South 8 Technologies, a developer of liquefied gas electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, has demonstrated high performance with cobalt-free, low-nickel battery cells. This work is funded by the DOE’s EVs4ALL program. South 8 has partnered with an unnamed automotive OEM on the project. The EVs4ALL effort aims to create a reliable, affordable battery that charges quickly and… Read more…
Rivian R1T is getting a new GoFast Camper and Topper to upgrade your next adventure
Your next adventure just got an upgrade. Rivian’s R1T is getting a new GoFast Camper and Topper specifically engineered for the electric pickup. The new R1T accessories are designed to limit the impact on performance and range. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) turns to deep discounts as inventory piles up
Tesla (TSLA) is turning to deep discounts on new vehicles early in a new quarter as inventory is piling up. Read more…
StoreDot’s EV battery cells achieve 2,000+ consecutive XFC cycles
EV battery maker StoreDot says its silicon-dominant battery cells are the world’s first to achieve more than 2,000 consecutive extreme fast charging (XFC) cycles. Read more…
EGO Power+ electric mini bike now $100 off, save on EcoFlow power stations, more
Spring is in bloom just like today’s green deals – headlined by the all-new EGO Power+ Electric Mini Bike at $1,999. It is joined by EcoFlow’s annual mega sale that is taking up to $2,796 off power stations, bundles, and accessories alike, as well as the popular blue model of Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 e-bike hitting a new $1,138 all-time low. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Tesla Is Starting To Slip
Tesla dominates the EV market, but weakening demand, slashed prices, increased competition and constant drama with CEO Elon Musk are causing it to lose footing. Read more…
Nissan U.S. EV Sales Remain Stable At Over 5,000 In Q1 2024
Nissan Ariya sales increased, covering the losses of the fading Nissan Leaf sales. Read more…
International version of Kia EV5 goes into production
Kia is on the verge of expanding its EV5 beyond the Chinese market. Initially a China-exclusive model, a global version of the EV5 is now rolling off assembly lines at the Yancheng plant, destined for buyers worldwide. The EV5 will join the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 in using the dedicated E-GMP electric architecture. Size-wise, the EV5 slots… Read more…
Audi U.S. Electric Car Sales Improved 29% In Q1 2024
EV share increased to a new record of nearly 13%. Read more…
Skanska pilots electric tandem roller on Purple Line Extension project in Los Angeles
Construction giant Skanska is piloting an electric compaction roller (a piece of heavy equipment analogous to what a previous generation called a “steamroller”) on its Los Angeles Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project. The Wirtgen Group’s battery-powered HAMM HD 12e VV is designed to have the same capabilities as a conventional diesel compaction roller. Skanska’s… Read more…
Testing bi-directional power electronics (Webinar)
Bidirectional electronics have been around us for years, tracing back to transcontinental, bidirectional communication lines laid under our oceans that utilize in-line amplifiers and repeaters. Bidirectional components have grown to affect our everyday lives, and this technology is now contributing to the development of sustainable, power-independent microgrid communities. Bidirectional power electronics are making a significant… Read more…
Ford delays next-gen electric truck and SUV, plans hybrids across lineup
The electric future will take a bit longer than originally promised at Ford. On Thursday, Ford announced its next-gen electric truck, known as T3, will arrive a year later than planned while the unrelated three-row electric SUV will arrive two years later than planned. Subsequently, Ford said it plans to offer a hybrid powertrain in every… Read more…
Stellantis CEO Wants To Put EVs On A Diet
Plus, Tesla looks to India for a new factory and Key Bridge disaster will cost one auto shipper up to $10 million. Read more…
BYD Releases Camouflaged Photos Of EV Truck For Global Markets
BYD says this truck will be bigger than the Toyota Hilux in size. Read more…
Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla
South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y, which is the best-selling SUV in the country. A global launch is set for next year, but will that include the US. Read more…
Volta Trucks bounces back from bankruptcy, resumes ‘sharpened’ commercial EV business plan
Less than six months after a seemingly dooming bankruptcy filing, Volta Trucks has reemerged from the ashes, fresh with redemptive capital and a leaned-down business plan. The commercial EV startup can now resume its work in delivering its electric last-mile trucks to customers this year. Read more…
Ford delays electric three-row SUV with new EV pickup arriving in 2026
After EV sales picked up in the first quarter, Ford is scaling back as it delays plans to launch its new three-row electric SUV. Ford is pushing back EV production at its Oakville, Ontario, plant as it shifts to expand its hybrid lineup.. Read more…
Fisker customers cancel vehicle reservations
According to media reports, more than 40,000 customers have cancelled their orders for the Fisker Ocean electric SUV. This comes as the US carmaker is struggling to fight off bankruptcy. Read more…
UK: BEV market share drops in March
A total of 48,388 battery electric cars were registered in the UK in March. That is a 3.8 per cent rise compared to March 2023. However, the market share of pure EVs dropped from 16.2 per cent in March 2023 to 15.2 per cent in March 2024. Read more…
The Rivian R1T Is The Only Pickup Truck With A Top Safety Pick+ Rating From IIHS
There isn’t any other pickup truck, electric or not, to receive the highly-coveted badge. Read more…
