The first FLO Ultra DC fast chargers are rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Auburn Hills, Michigan, factory – and they’re pretty powerful. Read more…
Tesla officially breaks ground at Megafactory in China
Tesla has officially broken ground on its new Megafactory project to build Megapacks for energy storage in China. Read more…
Daimler India to enter light-duty truck segment with next-generation eCanter
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck, plans to introduce the next-generation eCanter to the Indian market in the next 6-12 months. Production of the eCanter began in 2017 at Daimler Truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus in Japan. The next-generation model eCanter premiered in Japan and Europe in 2022…. Read more…
The US’s largest offshore wind farm just got its first monopile
In a major milestone, the 2.6-gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), which will be the US’s largest offshore wind farm, has installed its first monopile foundation. Read more…
Hyundai and Ford’s EV registrations outpace the competition in March
Despite talk of an “EV slowdown,” sales of electric vehicles are still growing. EV registrations grew another 3.8% in March as several automakers, including Hyundai and Ford, saw electric car sales surge. Read more…
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N takes on a Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Macan GTS in an epic drag race
Can Hyundai match Lamborghini and Porsche in a race? Watch Hyundai’s most powerful vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N, take on a 657 hp Lamborghini Urus Performante, Porsche Macan GTS, and others in an epic super SUV drag race. See how Hyundai’s sporty EV matches up against the competition in the video below. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot Data Shows Improved Q1 2024: 7.63 Million Miles Per Crash
The average distance between crashes, while using Autopilot, improved 47% year-over-year. Read more…
Mullen Automotive scores $150 million in new capital, will put Bollinger B4 into production
We’ve been fans of Bollinger Motors since we interviewed founder Robert Bollinger back in 2018. We wrote at the time that his company’s rugged, no-nonsense electric work trucks should find a lot of buyers, if the company could navigate the shoals that have wrecked most of the EV startups. Bollinger’s 2022 acquisition by Mullen Automotive… Read more…
DP World and Einride to pilot autonomous electric trucks at Dubai container port
Commercial EV builder Einride is working with DP World, a provider of supply chain solutions headquartered in Dubai, to electrify inter-terminal container flows at Jebel Ali Port, which is said to be the 10th busiest port in the world. Starting at the end of 2024, DP World plans to deploy a fleet of 100 electric… Read more…
Tesla Model S ‘Dark Knight’ Gives The Plaid The Look And Track Focus It Deserves
It features a full bodykit by Unplugged Performance that transforms its look complemented by suspension and brake upgrades. Read more…
2024 Audi Q4 55 e-tron: EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Price
The new rear-drive unit improved efficiency and driving range. Read more…
Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST arrives for civilians
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size electric pickup truck was first delivered in Work Truck specification to fleet buyers nearly a year ago; but only now can civilians take one home. The first retail version to arrive is the top-of-the-line 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST First Edition. We had a chance to spend several hours driving through the… Read more…
A Tesla Can Be Built Like A Lego Set. A Legacy Car, Not So Much: Teardown Experts
A Tesla Model Y has just five components that make up the front trunk. But that’s just part of the story. Read more…
Is The Old Tesla Model 3 Still Relevant? I Drove 1,100 Miles To Find Out
I nearly ran out of charge in rural New York with no cell network, but Tesla’s navigation had a surprise for me. Read more…
Nexeon starts construction of a silicon anode material production site in Korea
Nexeon, a maker of silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, has begun construction of a commercial production facility in Gunsan, South Korea. The site is located next to a facility operated by OCI, one of the largest silane gas producers outside China, ensuring a stable and cost-effective source of raw material supply. The dedicated silane… Read more…
ZF produces first 1,000 CeTrax lite drives for commercial EVs
German automotive company ZF has built 1,000 CeTrax lite electric drives for light commercial vehicles since it started volume production in April 2023. CeTrax lite is an all-electric drive with a peak output of 150 kW that sits centrally in the vehicle frame—replacing the transmission in combustion vehicles. It is an all-electric central drive, which… Read more…
Tesla ends hiring freeze, but only for one department
Tesla has evidently ended its hiring freeze that started last month with a series of layoffs, but it appears to be only for one department. Read more…
Chevy Silverado EV RST first drive: Incredible range and power, but is it worth the hefty price? [Video]
Chevy is on the cusp of launching passenger versions of its all-electric Silverado EV, and I got to test out the First Edition RST before it hits the driveways of its first US customers. This Silverado pickup has tons of power and function with 440 miles of all-electric range to boot, but as much as the Chevy team got right on this one, plenty of aspects missed the mark. Peep the video below. Read more…
Ferrari, with first electric supercar coming in 2025, warns rivals over Chinese EVs
Although its first fully electric supercar is not due out until next year, Ferrari is warning rivals about incoming Chinese EVs. Ferrari’s boss claims new competition from China should be a “call to action” for EU automakers. Read more…
Rad Power expands Memorial Day sale with more e-bikes, Bluetti power stations up to 45% off, Segway GoKart Pro, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the addition of two more e-bikes to Rad Power’s ongoing Memorial Day sale, taking up to $500 off with extra free batteries as well – starting from $1,199. They are joined by Bluetti power stations and bundles that are seeing up to 45% off discounts, like the AC180 Portable Power Station with a 200W Solar Panel for $879. Then there is the surprise return of a rare discount on the Segway Ninebot GoKart Pro, bringing costs down to $1,600. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
