Chinese auto giant BYD has been grabbing headlines with its premium EV sub-brand, Yangwang. It all started with the tank-like U8 SUV, boasting wild claims of amphibious capabilities. The second car is arguably even more exciting – the U9 supercar. This sleek machine promises blistering performance combined with futuristic tech and is about to be officially unveiled in just a… Read more…
Daimler Buses to supply electric public transport buses and charging infrastructure in The Hague
Daimler Buses’ e-infrastructure subsidiary, Daimler Buses Solutions, will supply charging stations and charging management, including software and operating concept, for an e-bus depot in the Dutch city of The Hague. The depot will be operated by public transport provider HTM Personenvervoer. Commissioning of the project is planned for the third quarter of 2024. Daimler Buses… Read more…
Maritime battery supplier Corvus Energy receives investment from Toyota’s Woven Capital
Norway-headquartered Corvus Energy, a supplier of lithium-ion battery storage and hydrogen PEM fuel cell systems to the maritime industry, has secured an investment from Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital. The funding will be used for product development and geographic expansion. Corvus’s other leading investors include BW Group, Equinor Ventures, Hydro and Shell Ventures. More than… Read more…
Ford cuts Mach-E EV prices by thousands as sales plunge
Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 after sales of the electric SUV reportedly fell by more than 50% in January. The automaker has lowered prices on multiple 2023 Mustang Mach-E models, reducing the base price by $3,100 to $41,695 with the mandatory $1,800 destination charge. The biggest discount is offered on several other versions of… Read more…
Electric Bike Co. Model J e-bike hits $1,299 (Save $468), Z GRILLS wood pellet oven $429, more
Headlining today’s green deals is Electric Bike Co.’s Model J e-bike at $1,299, with an exclusive savings opportunity to get $268 in free gear. It is joined by Z GRILLS’ PIONEER 450B Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker at $429, as well as Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower that is also at $429. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
A Spanish renewables developer is about to go large in the US
Spanish renewables developer Greenalia is rolling out an impressive 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of solar, wind, and battery storage in Texas, with more on the way. Read more…
Porsche Macan Turbo EV spotted testing in the US flaunting sleek curves
After unveiling the highly-anticipated Macan EV last month, Porsche said a 630 hp Turbo version is also rolling out. The sporty new 2024 Porsche Macan Turbo EV was spotted testing in California, showcasing the electric SUV’s sleek curves.. Read more…
Volvo + Skanska piloted a huge electric excavator in LA – here’s how it went
Global construction firm Skanska piloted the Volvo EC230, the largest electric excavator of its kind, on a big Los Angeles transit project – here’s what happened. Read more…
You Can Now Find Used Model S Plaids For Around $60,000
Compared to an original asking price of $131,440, some used Plaids have lost over half their value. Read more…
Enteligent integrates PIONIX’s BaseCamp software with its TLCEV solar EV charger
California-based solar power technology company Enteligent has partnered with German EV charging software developer PIONIX to use PIONIX’s commercial BaseCamp software as the operating system for Enteligent’s TLCEV, which is under development. BaseCamp is based on the open-source EVSE software EVerest, which was initiated by PIONIX and is now hosted within Linux Foundation Energy. It… Read more…
Thailand’s nascent EV industry could get a boost from the discovery of lithium resources
Thailand sees EVs as a potential growth industry, and the country’s government is soliciting investment from global manufacturers. In December, the Thai government announced that Toyota, Honda and two other Japanese automakers will invest a total of $4.22 billion to establish local production of EVs. As usual, the Chinese beat them to it—in January, Great… Read more…
Volvo adds EX40, EC40 EVs, retires Recharge badge for plug-ins
The fully electric version of the XC40 SUV will now be called the EX40, while its somewhat lower-roof C40 Recharge counterpart will be called the EC40, Volvo revealed Tuesday as part of a new naming strategy for its EVs and plug-in hybrids. Among Volvo EVs, EX calls out electric SUVs, like the upcoming EX30 and EX90, EC will be used for electric… Read more…
We Have A Tesla Cybertruck. What Do You Want To Know?
We have an all-wheel-drive Cybertruck Foundation Series until Thursday. We’re sure you have plenty of questions. Read more…
The Arc Sport Is A $258,000 Electric Wake Boat With 570 HP
The zero-emissions wave cruiser is made by a Los Angeles-based startup. Read more…
Scout Motors Aims To Help Volkswagen Do What It’s Never Done: Conquer America
Company executives tell InsideEVs about the Scout SUV platform, plans for batteries and dealerships, and the “electric slowdown.” Read more…
Cupra Born VZ amps up the power and sportiness of the original
The Cupra Born was the brand’s first EV, being unveiled in 2020 not very long after Cupra was spun off from Seat. It’s had some time on the market and now a new version is being introduced: the Born VZ. “VZ” stands for “veloz” which means “fast” in Spanish but is also the name of a Toyota MPV sold in… Read more…
Coast begins deliveries of its Model 1 solar electric trailer and its quality is undeniable
Coast, the future-focused sub-brand of trailer manufacturer Aero Build, has begun deliveries of the Model 1 – a solar electric travel trailer that Founder and CEO Brian Fuente put his heart and soul into to not only modernize a stale recreation segment but do so in a manner that is optimized and affordable without any compromise on quality. Fuente walked us through the Coast Model 1 and shared his insight on the trailer, the company’s design approach, and its future in electric campers. Read more…
Why electric bikes actually give more exercise than pedal bikes
Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange (and has been known to let the steam out of some fitness riders’ lycra outfits), but the science is clear. Now let’s talk about the “how” and “why”. Read more…
Hyundai will introduce the IONIQ 7 in June, its first three-row electric SUV
Another electric three-row electric SUV is set to hit the market. Hyundai’s highly-anticipated IONIQ 7 will make its debut at the Busan Motor Show in June. Here’s what we know about the electric SUV so far. Read more…
Tesla fights back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores
Tesla is asking its fans for help fighting back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores in the state. Read more…
