Tesla has managed to cut the price of its electric cars in half over five years, and it might do it again with its next-generation vehicle platform. More…
Bank of America introduces new EV financing bundle with auto loans and charging
Bank of America revealed Wednesday a new bundle program allowing EV buyers to finance their electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans.. More…
Another study shows plug-in hybrids are dirtier than we thought
Plug-in hybrids pollute up to three times more than advertised, even when fully charged, and emit five to seven times as much CO2 when the engine is running, according to a new study commissioned by Belgian NGO Transport & Environment and conducted by the University of Technology in Graz, Austria. More…
California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ project powers up EV battery boom with millions in tax breaks
During a press conference yesterday, supervisors in Imperial County, California, announced they had voted unanimously to offer tax rebates, property tax deductions, and the potential for further incentives to any and all battery manufacturers willing to produce Lithium products within the county’s lines. The county shared it is also seeking federal funding and state programs to support its “Lithium Valley” project with hopes of bringing more battery manufacturing to California.. More…
A Danish wind turbine giant just discovered how to recycle all blades
Wind turbine maker Vestas today announced that it’s figured out how to recycle all wind turbine blades – even ones already sitting in landfills. More…
John Deere launches first electric zero-turn mower that will make you actually want to cut the grass
John Deere is a company of many firsts, but the brand’s latest product, the Z370R Electric ZTrak Residential Zero Turn mower, may actually have you wanting to cut the grass. More…
Giant Updates The Explorer E+ Commuter E-Bike With More Range
Larger battery options and improved suspension hardware make the Explorer E+ more capable than ever. More…
Tesla Replaces Model Y After Steering Wheel Fell Off, Calls It “Goodwill”
It’s crazy to think Tesla Service initially charged $104 for the repair, and Tesla still says there was no defect and it’s not liable. More…
Karma Automotive will produce B-ON’s eLCVs for US, Canada, and Latin America
EV automaker Karma Automotive is further focusing its production strategy to support commercial EVs, more specifically B-ON, under a new manufacturing partnership announced this week. Karma will begin production this year at its ISO-certified facility in California with the capability to produce up to 30,000 electric vehicles annually with the intent to expand from there to meet the demand for B-ON’s vehicles. More…
Google Maps enhances EV experience with ‘very fast’ charging filter, charging stop suggestions, and more
Google is making it easier for electric vehicle drivers to get around with new Maps features like a “very fast charging” filter, improved EV charging stop suggestions, and more. More…
Eunorau Meta275 e-bike review: A budget torque-sensing commuter electric bike
We’ve seen several Eunorau electric bikes around these parts, and I’ve tested my fair share of them. But the Eunorau Meta275 is probably the nicest pedaling one yet, thanks to its integrated torque sensor and commuter-ready design. More…
Google says it’s finally ready to give EV drivers the fastest route
Google claims that it has made its Maps product much more useful to electric vehicle drivers, with the addition of power-level information for chargers—and the smarts to tap into that for customized route planning and directions. The company reports that it has distinguished stations with a charging power of 150 kw or higher with a… More…
CATL dominates global EV battery market for sixth straight year
The 2022 report from South Korean firm SNE Research shows that EV battery manufacturer CATL once again holds its title as the largest in the world by installed battery capacity. That’s now six years in a row that CATL leads the global EV battery market and based on 2022’s numbers, is showing no signs of slowing down. More…
BMW presents updated X5 PHEV
BMW has unveiled model updates for its X5 and X6 SUV models, which will be launched worldwide in April 2023. In the course of the updates, the drive system for the plug-in hybrid variant of the X5 has also been renewed – the X6 will not be offered as a PHEV. This now bears the […] More…
Tesla’s US Site Finally Shows Actual Purchase Price Up Front
The site has always first shown the price “After potential savings,” which can certainly be misleading to buyers. More…
UK to fund two maritime decarbonization projects
Two new investments by the British government are to harness the UK’s research and innovation excellence to decarbonise the maritime sector. A total of over £80 million will go into the two projects. The investments include a £77 million Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition and a £7.4 million flagship UK National Clean Maritime […] More…
Tesla’s record performance in California helps push EV market share to 17%
California released its 2022 vehicle data and confirmed that Tesla is dominating the market, leading to a new record 17% market share for electric vehicles. More…
China: Tesla Improved Retail EV Sales In January 2023
Exports out of China remained stable compared to a year ago. More…
WiTricity helps Yutong wirelessly charge driverless buses
WiTricity, the US provider of wireless charging systems, has announced cooperating with the Chinese manufacturer Yutong Bus to enable inductive charging of automated electric minibuses. They have already launched a first deployment in full commercial operation. Wireless charging is being used commercially for the first time in Yutong’s automated (Level 4) Xiaoyu 2.0 minibus in […] More…
Zepp.solutions announces retrofitted FC truck
Dutch fuel cell system developer and integrator zepp.solutions has confirmed the development of a hydrogen truck based on an existing diesel truck. The first examples of the H2 truck, called Europa, are expected to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Europa is a 4×2 tractor unit. Which diesel model will serve as […] More…
