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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV fire recall: GM will replace all battery modules
GM has confirmed that it plans to replace all 68,667 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars that have potentially defective battery modules—including 50,925 in the U.S.—with new battery modules. The announcement follows a second recall, announced in July, of the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV due to a manufacturing defect that has caused some… More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Is Like Nothing Doug DeMuro Has Ever Driven
The Plaid is the new all-time four-door car “Dougscore” champion with a total of 73 points. More…
Tesla Model Y Police SUV Means Massive Savings Over 5 Years
It looks like Model Y could be cheaper to own than a gas car after as little as 6 months of not paying for gas. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock is getting hammered. Is it really the Autopilot probe?
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is down 7% this week, wiping out tens of billions of dollars worth of market capitalization. More…
Cadillac Lyriq first look: At $60,000, my biggest question is will GM make enough of these?
Cadillac invited us out for a chance to get up close and personal with the “production-spec” Lyriq EV that they unveiled back in April More…
LG Energy Solution Notes Stable Battery Sales In Q2 2021
The results were boosted by a one-off item related to the settlement with SK Innovation. More…
And So It Goes, GM Will Replace Chevy Bolt EV Battery Modules
This is due to the recent fires, and the fact that the previous ‘fixes’ aren’t working. More…
Nio Shares Drop After Fatal Crash Involving ES8 On Nio Pilot
The family of the deceased accused Nio of deleting vehicle data logs in the aftermath of the crash, but the company denies the claims. More…
Greenworks 40V string trimmer + blower kit tackles yard chores at $146, more New Green Deals
Greenworks has your back with a fantastic deal on its string trimmer and blower combo kit. Allowing you to tackle yard chores around the house that normally require gas or oil, these electric tools use a 40V battery to provide over 45 minutes of use on a single charge. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either More…
Three-motor Audi E-Tron S models start at $85,895, range up to 212 miles
Audi has confirmed U.S.-market details for its 2022 Audi E-Tron S and E-Tron S Sportback models, set to arrive at dealerships this fall. In their U.S. form, the performance-oriented three-motor versions of the E-Tron make up to 496 horsepower and 718 lb-ft of torque. The two rear motors operate independently of each other to allow more precise and… More…
Audi brings e-tron S three-motor electric SUV to the US starting at $84,800
Audi is bringing the e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback, its three-motor electric SUV, to the US, starting at $84,800 More…
IKEA is now selling clean energy to Swedish households (no Allen key needed)
STRÖMMA is a locality in Stockholm County, Sweden. And it’s also the name Swedish furniture and home goods giant IKEA has given to its new clean energy retail service from next month in its home country. More…
How Important Is Biden’s Recent Emissions Announcement?
It really depends on who you talk to. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Vs Plaid Vs Cuda, Nitto Tires, Five New Races
Has the Tesla Model S Plaid met its match this time? More…
Montreal to electrify city transport with $885 million
The Canadian city of Montreal is investing 885 million dollars in electrification over the next three years. This will help fund more charging stations, electric buses and more sharing electric bikes. Today, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced that Montreal will be introducing a decarbonisation strategy for the city’s transport systems. The 50 page strategie outlines […] More…
Plug-In Sales In Italy Break Past 10% Market Share In July 2021
It just keeps going and going and going. More…
Fires are less frequent in Teslas and other EVs vs. gas vehicles
Tesla’s second annual Impact Report, released earlier this month, underscores a reality that can’t be emphasized enough: Electric car fires are rare. The electric car maker notes, as CEO Elon Musk has for years, that the frequency of EV fire headlines can be deceiving. There were almost 190,000 vehicle fires in the U.S. in 2019, and… More…
This Isn’t A Ford Mach-E But A Mule For Future Ford/Lincoln EVs
This mule may wear a Mustang Mach-E Body, but it’s very clearly not one itself. More…
Ford upgrading German factory to prepare for electrification
Ford has started to redesign its factory site in Cologne-Niehl. The new Electrification Center is to be built on the site, where the first electric model produced in Europe by the US carmaker is to roll off the production line from 2023. First, a former warehouse was demolished, the company announced. The demolition was necessary […] More…
