Today’s Green Deals are focused on more personal ventures out of the house and beyond – whether that entails keeping to the neighborhood, wandering around town, or heading off beyond to spend some relaxing time in nature. Headlining today’s deals is the return of the Razor Rambler 16 Electric Motorbike at $548 after months of it keeping close to its MSRP. It is joined by Bluetti’s latest AC50B Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $284 low, as well as Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Portable Power Station for $105. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including the leftover Prime Day Green Deals that are slowly dwindling as the days go on and also a 1-day Best Buy discount on Worx’s “most flexible” 20V 12-inch grass trimmer/edger.. Read more…
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 is due for an upgrade: Here’s what to expect [Video]
Hyundai’s electric fastback is already due for a refresh. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 upgrade will feature a design overhaul (inside and out), faster charging, and even more range. Check out the video below for a sneak peek at the changes. Read more…
The US’s largest co-located solar + battery storage project is online
The Gemini Solar + Storage project in Nevada – the US’s largest co-located solar + battery energy storage system – is now operational. Read more…
Rivian R2, R3 And R3X Prototypes Examined In Detail In New Video
The R3 and performance-oriented R3X are set to become Rivian’s smallest offerings when they debut in late 2026 or early 2027. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets ready for Canada and mysteriously appears in Europe
The Tesla Cybertruck, the most polarizing electric vehicle in the world, is gearing up for its Canadian debut after securing a crucial exemption from Transport Canada. This final regulatory obstacle, which centered around the Cybertruck’s unique steer-by-wire system, has been cleared, essentially giving Tesla the green light to launch the Cybertruck in Canada by year’s end. Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire technology, a… Read more…
Why GM Is Stalling On Electric Buicks And The Silverado EV Plant
GM has big plans for its electric future, but between uneven demand in the U.S. and getting hammered in China, it may have to adjust. Read more…
Audi Q6 E-Tron Video Range Test: ‘Audi Is Back In The Game’
The latest electric Audi solved the original’s e-tron efficiency issue, and the whole car seems massively impressive. Read more…
What Is Lithium And Why Is It Vital For Electric Cars?
The supply chain behind the lithium that ends up in your EV’s battery pack is in full expansion and changing every year. Read more…
Singapore concrete company unveils electric-powered concrete mixer truck
Singapore concrete supplier Pan-United has unveiled an electric-powered concrete mixer truck. According to the company, using the electric mixer truck will reduce the carbon footprint of transporting ready-mix concrete by 45 percent compared to a legacy truck. The reduction in noise pollution is also a major benefit in Singapore’s dense urban environment. The truck was… Read more…
Volvo, ZF, Cummins win $441 million in DOE funding to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The US DOE has awarded nearly half a billion bucks to three companies under the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion grant program to help accelerate the production of heavy-duty electric trucks and related powertrain components. Volvo Technology of America will receive $208 to upgrade facilities at the Volvo Group’s Lehigh Valley Operations truck assembly site in Macungie,… Read more…
Hyundai to install 400 EV chargers in Indonesia
Hyundai has partnered with several charging point operators to install 400 EV chargers in Indonesia. So far, the South Korean automaker has deployed more than 200 EV chargers across the country. Read more…
Deployable rear step with diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks
Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enabling easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren’t new, but combining the two would be a first Ram may be looking to turn the humble bed step into an active aerodynamic feature that could help boost range of its future… Read more…
Rivian CEO: R3X arriving “soon as we possibly can,” before R3
The enthusiast-oriented Rivian R3X will launch before the mainstream R3 No timeline has been given for when the R3X, or R3, will arrive The Rivian R2 will go into production in 2026 and serve as the basis for the R3 The Rivian R3X electric hatchback will arrive before the base R3, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said in an interview with The Verge… Read more…
Hyundai Throws Cash At Lobbying As Trump Vows To Nuke EV Subsidies
Plus, Rivian CEO wants the world to stop copying the Tesla Model Y and Musk delays Optimus robot by a year. Read more…
Here’s What It Takes To Buy And Register A Tesla Cybertruck In Europe
Getting a Cybertruck to Europe involves a lot of paperwork and eye-watering prices. For some die-hard fans, though, it’s all worth it. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2024 earnings preview: what to expect today
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q2 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 23, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Read more…
GM ready to unleash next cycle of EV growth after record Q2 revenue
After beating top and bottom line estimates in the second quarter, General Motors (GM) raised FY guidance for 2024. With “encouraging” early sales results in Q2, GM is preparing “to unleash the next cycle of EV growth.” This includes scaling Chevy Equinox EV production while launching new GMC and Cadillac EVs. Read more…
Xiaomi’s record-chasing 1,548hp SU7 Ultra prototype is getting a tri-motor production version
Mere days after Xiaomi Automobile debuted a new tri-motor prototype version of its flagship SU7 EV, its CEO confirmed it will transition into a production version called the SU7 Ultra that maintains nearly all the same components. Before then, however, the 1,548hp BEV will chase some world records at a world-famous track. Read more…
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Has 24% Fewer Parts Than The 2024 Model
GM CEO Mary Barra said customers won’t spot the differences. But it’s key to reducing EV costs, just like Rivian and others are doing. Read more…
The U.S. Will Have More EV Fast Chargers Than Gas Stations In Less Than A Decade
There are over 10,000 fast-charging stations across the country, with 700 new locations added just in the second quarter. Read more…
