
Following the postponed launch of the small electric SUV in the United States, Volvo is now no longer accepting reservations for the EX30 online. Future customers can only choose to stay updated. Read more…
Ford cancels planned electric car production in Oakville

Ford will use its plant in Oakville, Canada, to expand production of its combustion pickups instead of electric vehicles as previously planned. Production of a three-row electric SUV will be moved to another plant, but it is still unclear exactly where it will be produced. Read more…
Beijing offers extra 20,000 EV quotas in 1st relaxation of car purchase policy since 2011

The 20,000 quotas are additional to the original 80,000 quotas and can only be used to purchase purely electric vehicles. Read more…
Americase builds customisable Li-ion battery cabinet

Americase, a manufacturer of protective containers for hazardous materials and high-value goods, has launched the versatile and mobile Lithium-Ion Battery Cabinet.
The cabinet’s pioneering design meets and exceeds IFC24 storage requirements, providing companies with the freedom to eliminate the costly construction and maintenance of dedicated fire-rated rooms and off-site storage for dangerous goods. Read more…
Solar to meet half of global electricity demand growth in 2024 and 2025
Global electricity demand is rising at its fastest rate in two decades, but solar is on course to meet half of demand growth, says the IEA. Read more…
ZF introduces TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission

The Commercial Vehicles Solutions division of global automotive and technology company ZF has developed a new hybrid transmission, the TraXon 2 Hybrid, designed for use in commercial vehicles. “In developing the TraXon 2 Hybrid, we demonstrate how synergies across our divisions enable us to address customer needs swiftly and flexibly to create viable technologies to… Read more…
Nayax launches EV CloudPay service

Payment processing services provider Nayax has introduced its cloud-based EV CloudPay payment service for EV charging stations. By means of an on-site physical kiosk that can facilitate payments for multiple chargers, drivers can pay using any of more than 80 cashless and digital methods. As the kiosk is cloud-based, a single kiosk can facilitate payments… Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E undercuts Chevy Camaro with new EV lease deals
After introducing new deals this month, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is now cheaper to lease than a Chevy Camaro. Even though the Camaro costs over $7,500 more, the Mach-E is a better lease deal with massive savings. Read more…
Elon’s MAGA millions, Cybertruck gets a fancy blanket, and a new $30K VW EV
Quick Charge is back to report on this week’s biggest EV stories – but I didn’t expect to read that Elon Musk was committing $45 million per month to get convicted felon, adulterer, and all-around terrible person Donald Trump re-elected!. Read more…
Ferrari’s first EV is already testing in the wild, ahead of 2025 debut

Synonymous with roaring V8s and V12s, Ferrari is charging into the future with its first all-electric vehicle. While official details are scarce, prototype mules have been spotted prowling the streets disguised as Maseratis, hinting at a possible SUV-like silhouette. The Prancing Horse’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, confirmed the EV will debut late next year, with deliveries starting in 2026. While Vigna… Read more…
Electric motor manufacturer Nidec invests in Eve Air Mobility

Japan-headquartered electric motor manufacturer Nidec has made a minority equity investment of $20 million in Eve Air Mobility, a Florida manufacturer of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Eve is a launch partner for Nidec Aerospace’s propulsion system through its subsidiary Nidec Motor. Nidec Aerospace was established last year as a joint venture with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer… Read more…
Pickering Interfaces expands its portfolio of PXI digital I/O modules

UK-headquartered Pickering Interfaces, a provider of modular signal switching and simulation products for electronic test and verification, has introduced four new industrial digital I/O families for PXI- and LXI-based systems. The new products, available in both PXI and PXIe form factors, offer higher density, expanded voltage and current ranges and programmable logic levels. Digital input… Read more…
Bluetti Phase 2 Prime Day power station sale, Rad Powers EV and accessory discounts, Hover-1 Altai Pro e-bikes, more
Despite Amazon’s Prime Day event coming to a close, there are plenty of lingering deals and parallel sales still going strong and today’s Green Deals are here to continue the savings train! Leading the pack is Phase 2 of Bluetti’s Prime Day sale that is running through the rest of July and has increased savings up to $4,428 off power stations and bundles, with plenty of new low prices – like the company’s AC180 Portable Power Station that is getting a standalone discount to a new $549 low. It is joined by Rad Power’s extended and updated summer sale that has added some e-bikes to the offers on top of taking 40% off passenger accessories, as well as Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 and R750 e-bikes that are starting from $1,725. Plus, all the hangover Amazon Prime Day Green Deals that have been collected together in our Prime Day hub here, which you can also find down at the bottom of the page. There’s no telling how long these deals will stay active, so don’t dawdle too long. Read more…
BYD’s answer to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y spotted overseas
BYD is upping the ante in overseas markets. Its new electric SUV, Sea Lion 07, was spotted outside of China as the BYD looks to challenge Tesla in key overseas markets. BYD’s Sea Lion 07 is a mid-size electric SUV similar in size to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…
Almost Every BMW, Audi And Mercedes EV Is Leased

For two of the brands, over 90% of new-car transactions are leases, not purchases. Read more…
U.S. EV Registrations Increased In May 2024, Despite Tesla’s Decline

The all-electric car market share improved a bit to 7.5%. Read more…
Ilika delivers first solid-state batteries to automotive customer

UK-headquartered solid-state battery developer Ilika has shipped its first batch of prototype Goliath batteries for customer testing by a Tier 1 automotive company. The company performed in-house testing of the P1 Goliath prototype batteries beginning in May in a customer-sponsored program. Goliath batteries employ a ceramic electrolyte rather than a liquid one, and are made… Read more…
SSE installs EV charging hub in Scotland with 24 charging bays

Scotland-headquarted energy company SSE has opened its Myrekirk Roundabout EV charging hub near Dundee. The hub features 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of nearly 2.5 MW. Eight of the bays will offer units of up to 360 kW. The remaining 16 bays will be equipped with 150 kW charging units. Neil Kirkby,… Read more…
Brussels considers tariff reduction for Chinese-made Volkswagen and BMW EVs

The European Commission has indicated a willingness to potentially lower import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles produced by Volkswagen and BMW. This could significantly impact the European EV market and reshape the dynamics between European and Chinese automakers. Under the current proposal, EVs imported from China would face tariffs of up to 37.6%. However, the Commission is considering classifying Volkswagen… Read more…
Jaguar I-Pace: An EV Pioneer Dies With A Whimper

Production of the model will come to an end in December 2024. Read more…

