QuantumScape, a US battery company, has introduced a new cell format, FlexFrame, for solid-state EV batteries. FlexFrame combines pouch and prismatic cells. The FlexFrame architecture has a frame that wraps around the cell stack and a flexible polymer laminate outer layer like pouch cells. The cell is anode-free and the cell stack is contracted, with… Read more…
Tesla Giving Away 10,000 Supercharging Miles In End-Of-Quarter Push
Buy a new Tesla, get some free miles. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Is About To Be Rivian’s Tesla Model Y Moment
This is the moment every EV startup hopes for, and not many actually get to. Can it reverse Rivian’s fortunes? Read more…
Canoo (GOEV) announces a reverse stock split as share prices sink to an all-time low
EV startup Canoo (GOEV) is throwing out a lifeline to keep its shares listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Canoo announced a 1-for-23 reverse stock split Wednesday as share prices hit a new all-time low. Read more…
Audi to officially unveil new Q6 e-tron this month, promising to ‘Overtake your expectations’
After developing it for what feels like years now, Audi AG is finally set for a world premiere of the Q6 e-tron – its first EV model to debut on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) co-developed with Porsche. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
The Port of San Diego just deployed one of the largest electric forklifts in the US
The Port of San Diego has put the first commercially available, large-capacity, electric forklift made in the US into service. Read more…
Save $500 on Juiced e-bike bundles with extra batteries, Anker 192Wh power station hits $105, more
Headlining today’s green deals is a promotional opportunity from Juiced Bikes to save $500 when bundling the new 52V G2 battery with a selection of discounted e-bikes. It is joined by the Anker PowerCore Reserve 192Wh Power Station at a new $105 low, as well as a Greenworks 80V mower, blower, and trimmer combo at $700, with a chance to shave another $100 off through membership. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Owner Turns In His Car, Doesn’t Recommend Buying One Right Now
He says Tesla has some issues it needs to resolve and suggests that you should wait for the Juniper refresh before buying a new Model Y. Read more…
Global Plug-In Car Sales Started 2024 With A Bang: 1 Million Sold In January
The segment expanded by 63% year-over-year, with a massive boost in PHEV sales. Read more…
How to protect an EV’s on-board charger from transient grid surges
Sponsored by Littelfuse. The automotive environment is one of the most severe environments for electronics. Today’s vehicle designs proliferate with sensitive electronics, including electronic controls, infotainment, sensing, battery packs, battery management, electric vehicle powertrains, and on-board chargers. In addition to the heat, voltage transients, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the automotive environment, the on-board charger… Read more…
Which urban neighborhoods have the highest EV adoption rates, and why?
To date, most EV buyers, at least in the US, have been suburban dwellers, and these folks may not understand what the fuss is about charging. They install a charger in their carport or driveway, and never look back. But for EV adoption to reach the next cohort of drivers, there needs to be a… Read more…
Aptera lacks the funds to produce solar EV, hints of design changes
Startup vehicle maker Aptera said it has begun production-intent builds on the body for its three-wheel solar EV, although the timeline for actual deliveries might not be quite as bright as it sounds In a video address accompanying the update, CEO Steve Fambro noted that Aptera chose Italy’s CPC Group for its “incredible ability”… Read more…
EV Charging Needs A ‘WiFi Moment,’ ChargePoint’s CEO Says
Even with the Tesla NACS plug revolution looming, CCS and even CHAdeMo plugs will be with us for years, ChargePoint’s new CEO says. Read more…
The Nissan Leaf Regains Its Tax Credit Eligibility. But Is It Worth It In 2024?
The Leaf is somewhat affordable again, but several key things are holding it back. Read more…
2024 Ford E-Transit Gets More Range And Faster Charging
The electric version of America’s best-selling van gets some big upgrades under the skin. Read more…
Only 1% Of 270,000 Surveyed Retail Locations Have EV Charging: Consumer Reports
Retail spaces could be an ideal space to quickly establish charging infrastructure, but Consumer Reports found that the majority have not done so. Read more…
Jaguar Will End Production Of All Current Models Ahead Of Next Year’s New EVs
That means the aging I-Pace EV will also get the axe, not just the combustion cars. Read more…
BMW’s “New Class” will spawn 6 electric cars
BMW, the automaker celebrated for its spirited driving dynamics, is poised to unveil a slew of electric cars in a radical shift toward battery-driven power. The new lineup dubbed the “New Class” in homage to a transformative period in the company’s history, represents more than just a new badge – it’s a complete overhaul of development, production, and BMW’s very… Read more…
Analysts: 40% drop in 2023-2025 EV battery prices will boost sales
A number of factors may be converging to lower EV battery prices, which in turn could boost EV demand, according to new analysis from Goldman Sachs. Analysts expect nearly a 40% decline in EV battery prices between 2023 and 2025, and for EVs to “reach breakthrough levels in terms of cost parity” with internal-combustion vehicles in some markets as… Read more…
Nissan Leaf regains tax credit access, now starts at $24,400
Nissan and the IRS announced today that the Leaf has regained eligibility for the federal tax credit for electric vehicles. Read more…
