Yanmar Compact Equipment, a Japanese engine and heavy machinery manufacturer, has announced a new trio of electric-powered machines as part of its Unplugged range: a wheel loader, mini-excavator and tracked carrier. All three new electric models match the output of Yanmar’s legacy ICE equivalents. The SV17e Mini-Excavator is powered by an 18.3 kWh battery pack…. Read more…
Genesis takes aim at luxury EV rivals with lease prices starting as low as $339 per month
With the luxury brand’s sales surging in the US over the past few years, Genesis looks to take advantage of the market’s shift to electric. Genesis is aiming at luxury rivals like Tesla, with EV lease prices starting as low as $339 per month for the new GV60. Meanwhile, the larger Electrified GV70 is an even better deal. Read more…
Nissan schleps the LEAF along for at least one more year, 2025 models start at $28,000
Long live the LEAF! For one more year at least, as Nissan has begun sales of the 2025 model year LEAF. If you’re familiar with the veteran BEV, you find familiarity in this year’s models as virtually nothing new exists. Still, the LEAF’s starting price of $28,000 makes it one of the most affordable models available today… as long as you find somewhere that has CHAdeMO charging. Read more…
The world’s only coal-to-nuclear reactor plant just broke ground in Wyoming
Bill Gates’ TerraPower broke ground yesterday on its Natrium nuclear reactor plant, making it the first advanced reactor project ever to start construction. Read more…
‘Stand up Tesla’: UAW uses layoffs to make unionization progress at Tesla
The United Auto Worker (UAW), a powerful auto worker union in the US, is using Tesla’s recent layoffs to make unionization progress at the automaker. Read more…
The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Tells Us A Lot About Why Voltage Matters
And it tells us a lot about General Motors’ EV strategy, and what going even smaller might mean. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?
It costs less to charge the Ioniq 5 than it does to gas up a Hyundai Tucson. Read more…
The 2025 Nissan Leaf Sticks Around At $28,140
Nissan’s original EV isn’t dead yet, but you may be able to find better deals now. Read more…
For Sale: Porsche Taycan Batteries That Allegedly Fell Off A Train
A train derailment reportedly caused a bunch of Porsche Taycans to be scrapped. Their batteries are for sale, and cheaper than you’d think. Read more…
Alpine A290 unveiling scheduled for June 13 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Alpine is set to unveil its first all-electric urban sports car, the A290, on June 13 at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. This is a new chapter in Alpine’s story as it unveils its first fully electric model. The A290 promises to deliver the proper hot-hatch driving experience. The new model was recently spotted testing in the extreme… Read more…
CharIN unveils OPNC protocol to enable supplier-agnostic Plug & Charge
EV charging standards facilitator CharIN has introduced the Open Plug & Charge Network Communication (OPNC) Protocol, which is designed to elevate the Plug & Charge functionality of EV charging infrastructure. This API protocol enables supplier-agnostic Plug & Charge with Multi-V2G-PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and Multi-MO-PKI (mobility operator) interoperability based on the ISO 15118 standard. Plug… Read more…
Truck OEMs form joint venture to produce batteries for 40,000 electric trucks per year at Mississippi plant
Two major truck OEMs (Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR) and a component supplier (Accelera by Cummins) have completed the formation of a joint venture, Amplify Cell Technologies, to establish battery cell production in the US. Amplify will soon begin construction of a 21 GWh cell factory in Marshall County, Mississippi, with potential for further… Read more…
Lotus Emeya May Charge Quicker Than Porsche Taycan, Lucid Air
The Lotus Emeya peaked at 402 kilowatts during one recorded charging session from 10 to 80%, averaging a remarkable 331 kW throughout. Read more…
McLaren Working On PHEV SUV That Isn’t An SUV: CEO
Making money in the supercar market inevitably leads to an SUV. Just don’t call it that, though. Read more…
We’re Driving The Cadillac Lyriq. What Do You Want To Know?
I’ve got Cadillac’s sleek electric SUV for the next seven days. What can I tell you about it? Read more…
As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV charging
Tesla’s recent pullback of Supercharger operations doesn’t appear to have affected the plans of Ionna, the charging network for the U.S. and Canada directly funded by seven automakers. The charging network on Tuesday re-upped its commitment to build a network of more than 30,000 high-power urban and highway-adjacent fast-charging… Read more…
Hyundai teases its new INSTER EV for the first time, the latest affordable electric car
A new low-cost Hyundai EV will be revealed later this month. Hyundai is teasing the first images of its new INSTER EV ahead of its official debut at the Busan International Mobility Show. The all-electric city car is expected to be the latest affordable EV to hit the market, but will it make it to the US. Read more…
Tesla paid for Elon Musk’s Boring Company to dig a tunnel under Giga Texas, but why?
The Boring Company, which is owned by Elon Musk, announced that it finished digging a multi-million-dollar tunnel for Tesla underneath Gigafactory Texas. Read more…
Ford is still retiring the gas-powered Focus despite delaying 2030 all-electric goal
The iconic Ford Focus is on its way to retirement. Despite delaying its goal of an all-electric future in Europe by 2030, the gas-powered compact car is still not part of the plan. Read more…
PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities
Noted energy solutions provider Qmerit has just announced a new suite of home electrification technologies and integration services that offer less grid dependency and potential monetary benefits. “Powerhouse by Qmerit” can help streamline the power equipment acquisition and installation process and combine everything into one holistic system, complete with vehicle-to-home capabilities. Read more…
