Porsche expects to keep its first electric car, the Taycan, in the lineup even as the highly-anticipated Panamera EV is introduced. The Panamera EV will stand apart with more space and luxury than the sporty Taycan model. Read more…
This solar farm was built on an abandoned gravel pit
An abandoned gravel pit was the ideal site for this community solar farm in Maine, because nearly 90% of the state is forested. Read more…
Faraday Future sues HiPhi founder in China for alleged trade secret infringement
Faraday Future seeks monetary damages and demands that HiPhi’s parent company, Human Horizons, immediately stop infringing on its trade secrets related to the FF 91. Read more…
Hyundai rumored to rename the upcoming Ioniq 7 to Ioniq 9
Hyundai is getting ready to make its first three-row electric SUV official this summer. So far, the car was referred to as the Ioniq 7, since it’s going to be based on Hyundai’s Seven concept, which was shown a back in 2021. And yet – this is Hyundai’s version of Kia’s EV9, which is already available. With that in mind,… Read more…
Tesla Supercharger Access Will Come To Volkswagen EVs In 2025 At The Latest
Also, the updated 2026 Porsche Taycan will be the first VW Group car to get a Tesla NACS port from the factory. Read more…
Save on e-bikes, electric riding mowers, and more in today’s best Green Deals
Kicking off this week’s green deals is the spring sale from Blix Bikes that is taking up to $600 off e-bike models as well as offering up to $292 in free accessories, lead by the Dubbel Utility e-bike for $1,499 with $292 in free gear. It is joined by the Greenworks 80V 42-inch CrossoverZ Zero Turn Electric Riding Lawn Mower at $4,500, as well as the Baseus 140W 6-port USB-C Power Bank Station for $75. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Nissan slashes starting price of 2024 Ariya electric SUV to $39,590
Nissan is slashing prices on its first global electric SUV. The 2024 Nissan Ariya now starts at $39,995, with a lower starting price on all trims.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) drops on bad Chinese delivery numbers that mean nothing
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is dropping by as much as 7% – erasing billions of dollars in value today. It’s not clear why, but some are suggesting bad Chinese delivery numbers are to blame. Read more…
This VW-partnered battery maker just pioneered a novel recycling process
MIT spinout and battery maker 24M Technologies today debuted a new direct-material battery recycling process for EV batteries and battery storage. Read more…
Ford U.S. EV Sales Surged 81% In February 2024
All three models—F-150 Lightning, Mach-E and E-Transit—noted solid growth. Read more…
LFP batteries responsible for 36% of global EV graphite demand
According to Adamas Intelligence, 493,472 tons of graphite were deployed globally in the batteries of all newly marketed passenger EVs and hybrids from January to October 2023, up 45% or 153,034 tons from the same period in 2022. Over the same period, passenger EV unit sales rose 33% and sales-weighted average battery capacity in kWh… Read more…
Microchip’s new integrated motor drivers include controllers, gate drivers and communications in a single device
Microchip Technology has launched a new family of dsPIC digital signal controller-based integrated motor drivers. These devices incorporate a dsPIC33 digital signal controller (DSC), a three-phase MOSFET gate driver and optional LIN or CAN FD transceiver into one package. This integration is designed to reduce the component count of a motor control system design, and… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Cuts Power In Tug-Of-War Battle Against Diesel Chevy Silverado
Spoiler alert: It turns out that the Cybertruck can’t tug. Read more…
BYD Global Plug-In Car Sales Dropped 36% In February 2024
The company is cutting prices and applying discounts to improve sales. Read more…
Jay Leno Thinks The New Tesla Model 3 Is A Great Deal For Under $40,000
“It really is everything my Model S is,” Leno said. “Just not as fast. Not as as big. But that’s OK.” Read more…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 unveiled – bigger battery, more buttons and new N Line trim
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is receiving a major upgrade for 2024. This revamp includes a significant battery expansion and a sleek new sports variant that hopes to give the Tesla Model Y some serious competition. For starters, the Ioniq 5 is ditching its smaller 77.4 kWh battery pack for a much larger 84 kWh option. This means you should get… Read more…
Polestar 3 goes into production in China, production to start in South Carolina later this year
Things are moving along briskly at electric automaker Polestar. The company has begun production of its third model, the Polestar 3 SUV, in Chengdu, China. Importantly for US buyers, production is also slated to begin in South Carolina in mid-2024. The company has successfully completed a production test series at its Carolina plant. “This stunning… Read more…
Logistics provider NFI opens heavy-duty EV charging hub near California ports
Logistics provider NFI and charging network Electrify America have announced the grand opening of NFI’s new DC fast charging facility in Ontario, California. The charging hub will support NFI’s fleet of 50 heavy-duty electric trucks, which perform drayage operations in and around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. When fully completed, the new… Read more…
Tesla in talks for a factory in Thailand, report says
Tesla is in talks with Thailand’s government to build a factory in the country, according to government officials. Read more…
StoreDot says sub-freezing temps are no problem for its ultrafast charging EV batteries
StoreDot, makers of ultrafast Tesla-like 4680 cells, says its battery cells can charge up to 80% of their full capacity in a sub-freezing temperature of 14F (-10C) when charged at standard speed. Read more…
