How much range do you really have below zero? One owner just found out. Read more…
Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT Voice Assistant To ID.4, Other Models
ChatGPT is coming to “most” U.S. 2025 model-year Volkswagen vehicles, including its EVs. Will this up VW’s voice assistant game? Read more…
Volkswagen wants to double ID.Buzz production as three-row electric van hits the US
The iconic Volkswagen Microbus is making a comeback in all-electric form. VW wants to more than double ID.Buzz production as the three-row electric van rolls out in the US this year. Read more…
New York’s largest offshore wind farm just got the official greenlight
Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind farm, now has the final permit it needs from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to start construction. Read more…
NIO (NIO) expected to hit Q2 delivery target after record 20.5K sold in May
After setting a new delivery record in May, NIO (NYSE: NIO) is expected to deliver over 54,000 EVs in the second quarter. Despite a slight decline from May’s numbers, NIO is projected to deliver over 18,000 EVs in June, which would be enough to top its Q2 delivery target. Read more…
Murf takes $400 off e-bikes and 20% off accessories, Jackery power stations 42% off, Rachio smart hose timer at new low, more
With the few June sales events having come to a close over the weekend and future events like Amazon’s upcoming Prime Days waiting on the horizon, we’ve got a few notable Green Deals for you today in the downtime. Leading the charge today is Murf’s Fourth of July sale that is taking $400 off its e-bike lineup while also offering 20% off all accessories, with the company’s Higgs Step-Thru e-bike now sitting at $1,995. It is joined by Jackery’s latest sale that is taking 42% off a collection of power stations and bundles, with options like the Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station bundled alongside two 200W solar panels for a return $1,899 low. There’s also Rachio’s Smart Hose Timer that has just fallen to a new $64 low as well, with other water controller options starting from $79. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Lithium Australia to recycle Volvo’s bus batteries in Australia
Lithium Australia’s subsidiary Envirostream Australia has signed an exclusive agreement with Volvo Group Australia’s bus division to recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from its electric and hybrid fleet. Volvo manufactures and supplies electric and hybrid buses to customers across Australia, including Public Transport Authority in Western Australia and Transdev in Queensland. The agreement has an initial… Read more…
Natron Energy starts commercial-scale production of sodium-ion batteries
Natron Energy, a sodium-ion battery manufacturer, has started commercial-scale operations at its facility in Holland, Michigan. Sodium-ion batteries offer higher power density, higher cycles, and better safety characteristics over other battery technologies, according to the company. The battery chemistry presents zero strain during charging and discharge, 10x faster cycling than traditional lithium-ion batteries and a… Read more…
Fisker’s electric dreams shattered
The Fisker Ocean, once hailed as a beacon of hope in the electric vehicle market, is now adrift in a sea of financial woes. As the company faces liquidation, the fate of its 4,300 remaining electric SUVs hangs in the balance. Fisker’s recent bankruptcy filing revealed a grim reality: the company is unable to secure the additional financing it desperately… Read more…
Lexus Made The Most Efficient Electric Crossover On Sale. Here’s How
A certain combination of wheels, tires and powertrain can boost the range by dozens of miles. Read more…
Do EVs need to simulate gear shifts? BMW and Hyundai think so
Hyundai and BMW think consumers want EVs to simulate shift points Hyundai already sells the Ioniq 5 N, which is a sporty EV featuring fake shift points BMW’s now working on simulate gearshifts for its future EVs The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N brought simulated gear shifts to a production EV. Now it appears BMW is working on something similar. In an… Read more…
Here Are The Affordable Plug-In Hybrids With The Most Electric Range
The Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime lead the pack, but there’s a discontinued car that offers more electric range and you can buy a cheap used one. Read more…
A Used Mercedes-Benz EQS Can Be Yours For New Tesla Model 3 Prices
It’s an absolute steal. Used EQS EVs are selling for less than half their original prices. Read more…
German blackbirds imitate the sound of electric scooters
In the northern German city of Kiel, blackbirds have been observed imitating the alarm sound of electric scooters. A researcher says that this unusual side-effect of electric micromobility is also likely to spread to other cities as the sound seems to be advantageous for blackbirds finding mates. Read more…
This is a totaled Tesla Cybertruck
A couple of Tesla Cybertrucks deemed “totaled”, a total loss, have shown up on auction sites as concerns about repair costs arise. Read more…
Wrigley Field adds EV charging, highlights signage problems
Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field baseball stadium has been home to the MLB’s Chicago Cubs for over a century – and now, it’s taking steps to cater to the next generations of fans by adding EV charging to its list of amenities. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive
After a record 2023, Hyundai and Kia are not slowing down this year. With new tariffs on Chinese EVs, Hyundai and Kia look to gain an edge over their overseas rivals. The tailwind comes as the South Korean automakers are launching affordable EVs in key global markets, including the US. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is expected to have tough quarter for deliveries again
Tesla (TSLA) is again expected to have a difficult quarter for electric vehicle deliveries as estimates are going down. Read more…
Circontrol’s new eHome5 home charger features PV integration, intelligent energy use optimization
Circontrol launched its new eHome5 home charger, the fifth generation of its EV charger designed specifically for homes and condominiums, at the recent Power2Drive trade show In Germany. The 22 kW wall charger features a “customizable aesthetic” designed to help the unit to fit in with the user’s garage décor. EV drivers can choose one… Read more…
Atlante to bring 130 DC fast EV charging stations to Groupe Duval malls in Europe
Fast charging network operator Atlante and shopping center operator Groupe Duval have announced plans to deploy new 130 fast and ultra-fast charging stations as part of their long-term partnership. The announcement was made as the first site—located in Saint-Chamond in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Central France—was powered on. That site now offers 188 fast charging… Read more…
