
The first discount on Aventon’s new Abound cargo e-bike is headlining all of today’s best deals. It clocks in at $400 off, hitting $1,799 to go alongside Greenworks electric pressure washers from $60. You can also cruise around on a new all-time low on the Hover-1 Pro Boss electric scooter. But if that doesn’t fit your EV needs, we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Tesla Cybertruck teased as ‘next-gen police vehicle’ by former TSLA board member

Tesla Cybertruck is being teased as a “next-gen police vehicle” by former Tesla board member and Oracle founder, Larry Ellison. More…
Rivian Dual-Motor Large Pack R1Ts hit the R1 Shop with road trip range

As the American EV maker ramps up production to meet its goal of building 52,000 electric vehicles this year, it’s never been easier to own a Rivian EV. Rivian’s new R1T Dual-Motor Large Pack configurations are hitting the R1 shop with enough range to make it from Boston to Philly with some to spare. More…
New Cairn E-Adventure 1.0 Rival Launched As Bang-For-Buck E-Gravel Bike

It’s powered by the Fazua Ride 50 system, and features a Sram Rival drivetrain. Lire la suite…
Electric car prices drop by 18.7% in a year

Driven by multiple price slashes by Tesla, the prices of electric vehicles have seen a consistent decline in North America. Cox Automotive’s report shows that back in August 2022, the average EV would cost €61,211 in the US, while in August 2023 we’re looking at €49,738. That’s an 18.7% plunge. And the number could potentially dip further when factoring in those tempting federal and state incentives. While EV buyers are potentially gearing up to get the best bang for their buck, franchised auto dealers are not sharing the same enthusiasm. In the words of Jonathan Smoke, Cox… More…
Marriott Hotels selects EV Connect as preferred charging provider

The US American hotel chain Marriott Hotels has selected EV Connect as a new charging operator to help set up charging infrastructure at their US and Canadian locations. Lire la suite…
Mercedes confirms CLA production at Rastatt plant

It’s official. Mercedes board member for production Jörg Burzer announces the production of the upcoming electric CLA at the compact car plant in southern Germany. Lire la suite…
Mercedes announces two new EQE sedan and EQE SUV trims in Germany

Today Mercedes announced two new trim packages for its EQE sedan and EQE SUV. Both vehicles are now available to order with Electric Art Edition and AMG Line Edition equipment. These packages add some interior and exterior features along with safety and comfort functionalities. The two new trims add Burmester 3D surround sound system, the latest generation MBUX with augmented reality and intelligent driving assistance package Plus, Digital Light ambient lighting, a parking package with 360-degree camera and the black panel radiator cover on the front comes with Mercedes’ iconic… More…
Hyundai steps up Georgia EV production to fall 2024

Hyundai’s top U.S. executive on Tuesday suggested that the company is hoping to speed up construction at its $7.6 billion manufacturing complex near Savannah, Georgia, dubbed the “Metaplant.” The move is prompted by what the Hyundai Motor Group has called the inherent unfairness of the Inflation Recovery Act to companies relying… More…
BrightDrop Delivers First Electric Vans To Ryder’s Rental Fleet

Ryder has ordered the first 200 BrightDrop Zevo electric vans this year and plans to add 4,000 units to its fleet through 2025. Lire la suite…
Hyundai Motor BEV Sales Exceeded 18,000 In August 2023

That’s about five percent of Hyundai’s total sales volume. Lire la suite…
Zero-emissions barge in world first

Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship (writes Nick Flaherty).
The H2 Barge 1 was developed in partnership with sports company Nike and the BCTN Network of Inland Terminals. The 110 m-long, 11.45 m-wide ship will sail between Rotterdam and BCTN’s inland terminal in Meerhout several times a week. More…
Ford puts UK PM Rishi Sunak on blast after expected delay in 2030 ICE car ban

After an expected delay in the UK’s target to ban new ICE vehicle sales, Ford says prolonging it any further will risk the country’s transition. More…
Tesla adds Model 3 Performance giveaway to referral program to boost incentives

Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter. More…
Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities

Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop, logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. The deployment kicks off Ryder’s process in adding 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its fleet over the next two years. More…
BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota

China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. More…
Electric scooter acquisition: Bird has purchased Spin

Bird Global has bought the e-scooter and e-bike rental company Spin from the Berlin-based micro-mobility provider Tier Mobility for a sum of $19 million. Lire la suite…
BMW CEO Zipse likely to extend contract

According to a media report, BMW wants to extend the contract with CEO Oliver Zipse at a supervisory board meeting next week ahead of schedule by another two years until summer 2026. It remains to be seen what will happen after that – but there is already speculation about potential successors. Lire la suite…
Going over 160 kph in an electric kart

Latvian kart manufacturer Blue Shock Race claims a new world record for the fastest production electric kart. A 25 kW electric kart from Blue Shock Race reached a top speed of 163 kph at the Gotlandring in Sweden. Lire la suite…
Toyota unveils ambitious new EV production facility

Toyota has taken an ambitious leap into the future of electric vehicles. After sitting on the sidelines of the EV revolution, and at times dismissing it at large, the company finally realized it may be on the wrong side of the fence. The recent unveiling of its state-of-the-art EV production line in Japan paints a vivid picture of a company trying to redefine itself in the electric age. The giant’s new battery electric vehicle production line boasts some truly intriguing technologies. And if it’s a reflection of what’s to come, it could spell a transformative period for the once-automotive… More…

