Elon Musk called out Bob Iger after Disney stopped advertising on his social media platform, X. Read more…
FLO to install solar-powered EV chargers for Phoenix Contact USA employees
Canada-headquartered EV charging network and infrastructure provider FLO will install four solar-powered dual-port CoRe+ chargers at the Pennsylvania headquarters of Phoenix Contact USA, a subsidiary of Phoenix Contact, a German manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection and interface equipment. FLO has provided similar charging equipment to Phoenix Contact Canada at locations in Ontario for use by… Read more…
6K Energy wins $50-million DOE grant for PlusCAM battery material production plant in Tennessee
6K Energy, a provider of critical materials for lithium-ion batteries, has won a $50-million grant from the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains for its PlusCAM battery material production plant located in Jackson, Tennessee. The company will apply the 50 big ones to the estimated $200-million construction cost for the factory. The PlusCAM… Read more…
Nissan will make EVs in China, export them across the world
Nissan is looking to develop and manufacture future EVs in China, according to Masashi Matsuyama, the company’s vice president and president of Nissan China. These EVs will then be exported to global markets from China. If you’re wondering which markets those will be, Nissan is apparently looking at BYD for inspiration – it wants to offer these Chinese-built EVs in… Read more…
The Dutch are riding their bikes on two new solar cycle paths
Two solar cycle paths came online in the Netherlands, and they’re the country’s first to have 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet) of solar surface area each. Read more…
Greenworks electric riding mower $2,234 off, Level 2 EV charger $148, e-bikes, more
A massive off-season discount is landing on this Greenworks PRO 80V 42-inch electric riding mower, helping you prepare for spring lawn care while saving $2,234. It comes joined by VOLTORB’s Level 2 at-home EV charger on sale for $148, as well as an assortment of deals on e-bikes and all of the other best Green Deals. Read more…
Ford’s latest F-150 Lightning frunk idea would make it the ultimate work truck
The F-150 Lightning is already the smartest truck Ford has ever built, but the company wants to make it even more functional. Ford’s latest idea for the Lightning frunk could make it the best work (or tailgating) truck, too.. Read more…
Coal-state Kentucky just broke ground on its largest solar farm
National Grid Renewables has broken ground on what will be the largest solar farm in Kentucky once it comes online in 2024. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Vs. VW ID.7 Vs. BYD Seal: Which Electric Sedan Is Best?
The Model 3 Highland is not only the cheapest to buy but also the most efficient and easiest to charge, UK review finds. Read more…
China’s Zeekr Claims New LFP Battery Adds 310 Miles Of Range In 15 Minutes
The pack enables 427 miles of range on the Zeekr 007 sedan. Not bad for a cheaper LFP battery. Read more…
Volkswagen Will Bring Back Physical Buttons in New Cars
Down with touch screen controls. Read more…
ABB to support Gotion’s battery factories for European and US EV markets
ABB and Gotion High-Tech have agreed to cooperate on the construction of large-scale battery factories to serve the European and US EV markets. ABB will collaborate with Gotion to supply a master design plan combining automation, electrification and digital technologies. Gotion High-Tech, in which Volkswagen has a 26.5 percent stake, is set to open a… Read more…
Two- and three-wheel EVs delivering more emissions reduction than cars
We humans are, at least in theory, proceeding with a broad range of measures to slow climate change —deploying renewable energy sources, protecting forests, cleaning up industrial emissions, etc. According to a recent study by the World Resources Institute, only a single one of these projects is currently on track to meet the goals set… Read more…
Rivian R1S EPA Range And Pricing Overview Including 400-Mile Max Pack
The Rivian R1S MSRP prices vary from $78,000 to $102,600, while the EPA range varies from about 260 miles to 400 miles. Read more…
BYD’s rival to Model 3 and Ioniq 6 just arrived in North America
China’s BYD has introduced one of its most technologically advanced vehicles yet—and a direct threat to the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6—to Mexico. In Mexico the BYD Seal will start an equivalent to less than $45,000, the company recently revealed. That’s a few thousand dollars less than Seal’s starting point in… Read more…
NIO CEO confirms next model will be the ET9, an executive flagship EV to compete with Maybach
Less than two weeks after speculation began to swirl regarding this week’s NIO Day 2023 event and which new model we might see unveiled, the Chinese automaker’s founder, chairman, and CEO William Li has come out and confirmed it will be the ET9. Hailed as an executive flagship sedan, NIO hopes the ET9 can compete against Audi and Mercedes-Maybach in a luxury segment that’s tough to crack. Read more…
Tesla removes Disney+ from vehicles amid Elon Musk’s Twitter beef with Bob Iger
Tesla has removed Disney+ from some of its vehicles amid Elon Musk having an online fight with Disney CEO Bob Iger. The fight started when Disney halted its advertising on X after Musk agreed with and amplified anti-Semitic content for which he eventually apologized.. Read more…
Cheap EVs for everyone: France launches ‘social leasing’ at €40/month
France aims to democratize access to electric vehicles with a freshly launched “social leasing” program that allows low-income drivers to lease electric cars for as low as €40, about $43. That includes no down payment and free charging, in some cases, for six months. Read more…
NIO (NIO) stock spikes after EV maker scores massive $2.2 billion investment
Chinese EV maker NIO (NIO) is trending after receiving $2.2 billion in funding from Abu-Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings. NIO’s stock is up over 5% Monday following the investment.. Read more…
This Startup Wants Keep Your City Streets From Being A Mess Of EV Charging Wires
New York-based itselectric is rolling out a clever plan for urban Level 2 charging that could solve several problems at once Read more…
