A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. More…
Rivian Q2 earnings: raised guidance plus EV margins improved by 50%
After posting strong Q2 earnings, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is raising guidance numbers for the year. Rivian continues ramping production while gross margins improved by 50%. Overall, it was a solid improvement quarter-over-quarter. More…
Volkswagen edges past Tesla in tight German EV race through July with an unsung hero
Germany’s top automaker just took the top EV position after squeaking by Tesla in electric car registrations through July. Volkswagen leads the German EV market with its new electric van gaining momentum. More…
New Green Deals: Anker 256Wh LiFePO4 power station $187, Greenworks e-chainsaw, e-bikes, more
Here’s your ticket to all of the day’s best environmentally-friendly discounts. Now on tap thanks to the folks over at 9to5Toys, we have a batch of discounts on all things green energy. An easy headliner has one of the first discounts yet applying to Anker’s new 256Wh power station, complete with its new LiFePO4 battery at $187. It’s joined by a chance to save on this Greenworks 40V 16-inch cordless chainsaw for getting fire wood in order before fall at $132. Not to mention a massive collection of e-bikes and other EV discounts.. More…
Hyundai targets key EV market with plans for five electric models
The Hyundai Motor Group announced it would target one of the largest auto markets globally with plans to unveil five EV models in India as it transitions to an electric future. More…
2024 Cadillac Celestiq costs $340,000, customers invited to spec cars
Cadillac was serious when it said pricing for the Celestiq EV flagship would start above $300,000. In a LinkedIn post last week, Cadillac chief marketing officer Melissa Grady Dias announced the start of customer commissions for the hand-built hatchback, and confirmed the base price is approximately $340,000 before destination. That base price is… More…
Tesla hires new manufacturing executive to lead elusive Giga Nevada expansion
Tesla has hired a new manufacturing executive from Eli Lily to lead its elusive Gigafactory Nevada expansion. More…
Lucid Air Sapphire final specs unveiled with over 1,200 hp, 0 to 60 mph in 1.89 seconds
EV startup Lucid Motors revealed the final specs for its Tesla Model S Plaid-rivaling “luxury electric super-sports sedan” Tuesday. Boasting more than 1,200 hp, the Lucid Air Sapphire accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.89 seconds. More…
Proterra becomes the latest EV innovator to file for bankruptcy protection
It’s a tale as old as time… well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech. More…
GM to expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bi-directional charging capabilities to all Ultium-based EVs
Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Here’s the latest. More…
Review: 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire sets a high bar, dresses down Plaid
If you haven’t noticed, there is a bit of a horsepower war going on with electric vehicles these days. The Porsche Taycan can be specced for 750 ponies. You can get over 800 hp in Rivian’s R1S SUV. Heck, the GMC Hummer EV delivers 1,000 horsepower. However, one that tops nearly everything is coming from an automaker that has some deep… More…
Maiden flight for Austrian electric training aircraft
Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft has completed the maiden flight of its all-electric eDA40 training aircraft at the company’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt. According to the company, the successful first flight is a major step towards certification. Sören Pedersen, Head of Flight Test at Diamond, was at the controls for the first flight, which took […] More…
BMW unveils i5 for the Chinese market
BMW has presented a special version of its 5 Series Sedan and the all-electric i5 for the Chinese market. Among other things, the China offshoots get a longer wheelbase, more space in the rear and specific design and equipment features. The 5 Series Sedan and the i5 for the Chinese market are produced at BMW […] More…
Fisker and Foxconn deal reportedly not finalized
A deal between Fisker and Foxconn for contract manufacturing of Fisker’s planned Pear EV has not been finalized, according to a recent TechCrunch report. “In the Foxconn deal specifically, we don’t yet have a final conclusion to this deal,” Fisker founder and CEO Henrik Fisker said in an interview with TechCrunch on the sideline of an event in… More…
Motiv introduces Argo, a new kind of medium-duty electric truck
Motiv Power Systems, a 14-year veteran of the electric truck industry, has just announced Argo, a new medium-duty Class 4-6 truck designed from the ground up to be electric, available in 2024. More…
BrightDrop to launch sales in Mexico this year
General Motors’ label BrightDrop is eyeing its next big market. Following the US and Canada, Mexico is next to receive the company’s electric vans as BrightDrop targets fleet customers. The new market entry also marks the end of a challenging period for the GM brand. In Mexico, GM confirmed today that it intends to launch […] More…
Universal EV Chargers to install infrastructure in Illinois
The US American charging infrastructure provider Universal EV Chargers has announced the receipt of substantial grants to accelerate the installation of EV chargers throughout Illinois. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has awarded competitive grants to deploy 176 new DC fast charging ports at 44 strategic locations across the state. These grants are part of […] More…
Badar Khan to succeed Cathy Zoi as EVgo CEO
EVgo’s Board of Directors has appointed Badar Khan to succeed Cathy Zoi as Chief Executive Officer, effective on 9 November 2023. Zoi will retire as CEO and from the Board following an impactful career. Cathy Zoi oversaw a 957% increase in quarterly revenue since EVgo went public in 2021. Zoi did not disclose her reasons […] More…
Varta signs supply deal with SK Nexilis
The German battery manufacturer Varta plans to continue with the series production of battery cells for electric cars, using anode copper foil supplied by the South Korean company SK Nexilis. According to South Korean media reports, Varta will use SK Nexilis’ copper foil in a production plant for electric car battery cells with an annual […] More…
LGES and Huayou plan battery recycling plants in China
South Korean battery cell manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) announces a joint venture with Huayou Recycling, a subsidiary of Huayou Cobalt, to set up two battery recycling plants in China. A plant for the pre-treatment of battery scrap will be built in Nanjing, and one for the post-treatment in Quzhou, not far away. The locations […] More…
