Solar developer SunPower filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, but here’s some good news for its customers. Read more…
Munich is getting 14 of these 352-ton electric aircraft tractors from Goldhofer
Frequent visitors to Germany’s Munich Airport will be able to breathe a little bit easier soon, thanks to a new deal with the ground support experts at Goldhofer for 14 of its all-electric, 352 ton-rated PHOENIX E aircraft tractors. Read more…
HazMat1: Cambridge becomes first NE FD to put electric fire truck into service
Built by noted upfitters Rosenbauer on an all-electric International eMV medium-duty chassis, HazMat1 incorporates a mobile command post with an onboard electronic research library that’s fully equipped to support the Cambridge Fire Hazardous Materials Task Force at hazardous materials incidents throughout the region. It’s the first such vehicle in service in New England. Read more…
Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus
In a major milestone, Blue Bird (Nasdaq: BLBD) has delivered its 2,000th electric school bus to Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada.. Read more…
Range Rover’s smaller electric SUV spotted for the first time [Video]
Range Rover will launch its first EV later this year. Ahead of its official debut, Range Rover’s smaller electric SUV, possibly the Velar or Sport, has been spotted for the first time on video. Check out the video below. Read more…
Blix e-bikes up to $687 off in savings + new Vika X model down at $1,699, Velotric e-bikes up to $1,100 off, more
We’ve got another day of e-bike deals for you to close out this week’s Green Deals, with the headliner being the launch deal on the new Blix Vika X Folding e-bike at $1,699 that also includes a free carrying bag that fits nicely onto the e-bike for transport. Right on its heels is the Labor Day sale on three of Blix’s popular e-bike models seeing up to $687 in combined savings, as well as three extra savings opportunities being added to Velotric’s Summer Sale that is taking up to an additional $200 off three e-bike models – totaling up to $1,100 in savings! Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s Lectric e-bike bundle discounts or the collection of Rexing EV charger adapters that are currently seeing up to 25% off markdowns.. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N caught with a massive rear wing [Images]
Hyundai’s sporty electric N car is almost here. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N was recently spotted rocking a massive wing on the rear. Check out the new images below. Read more…
Mercedes EQS Replacement Will Be A True Electric S-Class
The EQS sedan won’t receive a direct replacement but an electric version of the next S-Class instead. Read more…
EV Adoption Is Up. It’s Just Moving Slower Than Expected
Automakers are betting big on plug-in hybrids, but those may end a passing fad compared to the long-term all-electric goal. Read more…
BYD to buy its German distributor Hedin Electric
Hedin Electric’s parent company will transfer its distribution activities of BYD vehicles and spare parts in the German market to BYD in a deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. Read more…
Webinar: Real-time location accurate within centimeters for wireless EV charging and other automotive applications
Real-Time Location Accurate Within Centimeters Made Possible With Murata’s LF Antennas. The need for accurate position information is growing and there are several communication systems and protocols to choose from for your application. UWB has recently become popular since it was adopted by Apple and supported in the iPhone. However, it is not without its… Read more…
Zeekr unveils electric SUV 7X as second volume model
Geely’s electric car brand Zeekr presents its latest model, the 7X, which is also destined for export. The 4.82 metre-long electric SUV is to be delivered in China from September and globally within a year. Read more…
BYD’s bold move in Germany could spell big trouble for Volkswagen
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making big moves to gain a foothold in Europe. BYD’s latest deal could spell big trouble for Volkswagen in Germany. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets turned into Halo Warthog with working machine gun
A Youtuber has turned a Tesla Cybertruck into a Warthog, famous from the video game Halo, with a working machine gun on top. Read more…
XPeng’s new MONA M03 EV nabs 30,000 orders in first 48 hours as deliveries commence
Just days after officially launching orders of its new MONA M03 EV in China, XPeng Motors is seeing huge customer interest as deliveries begin. The Chinese automaker reported the M03 garnered over 30,000 orders in its first 48 hours on sale.. Read more…
Yadea Elite Prime review: The full-suspension e-scooter you’d never guess is so powerful
All of Yadea’s latest full-suspension electric scooters are slick-looking machines. Nicely contoured cast frames, dual swingarms for the complete suspension package, and single-side supported wheels make the scooters look like they’re floating at just the right angle. But it’s the most powerful model of the bunch that packs the biggest surprise. Behind the cute exterior of the Yadea Elite Prime is a veritable wolf in sheep’s clothing, offering up to 1,500W of power in a scooter that looks like it belongs behind a leggy model in a Paris fashion shoot. Read more…
BMW Ranks Third For Global Plug-In Car Sales So Far In 2024
It is behind BYD and Tesla but ahead of Hyundai and Kia combined. Read more…
Blink Charging appoints new CEO
Concluding 5 years of dedicated service, Blink Charging announced that its President & CEO, Brendan Jones, will retire on January 31, 2025. Michael Battaglia will take over the post from the beginning of February 2025. Read more…
GM folds BrightDrop into Chevrolet
General Motors is folding BrightDrop, initially envisioned as a standalone business focused on electric vans for commercial fleets, into its Chevrolet division. GM said the move will open up sales for BrightDrop vans to Chevy’s larger dealer network. BrightDrop has sold vans through its own dealerships, but now all Chevy dealers will have the… Read more…
Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over
As Polestar falters, this Geely-backed EV company is one to watch. Plus: Hyundai’s Genesis needs hybrids to grow. Read more…
