The American electric vehicle market is ready to get a whole lot more exciting with the arrival of Volkswagen’s performance-driven Cupra brand. By the end of the decade, this European favorite plans to conquer American roads with a selection of powerful all-electric vehicles. Originally known as the high-performance division of the Seat brand under the Volkswagen umbrella, Cupra broke out… Read more…
What Biden’s New Car Emissions Rules Mean For You
The EPA’s tighter tailpipe emissions standards should save consumers billions in fueling and maintenance costs each year. Read more…
EnviroSpark to supply EV chargers to IHG Hotels in the US and Canada
British hotel multinational IHG has an agreement with US EV charging infrastructure company EnviroSpark to make its EV chargers available to the more than 4,100 IHG-branded hotels in the US and Canada, each of which can partner with EnviroSpark to meet its individual needs. The agreement will expand on the number of IHG locations worldwide… Read more…
Lilium orders 120 Star Charge chargers for electric aviation
Munich-headquartered Lilium, developer of an eVTOL jet, has partnered with Singapore-based charging infrastructure producer Star Charge to develop and provide charging systems for the Lilium Jet. The aircraft went into production in late 2023 following Design Organisation Approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It is expected to enter service in 2026. Lilium… Read more…
SEAT Cupra CEO confirms Formentor EV and a new electric SUV are coming to the US
SEAT S.A. shared its full 2023 financial results earlier today while also outlining its plans for the future. Part of its strategy includes bringing its Cupra EVs over to the US market, beginning with the all-electric version of the Formentor crossover as well as a larger SUV. Read more…
Schwinn e-bikes start from $590, Goal Zero power station $176, other EVs, more more
Discounts keep rolling in during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event, with today’s green deals headlined by Schwinn’s e-bike models receiving up to 46% off discounts, led by the Marshall Electric Hybrid Bike at $756. It is joined by Goal Zero’s Yeti 200X Portable Power Station falling to $176 alongside other models and bundles, as well as a one-day only sale on NIU’s KQi2 Pro Foldable Electric KickScooter for $380. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
If you bought a Chevy Blazer EV, you may be eligible for an up to $6,500 reimbursement
After GM drastically cut the starting price of the new Chevy Blazer EV, early buyers are now eligible for a reimbursement of up to $6,520. Read more…
First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed
Following Tesla’s foray as a charger hardware supplier, the first non-Tesla-branded V4 Supercharger stations are now being deployed. Read more…
NIO’s New ONVO And Firefly Brands Aim For Mass Volume In Europe
NIO’s CEO stressed that ONVO is a medium-tier brand meant for families. Read more…
World’s First Tesla Cybertruck Teardown Shows Botched Door Hinge Install
Caresoft Global found plenty of cool details about the Cybertruck’s battery pack, steer-by-wire system, giga castings, and more. Read more…
U.S. Department Of Justice Alleges That Apple CarPlay Is Anti-Competitive
Lawyers for the federal government say Apple’s desire to take over your car is yet another instance of anti-competitive behavior. Read more…
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV is now available in Europe
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV got official in April of last year for the US market, and starting today it’s finally available to order from the brand’s sales partners in Germany “and other European markets”. The EQS 680 SUV sets “a new benchmark in electric mobility”, Mercedes says, with its “unmistakable” and “elegant design” featuring the Maybach emblem and the… Read more…
Volvo Cars invests in Breathe Battery Technologies fast charging software
Volvo Cars has partnered with UK-based EV charging management software developer Breathe to become the first automaker to access the latest version of its Breathe Charge software, for use in its new generation of electric cars. Volvo will integrate the software with its own in-house-developed battery management platform to optimize performance and reduce charging times…. Read more…
Thomas Built Buses delivers its 1,000th electric school bus
US school bus manufacturer Thomas Built Buses, a brand of the Daimler Group, has delivered its 1,000th Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley battery-electric school bus as part of an order for eight of the buses placed by Meriwether County School System (MCSS) in Georgia. The new buses are fully funded through the EPA’s Clean School Bus grant… Read more…
Isuzu’s D-MAX BEV Is The Compact Electric Truck You Really Want
The battery pack is just 67 kWh, and it launches in Europe in 2025. Read more…
High Insurance Costs On Chinese EVs Are Scaring Away UK Buyers
Long repair times and parts scarcity are driving up rates, and the high premiums are scaring away buyers. Read more…
ADS-TEC Energy appoints new Senior Vice President
German battery-buffered ultra-fast charging technology provider ADS-TEC Energy announced the appointment of Renato Gross as Senior Vice President of ADSE Inc., the company’s US subsidiary. Additionally, the company has installed its first ChargeBox in Miami. Read more…
Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire launches first electric cruiser motorcycle, S2 Mulholland
LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division, has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle. The new LiveWire S2 Mulholland is the brand’s first cruiser electric motorcycle, and in fact the first cruiser of any major electric motorcycle maker. Read more…
Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month
If you’ve had your sights set on a Rivian electric vehicle, now could be the perfect opportunity. Rivian is offering attractive EV lease deals on the R1T and R1S, starting as low as $559 per month. Read more…
Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm will replace its largest coal plant
Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm has been awarded $90 million and will sit on 2,700 acres of the shuttered Homer City coal plant’s land. Read more…
