Seven months after shipping out A-samples of its 100+ amp-hour (Ah) solid-state battery cells to automotive partners, Factorial Inc. is sending more energy-dense B-samples to Mercedes-Benz. Through a joint development agreement with Factorial, Mercedes will further validate the next phase of solid-state batteries, moving one step closer to integration in future passenger EVs. Read more…
Winning: diesel demand hits 26-year low as EV, hydrogen sales boom
US diesel demand plummeted to its lowest seasonal level in 26 years last quarter – but is that due to a down economy, or booming commercial EV sales. Read more…
An electric Jeep Wrangler may not be coming anytime soon, but another off-road EV is
The iconic Jeep Wrangler may not get an all-electric version anytime soon, but the rugged SUV brand is planning to launch a new off-road EV. Inspired by the Wrangler, Jeep’s new off-road EV is designed for adventurers as a fully capable electric SUV. Read more…
New Lectric XP Lite 2.0 e-bike pre-order offers, Save $2,200 during Jackery 3-day flash event, Velotric EV sale, more
We’re bringing you Green Deals that are here to help you unwind and have fun this summer, whether it’s cruising around town, lounging at campsites, or something else entirely. Headlining these deals is the pre-order special on the all new Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bikes that just launched yesterday, with models starting from $799 and receiving up to $246 in free accessories too! It is joined by a three-day flash sale from Jackery that is taking up to $2,200 off popular power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $100. Then there’s also the Velotric Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $300 off e-bikes, with the Fold 1 e-bike also getting some free accessories at $1,199. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
2024 Nissan Ariya: EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Price Overview
The model has up to 304 miles of range and an energy consumption of 3.1 miles/kWh (including charging losses). Read more…
Volvo EX90 Production Started In Charleston, South Carolina
With up to 300 miles of range, the Volvo EX90 carries on the success of the XC90. Customer deliveries in the U.S. begin in the second half of 2024. Read more…
Driving EVs In The U.S. Has A Third Of The Emissions Of ICE, Study Finds
This varies depending on where you live in the country, but driving electric is cleaner in most U.S. regions. Read more…
Ford Explorer EV Goes Into Production At German Factory After $2B Investment
A “sports crossover” will be built at Ford’s overhauled EV factory later this year. Read more…
Solidion introduces solid-state battery pack technology for EVs
US battery technology company Solidion Technology has introduced its bipolar electrode-to-pack (BEEP) platform to create compact solid-state batteries for EVs. Rather than creating individual cells and modules, Solidion’s BEEP technology produces a high-voltage, high-capacity battery pack by stacking and connecting bipolar electrodes and solid electrolyte layers in series and in parallel. The pack requires only… Read more…
CharIN head says J3400 (Tesla NACS) and CCS charging standards will co-exist for many years
A year ago, as automakers, EVSE suppliers and pundits enthusiastically jumped on the Tesla NACS bandwagon, the Charging Interface Initiative North America (CharIN) was one of the few voices urging a little caution. CharIN’s mission is to facilitate the adoption of charging standards, so the organization is now deeply involved with testing interoperability for NACS… Read more…
Volvo’s Charleston factory in the US kicks off EX90 SUV production
Volvo’s factory just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, is now producing the company’s premium all-electric SUV, the EX90. The first deliveries to customers will commence in the second half of this year. Inside Volvo’s Charleston factory The factory is home to the S60 ICE sedan as well and has been operational since 2018. That’s why Volvo had to make additional… Read more…
Stellantis And Mercedes-Benz Press Pause On Two EV Battery Gigafactories
The Automotive Cells Company joint venture pledged to invest as much as $7.6B in three factories. Just one has been built so far. Read more…
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Reimagines What An EV Can Be
It’s not just another fast electric SUV. The Ioniq 5 N bridges past and future, and may also be the best performance bargain on sale. Read more…
NYC had electric taxis in the ’90s—the 1890s, that is
New York City’s iconic fleet of taxis once included some EVs—but you have to look back more than a century to find them. As National Geographic explains in a recent article, electric taxis had a brief moment of popularity in the city in the 1890s. The fleet quickly grew from a dozen vehicles in 1897 to over 100 by 1899. It’s an important… Read more…
After Tesla, the surprising next best-selling electric vehicle in America is this electric bike
In a world where electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, it’s no surprise that the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are the best-selling EVs in the United States. But what if I told you that the third best-selling electric vehicle in America isn’t a car at all? It’s actually an electric bike!. Read more…
Archer Aviation receives FAA certification to begin commercial air taxi operations
One week after sharing plans to bring commercial eVTOL operations to South Korea, advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation is touting a key milestone in the US. The eVTOL air taxi manufacturer has received Part 135 certification from the FAA – a vital certificate to begin commercial flights – and Archer is now one of two air taxi companies worldwide to confirm the receipt of one. Read more…
Volvo’s first all-electric EX90 rolls off the production line in South Carolina
Volvo’s first all-electric EX90 SUV rolled off the production line in South Carolina Wednesday. Deliveries of the US-made Volvo EX90 are set for the second half of 2024 as the Swedish automaker embarks on a new era. Read more…
DoE opens forum to improve EV charging in the USA
A task force at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has brought together scientists, software developers, vehicle manufacturers, other national labs and industry partners to address the reliability of charging infrastructure in the USA. Read more…
Faraday Future had only delivered ten cars by the end of 2023
The electric car startup Faraday Future continues to raise doubts as to whether it is fit for the future. A recently published mandatory disclosure to the US Securities and Exchange Commission reveals that it had only delivered ten cars by the end of 2023 and that its annual turnover was less than one million dollars. Read more…
GreenPower presents electric refrigerated truck
GreenPower Motor has unveiled the EV Star REEFERX, a new all-electric refrigerated medium-duty delivery truck. The offering is available for orders starting today. Read more…
