Commuters as well as travelers who are planning to explore the northwestern shores of Saudi Arabia will have a new and green way of getting around starting in 2025. The operators of Neom, the massive faux-sustainable development that Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the crown prince and authoritarian leader of Saudi Arabia, is creating in… Read more…
Paraclete Energy achieves cost-effective silicon anode materials
Paraclete Energy, a producer of silicon-based anode materials for the EV and battery markets, has reached a cost of $35/kWh for its SILO Silicon anode materials—below the typical cost of $53/kWh for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries using graphite anodes. Paraclete Energy’s silicon anode materials offer specific energy of over 520 Wh/kg, exceeding traditional graphite… Read more…
This new solar tech protects panels from hail – here’s how it works
Terrasmart is rolling out a new stow feature for its single-axis tracker that can protect solar panels from destructive hailstorms.. Read more…
Volvo will unleash two electric SUVs to revamp EV sales in the US
Volvo expects a momentum shift in the US, with two new electric SUVs hitting the market. Volvo will launch its three-row EX90, followed by the smaller, more affordable EX30. Can Volvo’s new electric SUVs help revamp EV sales in the US? The brand expects big results. Here’s why. Read more…
Uber Will Use GM’s Cruise Robotaxis
The ride-hailing giant’s own autonomous vehicle program ended in disaster. Now, it’s hoping Cruise can help. Read more…
This wacky-looking $499 e-bike conversion kit is raising $10M
We’ve seen a lot of electric bike conversion kits over the years, but none are quite as interesting-looking as the Clip kit. And now the company isn’t just standing out on the street, it’s also standing up and raising a $10M Series A funding round to expand its operations. Read more…
German auto lobby recommends ending all fossil fuel sales by 2045
The main lobby group of the German automobile industry has recommended that all fossil fuel sales should be ended in Germany by 2045, but it’s still advocating for less-efficient e-fuels over rapid electrification. Read more…
Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to follow
According to a recent post from Aptera Motors co-CEO Steve Fambro, the solar EV startup has received a delivery of bodies in carbon (BinCs) from Italy. According to Fambro, the BinCs will be cleaned up and soon become Aptera’s next three production-intent solar EV builds. Read more…
Ford scraps its three-row electric SUV, opening the door for these rivals to dominate
While Ford is canceling plans to launch its three-row electric SUV, overseas brands like Kia, Hyundai, and Volvo are looking to take advantage. By scrapping its larger SUV, Ford opened the door for rivals to take control of the segment. Read more…
Most Plug-In Hybrids Never Get Plugged In. Here’s How To Change That
PHEVs deliver phenomenal efficiency when they’re regularly charged. Skip the plug, and you lose the benefits. Read more…
The $80,000 Volvo EX90 Cut One Infuriating Corner
Volvo copied the same cost-cutting trick that VW used in its $40,000 ID.4. Read more…
California condo development adds an EV charger in every garage
Another private community is installing charging stations in every unit. The Woodland Creek Homeowners Association of East Palo Alto, California—a condominium development that was formed in 2002 and consists of single-family semi-detached residences—is in the process of installing the Pando Smart Outlet at all 90 homes and three shared-use buildings in the community, including a… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is launching between January and March
Xiaomi stunned the world with the SU7, its first ever EV (and first ever car), which continues to exceed sales expectations and force the company to up its sales targets. And then, Xiaomi stunned the world again, last month, with the 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra hypercar prototype/concept. A few days after the unveiling of the SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi dropped another… Read more…
Love’s is deploying a lot of EV charging stations across the US
Love’s Travel Stops is rolling out EV charging stations all over the US, thanks to it being one of the top NEVI grant fund recipients. Read more…
Hyundai’s new Casper EV starts at $23,000 in Korea, but is the low price worth it?
The new Hyundai Casper EV has a sticker price of just $23,000 (31.5 million won) in Korea. After government incentives, Hyundai’s compact electric SUV can be bought for as little as $17,000 (23 million won). Is the low price tag worth it. Read more…
Tesla quietly gives up on Cybertruck’s no-resale clause
Tesla has quietly given up on the Cybertruck’s no-resale clause as the automaker catches up with the demand. Read more…
Hiboy 2024 P7 class 3 e-bike at $900 low, Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bikes from $1,758, 50% off CCS to Tesla adapter today only, more
Today’s Green Deals are all about getting up to go – whether that’s on an e-bike or in an EV. Leading the group today is Hiboy’s 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike that has dropped to a new $900 low in the brand’s latest sale. It is joined by the popular Hover-1 Altai Pro R750 e-bikes that come decked out in plenty of accessories starting from $1,758, as well as a one-day 50% discount on Rexing’s CCS to Tesla EV Charger Adapter for models S, 3, X, and Y to its $100 low. There’s also the early-bird discounts on Vanpowers’ new GrandTeton All-Terrain e-bikes, a chance to save $100 on the security-minded Hover-1 Ace R350 Pro e-scooter – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Rad Power Labor Day sale kickoff that has two e-bikes down at $999 with a free extra battery offer on another, and more. Read more…
2024 Mini Cooper SE Review: Little Car, Big Electric Upgrade
Finally, the new Mini Cooper SE can go the distance. Read more…
Fisker Ocean recalled due to regen brake issue
The Fisker Ocean has been recalled once again, this time for an issue that could lead to an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking. The recall includes 7,745 Ocean electric SUVs from model years 2023 and 2024 (the only two in which the Ocean was sold before Fisker filed for bankruptcy). Software issues in these vehicles may reduce… Read more…
New Volvo XC90 Hybrid Teased: ‘Substantially Refreshed’
Volvo also said there could a surprise or two. What could that be? Read more…
