Headlining today’s green deals is the launch of Vanpowers’ Easter sale that is taking up to $700 off a selection of e-bike models, led by the City Vanture Urban e-bike for $999. It is joined by the Segway Ninebot F2 Pro Electric KickScooter hitting a new $650 low, as well as the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Electric Chainsaw falling to $85. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Kia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions
Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers. Read more…
Alpha Motor Adds $36,000 Base Wolf Pickup EV To Its Long List Of Fantasy Models

It looks adorable, but the California-based startup has yet to build a customer-spec vehicle. Read more…
Tektronix unveils decode, trigger and search support for the CAN XL protocol

Tektronix, a provider of test and measurement solutions, has released new features for its CAN XL protocol decoder, enabling engineers to incorporate the latest generation of CAN communications. The Tektronix CAN XL protocol decoder can decode signals representing data packets transmitted using CAN XL frames in a CAN network. It runs on today’s 4, 5… Read more…
Daimler Truck North America delivers first electric Freightliner eM2 box trucks

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced that its electric Freightliner eM2, which went into series production at its Portland, Oregon, facility at the end of last year, is now being distributed to US customers. PITT OHIO, a transportation and supply chain management company based in Pittsburgh, is the first to deploy the medium-duty EVs…. Read more…
All 2019 Jaguar I-Pace EVs Recalled Over Battery Fire Risk. Yes, Again

To make matters worse, Jaguar hasn’t figured out a fix for the problem yet. Read more…
BYD Yuan Up compact SUV launches with impressive price

BYD’s Yuan Up was teased and certified for sale by the Chinese authorities last month, and today it finally become official. The compact SUV is offered in three versions, priced at CNY 96,800 (€12,500), CNY 109,800 (€14,200), and CNY 119,800 (€15,500). Those who purchase before June 30 will receive a CNY 2,000 (€258) trade-in subsidy and a 24-month 0 interest… Read more…
Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner

When it comes to overall carbon emissions, EVs are cleaner than internal-combustion cars, but how much cleaner can depend on when they’re charged, according to a recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance blog post. A grid more reliant on renewable energy will shrink the carbon footprint of EVs charging from it. Emissions associated with charging can… Read more…
2025 Porsche Taycan Pricing, Specs Overview

The latest Porsche Taycan has been improved in almost every area. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Version 12.3: More Human, More Risky

12.3 is considered such an improvement over previous versions that the tester almost thinks there’s an off-site Tesla worker remotely driving it. Read more…
LANXESS and IBU‑tec to develop iron oxides for LFP battery material

German chemical company LANXESS and battery materials manufacturer IBU-tec are collaborating on research aimed at developing iron oxides for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode material and improving battery performance. The companies want to improve LFP battery energy density, charging speed and cycle life. European LFP demand is predicted to climb 20% per year until 2030…. Read more…
GILLIG to supply Seattle transit agency with up to 395 battery-electric buses

Transit bus giant GILLIG has announced a new five-year contract with King County Metro, which serves the greater Seattle area. GILLIG will deliver an initial order of 89 GILLIG Low Floor Battery Electric buses, with the option to purchase up to 306 more units. Built on GILLIG’s Low-Floor platform, the GILLIG Battery Electric Bus features… Read more…
Number of UK supermarkets offering EV charging keeps growing

In 2023, more than 1,600 supermarket locations offered a place for customers to plug in, according to an analysis from Zapmap and the RAC. That is an increase of 59 per cent compared to the previous year. Read more…
H2 Mobility to close three hydrogen fuel stations in Germany

A number of public H2 fuel stations in Germany will soon be closed. In Koblenz, the only public H2 filling station for hydrogen cars in the entire federal state will even be closed on 1 April due to lacking profitability. Read more…
China files lawsuit with World Trade Organization against US, citing ‘discriminatory policies’ for EVs in the IRA
China has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), claiming its subsidy policies discriminate against foreign automakers and disrupt the global goal of expediting EV adoption while distorting fair competition. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce spoke to reporters and shared the details behind the filing. Read more…
Ford partners with Allego to bring ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW to dealerships around Europe
Ford and ultra-fast EV charging network Allego have announced a new strategic partnership to deploy chargers in hundreds of dealerships across Europe. EV drivers like those in the new all-electric Ford Explorer will soon be able to access Allego chargers offering rates up to 400 kW.. Read more…
Genesis unveils stunning first luxury full-size electric SUV with the Neolun Concept
Genesis made a bold statement unveiling two stunning new luxury EVs. Among them was its first full-size luxury electric SUV concept, the Genesis Neolun Concept. Meanwhile, Genesis is previewing a new high-performance brand set to rival Mercedes-AMG with the GV60 Magma concept. Read more…
Stellantis announces mass layoffs in US and Europe
It’s not a good week to be working at Stellantis. As it (finally) moves to try to sell EVs in the US, the automaker just laid off 400 US salaried tech workers and software engineers on Friday. Today the company announced that it was slashing more than 1,500 jobs in Turin, Italy, due to what it says are slow sales of its all-electric Fiat 500e city car. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Vs. Tesla Model Y Drag Race Proves Power Isn’t Everything

The Ocean has more horsepower than the Model Y, but it’s also heavier. Read more…
Fisker On The Brink As NYSE De-Lists Stock Over ‘Abnormally Low’ Price

Plus, Toyota could build an electric Hilux in 2025 and GM pulls the plug on sharing customer driving data. Read more…

