Voyah, the luxury division of Chinese state-owned Dongfeng Motor Corporation and a rising star in the electric vehicle market, has just unveiled its latest creation, the Zhiyin. Designed as the brand’s first “world car,” the Zhiyin is a fully electric SUV built on Dongfeng’s Electric Smart Secure Architecture (ESSA) and promises to deliver a substantial range of up to 901… Read more…
Kia’s new EV4 electric sedan is already gaining a hatchback model
Ahead of its official launch, Kia’s new EV4 is already gaining a new hatchback variant. The EV4 is Kia’s take on an electric sedan, but a hatchback model will help Kia target specific EV markets. Read more…
Save $699 on Heybike EV bundled with Jackery power station, UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 $504 off, Segway Navimow robot mower lows, more
We’ve got some great new and returning low prices for today’s Green Deals, with a special Jackery and Heybike joint venture leading the pack and offering a bundled Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike alongside an Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station for $1,299. It is joined by the return of the massive 50% markdown on UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station back at its $495 low, as well as Segway’s Navimow H series Robot Lawn Mowers seeing $600 discounts across the board starting from the $1,299 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a one-day sale on GoTrax’s Z4 LITE Folding e-bike at a $600 low and also some Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station bundle lows with the addition of a new bundle option too.. Read more…
The US awards $2.2 billion to expand and strengthen the grid
The US Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a $2.2 billion investment in the grid to create resiliency and growth.. Read more…
Jeep to unveil the new electric Compass soon: Here’s what to expect
The all-electric Jeep Compass is finally coming. Jeep plans to reveal the electric Compass before the end of the year ahead of a 2025 launch in Europe. Here’s what we know about the new electric SUV so far. Read more…
Tesla testing 320+ kw output with Superchargers and Cybertruck
While the future of Tesla’s Supercharger team still remains uncertain, the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations. YouTuber TesLatino recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) about finding a Supercharger station with a significantly higher output than normal. Instead of the typical peak around 250 kw, TesLatino… Read more…
Mercedes EQE’s Catastrophic Fire In Underground Garage: What We Know
The EV was parked in a Korean parking garage for three days before it spontaneously burst into flames, and wasn’t charging at the time. Read more…
Xendee introduces microgrid control technology to reduce operational costs
Xendee, developer of software for operation of distributed energy systems and EV charging infrastructure, has announced that multiple completed calibration projects related to its new OPERATE adaptive model predictive controller software have achieved operational cost savings of up to 79.4% over existing hardware and rule-based microgrid controllers. The projects included an installation at the University… Read more…
Polymer Resources launches new PBT resin for EV charging station enclosures and other outdoor electrical applications
US compounder of engineering resins Polymer Resources has debuted its new unfilled, impact-modified polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin. The injection-molding-grade TP-FR-IM3 resin is intended for such electrical applications as outdoor, intermittent-outdoor, and indoor components like enclosures and housings. The company says it offers high levels of weatherability, chemical and impact resistance, and flame retardance, earning all-color… Read more…
EV Battery Pack Costs Were Cut By 90% From 2008 To 2023
The latest data reveals massive reductions in costs. Read more…
Forge Battery starts shipping with 300 Wh/kg energy density, 10-minute charging time
Forge Battery just announced that it started shipping its 21700 cylindrical Li-Ion battery cells with an impressive 300 Wh/kg energy density. The new battery is now being distributed to potential partners and current ones too. The 21700 battery standard offers significantly higher energy at the same volume compared to the widely used 18650 battery standard. Forge Battery achieves this by… Read more…
Tesla testing 320+ kw output with V4 Superchargers and Cybertruck
While the future of Tesla’s Supercharger team still remains uncertain, the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations. YouTuber TesLatino recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) about finding a Supercharger station with a significantly higher output than normal. Instead of the typical 250 kw, TesLatino saw a peak… Read more…
Rivian launches limited-time 2.99% financing offer on the new Dual Max R1S
Rivian introduced a new, limited-time 2.99% financing offer on its new Dual Max R1S this week. With over 400 miles of range, a re-engineered suspension, and an in-house Dual-Motor system, Rivian’s new R1S is more capable and efficient than ever. Read more…
SunPower files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Solar developer SunPower has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, and it’s selling parts of its business to Complete Solaria for $45 million in cash.. Read more…
NIO eclipses 50 million battery swaps, providing evidence that drivers prefer the charge method
NIO’s industry-leading battery swap technology is continuing to gain prowess as the Chinese EV company hits another milestone. Yesterday evening, NIO hit 50 million cumulative battery swaps, providing evidence that the EV charging method is not only viable but also preferred by many drivers. Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E breaks Guinness World Record after 569 mile-trip on a single charge
The Ford Mustang Mach-E just set a new Guinness World Record after traveling over 569 miles on a single charge. After driving for over 24 hours, the journey was verified by vehicle tracking and fleet management firm Webfleet. Read more…
This EV Has A Built-In Charging Cable. Here’s Why That’s Brilliant
Fiat’s Grande Panda is the first in a new line of EVs with charging cables built into the front fascia. This could solve a lot of problems. Read more…
A Ford Mustang Mach-E Just Drove 570 Miles On A Single Charge
It drove 21 miles after the battery reach 0% and the efficiency was 6.25 miles per kilowatt hour. Read more…
Eleport expands into Croatia and Slovenia with TurboVolt takeover
The charging network Eleport has acquired the Austria-based charging infrastructure company TurboVolt. With the takeover, Eleport is continuing its European expansion into Croatia and Slovenia. In a first phase, a total of 17 charging parks are to be created at Supernova and SES shopping centres. Read more…
Tesla recalls 1.68 million cars in China, to fix via OTA update
Some of the vehicles in the recall may have a system that fails to detect the unlocked state of the frunk lid after it has been unlocked, which could result in the frunk lid being lifted while the vehicle is in motion. Read more…
