Hexagon Purus has signed a multi-year contract with the North American bus manufacturer Gillig to supply hydrogen tanks for its new fuel cell buses. The first vehicles equipped in this way are due to hit the roads in two years’ time. Read more…
Archer Aviation wins major order for air taxis from FFG
Californian startup Archer Aviation has announced an order for up to 116 Midnight air taxis. The order comes from Future Flight Global and is valued at up to USD 580 million. Both companies are currently working to formalise the purchase agreements on and a potential strategic operating alliance. Read more…
Acura shares its electric SUV vision with Performance EV Concept
Acura just unveiled the Performance EV Concept at Monterey Car Week. This sleek SUV represents a departure from Acura’s collaboration with GM on the ZDX and marks a return to a Honda’s in-house EV platform. The Acura Performance EV Concept is a visual delight – gone are the sharp edges and beak-like grilles of Acura’s current lineup; instead, smooth lines… Read more…
Li Auto to report Q2 2024 earnings on Aug 28
Li Auto delivered 108,581 vehicles in the second quarter, within the guidance range of between 105,000 and 110,000 vehicles. Read more…
Polestar starts manufacturing the Polestar 3 in the USA
Polestar has started production of the Polestar 3 at its US plant in South Carolina. This makes the electric SUV the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. However, the US production is not a departure from China: Polestar Technology has now opened its headquarters in Nanjing. Read more…
Lynk & Co kicks off pre-sales for electric sedan in China
The Geely brand Lynk & Co is launching the pre-sale of its first battery-electric model in China. The Z10 electric sedan will go on sale in China from the equivalent of 27,400 euros – on 5 September. Read more…
Nio Onvo sees 1st production car of L60 roll off line, interior unveiled
The first production vehicle of the Onvo L60 rolled off the assembly line today at Nio’s F2 plant in NeoPark, Hefei, Anhui province, with interior details being unveiled. Read more…
Neta starts pre-sales of Neta S shooting brake’s BEV variant
The Neta S shooting brake BEV is offered in two options with pre-sale starting prices of RMB 166,900 ($23,380) and RMB 219,900 respectively. Read more…
Acura Performance EV Concept: Honda Finally Gets Serious
Production of Acura’s next EV starts in 2025, and it will be made in Honda’s Ohio-based EV hub. Read more…
Lynk & Co starts taking pre-orders for its 1st BEV model Z10 in China
The Z10 is already available for test drives at Lynk & Co stores, with the official launch set for September 5. Read more…
Polestar starts US production of Polestar 3 electric SUV
Polestar has begun production of the Polestar 3 at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, marking the first time the EV maker has produced on American soil. Read more…
Zeekr exec responds to Cadillac snark: ‘See you in my mirror’
“It’s faster than you, it’s smarter than you, it’s younger than you, and it’s more affordable than you,” a Zeekr executive told Cadillac. Read more…
Tesla tops charging game, VW and Polestar come correct, and tiny robots
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, JD Power crowns Tesla the king of the EV charging experience … but that just means it’s all downhill from here, right? Volkswagen, Polestar, and Kia sure hope so – and they’re bringing some real competition to Elon Musk and his aging product line to market like, Right. F***ing. Now. Read more…
This will be the first geothermal energy storage system on the Texas grid
Sage Geosystems will launch EarthStore this year, which uses geothermal energy storage to produce clean electricity on demand. Read more…
Subaru’s Solterra EV is the most discounted car (electric or gas) right now
With the deals heating up, many vehicles are selling for thousands under their sticker prices. Subaru’s Solterra EV is the most discounted car in the US right now. And yes, that includes gas-powered and electric vehicles. Read more…
Self-Driving Waymos Keep Honking At Each Other In The Middle Of The Night
Neighbors say the Waymos’ midnight honk-fest has been waking them up night after night. Read more…
Bricked: This VinFast VF8 Stranded A Reviewer For Days, Then Fixed Itself
They were 500 miles from the nearest service center, and VinFast’s inability to help is a cautionary tale to out-of-state buyers. Read more…
Electric bikes: The truth about how much it costs to charge an e-bike
As electric bicycles continue to grow in popularity, one question often arises among potential buyers and intrigued newcomers: How much does it actually cost to charge an electric bicycle? The idea of an eco-friendly, efficient mode of transportation sounds enticing, but is that going to mean a jump in your electric bill. Read more…
Last chance to get RadRunner 2 e-bike at $1,199 low, Goal Zero 6,071Wh Yeti power station 50% off, Rachio outdoor smart devices, more
We’ve got a bunch of popular returns in today’s Green Deals, with the spotlight featuring Rad Power’s RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike back at its $1,199 low for one day more as the brand’s August 2 Promo sale ends tonight. It is joined by the return of Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station that is once again seeing a 50% discount to its $2,499 low, as well as Rachio’s Smart Hose Timer and Wi-Fi hub bundle at $79, with an array of low prices on the smart sprinkler controllers and their bundle packages too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – like yesterday’s Lectric sale that is now offering an extra battery with the XPeak Off-Road e-bike for 110 miles of travel on a single charge.. Read more…
Ford to recall certain Mustang Mach-E, Bronco, and Maverick models over a faulty front wiper
Ford is recalling certain Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport models over a faulty front wiper motor. The recall impacts certain 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E and Bronco Sport models and 2023-2024 Mavericks. Read more…
