Wind turbine blades and nacelles have arrived for South Fork Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in US federal waters. More…
SKIL’s 40V cordless electric leaf blower drops to $87, AeroGarden veggie grower $35, more
Today’s best green-energy deals are on tap for Wednesday, offering the best price ever on this cordless electric leaf blower kit from SKIL at just $87. It’s joined by much of the same all-time low on the AeroGarden Sprout veggie grower, as well as some rechargeable batteries from eneloop. Just don’t forget about our massive list of e-bike discounts now live, too. More…
Electric Mercedes-Benz CLA spotted as entry-level EV with a familiar look
The new entry-level electric Mercedes-Benz was spotted testing ahead of its world debut next month. From what the images show, the new CLA-sized EV draws inspiration from the gas-powered model.. More…
Electric Mercedes-Benz CLA spotted as entry-level EV with a familiar look
The new entry-level electric Mercedes-Benz was spotted testing ahead of its world debut next month. From what the images show, the new CLA-sized EV draws inspiration from the gas-powered model.. More…
New York is now the world’s first city to mandate EV rideshare fleets by 2030
New York City has announced that it will now require EV rideshare fleets by 2030 – the world’s first large city to do so.. More…
New York is now the world’s first city to mandate EV rideshare fleets by 2030
New York City has announced that it will now require EV rideshare fleets by 2030 – the world’s first large city to do so.. More…
Will super-sized EV batteries strain the supply chain?
Electric vehicle battery costs soared in 2022. But that doesn’t seem to have slowed the pace of automakers planning to adopt ever larger battery packs to satisfy ever-higher EV driving range claims. As Bloomberg recently calculated, using EV models from the U.S., Europe, and China, the average pack size is now around 80 kwh, from in the… More…
CATL reveals ‘Superfast Charging Battery,’ boasts 250 mi range with 10-min charge
In what it’s calling the world’s first, battery giant CATL (and major Tesla supplier) revealed its new “Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery” at a product launch event Wednesday. CATL says its new fast-charging LFP battery is capable of adding 248 miles range (400km) with a 10-minute charge.. More…
Should we be getting excited for Ola’s flashy new electric motorcycle concepts?
The darling of India’s electric scooter industry, Ola Electric, just held a major product unveiling as part of its Customer Day event. In addition to launching its impressively updated electric scooter line with new models, the company also showed off four electric motorcycle concepts. More…
Should we be getting excited for Ola’s flashy new electric motorcycle concepts?
The darling of India’s electric scooter industry, Ola Electric, just held a major product unveiling as part of its Customer Day event. In addition to launching its impressively updated electric scooter line with new models, the company also showed off four electric motorcycle concepts. More…
Tesla spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, some for crash tests
Tesla has been spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, at least two of them, and a few electric pickups seem to be destined for crash testing. More…
Tesla spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, some for crash tests
Tesla has been spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, at least two of them, and a few electric pickups seem to be destined for crash testing. More…
Rivian R1S tackles Rubicon off-road trail, a production EV first
Rivian claims its R1S electric SUV is the first EV to tackle the Rubicon off-road trail, long considered a yardstick for hardcore off-road vehicles. Located in El Dorado County California due west of Lake Tahoe, and approximately 80 miles east of the state capital of Sacramento, the Rubicon Trail is often listed at 22 miles long, but about half of… More…
VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’
VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread. The latest episode in the saga is seeing VanMoof give its customers a final warning to come get their broken e-bikes that were in for service at the time that the company declared bankruptcy last month. More…
VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’
VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread. The latest episode in the saga is seeing VanMoof give its customers a final warning to come get their broken e-bikes that were in for service at the time that the company declared bankruptcy last month. More…
GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry
General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
Fisker confirms Tesla Supercharger access in 2025, future NACS port
Fisker is joining a growing cadre of automakers offering Tesla Supercharger access and making plans to add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. An agreement with Tesla will allow access to the Supercharger network, the company explained in a press release. Customers with EVs that have the current Combined Charging Standard (CCS)… More…
GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry
General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
On this side of miracles: the five most important battery trends
Range, charging power, and cost: the traction battery remains the most important component in the electric car. The progress is noticeable in the current models, but further improvements in the coming years are vital. What is already happening on the road and not just in the lab? *** The battery revolution has yet to happen: […] More…
Pipistrel Velis Electro – a report from above the clouds
The race for the type of electric drive system has been decided for passenger cars – the battery has won. However, the race is still on in other areas, especially in aviation. Currently, there is only one type-approved electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis. A Swiss electric pioneer flies the two-seater over the Alps and across […] More…
