The Hague has commissioned Vattenfall InCharge to manage and maintain its 5,400 public charging points. The agreement also includes expanding the network by 3,200 charging points over the next four years. The new charging points will also be “vehicle-to-grid-ready.” Read more…
Ekoenergetyka presents fast-charging system for Scandinavia
The Polish charging hardware manufacturer Ekoenergetyka is strengthening its presence on the Nordic market with a charging system specially tailored to CPOs there. The system demonstrated by Ekoenergetyka at the Nordic EV Summit supplies up to six charging points via a central unit. Read more…
Report says Tesla canceled its $25,000 Model 2, Elon Musk disagrees
Earlier today, Reuters came out with a report claiming that Tesla canceled its “low-cost car” plans – this $25,000 or thereabouts EV has long been referred to as the Model 2. This information apparently came from three separate sources, which claimed that, instead of building its cheapest EV yet, Tesla would focus on self-driving taxis. There is, however, a pretty… Read more…
See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, thru April
It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Read more…
Tesla sets Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8
Tesla will unveil its Robotaxi August 8, CEO Elon Musk announced Friday. In his typical fashion, Musk made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the social media site he owns. The post included the date with no further details. According to a Reuters report earlier in the day, Tesla has reportedly dropped its $25,000 affordable EV project in… Read more…
Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor, along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. Read more…
This old Texas wind farm now makes more power with fewer turbines
An old wind farm in Texas just got a second life, and its capacity has gone from 160 megawatts (MW) to 182 MW. Read more…
Tesla is unveiling its new ‘robotaxi’ on August 8
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker is planning to unveil its new ‘robotaxi’, a next-generation self-driving vehicle, on August 8th. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted near BMW’s Munich R&D center
A photo of a large and conspicuously triangle-shaped vehicle in Munich, near BMW’s Research and Innovation Center, has surfaced on the internet, suggesting the German automaker is doing a teardown of the newly-released Tesla Cybertruck. Read more…
Elon Musk Says Tesla Robotaxi Will Be Revealed On August 8, 2024
The news follows a report that a planned “affordable Tesla” project is dead. Read more…
Which Electric Cars Come With A Free Or Discounted Level 2 Home Charger?
Only a few do believe it or not. And even then, you might still have to pay some money. Read more…
Cybertruck Teething Issues Have Tesla Owners Calling Tow Trucks
Someone needs to check on Cybertruck owners stat, because a few are not having a good time. Read more…
Elon Musk shuts down report that Tesla is scrapping its ‘$25,000 Model 2’ electric car
Elon Musk has shut down a report that Tesla is scrapping its ‘$25,000 Model 2’ electric car in favor of its ‘Robotaxi’. Read more…
BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars
China’s leading automaker, BYD, is aggressively expanding overseas. After launching its low-cost Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL), BYD is leading the EV sales surge in the country. However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum. Read more…
Save $500 on popular Rad Power e-bikes, Heybike spring sale starts from $999, plus Friday’s other best deals
Warm spring weather is being matched with a pair of e-bike sales today as we head into the weekend. We love Rad Power Bikes, and the brand is making their EVs even easier to recommend with $400 in savings across three different models as well as bundled $100 accessories. That sale is joined by some more rugged Heybike models starting at $999 and all of the other Green Deals you’ll find below.. Read more…
Solar topped coal in Texas for the first time ever in March
Solar topped coal’s output in Texas for the first time in any month, sending 3.26 million megawatt-hours (MWh) onto the grid vs. coal’s 2.96 million MWh in March. Read more…
Updated Zeekr 001 EV Charges From 10 To 80% In Under 12 Minutes
The Chinese-made shooting brake achieved a peak charging rate of 546.4 kilowatts. Read more…
Report: $25,000 Tesla Model 2 project nixed in favor of robotaxis
The most affordable Tesla may have been canceled. Again. According to a report Friday morning from Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter, the company has ceased plans to build a $25,000 Tesla that would slot below the Model 3 and Model Y in the lineup. Self-driving robotaxis would continue to be developed on the new platform… Read more…
Tesla Discounts Model Y Up To $7,500 To Clear Biggest-Ever Stockpile
After building 46,561 more vehicles than it managed to deliver in Q1, Tesla is slashing Model Y prices to incentivize buying from inventory. Read more…
Nissan To Slash EV Production Cost By 30%, Says U.S. CEO
The projected cost reduction seems to be in line with what other automakers are predicting for their next-gen EVs. Read more…
