As EV charging infrastructure expands, lawmakers in the Kentucky legislature have introduced a bill to “protect” gas stations, local television station WKYT reports. House Bill 581 seeks to prevent zoning authorities from treating EV charging differently from gasoline dispensing. That means any location considered suitable for EV charging would… Read more…
BYD Yangwang launches U9 electric supercar with starting price of $233,500
The Yangwang U9’s powertrain delivers up to 1,306 horsepower, allowing the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.36 seconds. Read more…
BYD’s battery unit FinDreams to develop batteries for 2-wheelers
FinDreams said it will offer safer, more reliable batteries for electric two-wheelers, after a recent deadly accident revived concerns about the safety of electric two-wheeler batteries. Read more…
Non-bike bike gear tested: Turning any helmet into a headlight with BioLite
The best way I’ve found to reduce or eliminate car usage in a city is with an electric bike. But in the winter, nights come at you early, and it’s more important than ever to ensure that as cyclists, we’re visible to the biggest danger on the roads: car drivers. I’ve been testing out a new headlamp called the that isn’t specifically meant for cyclists, but has proven perfect for me as a way to add both front and rear LED lighting to pretty much any helmet. Read more…
BYD to launch updated Han and Tang models on Feb 28
Updated versions of BYD’s Han and Tang are poised to take the price war further into the mid- to high-end EV market. Read more…
BYD chairman doubles proposed share buyback amount to boost investor confidence
BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu doubled the amount of his proposed buyback of the company’s shares in the A-share market to RMB 400 million from RMB 200 million and will be used to reduce registered capital. Read more…
Nio’s swap station in Denmark has begun offering frequency regulation service to power grid
The service barely affects battery swap stations’ ability to provide service to car owners, with one station bringing in revenue in the tens of thousands of euros a year, according to a Nio vice president. Read more…
Li Auto Mega reveals its interior
China’s darling automaker – Li Auto – is best known for its extended-range luxury SUVs, a solution that skirts the range-anxiety woes of many EV buyers. But with the Mega, Li Auto is going all-in on purely electric power – with a minivan. And not just any minivan, but instead, one that wouldn’t look out of place on a set… Read more…
Ford Halts Shipments Of 2024 F-150 Lightning Due To Undisclosed Quality Issue
Meanwhile, the 2023 model-year versions are sold at substantial discounts. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck range test reveals some surprises
The Tesla Cybertruck, from its headline-grabbing (and window-smashing) reveal to its years of delays, has become an emblem of Tesla’s outlandish ambition. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying its ability to generate publicity, unlike any traditional pickup. But behind the hype, one key question has always lingered: how far can this sci-fi-inspired behemoth actually travel on a single… Read more…
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Is An Extended-Range EV. What Does That Mean?
The new Ramcharger will get most of the benefits of a fully electric truck but without the dreaded range anxiety. Read more…
Would you rather have one $50k EV or 50 of these $1k Chinese electric cars
Panning for gold in Alibaba’s electric vehicle catalog is bound to find some real doozies, such as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. Meet this fun little purple three-wheeled electric car that barely manages to fulfill the requirements of a car. Read more…
Servotech strikes latest deal to deploy EV chargers at pitstops in India
Servotech Power Systems has bagged a significant order for nearly 1500 DC fast EV chargers from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This is the second order within less than a month coming from an Indian oil corporation. Read more…
German government funds project to utilize V2G capability of commercial fleets
The joint project ‘BiFlex-Industrie’ is dedicated to the potential of V2G technology for vehicle fleets. The project participants want to pave the way for regenerative electric vehicle fleets and are focussing in particular on chargers. Read more…
Cadillac Lyriq eligible for US tax credit in 2024
The Cadillac Lyriq again qualifies for the US tax credit of 7,500 dollars. The EV had lost eligibility from January 2024, as the new US Treasury battery sourcing rules went into effect, essentially banning EVs from sourcing battery materials abroad. Read more…
Lotus Tech debuts on Nasdaq with slightly lower market cap than Nio
Lotus Technology has a market capitalization of $9.3 billion, higher than Xpeng’s $8.1 billion and slightly lower than Nio’s $11.2 billion. Read more…
Jeep’s first EV will land in the US as early as July, electric Wrangler-like Recon to follow
The first all-electric Jeep could be delivered to US customers as soon as July. According to new CEO Antonio Filosa, production of Jeep’s first EV, the Wagoneer S SUV, is expected to begin in Q2. Deliveries could happen as soon as the third quarter. Jeep’s CEO also confirmed we may see the electric Wrangler-like Recon launch by the end of the year. Read more…
GE scraps plans to make giant 18 MW offshore wind turbines
GE Vernova is abandoning plans to supersize its offshore wind turbines and will instead focus on rolling out smaller “workhorse” turbines. Read more…
Faking It: 2025 Dodge Charger EV To Simulate Vibrating ‘Engine’
Dodge is engineering an “Active Vibration Enhancement” system into its upcoming electric muscle car. Read more…
RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike hits $1,599 ($400 off), official Tesla EV charger at $450, and more
Headlining today’s green deals is an eight-day flash sale on two Rad Power e-bike models, led by the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike for $1,599. It is joined by a rare discount on Tesla’s Wall Connector Level 2 EV Charger at $450, as well as the Pit Boss Navigator 550 Wood Pellet Grill falling to a new $200 low. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
