Starting in May, Nio’s more than 20,000 charging piles will begin serving 200,000 Deepal owners. Read more…
Great Wall’s Tank brand launches Tank 300 Hi4-T hybrid SUV
The Tank 300 Hi4-T is the lowest-priced model equipped with Hi4-T technology, and this year’s limited supply of 3,000 units has already been sold out. Read more…
Sepion gains safety certification for lithium-metal pouch cells for EV batteries
US-based Sepion Technologies, which develops nanoengineered separator coatings and liquid electrolytes for EV batteries, has received UN/DOT 38.3 safety certification for its lithium-metal pouch cells. UN/DOT 38.3 is an essential certification required for manufacturers and suppliers involved in transporting and distributing lithium batteries by air, sea and land to ensure the safety of passengers, crew… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz launches Wallbox home EV chargers in the US
Mercedes-Benz has announced that its Wallbox smart charger for overnight charging at home is now widely available across the US. The unit delivers up to 11.5 kW when operated at 48 amps on a 240-volt circuit. It provides the typical range of smart-charging features through a phone app. The Wallbox is made by Amsterdam-based EVSE… Read more…
Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory
Tesla has used a new Texas state law to exempt its Austin gigafactory from Austin’s environmental regulations, as reported by Austin Business Journal. Read more…
Rivian is offering discounts up to $5k off a new R1 when you trade in your dusty old gas vehicle
In honor of Earth Day, Rivian has introduced a new “Electric Upgrade” offer, where new customers can take advantage of varying discounts on an R1S or R1T EV for trading in certain combustion models. There are other terms to qualify; learn more below. Read more…
The Hyundai Kona Electric Now Starts At $26,550 Thanks To A New Deal
With the Chevy Bolt EUV gone, is the Kona EV the next great affordable electric crossover? Read more…
New Tesla Model 3 Performance bares it all in latest video
The launch of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance is tantalizingly close, with leaks reaching a fever pitch. The all-new fastest Model 3 has been spotted numerous times — both in the US and in Europe. The latest photos and the first high-resolution video come from Santa Monica, US, courtesy of X user JeffTutorials. The Model 3 in the video… Read more…
Biden commits $7B to low-income solar, expands climate corps on Earth Day
President Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for low-income households to go solar, and expanding his administration’s US Climate Corps. Read more…
A close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance
We get a close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time as it is about to be unveiled. Read more…
These are the best-selling used EVs – and what’s being traded in for them
Used car retailer CarMax just released its latest used EV sales data, and while the leaders are the same, their prices aren’t. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers
Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After delaying construction, Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to an EV manufacturing plant in GA. Read more…
U.S. Non-Tesla EV Sales Slowed Down In Q1 2024, But There Are Some Clear Winners
Ford is the only brand besides Tesla that sold over 20,000 EVs. Kia, BMW and Hyundai exceeded 10,000, while Cadillac’s EV share surged. Read more…
VW Is Launching A New EV Truck Brand. Its Dealers Are Pissed They Might Get Cut Out
Honda’s ‘Afeela’ brand with Sony faces the same problem: dealers who don’t want direct sales, now or ever. Read more…
Charging Speed Vs. Charging Power: What’s The Difference?
The concepts of charging power and charging speed are intrinsically linked, but they aren’t interchangeable and can be confused. Read more…
Mercedes breaks the 1 MW charging barrier with the eActros 600 truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully charged a truck at a whopping 1,000 kW. The company is calling this the “Megawatt Charging System” or MCS, and proudly boasts that it’s now entering the implementation phase, following the successful test. For the internal test, a prototype Mercedes eActros 600 truck was used, which has a 600 kWh battery (hence the name). The company… Read more…
BYD Shark Is China’s New Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck
The BYD Shark is a plug-in hybrid that may also get a fully electric version at some point. Read more…
New UK grid scheme enables fleets to monetize EV charging infrastructure
Van and truck operators in the UK can monetize their EV chargers by pairing them with battery energy storage to participate in the National Grid’s new Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), according to storage systems provider Connected Energy. The DFS aims to incentivize businesses to reduce their demand on the grid during peak periods each winter… Read more…
FLO launches new home EV charger options
Canada-based EV charging station manufacturer and network operator FLO has launched a new home EV charger. The company offers three options for the FLO Home charger, which is available with a choice of a J3400 connector (also known as NACS or the Tesla connector) or a J1772 connector. FLO’s chargers feature a 25 ft cable… Read more…
Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’
Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. The company recently shared intentions to begin selling its nascent vehicles in the UAE, kicking off the new market entry with 53 production builds of an exclusive “Union Edition” model for early adopters in the Middle East. Read more…
