In a fire sale, Hyundai is offering a rare 0% finance offer on the 2024 IONIQ 5 electric SUV. Hyundai’s new incentive could mean up to $7,800 in savings compared to a same-priced Tesla model. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 22, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
New Jersey offers $50,000 bi-directional electric school bus incentive
New Jersey recently announced a $45 million, three-year pilot program to put electric school buses to work in 18 school districts – and it’s offering up to $50,000 more for buses with the ability to power the schools. Read more…
Biagi Bros. posts pictures of its ten (10!) Nikola hydrogen semis
Just hours after Nikola announced that it had completed the first North American deliveries of its hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks, Biagi Bros. Logistics took to social media to post pictures of its new fleet of Nikolas. Plural. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Delays Its EV Plans, Will Keep Making Combustion Engines
The company initially planned to be all-EV by 2030, but it said today that EVs will make up 50% of its sales by the end of the decade. Read more…
VW ID.7 Pro and 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range come equally matched in real life range test
It was just a question of time before someone would pit the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 against the Volkswagen ID.7 – two of the most popular electric sedans ou there. Courtesy of the YouTube channel Battery Life, we have a real-life range test of the ID.7 Pro versus the new Tesla Model 3 LR. On the face of it,… Read more…
Citgo enters EV charging market with pilot program in Michigan
For better or for worse, oil companies are moving aggressively into the EV charging market. The latest oil giant to start selling electrons is Citgo Petroleum, which recently launched an EV charging pilot program in Battle Creek, Michigan, in collaboration with longtime marketer Folk Oil. The Citgo location on 11 Mile Road in Battle Creek… Read more…
Here are 3 standout rooftop solar trends that emerged in 2023
Here are three standout rooftop solar trends that emerged in 2023 – and how they impact consumers who want to switch to clean energy. Read more…
Kia’s US-made EV9 may not qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit at first
Kia is plowing ahead with plans to produce its first three-row electric SUV in the US, which is slated to begin this spring. However, it’s unclear whether Kia’s new US-made EV9 will fully qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit at first. Read more…
We Did The First Independent Honda Prologue DC Fast Charge Test
Despite conditions that were far from ideal, we approached the max 150 kW DC quick-charging rate of Honda’s all-new mid-size BEV. Read more…
GM Is Scrambling To Make PHEV Full-Size Pickup, Killed Compact EV Truck: Report
GM might be reexamining its EV strategy, as rumors swirl that it will create a PHEV full-sized pickup, and cancel plans for a small EV pickup. Read more…
Magna unveils its next-generation 800 V eDrive solution
Magna has unveiled its next generation 800 V eDrive solution, which it says offers improved efficiency, power-to-weight ratio and torque density. Magna claims that its 75 kg next-generation eDrive is lighter, 20% shorter in height and faster than its prior generation eDrive, providing a longer driving range. Rotating the eDrive 90° around the drive axis… Read more…
Renewable Properties launches new electric truck charging service in California
As fleets electrify, the demand for heavy-duty charging facilities is exploding. Renewable Properties, a developer of small-scale utility and community solar projects, is in a good position to take advantage of this opportunity, as it has considerable expertise in solar development, land acquisition and electrical infrastructure. The company has launched a new turnkey EV fleet… Read more…
Plummeting Battery Prices Will Make EV Costs Equal ICE Cars By 2029: Study
Lithium supply is projected to far exceed demand by 2032 thanks to a local production boost. Read more…
HiPhi founder takes responsibility for the company’s collapse, but takover might save it
A few days ago HiPhi announced that its halting production for the next six months and now the founder, Ding Lei, is taking the responsibility for the company’s collapse. Ding Lei spoke to its employees behind closed doors and said his old-fashioned business strategies lead to issues that may be beyond repair. HiPhi’s founder admitted that his outdated business practices… Read more…
GM’s electric Ford Maverick pickup rival may be a pipe dream after all amid PHEV shift
If you were waiting on an electric GM truck similar in size to the Ford Maverick, you may be out of luck. GM is reportedly canceling plans to develop a compact electric pickup amid its shift toward plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).. Read more…
Tesla works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
Tesla is working on a software update to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40% – reducing “vampire drain” on parked vehicles. Read more…
US silicon carbide wafers just got a big boost – here’s why it matters for EVs
A Michigan manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, a key component in EV power electronics, just got a big loan from the US Department of Energy to ramp up production. Read more…
OKAI Ranger e-bike 1-day sale hits $1,300 ($700 off), Jackery power stations, and more
Headlining today’s green deals is the one-day discount on the OKAI Ranger Electric Bike for $1,300. It is joined by the Jackery home backup sale that has moved over to its Amazon storefront and is taking up to $700 off power stations, solar panels, and bundles, as well as the Velotric Go 1 Utility e-bike at $1,299. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Why Honda Hopes The Prologue Can Avoid The Chevy Blazer EV’s Problems
Will the Honda Prologue be prone to the same glitches as the Chevy Blazer EV? “We hope not,” says Honda. Read more…
