Able Electropolishing has acquired new in-house laboratory equipment that brings significantly enhanced analytic and testing capabilities. Electropolishing removes surface imperfections that can compromise mission-critical metal parts used in the automotive, semiconductor and many other industries. Able’s new equipment is designed to further improve the precision and effectiveness of electropolishing for improving the finish, fit and… Read more…
Citroen e-C3 gets delayed by software bugs, Peugeot e-3008 by powertrain issues
Citroen unveiled the e-C3 as the savior of the European EV market last year, with its price starting at €23,300 and thus being able to take the Chinese competition head-on. Its launch hasn’t been smooth sailing at all, however. It has now emerged that the e-C3 has been delayed due to software bugs. The car is now said to be… Read more…
This Map Shows How Much An EV Will Save You On Gas In Every State
No matter where you live or what car you buy, every EV is cheaper to fill up than a comparable gas car. Read more…
The New VW Transporter Is Actually A Ford With ICE, PHEV And EV Power
Volkswagen is diversifying its range of vans by having three models, and the new Transporter is a VW/Ford joint venture product. Read more…
BYD sold a record 342K NEVs in July, but EV sales slipped
BYD set a new sales record last month with over 342,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) sold. Although BYD’s EV sales fell slightly in July, PHEVs continued building momentum after setting a new record for the fifth straight month. Read more…
Head back to class with $500 off Rad Power e-bikes and 20% off accessories, Worx budget-friendly mower, Jackery 1-day sale, more
August is officially here, which means plenty of folks are starting their back to school planning. Whether you’re heading to college, or have kids returning to grade school, Rad Power Bikes has a new Back to School sale that is offering up to $500 e-bike discounts and 20% off accessories – all to get hungry minds where they need to be. It is joined by the budget-friendly Worx 40V 14-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower at $230 (which I’m sure some folks will appreciate after tallying the costs for school supplies), with its more powerful Nitro 40V 21-inch model down at $349. There’s also a 1-day sale on the reliable Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Power Station that can handle student needs or empty nesters on their next planned trip out of the house – back at its $180 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a few extended savings on Velotric Apple Find My e-bikes and MOD’s Groove 1 Utility e-bike, as well as Hiboy’s new X300 e-scooter and two more weeks of EcoFlow power station discounts. Read more…
First photos and details of VW’s new Transporter and Caravelle vans
VW just shared the first photos of the seventh generation of BEV and PHEV Transporter and Caravelle vans, along with lots of spec details. Read more…
NIO (NIO) crosses the 20,000 EV delivery mark for the third straight month in July
China’s NIO (NYSE: NIO) crossed the 20K delivery threshold for the third straight month in July. Despite intensifying competition, NIO continues to see strong demand in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
Tesla’s Hottest Accessory In China Can Now Be Yours For $215
It’s time to channel your inner Charlie XCX. Read more…
Which EV Has The Best User Experience?
Some have screen real estate for days, while others keep things simple. But which one is better? Read more…
Hydrogen producer Hycamite introduces low-carbon footprint graphite for EV batteries
Finland-based Hycamite has launched graphite production using its emissions-free methane-splitting technology. Hycamite says its technology provides low-carbon hydrogen and sustainable carbon products for industrial applications by decomposing large volumes of methane into hydrogen and carbon while avoiding the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. The company’s catalysts are recyclable and can be produced… Read more…
DOE offers conditional loan to ENTEK for EV battery separator plant in Indiana
The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) has made a conditional commitment to provide a direct loan of up to $1.2 billion to ENTEK Lithium Separators to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. The lithium-ion battery separators manufactured at the plant will be used primarily in EVs to strengthen the US supply… Read more…
2024 Kia EV6: A Charging Champion Right Out Of The Gate
It may not be the newest EV, but it’s still one of the best. Here’s why Kia’s EV6 ended up in our garage and why charging rocks so far. Read more…
Meet Toyota’s Big New Electric Van. It’s Not What You Think
The all-new Proace Max is Toyota’s first electric heavy-duty van. It’s also a textbook case of badge engineering. Read more…
These Are The Features New Car Buyers Want Most
AutoPacific surveyed more than 14,000 drivers on what features they want most. Wireless charging and driver profiles top the list. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations
Tesla still resists releasing its Full Self-Driving data, but early crowdsourced data shows that improvements are much more limited than CEO Elon Musk told us. Read more…
Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla
Nissan and Honda building a software-defined EV? The Japanese automakers revealed a new partnership Thursday as they look to keep pace with Tesla and others leading the SDV movement. Read more…
Hertz accelerates sales of Tesla vehicles as value crumbles
Hertz is accelerating its sales of Tesla vehicles and plans to sell tens of thousand more this year as their value crumbles. Read more…
Smart 3D scanning and inspection for EV battery manufacturing
Sponsored by LMI Technologies. As the world races towards a future powered by sustainable energy solutions, electric vehicles have emerged as a pivotal technology in reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Central to the viability and safety of EVs are their battery systems, which demand meticulous inspection and quality control. LMI Technologies, a… Read more…
Sunrun launches V2H pilot in Maryland using Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks
Sunrun, which offers a “clean energy as a subscription” service, is piloting a vehicle-to-home power plant using a small group of customer-owned bidirectional EVs, in partnership with Baltimore Gas and Electric. The project uses Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks to deliver power to owners’ homes during peak demand times to support Maryland’s power grid. The… Read more…
