If you’re a car maker in China, you have to have your own smartphone too. That seems to be the trendy thinking over there nowadays. Nio launched its smartphone last year, and Polestar will be joining it later this month (Polestar is owned by Chinese auto giant Geely). Now another player is ready to get into it – we’re talking… Read more…
Disneyland faces pressure to electrify its stinky ‘Autopia’ ride, and quick
Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park is “evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years.” But activists want to put the pressure on to ensure that Disney goes all-EV with the ride, and fast. Read more…
Li L6 to be Li Auto sales growth driver, but will face stiff competition, says Deutsche Bank
The Li L6 will be the biggest driver of Li Auto’s sales growth this year, but the segment is highly competitive due to the natural effect of falling price ranges, says Deutsche Bank. Read more…
Porsche Taycan goes into submarine mode in Dubai
Last year, Elon Musk said the Tesla Cybertruck would double as a boat, and this February we saw it attempt just that. Now the Porsche Taycan wants to play this game too. A Taycan has gone into what can only be described as Submarine Mode in Dubai a couple of days ago during the record flooding the city had to… Read more…
Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries
Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials. Read more…
The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%
Washington State’s energy board cut the size of what would have been the state’s largest wind farm in half yesterday – here’s why. Read more…
Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car
Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to boost EV sales. Nissan will unveil a new Micra EV as its newest low-cost electric car.. Read more…
I Was Ready To Hate Hyundai’s Fake EV ‘Shifting.’ Then I Tried It
The Ioniq 5 N’s “e-Shift” emulates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It sounds silly, but it solves a key problem with driving an EV on track. Read more…
Citroen’s C3 Aircross gets bold redesign, electric powertrains
Citroen has pulled the wraps off its all-new C3 Aircross. The redesigned crossover trades its formerly friendly curves for a sharp, muscular look – a significant shift in apperance. Plus, it is spacious enough to seat seven. The changes are more than skin deep; under the hood, the C3 Aircross now offers a choice of electric powertrains for more exciting… Read more…
Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024
The company’s retail all-electric car sales exceeded 19,000. Read more…
Tesla leaks new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’ details
Tesla has leaked some details about its elusive new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’, which is expected to launch any day. Read more…
We drove all of Lucid’s 2024 Air models and got a sneak peak at its upcoming ‘Mid-Size’ EVs
In addition to our recent drive of the Lucid Air Sapphire, we got the opportunity to test drive all of the American automaker’s 2024 models, including Pure, Touring, and Grand Touring, and have shared our thoughts below. As part of our visit, Lucid Motors also invited us behind the scenes at its design studio in California, where we got a look at the progress of its upcoming “Mid-Size” EVs. Read more…
Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more
It’s been a week of new beginnings in the e-bike market, with today’s green deals once again headlined by a special pre-order discount, this time on Lectric’s all-new XPress Commuter e-bikes, with some models receiving $500 off discounts along with free extra batteries – all starting from $999. It is joined by Anker’s latest SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station returning to its $499 low, as well as a return 1-day sale on the NIU KQi3 Max Folding Electric KickScooter for $760. Plus, you’ll also find all of the other day’s best Green Deals below. Read more…
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
GM Energy just debuted vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional EV chargers – here’s how GM’s EVs will keep the lights on. Read more…
Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year
“We need to grab [opportunities] or somebody else will,” Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said in a recent interview. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Slightly Disappoints In Video Range Test
Veteran EV tester Bjørn Nyland finds the performance-oriented version’s range is well under 200 miles at 75 mph. Read more…
AMPECO and DEFA partner to meet the EU’s AFIR EV charging requirements
AMPECO, a Bulgaria-headquartered EV charging software developer, and DEFA, a Norway-based EV charging station provider, are integrating DEFA’s AC charger with AMPECO’s charge point management system to provide more secure transactions, enhanced efficiency and user experience, and compliance with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requirements for EV charging infrastructure. AMPECO’s platform offers a… Read more…
Lotus Eletre order books open up in the US, deliveries begin in Q4 2024
The Lotus Eletre’s European pricing was revealed back in June last year and we finally get the US pricing as well as an estimated time frame for release on that side of the Atlantic. Lotus is now officially opening up the order books, with actual deliveries commencing sometime in Q4 this year. The Lotus Eletre all-electric SUV comes in two… Read more…
Toyota’s Hydrogen Future Is Crumbling As Owners File Lawsuits, Call For Buybacks
Frozen pumps. Skyrocketing fuel costs. Plummeting resale values. Here’s why owners who bought into Toyota’s hydrogen dream feel “cheated and misled.” Read more…
VW has to defend its ‘ID’ name in court
The company Identytec from Hildesheim has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen at the Hamburg Regional Court. The medium-sized company believes its trade mark rights have been infringed by the ‘ID’ element. Interestingly enough, VW itself used to be a customer of Identytec. Read more…
