The European EV market is already a crowded party, with both EV-specific brands like Tesla and BYD fighting it out against legacy automakers. But Xiaomi is not afraid of a challenge and confirmed its commitment to bringing its popular EVs to Europe by 2027. Less than two years ago, Xiaomi’s automotive division was little more than an ambitious project. Today,… Read more…
Xiaomi’s president confirmed plans to sell its ultra popular EVs in Europe, just not for a little while
Executives for Xiaomi Automobile have confirmed the Chinese automotive business’s plans to (eventually) start selling its EVs in new overseas markets, including Europe. Read more…
Volkswagen secures $35 million to build its most affordable EV yet, the ID.1
Volkswagen was awarded 30 million euros ($35 million) to build the ID.1 in Portugal on Tuesday. The ID.1 will start at about 20,000 euros ($22,000) as the smallest, most affordable EV in the Volkswagen lineup. Read more…
Kia just built its first EV in Europe
The EV4 is here. Kia’s first European-made EV rolled off the line in Slovakia on Tuesday, kicking off a bigger push that includes new electric SUVs, cars, vans, and more. Read more…
Heybike Mars 2.0 e-bike with extra battery at $1,199, Exclusive $2,900 off Mango 3,500Wh station, Aiper IrriSense system at new $500 low, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Heybike’s Labor Day Sale, which is taking up to $600 off its e-bike lineup while offering a special first-time bundle on the Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike with an extra battery for a 90-mile range at $1,199. Right behind it is an exclusive $2,900 discount on the Mango Power E 3,500Wh CATL Power Station back at its $899 low, as well as Aiper’s latest IrriSense Smart Irrigation System hitting a new $500 low. From there, we have compact Bluetti power station deals, a second-ever Aventon e-bike discount, a one-day-only Greenworks pressure washer sale, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the Navee GT3 Max smart e-scooter, Tenways’ $907 savings on the AGO X mid-drive e-bike bundle, and more.. Read more…
The Newest Tesla Model May Not Come To The U.S. Here’s Why, According To Elon Musk
He’s blaming self-driving tech. Here’s why. Lire la suite…
Electric Era’s EV fast chargers use battery storage to reduce peak energy consumption
Perhaps the biggest challenge in deploying DC fast charging is the large amounts of power required, especially at peak times. Power-hungry EV chargers can cost site hosts big bucks in the form of utility demand charges, and securing sufficient power for a new installation can result in delays of months or years. This is why… Read more…
Webinar: Enhanced EV charging interoperability testing using real charging data
Enhancing EV charger interoperability is essential for a seamless charging experience. However, achieving reliable compatibility across a diverse mix of vehicles, charging standards, and infrastructure vendors remains a technical challenge. This presentation will demonstrate how real-world charging data can be leveraged to replicate authentic test scenarios, enabling engineers to validate interoperability more effectively. By replaying… Read more…
Opel Corsa GSE is an 800 hp electric car, but you can only drive it in Gran Turismo
Opel has just revealed one of its wildest concepts ever, one that blurs the line between a video game fantasy and a tangible future for electric cars. The German automaker revealed its Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a striking all-electric show car with performance figures that seem to defy its small-car origins. The new Corsa is far from being… Read more…
Mercedes launches the electric E-Class a year earlier than planned
The successor to the Mercedes EQE was originally supposed to hit the market in 2028. However, as the model is falling far short of expectations, Mercedes has now decided to bring the market launch forward by a year – which is probably why a change of platform is also on the cards. Read more…
Falling battery prices = more electric cars
The traction battery is the most valuable component in an electric car. And cell prices are continuing to plummet. The global ramp-up of electric vehicle production is therefore not only ecologically inevitable but also economically. Read more…
2026 Toyota bZ: Way More Range For Not Much Extra Cash
The new and improved electric crossover is cheaper than the outgoing bZ4X, but only if you go for the entry-level trim. Lire la suite…
Nikola’s Orphaned Trucks Will Live On In California
Nikola’s remaining hydrogen trucks were scooped up at auction by a company that offers trucking-as-a-service solutions. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $5.8 Billion EV Battery Plant In Kentucky Powers Up
Despite losses and delays, Ford’s electric vehicle push is just getting started. Lire la suite…
California Is Cooking Up A Way To Save The EV Tax Credit
California wants the EV tax credit to keep going, but it’s still not quite sure how to get there. Also, GM skips Canada for its new EV van with Hyundai. Lire la suite…
EV fast charging hubs are ‘pollutant hotspots’, study claims
A UCLA study has found that fast-charging hubs have twice as much fine particulate air pollution as urban areas. Researchers said this may be down to an ‘engineering issue’ with charger power cabinets. Read more…
Porsche reportedly planning ‘drastic’ cuts at battery subsidiary Cellforce
Porsche reportedly wants to almost completely shut down its battery unit Cellforce According to a media report, all that will remain at the Cellforce site in Kirchentellinsfurt, Swabia, is “at best a small unit for research and development.” Porsche itself has declined to comment. Read more…
The island where electric bikes are illegal
Key Biscayne, a small barrier island off the coast of Miami, has become one of the only places in the United States where all electric bikes are completely banned, regardless of speed class, rider age, or motor power. Read more…
Hyroad snaps up 113 Nikola hydrogen semi trucks, spares, and infrastructure
It’s been a decidedly weird month in the heavy truck world, and it just keeps getting weirder. Hydrogen shipping startup Hyroad Energy has acquired Nikola Motor’s hydrogen assets and IP, including 113 HFCEV semis, spare parts, and refueling infrastructure. Read more…
Nio hits 9 million battery swaps in Shanghai
Shanghai is the city with the most Nio battery swap stations, currently totaling 190.
William Li said in February that Nio’s battery swap stations in Shanghai were close to breaking even.
