Following up the exclusive $600 discount on the 1,200W Smartravel Electric Bike that is still going, we’re now tracking the best price we have seen on Aventon’s Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bike at $1,099. It comes joined by the Camplux 18kW Tankless Electric Water Heater at $270 that hasn’t seen a discount in many months. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance resfresh spotted in the wild
An updated Tesla Model 3 Performance with a refreshed design has been spotted in the wild ahead of the launch. Read more…
Nissan needs to ‘clean out the closet’ to turn around falling sales with new EVs
Nissan’s CEO needs to clean out his closet, according to his wife. The same goes for the 90-year-old automaker as it transitions to a new era. Nissan is gearing up to reveal a new EV plan as part of a midterm update to turn things around. Read more…
The 2024 Acura ZDX Starts At $64,500, Reservations Are Open
The model will arrive at Acura dealerships this spring. Read more…
Ford and Lincoln announce Android-based Digital Experience car OS
In a world dominated by digital ecosystems and an ever-growing number of interconnected devices, it’s no surprise that the automotive industry is adapting to keep pace. The average household now boasts a staggering 16 connected devices, as reported by a 2022 study from Parks Associates. As our lives become increasingly intertwined with technology, it’s only natural that we expect a… Read more…
So You Want One Of Hertz’s Cheap Used Teslas. Should You?
Ex-rental Hertz Tesla Model 3’s look like a really good deal. Here, we examine a less-than-perfect example to learn what buyers may be in for. Read more…
French E-Bike Brand Moustache Hits The City With New Mardi 27
The Mardi 27 is decked out in all the features that make a capable urban commuter. Read more…
Why Are Hyundai’s EVs So Good? And Why Are Toyota’s So Bad?
A back-to-back test of the Genesis GV70 Electrified and Lexus RZ450e revealed two very different schools of thought when it comes to electrification. Read more…
Self-Serve Demo Drives Are Coming To Tesla Destination Charger Locations
It’s an interesting idea that might land Tesla some extra sales. Read more…
You Can Rent A Tesla Cybertruck On Turo For About $1,000 Per Day. But Should You?
Reservation holders can see what the EV is like to drive before delivery, but it’s a lot of money for a single day. Read more…
The Ram ProMaster electric van is coming to the US
Delivery and cargo vans represent an excellent use case for electrification, but US buyers have a limited selection of electric options, so it’s welcome news that Ram has unveiled its first EV for the US—the Ram ProMaster electric van. The new Ram ProMaster EV will eventually be offered in five configurations. The delivery model is… Read more…
Oxford promises transit operators faster journeys as incentive to deploy 159 electric buses
The famous English university town of Oxford has officially launched a fleet of 159 new battery-powered buses. Some of the buses are already in service, and the city plans to convert all of its buses to zero-emission models. Operators Go-Ahead and Stagecoach put up about half of the £82.5-million cost to deploy the e-buses, and… Read more…
2024 Acura ZDX EV costs more than Cadillac Lyriq
Pricing has been announced for the 2024 Acura ZDX, which is set to arrive at dealerships starting in early spring 2024. Assuming the same $1,350 destination fee as the like-sized MDX, the first EV effort from Honda’s luxury brand starts at $65,850. That’s for the base A-Spec with single-motor rear-wheel drive. Dual-motor A-Spec models… Read more…
Maserati halts development of its electric Quattroporte sedan, its third EV now facing delays
Local reports out of Europe state that Stellantis-owned luxury automaker Maserati is putting a pin in the development of an all-electric version of its Quattroporte sedan to ensure it can deliver on the performance previously touted by the Italian automaker. Quattroporte now joins Maserati’s two other flagship BEVs in facing delays. Read more…
Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development
Rivian (RIVN) is adding an industry vet to its team with the launch of its next-gen electric models coming up. With experience at Apple and Porsche, Jonas Reinke joins Rivian to help launch its new EV platforms, including R2 and R3. Read more…
Porsche is finally unveiling the Macan EV this week, its latest sketches show an early look
The all-electric Porsche Macan will finally show its face later this week. Ahead of its official debut, Porsche is teasing the new Macan EV with sketches that preview a “quintessentially Porsche” design. Read more…
Caterpillar announces electric nut harvester
Caterpillar announced plans to further electrify America’s farms by demonstrating a new, first-of-its-kind, 600V battery powered electric field elevator at a nut harvesting operation in California. Read more…
Porsche Macan EV shows up in official design sketches
Porsche Macan EV inches closer to its official debut. To keep us on the edge of our seats, the German automaker has provided a sneak peek into the design of the electric vehicle. The second-generation Macan is set to make a serious statement by going electric-only. It is a significant milestone for Porsche as it continues its journey to becoming… Read more…
Comau and LiNa develop automated manufacturing for solid-state sodium batteries
Comau, an Italian industrial automation company and LiNa, a solid-state sodium battery manufacturer, are developing a scalable manufacturing solution for sodium-metal-chloride battery cells. Comau provided LiNa with a detailed cell manufacturing automation roadmap. Comau and LiNa engineers designed the enclosure and handling equipment for solid-state battery cell components. They also identified and integrated commercially available… Read more…
DOE announces $32.5 million in funding to advance transportation electrification
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of 16 projects totaling $32.5 million to advance electrification of the transportation sector. Spanning nine states and Washington DC, the selected projects will focus on expanding EV deployment and supporting EV charging infrastructure by reducing installation costs, educating consumers and implementing regional deployment. Funded through… Read more…
