BYD’s premium sub-brand Yangwang posted a cool new video of its U9 fully electric supercar. The vehicle was announced back in January 2023, but pre-sales began in February this year. To promote the U9, Yangwang tested on a race track and topped 375.12 km/h. The test was carried out in May this year, but the company is releasing the video… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is doing well in China, but sales are slumping in Europe
Tesla is doing well in China, with a big boost in deliveries last week. However, the automaker has yet to recover from its sales slumping in Europe. Read more…
Genesis preps for first GV90 models, its new larger ultra-luxury electric SUV
The first Genesis GV90 prototype models will be built in October as the luxury brand preps for mass production. The GV90 is Genesis’ new flagship electric SUV set to challenge ultra-luxury automakers like Bentley and Rolls Royce. Read more…
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Lectric XPeak off-road e-bike gets 110-mile range at $1,399, Razor Rambler 20 e-bike at new $750 low, Worx 20V 710 PSI pressure washer, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is the Back to School sale from Lectric, but this time kicked into its highest gear, with the company offering up to $727 off e-bike bundles and 40% off accessories – with its XPeak Off-Road e-bikes starting from $1,399 and getting $727 in free gear, including an extra battery for double the travel range. It is joined by Razor’s Rambler 20 e-bike dropping down to a new $750 low, as well as the Worx 20V Nitro Hydroshot Plus 710 PSI Portable Electric Pressure Washer at a new $164 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Hönle and bdtronic develop process for curing liquid sealants for battery cell module controllers
German mechanical engineering company bdtronic and German UV specialist Hönle have created an inline, five-step process for dispensing and curing liquid sealants known as Cured-In-Place-Gaskets (CIPGs) for battery cell module controllers. In the first step of the process, the component contours are pretreated with atmospheric pressure plasma to improve the adhesion of the sealant. In… Read more…
ChargerHelp study suggests roadmap for connected public EV charging network
A lack of interoperability between key system components—vehicles, charging stations, charging networks, and the grid—and the software systems that support them is a threat to system reliability and broader EV adoption in the US, according to a study by EVSE operations and maintenance (O&M) service provider ChargerHelp!. The network of public chargers in the US… Read more…
Cadillac Lyriq AWD recalled for potential brake failure
General Motors is recalling 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs over potential unexpected activation of anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The recall encompasses 21,469 vehicles in the U.S., all with the dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. Single-motor rear-wheel-drive models are not affected. The recalled vehicles may have overly sensitive… Read more…
Audi slashes EV interest rates, but Tesla Y can cost a lot less
Current Audi EV financing undercuts Tesla, but it may still be possible to get a better deal overall from the U.S. automaker, reports CarsDirect. A recent dealer bulletin showed 0.99% financing on all 2024 Audi EVs for up to 60 months, compared to rates of 2.99% to 6.49% for most of the brand’s other models. It also undercuts the 1.99% rate Tesla… Read more…
Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen ‘Trinity’ EV To Make Room For Golf EV
Plus, Tesla sips up subsidies despite CEO’s opinions and automakers disclose battery manufacturers following South Korean EV fire. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Vs. Hyundia Ioniq 5 Compared: Range, Price, Charging
The Chevy Equinox EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are both great entry-level electric SUVs, but is one better than the other? Read more…
Paired Power: For EV charging at remote sites, a microgrid may be better than an off-grid solution
Off-grid charging solutions are a hot topic, and they’re not just for remote sites that have no grid access. Some customers choose an off-grid solution that incorporates solar power and energy storage in order to avoid the long lead times that are often required to get a new utility interconnection, and/or to offer a backup… Read more…
EV battery costs plummet 90% since 2008 latest data shows
The electric vehicle market has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last fifteen years. What was once a niche and expensive product is rapidly becoming mainstream, thanks in large part to a dramatic reduction in the cost of its most crucial component: the battery. A new study by the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office reports a staggering 90%… Read more…
Elon Musk is wrong about climate change
Elon Musk seems to have forgotten some of the basics of how climate change works, so we’re going to set the record clear about it now. Read more…
ZEEKR announces new LFP batteries that can recharge an EV 10-80% in 10.5 minutes [Video]
Ambitious young EV automaker ZEEKR is claiming a “new charging speed record” using its latest model and new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, unveiled during a Tech Day event in China today. ZEEKR states that its new batteries can recharge its EVs from 10-80% state-of-charge as quickly as 10.5 minutes. Check out a charging demonstration video below. Read more…
JackRabbit OG2 launch: The internet’s favorite ‘silly little e-bike’ gets big updates
The JackRabbit OG was the first electric micro-bike to gain a mass following in the US, racking up a community of over 30,000 riders – or “Jackos” as they call themselves. Now the bike is getting a series of upgrades in the launch of its second-generation model: the JackRabbit OG2. Read more…
Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian
Thanks to Rivian’s software expertise, the long-awaited electric VW Golf could hit the market sooner than expected. Volkswagen is reportedly considering pulling forward the Golf EV launch despite delaying its Tesla-rivaling Trinity EV again. Read more…
Zeekr launches updated 001 and 007 with faster charging and enhanced driver assist capabilities
The 2025 Zeekr 007 has variants with Zeekr’s next-generation battery packs that can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 10.5 minutes, which Zeekr said is the fastest charging speed yet. Read more…
Mahle presents new high-performance fan for electric vehicles
At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier Mahle will be presenting a world first: a bionic high-performance fan designed to make electric commercial vehicles and passenger cars significantly quieter. Read more…
New York releases $200 mn in funding for electric school buses
The US state of New York has announced $200 million in funding for school districts and operators to switch to electric school buses.This is the second round of funding under the 4.2 billion-dollar Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Read more…
