California-based electric aircraft company Ampaire has acquired Magpie Aviation, a Silicon Valley-based developer of electric tow aircraft. Ampaire has developed hybrid electric propulsion systems that can be integrated into general aviation and regional turboprop commercial aircraft. Ampaire says the addition of Magpie’s technology will enable it to offer unique solutions to its customers, and will… Read more…
Ekoenergetyka introduces new EV charging stations in Nordic market
Polish EV charging station provider Ekoenergetyka demonstrated its new charging system, tailored for charging point operators, at the recent Nordic EV Summit in Oslo, Norway. Norway is Europe’s leading market for EVs, which accounted for 92% of new car sales in January. In Ekoenergetyka’s new configuration, its AXON Side 360 DLBS power unit is combined… Read more…
Kia has the ‘secret sauce’ for affordable EVs in the US
Cheaper electric vehicles are on the way, and Kia believes it has an advantage. With its own “secret sauce,” Kia is moving to launch a series of affordable EVs in the US. Read more…
BMW just applied rebates to all its EVs in April
BMW’s 2024 EVs now have rebates ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 through April in the US – here’s how it breaks down. Read more…
Jaguar-Land Rover To Sign EV Platform Sharing Deal With China’s Chery
JLR is a subsidiary of India’s Tata Motors without an EV platform of its own, so it’s going to get one from China’s Chery. Read more…
GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 gets more range and more towing capacity
Deliveries of the premium, limited-edition version of GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV, the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, are finally going to start this summer, the brand has announced today. GMC says its dealers are currently working with Edition 1 reservation holders on the ordering process. The final starting MSRP is $99,495, including a $1,995 destination charge. Ahead of the launch,… Read more…
Schwinn’s regularly $1,500 e-bikes now start from $700, deals on portable power stations, and more
If spring weather has you thinking it’s time to get an e-bike, then today’s all-time low prices on these Schwinn models should certainly help, too. Right now, the company’s Ingersoll e-bike lands at $700 from its usual $1,500 price tag. It comes joined by tons of other e-bike deals, portable power stations from ALLPOWERS, and all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below. Read more…
BYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing
If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept Tuesday, which has a rugged “interstellar chariot” design. Complete with a landing pad for your drone, the new EV is expected to cost less than $28,000 (200,000 yuan). Read more…
We took the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N on the track at Laguna Seca and it’s something special [Video]
As Hyundai’s N performance arm approaches the launch of its first-ever track-friendly EV, we got the chance to visit the world-famous Laguna Seca raceway in California to test drive the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Be sure to check out the full video review below. Read more…
U.S. Hydrogen Car Sales Plummet By 70% In Q1 2024
It was the worst start of the year for hydrogen car sales since 2016. Read more…
BYD’s $14,000 Yuan UP Is As Good As It Is Cheap: Video Test
China-based YouTube channel Wheelsboy is super impressed with the $14,000 EV crossover. Read more…
Kia EV5 final specs revealed, gets bigger battery than expected
Kia’s compact all-electric SUV, the EV5, is now available in showrooms across New Zealand, which means we now have the full specs for at least one of the variants. For those unaware, Kia provided general specs when announcing the vehicle, but now we have more detailed ones. We are looking at the Light Long Range version available in New Zealand,… Read more…
Honda’s Ye Series Sub Brand Aims To Take On China, Maybe The World
Honda plans to launch six of the Ye series of vehicles by 2027. Read more…
Cars With Level 3 Driving Assist Banned In British Columbia
Even if you don’t use the automated driving features, you’re looking at a fine of up to $1,500 and six months in prison. Read more…
‘We Don’t Want A Horsepower War’: Hyundai N Boss On Performance EVs
Hyundai’s performance chief knows that many consumers can’t handle a 600-hp EV like the Ioniq 5 N. He wants to build something more accessible. Read more…
Elon Musk is putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi
Riding the AI wave, Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s business on its self-driving effort, including Robotaxi, at the cost of other programs critical to its core business. Read more…
VinFast launches fast new e-bike in the US to combine American and Vietnamese culture
VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker known for its portfolio of electric vehicles, has officially introduced its VF DrgnFly electric bike to the U.S. market. It’s a move that the company says further solidifies its presence in the global push toward sustainable mobility.. Read more…
Ford opens 2024 F-150 Lightning online orders with new tech and lower prices
America’s top-selling electric pickup is on its way to dealers. Ford opened online orders for the 2024 F-150 Lightning at lower prices with the electric pickup now shipping from its Rouge EV plant. Read more…
Tesla reveals big update with new UI, auto shift, Audible, new Spotify, and more
Tesla reveals an upcoming big new in-car software update with new and updated user interface, ‘Auto Shift Beta’, native Audible, updated Spotify app, and more. Read more…
Average EV Prices Up Slightly Last Month But Still 10% Lower Than Last Year
Despite a growth slump in Q1, Kelley Blue Book predicts 2024 to be the best year ever for EV sales. Read more…
