Australia has the world’s highest uptake of rooftop solar, but it also has a huge dependency on coal. And the country just threw open the door to another clean energy source: offshore wind. On Thursday, its Parliament passed a law that establishes a regulatory framework for offshore wind power. More…
Tesla withdraws application for $1B in subsidies for German factory, Musk implies they don’t want it
Tesla has withdrawn an application for over $1 billion in subsidies for battery production at Gigafactory Berlin. More…
In search of: Black Friday EV deals in the US
Spoiler alert: There isn’t much out there compared to previous years. Actually, I did find something – a bona fide ad that really said “Black Friday” on it, from a California dealer we track monthly – but the one and only Nissan LEAF was scooped up shortly after including it on our Electric Vehicle Best Lease Guide. Coincidence? Perhaps. Fortunately for those that have to buy or lease a car ASAP, there are still a handful of electric vehicle deals that are worth considering in this logistically challenged, chip-starved economy that hopefully hasn’t become our new norm.. More…
Watch Tesla Model 3 RWD With LFP Battery Get Delivered In U.S.
It’s the entry-level version of the car (formerly called Standard Range Plus) with the LFP battery. More…
Juiced RipRacer fun-sized 28 MPH electric bike launches today at promotional price
Juiced Bikes unveiled it latest electric bicycle model, the RipRacer, earlier this month. The new e-bike model uses a compact frame and smaller diameter 20″ fat tires to create a space-conscious layout that easily fits in cars and elevators. The RipRacer, which starts at $1,399, still offers high performance for anyone looking for a peppy ride. More…
Volvo Says The C40 Recharge Is Sold Out For 2021
The automaker is currently filling orders into February 2022 and estimates it will build 6,000–7,000 units this year. More…
Ford Won’t Make Super Duty Lightning Electric Truck For Now
The automaker recently admitted it has no plans to give the F-150 Lightning a bigger brother. More…
Facelifted Audi E-Tron Spotted In Testing Ahead Of 2022 Release
The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback are set to receive a major facelift to tide them over until an all-new model arrives in 2025. More…
Tesla is investing almost $200 million to expand Gigafactory Shanghai and hire 4,000 people
Tesla has indicated that it plans to invest almost $200 million to expand Gigafactory Shanghai and hire 4,000 more people. More…
AlphaStruxure integrates tool from The Mobility House
The US company AlphaStruxure, a joint venture of The Carlyle Group and Schneider Electric, has appointed The Mobility House as its technology partner. AlphaStruxure will use the Munich-based company’s charging and energy management system to integrate electric bus, truck and car fleets into site and distribution networks. In an accompanying statement, AlphaStruxure said it has […] More…
Best Black Friday electric bike deals are here
From our friends at 9to5Toys, we’ve rounded up the best electric bike deals for Black Friday 2021. Head below for the skinny. More…
GreenMobility expands in the Netherlands via Fetch takeover
The Danish electric car-sharing provider GreenMobility is planning its market entry in the Netherlands – namely through an acquisition of the provider Fetch Carsharing, which operates around 100 electric cars in Amsterdam. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year. The deal is so far based on a letter of intent […] More…
SK On launches its own battery diagnosis service
SK On has launched a battery diagnosis service in South Korea based on the development of technology that allows drivers to check the battery status of their electric vehicles themselves. At the moment, however, it is only a pilot project. SK On relies on a self-developed artificial intelligence called BaaS AI (Battery as a Service […] More…
Report: BMW i5 Electric Touring Wagon May Become A Reality
Could wagons come back into favor in the US with the advent of electrification? More…
Stena Recycling to launch large scale battery recycling in 2023
Stena Recycling has started construction of its new battery recycling plant in Halmstad, announced in July. The site is located between Gothenburg and Malmö. The Swedish company aims to have the plant up and running in the first quarter of 2023. The construction plans have been known since this summer. However, Stena has not yet […] More…
What Is An E-Bike?
They are bikes that have been electrified, but there’s more to it than just that. More…
Tesla Is Asking Buyers To Move Forward On Delayed Deliveries
If you’ve been pushing your Tesla delivery back, you may get an email ultimatum from Tesla. More…
Audi Q8 E-Tron Confirmed As E-Tron SUV Successor From 2026
The electric flagship SUV will enter production in Brussels in 2026, Audi’s CEO said. More…
The Tesla 12/9 Conspiracy: TSLA Stock Split?
Is something big about to happen on December 9th? More…
VW hires battery experts from BMW and Apple
Volkswagen has hired two high-profile managers for its battery programme. One of them is said to be Apple’s head of battery development Soonho Ahn, while solid-state cell expert Jörg Hoffmann is also to join VW from BMW. Soonho Ahn had been working for Apple since 2019, before that the South Korean manager had worked for […] More…
