An end of the year clearance sale from Greenworks is making it more affordable than ever to switch over to an electric tool shed. Some of the best prices yet are live through December, and come joined by discounts on an assortment of e-bikes and all of the other best Green Deals. Read more…
Ford CEO: ‘We’re Committed To Apple CarPlay And Android Auto’
Ford is taking a markedly different approach to infotainment systems than General Motors. Read more…
South 8 says its liquefied gas electrolyte offers safe performance in extreme temperatures
As EV-haters constantly remind us, the liquid electrolytes used in current EV batteries can catch fire or even explode in emergency situations such as a charging fault or a crash, or in the case of a defective cell. Solid-state cells are expected to be much safer, but they’re just beginning to appear in limited numbers… Read more…
Wabtec and Roy Hill to introduce battery-electric heavy-haul freight locomotive
US locomotive and railcar manufacturer Wabtec and Roy Hill, an Australian iron ore mining company, recently debuted the FLXdrive battery locomotive at Wabtec’s Pennsylvania design and development center. The locomotive has an energy capacity of 7 MWh and is expected to provide a double-digit-percentage reduction in fuel costs and emissions per train. After final battery… Read more…
Kia to unveil purpose-built EVs at CES 2024
Kia is making a bold return to CES after a five-year hiatus, promising to unveil a lineup of purpose-built EVs. Blending fit-for-purpose EVs with cutting-edge software and hardware innovations is what the Korean company promises to deliver at the start of next month. Kia’s upcoming PBV lineup, set to be showcased at CES starting January 9, is poised to open… Read more…
BMW and Tyde launch electric luxury yacht
It is the second electric boat coming out of the collaboration between car and boat manufacturers. ‘The Open’ is set to become “the largest” climate-friendly hydrofoil luxury yacht, according to Tyde and BMW, and the spec may live up to the promise. Read more…
Osprey opens charging hub at UK Starbucks
Osprey Charging has completed its first charging hub at a Starbucks in the UK. The three 75 kW rapid charge points are now available for Starbucks customers on Intown Road, Aberdeen. Read more…
Tesla alum startup Lightship details the aero and extreme efficiency of its L1 electric RV
Ahead of initial production scheduled for 2024, electric RV startup Lightship is offering a peek behind its solar electric curtain, detailing the efforts that went into its flagship L1 towable trailer to ensure it arrives as the more aerodynamic option on the market. Read more…
Tesla secures $135 million in incentive for Gigafactory Mexico despite delaying the factory
Tesla has secured roughly $135 million worth of incentives for Gigafactory Mexico despite delaying the construction of the factory. Read more…
Biden wants all government employees to use EVs, take trains
The Biden administration has issued a new directive to all government employees to travel by train or electric car, or electric Uber or Lyft, when traveling on official business. As the country’s largest employer, with an annual business travel purchasing budget of $2.8 billion, that could have a serious impact on carbon emissions. Read more…
BYD launches sleek Song L electric SUV starting at $27K as Tesla Model Y rival
BYD officially launched its new entry-level electric SUV Friday. The BYD Song L, starting at around $26,700 (189,800 yuan), will rival Tesla’s Model Y in China.. Read more…
Telecom giant AT&T becomes Rivian’s pilot customer
After ending its exclusivity clause with Amazon, the American telecommunications company, AT&T is the first customer to buy Rivian electric vans. AT&T signed an agreement to purchase Rivian EVs through a pilot program starting in early 2024. Read more…
Honda E sales halt ahead of next-generation EV debut
European sales of the Honda E retro EV are being halted amid slow sales, Automotive News Europe reported last week. Unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt auto show, the E market the start of a new generation of compact EVs, and it earned praise for its cute exterior and dashboard full of screens. As it was revealed by executives, the Honda E was… Read more…
Is It Smarter To Buy Or Lease An EV?
It’s a tougher question to answer for EVs than ICE-powered vehicles. Read more…
Rivian Electric Van And R1 EVs To Enter AT&T Fleet In 2024 Pilot Program
AT&T is the first to get its hands on the Electric Commercial Van after Rivian’s exclusivity deal with Amazon ended. Read more…
2024 BMW iX EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Pricing Overview
The new EPA ratings include a new entry-level xDrive40 version, but it’s not coming to the U.S. Read more…
Ride1Up CF Racer1: A High-Performance E-Bike For Riders On A Budget
At just $2,295, the CF Racer1 is priced at a fraction of its mainstream competitors, while packing some thoroughly impressive tech. Read more…
AESC raises the stakes on BMW battery cell production in the USA
Battery cell manufacturer AESC is doubling its investment in its new factory in the US state of South Carolina, readying it to supply cylindrical cells to BMW in future. The new capital sees investment surge to over one and a half billion dollars. Read more…
Irizar scores its first order in Latin America
Irizar is helping Mexico to install the first 100% electric bus route. It is also the first time the company has become active outside of Europe, as the Spanish manufacturer will deliver 32 zero-emission buses to Yucatán. The extra-long vehicles will transport over half a million passengers per week. Read more…
AVL and Spark EV fine-tune energy management system for FC trucks
The Austrian drive developer AVL and the British start-up Spark EV are developing an intelligent energy management system for fuel cell lorries. This should allow routes to be planned in a more “energy- and cost-efficient” way in future. Read more…
