The new i3 was set to go on sale this fall, but BMW opened orders on Thursday, months ahead of schedule, due to strong demand. Read more…
California solar is crushing natural gas this year
California’s utility-scale solar plants are generating more electricity than natural gas for most days of the year in 2026, according to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Read more…
Subaru announces 2027 Solterra EV prices remain under $40,000 after a major upgrade
After a complete overhaul in 2026, the 2027 Subaru Solterra will go on sale at the same price, starting at under $40,000. Read more…
Bruker launches timsMRMS platform for battery electrolyte and biofuel analysis
Bruker launches timsMRMS platform for ultra-high resolution analysis of battery electrolytes and biofuels, advancing next-gen energy research. Read more…
Wallbox earns €10.5 million from Canada’s clean fuel credit framework
Wallbox earns €10.5 million from Canada’s clean fuel credit framework by leveraging connected EV charging infrastructure to boost regional EV adoption. Read more…
Leaked design drawings reveal the new Lucid Cosmos
Lucid faces a critical moment in its short history as an automotive manufacturer. The EV startup has received praise for its engineering in the past, but it still continues to lose money. Low sales volumes for the Lucid Air sedan and Gravity SUV have created high inventory levels. To solve its financial problems, the company needs a high-volume product that… Read more…
Tesla teases new FSD features — but it’s still not the self-driving promised
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Full Self-Driving will soon remember your parking preferences and let you talk to it through Grok, like giving directions to an Uber driver. Read more…
The Ford Mustang Mach-e is on borrowed time as more affordable EVs roll in
After discontinuing the all-electric F-150 Lightning, it looks like the Mustang Mach-E is also running out of time. Ford is preparing to launch a new generation of EVs that are more affordable, more efficient, and more profitable, starting with the $30,000 pickup in 2027. Read more…
Sweden tells EU to reject Tesla ‘FSD’ unless speeding is removed
Sweden’s transport authority has told the European Union it should vote against approving Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” across the bloc unless the system’s ability to exceed posted speed limits is removed. Read more…
Heybike sale up to $1,000 e-bike savings from $999, Anker SOLIX 24-hour flash sale on 508Wh to 7,680Wh power stations, Hiboy, more
We’ve got a mix of our top four Green Deal categories included in this week’s Thursday edition, starting with Heybike’s Father’s Day Sale that is lasting through Prime Day week with up to $1,000 e-bike savings, like the Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain e-bikes (rear or mid-drive motors) at their lows from $1,899, among others. We also have a 24-hour Anker SOLIX flash sale with exclusive bonus savings on 508Wh to 7,680Wh power station units starting from $265, as well as Hiboy’s Father’s Day Sale lineup with up to 60% discounts, like the U2 Pro Fat Tire Cargo Electric Scooter at its $900 low, the EGO Power+ 15-inch Multi-Head String Trimmer kit at the best price since October, and more waiting for you below. Don’t forget about all the hangover deals either, which have been collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Prime Day e-bike sale lineup with up to $862 savings, the latest EcoFlow flash sale offers with another day left, and more.. Read more…
Honda Has A New Partner For Solid-State EV Batteries
Honda and American startup QuantumScape will work together to develop solid-state batteries and manufacturing processes. Read More…
Pacific Power Source expands regenerative test platforms to 1.296 MW
Pacific Power Source expands regenerative AC/DC test platforms with higher power density and scalability for EV chargers and energy storage testing. Read more…
Kia EV5 review: Not the fastest, but one of the most impressive
With the EV5, Kia has launched an electric compact SUV that does not seek to stand out through headline-grabbing specifications. Instead, the 4.61-metre-long model focuses on the qualities that matter most in one of Europe’s largest vehicle segments. Our test drive shows where the EV5 excels – and where Kia still has room for improvement.
Electrify America opens 20-bay charging hub in Santa Barbara
Electrify America has opened a new large-format charging station in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The new site features 20 charging bays with power outputs of up to 350 kW and incorporates a 1.9 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Read more…
Foxconn and EMP to begin producing electric SUVs in Poland from 2029
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has confirmed reports about an electric car factory planned by ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) and Foxconn in southern Poland’s Jaworzno. The plant is set to open in 2029, where up to 400,000 electric SUVs will be produced annually. Read more…
Nemo project presents smart BMS for electric vehicles
A research consortium involving TU Graz has developed an advanced battery management system (BMS) for electric vehicles as part of the EU-funded Nemo project. Using new sensors and algorithms, the system provides deeper insight into battery behaviour, with the aim of improving both safety and service life. Read more…
Mahle chargeBIG unveils new AC charging station with four charging points
At this year’s Power2Drive, Mahle chargeBIG is presenting a charging terminal that can supply up to four electric vehicles simultaneously with 22 kW of AC charging power each. The new development was created in cooperation with Langmatz Energy, a provider of infrastructure and housing solutions. Read more…
Hyundai establishes battery assembly for the Ioniq 3 in Turkey
Hyundai is expanding planned production of the Ioniq 3 at its Turkish plant in İzmit to include its own battery assembly. The new facility is part of a €715 million investment package and will one day automate the assembly of battery packs onsite. Read more…
Forget Solid-State. This EV Battery Breakthrough Is Ready To Upend The Market Now
General Motors is betting on silicon anodes as the next leap in EV battery technology. Read More…
Here’s our first look at the second generation Dacia Spring
Today Dacia has officially revealed the name of its next all-electric vehicle, and it’s going to be called Spring just like the previous one. The second generation Spring will be made in Europe in the same factory that will make the new Renault Twingo, and the new Spring will probably be based on that model. Here’s the brand’s teaser video… Read more…
