Express – although you probably wouldn’t realize the bike was even electric if you saw it whizz by on the trail. More…
Kia EV4 test drive spotted in the US, will it be the electric successor to the Soul?
A new Kia electric crossover was spotted testing in the US, which appears to be the upcoming EV4. The EV4 is expected to be Kia’s entry-level subcompact electric crossover with starting prices under $30,000.. More…
Segway SuperScooter GT1 lands at new $1,500 low, Sun Joe electric pressure washer $87, more
The best price ever is now available on the Segway SuperScooter GT1 at $1,500. Now live with $1,300 in savings attached, you’ll also be able to lock-in a new low on Sun Joe’s 1,450 PSI electric pressure washer at $87. We also have some Rad Power cargo e-bikes, but if those don’t fit your EV needs we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Graphite made from wood chips may soon be in your EV battery
A New Zealand-based startup just got $18 million to commercialize graphite made of wood chips for EV batteries in Europe and the US. More…
Redwood Materials expands presence in Europe, acquiring its leading Li-ion battery recycler
Less than two years after sharing expansion plans for Europe, US-based battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials is adding Germany to its map of locations. Today, the company announced the acquisition of Redux Recycling GmbH – the leading lithium ion battery recycler in the EU, as it looks to quickly expand its operations overseas. More…
In a ‘bone-headed’ move, the UK to roll back gas car phase-out and other net zero policies
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening the UK’s commitments to net zero in a bombshell policy shift. More…