Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies may have plans to provide its technology to cargo and medical transport to begin, but its longer-term goal is to implement passenger travel in its flagship ALIA eVTOL. Recently, the company shared a look at what that five-passenger vessel will look like before it launches commercial operations in the future. Read more…
Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 SUV sheds camo, revealing sleek design [Images]
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is on its way. The IONIQ 9 was spotted with less camo, revealing new design details as Hyundai prepares for its official debut later this year. Read more…
Your EV Has A Max Charging Rate. Here’s Why It May Not Charge So Fast
Want to understand why one EV charges faster than another one? Let’s dig into how charging curves work and other factors. Read more…
Volvo, Rivian and 48 other companies petition the EU to stick to its 2035 ICE ban
The automotive industry is in the midst of a shift towards electric vehicles, and the European Union has been, at least for a while, a key driver of this change with its ambitious plan to ban the sale of new combustion engine cars starting in 2035. This policy faced recent pushback from some automakers and member states, but now a… Read more…
World premiere of the Skoda Elroq: lots of space for little money
Skoda has presented the Elroq, its second EV after the Enyaq. The Elroq is significantly shorter, but only costs as much as the ID.3 after the recent price drop. The big but: when the Skoda comes onto the market in the first quarter of 2025, it will offer more for the money than the VW! Read more…
GM nears double-digit EV market share in the US after Q3 sales surged
GM is eyeing double-digit market share in the US EV market after sales surged 60% in Q3 compared to last year. With new models like the Chevy Blazer, Equinox, and Silverado EVs rolling out nationwide, GM looks to top rival Ford by the end of 2024. Read more…
Tesla shifts its in-car music streaming strategy, crashing this stock in the process
Tesla appears to be shifting its in-car music streaming strategy and it is crashing this stock in the process. Read more…
The VW ID. Buzz arrives in the US this fall, but finding one may be tricky
The VW ID. Buzz is launching in the US around Thanksgiving, but if you want one, you might have to hunt it down, as Volkswagen has been a bit stingy in allocating the electric van to dealers. Read more…
Rare Tesla Wall Connector discounts from $420, Anker 90,000mAh station return lows, Juiced JetCurrent Pro e-bike $700 off, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is a rare discount on Tesla’s Universal and Standard Wall Connector EV charging stations to new low prices, starting from $420. Anker’s early fall Prime Day sale has also returned its new C300 90,000mAh Power Stations to their lowest rates for the first time since launching, starting from $150. Next, Juiced has dropped its latest JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike down to $2,099, while Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike is back at its $800 low. We also have another EcoFlow flash sale that is offering the lowest prices we’ve tracked on bundles for the DELTA Pro and RIVER 2 Pro power stations that will only last through the rest of the day, and bringing up the rear is Goal Zero’s Alta 80 Portable Electric Fridge and Freezer at a new low price too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $975 discount on the Segway x260 Electric Dirt Bike, and more. Read more…
General Motors Just Pulled Off A Major Electric Comeback
The Chevy Equinox EV has eclipsed the Cadillac Lyriq to become GM’s best-selling EV in the U.S. Read more…
Consumer Reports Recommends The Tesla Cybertruck. For Now, At Least
Even with its quirks and concessions that favor design over practicality, the Cybertruck is still pretty good. Read more…
What Does EV Wheel Size Have To Do With Electric Range?
Wheel and tire size, as well as weight, can impact range significantly. Read more…
Toyota’s U.S. Sales Were Almost 50% Electrified In September
Toyota is well on its way to being a battery-powered car company, whether through hybrids or even its EVs. Read more…
Could a new administration claw back EV and renewable energy investments?
The Republican presidential candidate has said some pretty rude things about EVs over the years. In particular, he has called President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which despite its name is mainly a package of incentives for EV adoption and domestic production of EV components and raw materials, a “green new scam,” and has promised… Read more…
Rivian’s Electric Van Can’t Use Tesla Superchargers
Access to the expansive DC fast charging network is reserved for retail vehicles such as the R1S and R1T. Read more…
Kia And Hyundai’s EV And Hybrid Push Continues To Pay Off
The Korean duo posted record-breaking electric and hybrid sales in September and Q3 of 2024. Here’s where the wins are. Read more…
Xiaomi delivers another 10,000 vehicles in September
Xiaomi announced that it delivered 10,000 SU7 vehicles in September, making this the fourth consecutive month to reach the goal. The company didn’t reveal the exact figure, but only confirmed it exceeded the 10,000 threshold. The original 2024 goal for Xiaomi was to deliver 100,000 SU7 models and if the carmaker can keep up with the production, it will likely… Read more…
The ‘EV Slowdown’ Comes For Gas Cars
Plus, Tesla beats FSD lawsuit, and ultra-luxury brands are being really weird about electrification. Read more…
LG Chem Just Solved Thermal Runaway In EV Batteries
Seen scary EV fires that seem impossible to douse? LG Chem says it has a breakthrough solution for that. Read more…
Factorial develops Solstice solid-state battery with customer Mercedes-Benz
Factorial has launched an all-solid-state battery developed with customer Mercedes-Benz to extend EV driving range. Solstice incorporates a dry cathode design for more efficient production. It delivers specific energy of up to 450 Wh/kg while reducing vehicle weight and increasing efficiency, which can extend EV range by up to 80%, according to the company. The… Read more…
