Nissan is announcing a major series of investments and plans for electrification today, many of which have been long rumored but are now being concretely defined. In summary, plan on two new CUVs and a brand-new version of the Leaf, all three of which will be produced in the UK at Nissan’s Sunderland plant. In support of those plans, Nissan will also be adding another gigafactory at Sunderland to enable production. Read more…
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China’s Goldwind installed a 16 MW offshore wind turbine in just 24 hours
Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind has installed its massive 16 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in a “record-breaking” 24 hours. Read more…
Rad Power cargo e-bikes $400 off for Thanksgiving, Anker portable power stations from $119, more
Thanksgiving Day is giving you a chance to score a series of all-time lows on Rad Power’s cargo e-bikes. Two models right now are $400 off at $1,599 each, with the holiday savings also carrying over to tons of Anker portable power stations from $119. Plus, the early Black Friday deals carry over to plenty of other e-bikes and EVs.. Read more…
Elon Musk takes zealot stance against union as Tesla strike expands in Sweden
Elon Musk is reportedly taking a zealot stance against union amid a strike in Sweden expanding and potentially now crippling operations for Tesla in the country. Read more…
Review: Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Ultra, going Dutch for Black Friday
VanPowers sent us its top-of-the-line UrbanGlide-Ultra bike last month which is touted to be a Dutch-style e-bike and top spec in its Urban Glide lineup. But with Black Friday prices starting under $1000, how close to a real Dutch “Gazelle” type bike is this? You might be surprisedâ. Read more…
Tesla wins public apology from owner who tormented the company
Tesla has won a court order against an owner in China who tormented the company with protests at stores and events over an alleged “brake failure” that was proven nonexistent. Read more…
Hedge fund looks to acquire Volta Trucks from bankruptcy, potentially saving tons of jobs
Just over a month after Volta Trucks announced it was filing for bankruptcy, shareholder and lender Luxor Capital Group looks to breathe new life into the commercial EV startup, potentially salvaging hundreds on jobs in the UK. Read more…
Stock electric motorcycle chastised for being ‘too fast’ on race track
Electric motorcycles are notorious for their impressive torque and the ability to access that torque instantaneously. It’s why an e-motorcycle with less total power than a combustion engine motorcycle can still cross the finish line first in a head-to-head drag race. It’s also why an Energica rider recently got into a bit of hot water after being “too fast” on a race track. Read more…
Large amounts of carbon capture as a solution is an ‘illusion’ – IEA
The oil and gas industry is banking on carbon capture as its “fix” for climate change. The IEA’s new report dispels that idea and offers real solutions. Read more…
UAW win helps nonunion workers too as VW, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda hike pay
VW has announced that it will raise factory worker pay at its non-unionized Chattanooga, Tennessee factory by 11%. The news comes not long after UAW’s historic strike wins, in which it earned 25% pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV lease rates revealed with new promotional offers
If you’re looking to get behind the wheel of Chevy’s new all-electric SUV, now may be the time. The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is now available for a 36-month lease with promotional rates. Read more…
Tesla ‘fully open source’ original Roadster design and engineering, releases R&D docs
Tesla has now ‘fully open source’ its original Roadster design and engineering, and released R&D documents accessible to everyone. Read more…
Nissan to build electric versions of two best-selling crossovers, the Juke and Qashqai
Nissan plans to build electric versions for two of its best-selling crossovers in the UK. According to a new report, Nissan will build an electric Juke and Qashqai at its Sunderland factory.. Read more…
Elon Musk to discuss Tesla investing in xAI with the board
Elon Musk says he plans to discuss Tesla investing in xAI, his new AI startup, with the automaker’s board of directors. Read more…
Audi e-tron GT caught with a sporty facelift for the first time
Audi’s high-performance EV is getting an upgrade. The Audi e-tron GT was caught testing for the first time, revealing the electric car’s sporty new facelift. Read more…
Aventon Pace 500.2 e-bike now $999, RadExpand 5 $350 off, Greenworks electric tools, more
Through the end of the day, Aventon’s Pace 500.2 e-bike is just $999. It comes joined by the best price of the year on Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 that takes $350 off. Plus, Anker’s PowerCore 24K power bank hits $92 alongside some Greenworks cordless electric tools.. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is coming soon as the brand’s most powerful vehicle ever
Hyundai’s fastest street-legal vehicle is due out soon as the brand expands its all-electric N models. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N could be the fastest, most powerful Hyundai vehicle we’ve seen so far.. Read more…
Fast charge avec frites: McDonald’s in France gets 150-200kW EV chargers
McDonald’s, or “McDo” as the French say, is installing 2,000 new fast charging points across 700 car parks in France by 2025. Each McDonald’s charging station will offer 150-200 kilowatts of power, so you can recharge your car in about the time it takes to inhale a Big Mac and extra-large frites.. Read more…
Pony.ai nabs another license to test L4 autonomous trucks on China’s open roads
After years of expanding autonomous robotaxi rides throughout China, self-driving specialist Pony.ai continues to scale its technology in another segment – commercial trucks. Today, the company announced it has acquired the first ever license in Guangzhou, China to begin testing its autonomous truck technology on open roads in packs formations. Read more…
Volkswagen opens ID.7 Vizzion electric sedan pre-orders in China starting at $33K
Amid an intensifying EV price war in China, Volkswagen is launching a new flagship electric sedan. VW’s joint venture (JV), FAW-Volkswagen, officially opened ID.7 Vizzion pre-orders in China starting at 237,700 yuan ($33,200).. Read more…
