Global motion technology company Schaeffler plans to expand its US operations with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing automotive electric mobility solutions. Schaeffler will invest over $230 million to build a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Dover, Ohio, and is also planning future expansions in the state. Construction of the new… Read more…
Microlino shrinks for teens – quirky EV now available to 14-year-olds
Remember the Isetta bubble cars of the 1950s? The ones that looked like oversized eggs zipping around tiny European streets? Well, they’re back in a fully electric, 21st-century incarnation, and get this – even a kid can drive this one. Meet the Microlino Lite from the Swiss company known simply as Micro. This diminutive machine ditches the usual car look,… Read more…
The Apple Car Is Finally Dead, Shrouded In Mystery Until The End: Report
After a decade and a reported $1 billion spent annually, Apple’s infamous “Project Titan” couldn’t survive the tech layoff apocalypse. Read more…
Armored Glass Repels Tesla Cybertruck Smash-And-Grab Attempt
The would-be thief tried to break the Cybertruck’s side windows and sunroof but couldn’t, so he left. Read more…
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Starts At $39,735, Pro Models Get Bigger Battery
It will qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit when SK On components are available. Read more…
China Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In January 2024
Plug-in hybrids of various types are growing quickly. Read more…
Toyota’s New Engine Can Suck Carbon Out Of The Air
It’s a nice addition to Toyota’s hydrogen-burning GR Corolla concept, but it can only capture a minuscule amount of carbon. Read more…
Brightmerge platform helps fleet owners to optimize EV project designs
Brightmerge has released a new and improved version of its Business Optimization Platform, a “business performance optimization platform for the sales, design, optimization and operation of EV fleets.” The new version features enhanced sensitivity analysis and improved techno-financial reporting options, including the ability to incorporate carbon emissions calculations into financial reports. The Brightmerge platform uses… Read more…
Circontrol’s new Compact 80 dual EV charging station sports several new features
EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has added a new model to its Raption Series of DC fast chargers. The new Raption Compact 80 joins the recently launched Raption Compact 240 and Raption Compact 160 in Circontrol’s product lineup. The Compact 80 can charge an EV at up to 80 kW, or charge two EVs simultaneously at… Read more…
Polestar 3 mass production kicks off in China, US fab enters test production
The Polestar 3 finally kicked off production and the vehicle is finally being assembled, so some owners may expect deliveries soon. Meanwhile, Polestar’s facility in North Carolina, USA is entering the test production phase. This marks a big milestone in Polestar’s expansion as its third model will be the first one produced on two continents. Going by the press release,… Read more…
Zeekr launches 001 refresh with improved specs and lower prices in hopes of doubling 2024 sales
One week after announcing a 2024 refresh of its flagship 001 shooting brake was coming, Zeekr has officially launched the EV with better performance and pricing. Through these upgrades, the Chinese automaker looks to stay competitive in a competitive segment and double sales and deliveries compared to 2023. Read more…
Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y
After an 18-month delay, Toyota finally launched its first electric car, the bZ4X, in Australia. Toyota looks to defend its title as the best-selling car brand in the country as EV leaders like Tesla are gaining market share. Read more…
Launch day discount drops Aventon’s new Ramblas e-mountain bike to $2,624, Anker power station $499, more
Headlining today’s green deals is the debut of Aventon’s all new Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike for $2,624. It is joined by another newcomer, Anker’s new SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station that is on pre-order at a discounted $499 rate, as well as Eemax’s 27kW Electric Tankless Water Heater at $514. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
NFI deploys 50 electric semi trucks and a 38-port charging depot in SoCal
A new 38 port electric truck charging depot and maintenance hub is coming online to service Southern California’s ports and logistics centers, along with 50 new electric trucks from Volvo and Daimler. Read more…
Hyundai Confirms Its Georgia ‘Metaplant’ EV Factory Is Opening Early
As other automakers fret over demand, Hyundai Motor Group is ahead of schedule on its EV factory. Read more…
Renault’s hot hatch for Europe costs less than any US-market EV
The cult-classic Renault 5 hatchback has returned as an EV—at a lower price than any electric car currently available in the U.S. Unveiled at the 2024 Geneva auto show, the new Renault 5 E-Tech combines retro styling and affordability. The design is fairly close to the 2021 concept version, and Renault claims a projected base price of 25,000… Read more…
One Year-Old Kia Niro EVs Are Depreciating Fast And Hard
The current generation Kia Niro EV is becoming so cheap that it would qualify for a used car tax credit if it wasn’t so new. Read more…
2024 U.S. Electric Cars Compared By Price Per Mile Of EPA Range
The entry-level Chevrolet Equinox EV may be the new range-value king. Read more…
What Trump Got Wrong About EVs During His Michigan Speech
Plus, BYD has “no plans” to expand to the U.S. and a European auto trade group vows not to fight 2035 ban of new gas cars. Read more…
Bus maker Gillig acquires assets from Lightning eMotors, launches new engineering center in Colorado
The commercial EV market has always been a volatile one, and several high-profile startups, including Proterra, have recently gone belly-up. Fortunately, larger (and presumably better-funded) companies have been snapping up their assets. In the latest rising-from-the-ashes deal, Gillig, one of the largest US manufacturers of transit buses, announced that wholly-owned subsidiary Gerco has acquired select… Read more…
