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Chase bank launches EV education website to help customers find and finance a new vehicle
We might have to start looking over our shoulder (but not really), because Chase has launched a new website to educate the masses about EVs. The bank’s new “EV Education Center” is now live and offers consumers answers to common questions in regard to electrified technology and can also help you find a new or used vehicle nearby.. More…
Report: Rivian Plans Non-Manufacturing Layoffs
Hundreds of jobs are endangered, according to unofficial info.More…
Volvo cuts ties with EU car lobbying group ACEA and laggard approach to electrification
Volvo Cars announced plans to leave the European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (ACEA) by the end of 2022, citing differences between the long-standing lobby’s zero-emission strategy and its own.. More…
Here’s where Tesla’s recently laid-off talent is going
Tesla has been laying off thousands of employees over the last month, and a survey of where they are going has yielded interesting results. Where they are not going is just as interesting. More…
Here is where Tesla’s recently laid-off talent is going
Tesla has been laying off thousands of employees over the last month, and a survey of where they are going has yielded interesting results. Where they are not going is just as interesting. More…
ElectricBrands Shows Production-Spec XBus Camper, Evetta Micro EVs
Classified as a heavy quadricycle (L7e) in Europe, the sub 4-meter long XBus offers 15 kW of continuous power and barely tops 62 mph.More…
Best Prime Day 2022 deals: Segway electric scooters, Anker power stations, more
Amazon has arrived, and the team at 9to5Toys will be working around the clock in order to bring you all of the best discounts over the next several days. Alongside Amazon getting in on the savings, various other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are also launching their own savings events to compete. Below, you’ll find all of the best Prime Day 2022 deals across a range of categories, like tech, home goods, fashion, and more. More…
Need to register a leased Tesla in a different US state? Here’s what to know
I moved to a different state, and it took nearly three months to complete the registration of my leased Tesla Model 3. Here’s what to know. More…
Toshiba TSS & Echandia work on marine H2 fuel cell systems
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions (Toshiba ESS) has entered into a partnership agreement with Echandia, a Swedish company engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of batteries and fuel cell systems for maritime applications. The partnership will focus on the development of fuel-cell technology combined with batteries to accelerate electrification of the maritime sector. The […] More…
Honda Teams Up With Muji For Minimalist MS01 Electric Scooter
The new MS01 incorporates classic design elements associated with the Japanese retail company.More…
CARB helps small trucking operators decarbonise fleets
In the USA, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to launch a new pilot program that aims to help small trucking fleets make the transition to zero-emission technologies. The Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot will focus on privately owned and nonprofit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and less than $15 million in […] More…
Watch Tesla FSD React To Car Door Suddenly Opening, Driver Stepping Out
The vehicle had just a few seconds to decide how it would handle this unforeseen but actually quite common occurrence.More…
PG&E and Tesla Powerwall customers stabilise grid energy
In California, USA, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability. Customers who who contribute energy from their Tesla Powerwalls earn money from what they feed into the grid. Tesla has already invited approximately 25,000 PG&E […] More…
Report: 4680-Powered Tesla Model Y Recharged To 80% In 32 Minutes
The initial reports from Superchargers appear promising.More…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Continues To Openly Mock Twitter Amid Lawsuit
Musk, who’s made it clear he’s a meme lover, has made a meme to poke more fun at the madness surrounding the Twitter deal.More…
Lightly Modified Volkswagen e-Up! Takes To The Nurburgring
This electric Up! had lower, stiffer KW coilover suspension and lightweight wheels, all moved by the standard 82 horsepower.More…
Check Out This Cool Rivian R1T Fan-Made Off-Road Commercial
The video is focused on showing how pleasant and effortless it is to drive an R1T off-road.More…
Two Updated Tesla Electric Semis Spotted Out Testing
Tesla Semi sightings are still rare, and it seems there’s still plenty to learn about the fully electric hauler.More…
Ford issues major hybrid recall in the USA
Ford is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles with hybrid or plug-in hybrid drive systems in the USA due to a fire hazard. The models affected are the Escape, Maverick and Corsair from the years 2020 to 2022 – however, the problem lies in the combustion part of the powertrain. In the event of an engine […] More…
