Freight management and logistics company Uber Freight and commercial truck charging network Greenlane are collaborating on the development and installation of public charging infrastructure for heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles. The aim is to augment Greenlane’s data analysis with Uber Freight’s network data to determine corridors that are prime candidates for electric truck deployment, as well as… Read more…
Under pressure from trucking trade groups, California agency will delay its drayage diesel ban
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will delay enforcing some of the registration and reporting provisions of its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, which had been scheduled to take effect at the end of 2023. Under the rule, drayage fleets and other “high-priority” fleets had until December 31 to register any legacy combustion-powered trucks operating at… Read more…
The Great Debate: Do You Really Need AWD Or Will Winter Tires And FWD/RWD Suffice?
The answer to this question is backed by science and the results might surprise you. Read more…
New Gravital AXS Is A Lightweight Customizable E-Gravel Bike
It’s offered in both aluminum and carbon fiber frame options. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq U.S. Sales Tripled Again In December 2023
With over 5,300 sales, it was the third best month ever for the E-GMP-based Hyundai electric cars. Read more…
1,100 hp Mullen Five RS will finally be introduced in a few days at CES
How soon is too soon to start teasing a product? Would 16 months before its unveiling qualify? Mullen definitely doesn’t think so. The company first teased the Five RS back in September of 2022. Then some more in August 2023. And now it’s almost time for the official introduction, in 2024. The Five RS will make its debut during CES,… Read more…
Save on ChargePoint at-home EV chargers at $481 and Greenworks electric snow blowers, plus e-bikes and more
Bring home your own EV charger with this at its lowest price yet of $481. The savings continue over to a New Year’s event on Greenworks electric snow blowers at 30% off, alongside a collection of discounted e-bikes and all of the other new Green Deals to kick off 2024.. Read more…
The US’s first large-scale offshore wind farm just missed its first power delivery deadline [update]
Vineyard Wind 1 was supposed to deliver its first power to the Massachusetts grid by December 31 – but it didn’t. Read more…
Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit in 2024
As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Whether your vehicle qualifies or not is a simple yes or no question, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number of different factors. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place. Read more…
GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever as GM has 3.1% EV share
GM has released its Q4 sales numbers, showing Ultium still ramping steadily, but overall EV sales are down as its best-selling model, the Bolt, winds down as Chevy takes it off the market in its best year of sales ever – leaving GM with only 3.1% EV share, well below the US average. Read more…
Autocraft opens a new European EV battery servicing facility
UK-based EV battery testing, repair and remanufacturing company Autocraft EV Solutions has begun operations from its new site in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The new center can repair 1,340 battery packs per year, and has road and sea transport links to reduce the logistical and environmental challenges of long-distance battery transportation. The company has deployed its… Read more…
Cornell Dubilier introduces new 1,000-hour X2 class interference suppression capacitors
Cornell Dubilier, a supplier of advanced components and solutions, has introduced a new MXT Series capacitor. The metalized polypropylene film capacitor is designed to suppress conducted electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) at a circuit’s power input. It passed the 85/85 THB (Temperature, Humidity, Bias) test for use in harsh environments. It has successfully passed accelerated testing… Read more…
GM’s U.S. EV Sales Fall Flat In Q4 As Ultium Ramp-Up Sputters
The company failed to cross 20,000 all-electric car sales, and Ultium EVs were beaten by the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV two-to-one. Read more…
Kia EV9 U.S. Sales Already Off To A Strong Start In December 2023
Last month, the EV9 almost matched the EV6’s sales volume and the duo nearly reached 20,000 units total in 2023. Read more…
Toshiba releases new photovoltaic photocoupler for automotive solid-state relays
Toshiba has introduced a photovoltaic output photocoupler for solid-state relays for automotive equipment with improved minimum open voltage. The new AEC-Q101-compliant TLX9910 photovoltaic coupler gates high-voltage power MOSFETs in solid-state semiconductor relays. Together with a high-voltage power MOSFET, TLX9910 can achieve high-voltage and high-current switchings that photo relays cannot, according to the company. Its main… Read more…
Versinetic launches ISO 15118 hardware and EV charger software
Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has launched three new products: the Remora PLC Module, BalanSea software and White Label Installer App. The Versinetic Remora PLC Module is a new EV charging communication solution that meets ISO 15118-3 and DIN SPEC 70121 standards. The HomePlug Green PHY (HPGP) powerline communication (PLC) module offers versatile interfaces…. Read more…
Ford updates 2024 F-150 Lightning prices, the best-selling electric pickup in the US
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the best-selling electric pickup in the US after a record fourth quarter. As demand continues to grow, Ford is adjusting 2024 F-150 Lightning prices and trim packages.. Read more…
Costco members can save $1,000 on a new 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ for a limited time
Those Costco members who were hoping to see a shiny new Cadillac LYRIQ in the driveway this holiday season might have a second chance. The auto program of the famed wholesaler is offering discounts on select Cadillac models, including $1,000 off a 2024 LYRIQ… but only for a limited time. Read more…
Tesla is banned from driving schools because of new turn signals
New Tesla vehicles are starting to get banned from driving schools in Norway, where Tesla is becoming the most popular car brand. The problem? Tesla’s new turn signals. Read more…
More bad buzz for Chevy Blazer EV: software glitches, doors that fly open
The much-anticipated 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV has been off to a rough start. After customer complaints over its software issues, which sparked a halt on sales right before Christmas, General Motors has now issued a small safety recall, which includes the Chevrolet Blazer EV, for vehicles that may have defective doors that could fly open while driving. Read more…
