According to a new study co-authored by Tesla battery researcher Jeff Dahn, repeated charging cycles at a higher state of charge can damage LFP cells over time. However, the researchers also recommend that high charge levels in electric cars should not be avoided as a matter of principle. What do the new findings mean in everyday life? Read more…
Stellantis delays investment in US car plant
Stellantis has announced that it will put investment in its automotive factory in Belvidere, Illinois, on ice. The plant is to be converted to EV production with the help of US government funds. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union criticised the move and is threatening to strike. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao ties up with Huawei to use tech giant’s driver assist system
The first Fang Cheng Bao model to feature Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 is the Bao 8 off-road SUV, which will go on sale after the third quarter. Read more…
Canada to impose 100% import duties on China-made EVs
Canada will implement a 100 per cent surtax on all EVs made and imported from China from 1 October. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles are also included on the list – as is the Tesla Model 3, which is build in Shanghai. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 25: Nio 4,600, Tesla 14,200, Xiaomi 2,100, BYD 87,800
Li Auto had 11,600 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 2,800, Zeekr 3,000, Leapmotor 6,200 and Aito 9,000. Read more…
Mullen scores a solid, 3,000 unit electric truck order from Volt Mobility
Commercial leasing company Volt Mobility boasts clients that include UPS, DHL, and FedEx. And now, they’ll be able to boast about having one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the world – because they just ordered 3,000 electric trucks from Mullen. Read more…
Canada slams the door on Chinese EVs with a 100% tariff
In a move that will significantly impact the electric vehicle market in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that the country will impose a hefty 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs. Canada follows similar measures taken by the US and Europe, attempting to safeguard domestic manufacturing from the influx of low-cost Chinese EVs. The timing of this announcement is… Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 facelift spotted for the first time with N branding
Hyundai’s electric fastback is getting a refresh. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 facelift was spotted with N branding for the first time ahead of its official debut. Check out the new image below. Read more…
Discovery set for brand revamp ahead of first EV to stand apart from Defender, Range Rover
Jaguar Land Rover’s Discovery brand is getting a new look as it prepares to launch its first all-electric vehicle. The Discovery EV will be unique as it looks to differentiate from Defender and Range Rover models. It may even include a Volkswagen ID.Buzz-like design. Read more…
Rivian on fire, Tesla adapters, Isuzu gets real, and a new Acura EV for $319
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Michelle Lewis sets the record straight on the fire at the Normal, Illinois Rivian factory, Tesla is churning out adapters, and you can score a sweet deal on a new Acura ZDX electric crossover. Read more…
CASE’s new 580EV electric backhoe loader delivers instant torque and silent, emission-free operation
Yellow machines are going electric. CASE Construction Equipment debuted its Project Zeus electric backhoe concept at CONEXPO in 2020. Since then, the company has used customer feedback to guide the development of a production electric model: the 580EV electric backhoe loader. CASE’s next-generation EV offers a zero-emission, low-noise solution suitable for work in urban centers… Read more…
Just How Bad Is EV Manufacturing For The Environment?
Buckle up: This one won’t be so pretty. But there are reasons the future can be better than the misery fossil fuels bring too. Read more…
Porsche Hates Fake Shifting On EVs: ‘Why Make Something Worse?’
Porsche said that it looked at adding simulated shifting (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N) to its EVs but felt that it made the car “worse.” Read more…
Volkswagen lets you turn charging into game time with AirConsole
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive, but charging times can still be quite a bit of a drag. Volkswagen has a clever solution to make those waits more bearable, even fun – casual multiplayer games right in your car. Starting this September, several Volkswagen models, including popular EVs like the ID.7, ID.5, ID.4, and ID.3, along with the… Read more…
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new ‘Cortex’ supercomputer, but it’s not ready quite yet
Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s new ‘Cortex’ supercomputer, which could become one of the biggest in the world, but it’s not ready quite yet. Read more…
4 of the most Googled questions about heat pumps, answered
Wondering whether a heat pump would be right for your home? The folks at heat pump installers BOXT answer the most Googled questions. Read more…
Juiced RipCurrent S e-bike to $1,614 2024 low, Save up to $2,900 during EcoFlow and Jackery power station sales, more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is another sitewide 15% off sale from Juiced Bikes that is seeing up to $1,800 in combined savings – with the RipCurrent S Fat-Tire e-bike dropping down to a $1,614 2024 low. It is joined by two backup power sales – the first coming from EcoFlow, which is taking up to $2,648 off its offers, including options for off-grid campers and storm-battered home needs. The second is a smaller and more limited flash sale from Jackery that is seeing up to $2,900 discounts on its offerings. There’s also a big markdown on the Z GRILLS 2024 550B2 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker ahead of Labor Day – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like last week’s Labor Day e-bike sales from major brands like Lectric and Rad Power, and much more. Read more…
Avangrid completes installation of its first solar farm in Texas
True North is Avangrid’s (NYSE: AGR) first solar farm in Texas – and it will be the largest solar project in the company’s portfolio. Read more…
You’ll Never Guess Who’s Offering A Great EV Charger Deal
The company’s cars may be a bad buy at any price, but the charger is a steal. Read more…
Honda U.S. Execs Say Most Drivers Don’t Want EVs Yet
“You can’t force the customer to change their mind,” said Honda’s U.S. CEO on the sidelines of the Monterey Car Week. Read more…
