The ID.7 sedan gets a much-needed performance makeover. More…
Volkswagen ID.X Performance Concept Debuts: A 550-HP EV With Aggressive Aero
EVs and hybrids now make up 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales – this is who’s buying them
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery EVs collectively accounted for 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2023, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).. More…
BirdBike e-bike drops to $739 alongside Greenworks handheld electric saw at $136, more
This week’s best deals now have the BirdBike e-bike marked down to $739 to go alongside a fresh batch of other offers. You’ll also find one of the first offers on Greenworks’ handheld 24V 6-inch electric pruning saw at $136, which comes joined by a launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Juiced Bikes Unveils New Scorpion X2 Moped-Style E-Bike
The Scorpion X2 strikes a balance between practicality and all-terrain excitement. More…
Gotion is bringing a $2 billion EV battery gigafactory to Illinois, creating thousands of jobs
Global EV battery developer Gotion High-Tech has announced a major investment in the state of Illinois to the tune of $2 billion to erect a new gigafactory in Manteno’ about 50 miles south of Chicago. With logistic and financial support from the state, Gotion’s new plant becomes the largest investment in EV battery technology in Illinois history. More…
VW Benchmarking ID. GTI EV Prototype Against Fifth-Gen Golf GTI: Report
It shares underpinnings with the upcoming ID.2 and is smaller than the current Golf GTI. More…
Volvo preps for an all-EV future with plans to shift US and Canadian workforce
Volvo Cars is preparing to go all-electric by 2030. To do so, Volvo is shifting US and Canadian operations as part of an $88 million restructuring effort to boost the brand’s competitiveness in the future. More…
Peugeot E-3008 Electric SUV Exterior Revealed Before September 12 Full Debut
The automaker revealed the stylish cabin in June. More…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally EV vies for a dirt-track date
Ford is a long history in rallying with cars like the Escort, Focus, and RS200, and now it’s applying that to the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. Unveiled Thursday, the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is a new performance model designed for dirt-road driving. Changes start with unique exterior styling, including 19-inch white rally-style wheels, a… More…
XPeng offers first (camo’d) glimpse at its upcoming X9 multipurpose vehicle (MPV)
Ahead of its expected launch in Q4 of this year, XPeng Motors has shared three new images of its X9 MPV donning some geometric camouflage. It may not be the sleekest-looking EV to come out of XPeng’s development labs, but multipurpose EVs like this are becoming widely popular in China. More…
Stellantis opens battery tech centre in Turin
Stellantis has opened its first battery technology centre at its Mirafiori plant in Turin. There, development teams will develop and test battery packs, modules, cells and software for upcoming electric car models. The ’40 million investment in the development of this centre expands Stellantis’ capabilities to develop and test battery packs, modules, cells and software… More…
Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers
According to a new report, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch new EVs powered by BYD’s LFP Blade battery. The move comes after the German luxury automaker revealed its new CLA electric sedan concept, the first of its entry-level class designed to take on EV leaders like Tesla. More…
GM announces recall for Webasto charging cords in the USA
General Motors is recalling certain Webasto Portable Charging Cords with the part number 24044913 in the US. The potential number of units affected is 9,423, according to the NHTSA. These charging cords contain incorrect software and may fail to discontinue charging if the ground connection is lost. Consequentially, portable charging cords that lose their ground… More…
Zenob? secures millions for EV and battery storage projects
British fleet charging specialist Zenob? has secured nearly 900 million pounds in funding from new and existing shareholders. The money will fuel Zenob’s expansion plans in the UK, North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The bulk of the cash comes from investment firm KKR, which invested 600 million pounds. Existing shareholder Infracapital invested a … More…
Seres arrives at the IAA with two new electric SUVs
The Seres brand, which is a subsidiary of the Chinese Sokon group, has presented two new models at the IAA Mobility. Both vehicles are large electric SUVs, designed for global markets. In addition to the previously presented electric Seres 5, which is already available in Europe, these include the all-electric Seres 3 city SUV, which… More…
Echion announces major investment from Volta Energy
The British battery materials supplier Echion Technologies has announced a major investment from the US-American investment firm Volta Energy Technologies to accelerate the scale-up and market commercialisation of its niobium-based battery anode materials. According to Echion, the investment will enable the company’s efforts to meet growing customer demand in North America, South Korea, China, and… More…
Heybike Ranger S folding fat-tire e-bike review: UL-listed and motor-assisted
As more e-bike companies focus on the importance of safety certifications, riders are getting an increasing number of options for UL-listed e-bikes. Today we�re checking out the Heybike Ranger S, a folding fat-tire e-bike that has been tested in accordance with UL 2849 for complete e-bike drive systems as well as UL 2271 for the lithium-ion battery. More…
Tesla Deployed A Total Of 50,000 Supercharging Stalls
The network consists of more than 5,000 stations. More…
Hilton hotels’ 20,000 Tesla chargers offer EVs an overnight charge
Hilton on Thursday announced plans to install up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connector EV chargers at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Hilton plans to begin installing chargers in early 2024, with at least six chargers at each location, according to a company press release. The company indicated this is in response to growing… More…
CATL and Huawei’s premium EV startup Avatr announces EU launch following sedan reveal
Young EV startup Avatr appears to be the latest Chinese automaker sharing plans to expand to new markets in Europe. Following the debut of its second-ever EV model the 12 (pronounced ‘one-two’), Avatr – backed by big tech names like CATL, Huawei, and Changan – will not only sell its EVs in Europe but also intends to build them there too. More…
