One of the US’s largest nuclear power plants will directly power cloud service provider Amazon Web Services’ new data center.. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz launches branded Wallbox charger across US, included with certain EVs
Mercedes-Benz shared that its new Wallbox EV charger is now available to customers throughout the US. The Level 2 home charger was designed in true Mercedes-Benz style and has internet-connected capabilities like remote functions and over-the-air updates. Specific Mercedes customers can receive a complimentary Wallbox charger with an EV purchase. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes unveils 4 new e-bikes & faster speeds in biggest shakeup yet
Rad Power Bikes, the Seattle-based electric bike maker that spent years at the top of the US e-bike sellers list, has occasionally rolled out major updates alongside the launch of a new model. But today the company is announcing the biggest shakeup in its history, simultaneously debuting two brand new e-bike models, two majorly updated e-bike models, and new battery technology that could help push the industry towards safer batteries. The Rad lineup is now welcoming the new Radster Road and Radster Trail e-bikes, as well as the RadWagon 5 and the RadExpand 5 Plus models. Read more…
February registrations show UK EV appetite continues to grow
UK car registrations from February show continued growth in the electric vehicle segment, including hybrid and plug-in hybrids. However, the most growth came from businesses and fleets, while private purchases have actually gone down. Read more…
New York’s Newest Public EV Charger Could Add 200 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes
Google-backed start-up Gravity intends to add thousands of DC fast chargers in the U.S. annually. Read more…
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Coupe And Sedan: Meet The First EV Muscle Cars
Dodge’s first electric cars go hard out of the gate with up to 670 horsepower and a thunderous simulated exhaust. Read more…
Nio’s first Alps branded EV brags that it’s better than the Tesla Model Y in spy shots
Nio is preparing the launch of its first sub-brand, which has so far tentatively been called Alps. This should release cars that are more affordable than Nio’s current offerings, and aimed at families apparently. The first car should hit the Chinese market in the second half of this year, and before that happens a lot of testing is necessary of… Read more…
Audi opens sixth charging hub in Frankfurt
The Ingolstadt-based company has now opened its sixth own fast-charging location. On Orber Straße in Frankfurt am Main, electric cars of all brands can be charged barrier-free at four HPC charging points of the new Audi Charging Hub with up to 320 kW. Read more…
First iCAR is coming – not from Apple, but from Chery
There will be no iCar from Apple, but the Chinese car manufacturer Chery is now launching the first model of its new electric car brand iCAR. The first model is a compact, angular electric off-road vehicle, which is not powered by sodium-ion batteries as expected, but by LFP batteries. Read more…
Europe To Automakers: Bring Back Buttons If You Want A Good Safety Rating
Plus, Tesla still owns the charging market, and Polestar says EV doubters are falling into an ‘incredible trap.’ Read more…
2024 Nissan Ariya Is Up To $6,000 Less Expensive Than The Outgoing Model
The entry-level version starts at an MSRP of $39,590, while the long-range version is priced at $41,190. Read more…
Nio to put 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery pack into service in Q2
This is the largest-capacity battery pack mass-produced in the Chinese passenger car market, and Nio models equipped with the pack have a range of up to 1,055 km, Nio said. Read more…
Nio Q4 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Nio reported mixed fourth-quarter results while providing a better than feared first-quarter outlook, said Deutsche Bank. Read more…
BMW integrates electric truck trio into Regensburg plant logistics
BMW has started to electrify the deliveries around the Regensburg plant. The first three fully electrically powered trucks have recently been integrated to transport parts between individual areas of the site. Read more…
2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
The 2024 Nissan Ariya electric SUV gets a price cut for its second model year and, in the coming months, Tesla charging adapters for owners. The base Ariya Engage front-wheel drive model now starts at $40,980 with destination, which is $3,600 less than the 2023 model, Nissan announced Monday in a press release. The same discount applies to Engage… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Now Cheaper To Lease Than Sonata, Toyota Camry
Hyundai’s sleek electric sedan now costs just $249 a month and $3,499 down to lease. That’s the same price as a Honda Accord lease. Read more…
Tesla shuts down Gigafactory Berlin after suspected sabotage results in power outage
Tesla had to shut down Gigafactory Berlin today after a significant power outage that may have been caused by sabotage.. Read more…
Ride1Up LMT’D V2 launched as new torque sensor electric bike
Ride1Up, the San Diego-based electric bike retailer known for some of the best value commuter e-bikes on the market, has spent much of the last year expanding into new categories such as electric mopeds and adventure e-bikes. Now, the company is updating one of its popular commuter-focused models, maintaining its grip on the road market even as the brand expands its reach. Meet the new Ride1Up LMT’D V2. Read more…
Rivian R2 Starts At $47,000 With 330-Mile Range, Tesla NACS Plug: Leaked Info
Rivian’s small crossover rival will also feature pop-out rear windows and exterior accessory ports for things like bike mounts. Read more…
