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Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, Jaguar become distinct brands in JLR’s EV shift
Jaguar Land Rover, or JLR as it’s now known, is breaking into four sub-brands as part of its new corporate identity. Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar will become their own distinct brands as the automaker moves toward an electric future with a new logo. More…
Ford Offers Flexible Mustang Mach-E Lease Program With Uber
High-mileage drivers can really benefit from making the transition from gas to electric, and so can the community. More…
Tesla Model S And Model X Discontinued In Australia and New Zealand
The move sparked anger among reservations holders, who can now get a refund or choose the Model 3 or Model Y. More…
Flexible Ford EV leases for Uber drivers start at $199 weekly
Ford on Thursday announced the start of a pilot program allowing Uber drivers in some markets to lease EVs by the week for use on the ride-hailing network. With a pilot program called Ford Drive, the automaker says that it will offer Mustang Mach-E models in San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, with the Los Angeles program starting Thursday… More…
China EV sales: BYD sets new May record while NIO slips ahead of ET5 Touring launch
Recovering demand in China’s booming EV market led to all major EV builders seeing a rise in sales over the last month. Although NIO was the exception, the EV startup began delivering its second-generation ES6 and is launching a new midsize electric tourer this month. More…
Huffy eBikes go on deep discount starting at $425 or less in New Green Deals
Huffy today has their huge “shed” sale on eBikes (and acoustic bikes too) knocking as much as 66% off the prices of some of their popular eBikes which come with free shipping over $49. Huffy bikes and batteries are UL 2849 standard listed so there’s reduced fire risk, too. To sweeten the pot, students can knock another 30% off the price making the starting price under $300(!!. More…
Kia Niro EVs join the Teslas in Revel’s all-electric rideshare fleet
Blossoming electric rideshare fleet Revel announced it is adding a group of Kia Niro EVs to its existing fleet of Tesla Model Ys and Model 3s. The new addition adds variety to the Revel fleet, which is now approaching 300 EVs in operation throughout New York City. More…
Ionic Mineral Technologies unveils nano-silicon product for lithium-ion cell manufacturers
Ionic Mineral Technologies (Ionic MT) has launched its Generation 1 Ionisil nano-silicon product for lithium-ion cell manufacturers. It is designed as a drop-in solution for batteries that need high energy density and fast charging… More…
New GBoost V8 Kit Lets You Turn Any Bike Into An Electric Bicycle
According to GBoost, it takes only 10 minutes to install this kit on any bicycle. More…
Jaguar I-Pace Recalled Due To Potential Battery Fire Risk
An over-the-air software update should do the trick in most cases, but I-Pace owners will have to visit a dealer to get the update. More…
Li-S Energy’s Lithium-Sulfur Cells Achieve 540 Wh/l Energy Density
The Australian company says its new 20-layer lithium-sulfur battery cells are safer, lighter and pack more energy. More…
Tesla Discounts Model 3 & Y Inventory As Refreshed Model 3 Is Coming
If you’re in the market for an EV and still haven’t moved forward, check Tesla’s latest inventory prices for solid deals. More…
Fiat teases adorable, all-electric Topolino designed to ‘bring a smile’ to city drivers
Italian automaker Fiat is teasing what it calls “the cutest way to electrify cities.” Today, the company revealed the name and first image of its upcoming all-electric quadricycle – the Fiat Topolino. Have a look – do you think it captures Fiat’s “dolce vita” Italian spirit. More…
A new all-electric Stellantis SUV is coming to streets in 2025
Stellantis is launching a new all-electric compact SUV in 2025. The automaker revealed it would invest 160 million euros ($171.8 million) to build the new EV at its Rennes plant in France on Thursday.. More…
Fisker Ocean Extreme gets 360 mile EPA range ahead of US deliveries expected this month
Reservation holders who have been waiting patiently for Fisker Ocean deliveries to begin here in the states may see the new SUV in their driveways as early as this month… as long as they sprang for one of the top tier trims. Fisker is reporting that the Ocean Extreme SUV has been certified for US sales by the EPA and garnered a 360 mile estimated range. Not bad. More…
J+ BOOSTER 2 Home/Travel EV Charger Review [Video]
Zürich Switzerland-based Juice Technology AG aims to simplify home and travel charging with the Juice Booster 2, a level 1 and 2 portable charger that is tough as nails. We use it on our own EVs to find out how it fares. More…
Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Rendering Imagines Big, Upcoming SUV
The styling blends elements from Cadillac’s EVs and the existing Escalade. More…
Mechanical vs hydraulic disc brakes on electric bikes: The pros and cons of each
Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the rider. As e-bikes continue to gain traction and increase in popularity, one crucial element for new and experienced riders alike to consider is the braking system. It’s hard to imagine a more critical piece of safety equipment on a bicycle, and the need for reliable and efficient braking becomes even more important when dealing with the increased speeds and weights typical of e-bikes. More…
EV cost parity may not arrive until 2030, suggests Ford CEO
EVs may not achieve cost parity with gasoline cars until after 2030, Ford CEO Jim Farley said Wednesday. Speaking at an investor conference, Farley said that, for most automakers, EVs will remain more expensive to manufacture than internal-combustion cars until the end of the decade, reports Reuters, adding that this counters analysts’ prediction… More…
