The C10 is available in BEV and EREV versions, and Leapmotor said 40 percent of customers chose the highest configuration. Read more…
Hertz is getting rid of 20,000 EVs, using some of the money to buy ICE vehicles
Hertz has been very pro-EV over the past few years, announcing at various points that it would buy 65,000 EVs from Polestar and 175,000 EVs from GM; in February last year, it had over 40,000 Teslas on its books. The tide has turned, however. Hertz is now planning on selling 20,000 EVs from its US fleet, and that’s about a… Read more…
Eaton shows a couple of innovative scalable EV charging solutions at CES
Electronics giant Eaton has broken some new ground in the EV charger segment, and the company is showing two innovative new charging systems at CES. Eaton’s Sai Murahari, EVCI Product Manager, showed Charged its EV Smart Breaker line of chargers, which combine an EV charger with a smart circuit breaker. The integrated device fits into… Read more…
BYD Yangwang reveals more specs and images of U7 sedan
Yangwang says the U7 measures 5,265 mm in length and has a wind resistance of Cd 0.195, the lowest of any production sedan in the world. Read more…
China aims for NEVs to contribute 45% of new car sales by 2027
The previous target was for the figure to reach 40 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2035. Read more…
Xiaomi officially denies SU7 EREV is coming
After introducing the SU7 EV, Xiaomi started a 100 Q&A session on Chinese social medial channels so that people can get answers to all their questions. In the last part of the session, Xiaomi’s spokesperson denied all rumors about an upcoming EREV version of the SU7. A couple of months ago, rumors were pointing at an EREV version of the… Read more…
China NEV retail sales at 114,000 in Jan 1-7, down 12% from same period last month
In the first week of January, China’s NEV retail sales were down 12 percent from the same period in December, while NEV wholesale sales were down 35 percent. Read more…
BREAKING: Tesla cuts Model 3 and Model Y prices in China
BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe
After overtaking Tesla in global EV sales in the last three months of 2023, BYD looks to continue its expansion. BYD’s first cargo ship has been delivered. The BYD Explorer No. 1 is the first Chinese-made ship designed to carry domestic EVs overseas. And it’s headed for Europe. Read more…
Tesla shutting down Berlin factory for 2 weeks due to Red Sea shipping attacks
Tesla will shut down its Berlin gigafactory for about two weeks, from January 29 to February 11, due to a lack of components as a result of a Red Sea blockade, according to Reuters. Read more…
Toyota’s new PROACE MAC commercial van will offer an electric variant in Europe
Toyota has announced the specifications of a new commercial van it will launch in Europe in 2024. The PROACE MAX van will come in six sizes with two wheelbase options, three lengths and three heights. These combinations offer cargo area volumes from 10 m³ to 17 m³, which can hold up to five Euro pallets…. Read more…
Porsche Macan EV highway range test reveals surprising result
The Porsche Macan EV has been coming soon for years now, but it should finally be launched this year. Maybe. It was delayed both in 2022 and in 2023, so at this point we wouldn’t bet against another delay. Porsche seems to be, however, as it’s seemingly ramping up its pre-launch campaign, giving Edmunds Cars a prototype to take on… Read more…
Hertz Is Walking Back A Big Bet On EVs. Here’s What’s Really Going On
Hertz is cutting a third of its EV rental car fleet and replacing it with gas-powered cars. But the real issue goes deeper than you think. Read more…
Solaris Bus & Coach sells 12 electric units to Warsaw Public Transport Authority
Polish bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach will deliver 12 of its articulated Urbino 18 electric buses to the Warsaw Public Transport Authority during 2024 and 2025. The new buses will expand Warsaw’s existing fleet of 150 Solaris electric buses, one of the largest in Europe. They will be operated by Miejskie Zakłady Autobusowe, a… Read more…
Forum Mobility plans new charging depot for electric drayage trucks at Port of Long Beach
Forum Mobility, a California-based freight electrification infrastructure provider, plans to build a heavy-duty truck charging depot adjacent to drayage carrier terminals at the Port of Long Beach. Supportive funding for the project will be provided by Honolulu-based nonprofit clean technology investor Elemental Excelerator. The fully staffed charging depot will offer 19 dual-port 360 kW chargers… Read more…
Juiced CrossCurrent X e-bike hits $1,424, save $800 on EcoFlow’s newest power station, more
Hop on the micro mobility trend in 2024 by saving $775 on Juiced’s CrossCurrent X e-bike. It’s down to one of the best prices ever to join this ongoing launch discount on the new EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra at $4,999, as well as this 2-tool Greenworks bundle at $500 – all of which joins today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant
A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant. Read more…
Meet the eTH, an expandable electric RV that turns into an off-grid luxury mini-home
Would you spend a week off-grid in this luxury electric RV? Iconic Italian car design firm Pininfarina is teaming up with AC Future to rethink the future of travel and living. The Electric Transformer House (eTH) is a modern take on the traditional RV. It’s an expandable luxury mini-home with 400 sq ft of living space, solar panels, and much more. Read more…
Ford is making car parts out of olive trees [video]
Ford is combining olive branches and twigs with recycled plastic in a pilot to make auto parts – and the results are looking promising. Read more…
Have You Seen VinFast’s New DrgnFly Electric Bike?
This rugged two-wheeler boasts a V-shaped frame and moto-inspired aesthetics. Read more…