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Own a business? Helixx will help you build your own EV fleet
UK-based startup Helixx is rolling out low-cost mini EV models for cities, and its franchise model has businesses building their own EVs. More…
Winnebago acquires lithium-ion battery provider to power its upcoming electric RVs
Winnebago Industries is in the process of acquiring lithium-ion solutions provider Lithionics Battery to implement the sustainable energy solutions provider’s technology and engineering capabilities to aid in its growing focus on electric RVs. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck sighting brings back megawiper debate
A new Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype has been sighted ahead of the start of production, and the lack of a visible wiper is bringing back the “megawiper” debate. More…
Rivian (RIVN) bets on employee relocation to boost EV production at plant
Rivian (RIVN) is planning to boost EV production by moving some of its engineers closer to its Illinois factory, according to the Wall Street Journal. More…
A Chinese wind turbine maker just debuted Asia’s first recyclable blade
MingYang Smart Energy has launched a huge turbine blade made of over 95% recyclable materials – the first of its kind in Asia. More…
New Data: Only 1.5% Of EVs Have Had Non-Recall Battery Replacements
The highest percentage of replacements apply to the Chevy Bolt EV and Hyundai Kona EV, which were part of a battery recall. More…
Tesla Offering 10,000 Free Supercharger Miles For End Of Quarter Push
The offer only applies to the Model S and X. More…
VinFast to ship longer-range VF 8 EVs to the US, larger VF 9 SUV to follow
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is preparing to ship its longer-range VF 8 standard edition models to the US and Canada beginning next month. The larger, more powerful VF 9 SUV will follow “in the coming months” according to the automaker. More…
In a first, renewables beat coal in the US power sector in 2022
For the first time ever, renewable power generation – that’s wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal – exceeded coal-fired generation in the US electric power sector in 2022, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).. More…
Lucid Recalls 640 Air EVs Because Electric Motors May Shut Down
Lucid estimates that only 6 percent of the vehicles potentially affected by this issue actually have the defect. More…
Giant’s Liv Presents The Updated Embolden E+ Range Of Women’s E-MTBs
The performance-oriented electric mountain bikes are powered by the new SyncDrive motor co-developed by Yamaha. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Production Target For 2023: 44,000 Units
Next year, the production rate might more than triple. More…
EV Built On GM’s BrightDrop Van Is Luxury Hotel On Wheels
Startup RollAway is partnering with GM’s BrightDrop to offer the “Ultimate Stay on Wheels.” More…
Fisker Ocean Has 440-Mile WLTP Range, More Than Any EV SUV In Europe
The combined WLTP figure has exceeded Fisker’s previous estimate of 390 miles for the range-topping Extreme trim. More…
Aptera solar EV will be first to get Openpilot driver-assist tech
Aptera will integrate the Openpilot driver-assistance system with its electric three-wheeler, giving the vehicle, which is classified as an autocycle, tech similar to passenger cars. Openpilot will add adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and forward-collision warnings, along with a driver monitoring system that ensures drivers will remain… More…
Rock Tech celebrates start of construction of lithium plant in Guben
Rock Tech Lithium has broken ground for its lithium plant in Guben, Brandenburg. The German-Canadian raw materials company is building a converter plant there to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide for use in electromobility. Rock Tech recently received the first partial permit and will now proceed as planned with the testing work for the concrete piles […] More…
Tesla Giga Berlin Production Rate Increased To 5,000 Model Y Per Week
The latest milestone was achieved about one year after production started. More…
Watch The Fisker Ocean Gracefully Slide On A Frozen Lake In Sweden
The all-electric crossover had professional racing driver Abbie Eaton behind the wheel. More…
New Aventon Pace 350 E-Bike Is Powered By Worx Power Tool Batteries
This urban-focused e-bike makes integration with the power tools in your shed a possibility. More…
