Volkswagen won’t jump onto one of the most controversial trends in car design. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen CEO Says Flush Door Handles Are ‘Terrible’
BYD’s Yangwang U8L is a $180,000 luxury SUV that can float
Chinese automotive giant BYD is pushing deeper into the ultra-luxury market with the official launch of the Yangwang U8L, a massive six-seat SUV packed with extreme performance and unconventional features. The new U8L carries a starting price of RMB 1.28 million, or nearly €154,000, with first deliveries scheduled for late September. The Yangwang U8L is an extended version of the… Read more…
Anker SOLIX clearance sale drops 535 PowerHouse station to $299 low + 60,000mAh PowerCore Reserve at $80, more
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is another spotlight on Anker’s ongoing SOLIX Fan Fest Sale, focusing on the up to $700 clearance discounts on legacy power stations, like the 535 PowerHouse that has fallen back to its $299 low, among others. We also have a new low price hitting the ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower at $841 (plus its upgraded and discounted variants), and Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station dropping back to $80. From there, we have new and returning lows on Govee’s Smart Electric Composter, Worx’s Nitro Hydroshot pressure washer, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals from last week collected at the bottom of the page in our latest Electrified Weekly edition.. Read more…
Meet the Toyota e-Palette: An adorable $200,000 autonomous EV that can do it all
Is it an electric vehicle? Bus? Shuttle? It’s all of it. Toyota launched the e-Palette, a futuristic autonomous EV that works as a people mover, delivery van, or even a pop-up mobile shop. But with prices starting at nearly $200,000, it’s not exactly cheap. Read more…
Tesla board links ‘the future of Tesla’ to Elon Musk’s ridiculous compensation
Tesla’s Chairwoman of the Board, Robyn Denholm, says that voting for Elon Musk’s compensation package of up to $1 trillion is essentially voting for Tesla’s future. Read more…
Cadillac’s new electric SUVs crush real-world EV range tests
Cadillac’s new luxury electric SUVs may offer even more driving range than the official numbers suggest. Although they boast an EPA-estimated driving range of over 300 miles, the latest models drove well over that. Read more…
The Lucid Air is now cheaper than ever to lease, thanks to another big price cut
Believe it or not, the Lucid Air is the best-selling luxury electric sedan in the US. And it’s now cheaper than ever after Lucid slashed Air lease prices again this month. Read more…
A SWTCH and FLO agreement just made EV charging a lot easier
EV charging networks SWTCH Energy and FLO have signed a roaming agreement that lets drivers charge on either network with just one app, removing the need to juggle multiple accounts or payment methods. Read more…
‘It’s Going To Be Super Difficult’: The Polestar 5 Rocks, But Will It Come To The U.S.?
The Polestar 5 is a high-performance sedan designed to take on the Porsche Taycan. But selling it here could prove tricky. Lire la suite…
BASF delivers first batch of cathode active materials for semi-solid-state batteries
BASF Battery Materials, through its Chinese joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials, has delivered its first batches of mass-produced cathode active materials for semi-solid-state batteries in collaboration with Beijing WELION New Energy Technology. WELION New Energy develops solid-state battery technologies that are primarily used in EVs, energy storage, drones and power tools. The companies have… Read more…
Coca-Cola’s bottling partners expand EV fleet in India
Coca-Cola, along with its bottling partners, is adding more electric trucks to its fleet in India. The fleet will soon include over 5,000 EVs nationwide. SLMG Beverages, a major bottling partner, has added more than 3,000 EVs in the last three years to support last-mile delivery. “Expanding our EV fleet is a deliberate move to… Read more…
ABB’s new residential energy management system helps EV drivers avoid expensive panel upgrades
ABB Installation Products’ new Microlectric EM Series Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EVEMS) is designed to optimize residential energy distribution and avoid costly electrical upgrades. ABB’s EVEMS, which is aimed at the Canadian market, ensures that EVs charge only when sufficient electrical capacity is available. The system intelligently monitors available electrical capacity in real time,… Read more…
Cheapest Tesla Cybertruck version is dead
Tesla launched the cheapest version of the Cybertruck back in April. The Long Range RWD Cybertruck started at $70,000. It was still more expensive than the initially promised $61,000 price, but significantly cheaper than the next available version, which goes for $80,000. Today, the Long Range RWD Cybertruck is no more. Tesla has quietly discontinued it, erasing any trace that… Read more…
America’s Largest Oil Company Is Making EV Battery Breakthroughs
ExxonMobil is on track to become a lithium supplier. Now, it’s also making advancements in battery chemistries. Lire la suite…
Morrow and SEEL partner to advance LNMO battery cell technology
Morrow Technologies, a subsidiary of Norway-based Morrow Batteries, and SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells. The collaboration is part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative to build out Europe’s battery technology and infrastructure. Morrow Batteries is set to… Read more…
Geely Riddara ships PHEV pickup trucks to the Middle East
Geely Riddara, the electric pickup brand under Chinese automaker Geely, has started shipping its RD6 PHEV hybrid pickup series abroad, starting in the Middle East. The RD6 PHEV is equipped with the Geely EM-P Hybrid System. It is built on Geely Riddara’s Multiplex Attached Platform, which is a pickup-exclusive platform compatible with electric and hybrid… Read more…
Geely Riddara ships PHEV pickup trucks to the Middle East
Geely Riddara, the electric pickup brand under Chinese automaker Geely, has started shipping its RD6 PHEV hybrid pickup series abroad, starting in the Middle East. The RD6 PHEV is equipped with the Geely EM-P Hybrid System. It is built on Geely Riddara’s Multiplex Attached Platform, which is a pickup-exclusive platform compatible with electric and hybrid… Read more…
XPeng starts European production, sidestepping new EU tariffs
Chinese automaker XPeng officially began producing its electric cars in Europe, in a clever move that will help the company to grow its presence while neatly avoiding costly new import duties. The first batch of the company’s G6 and G9 electric SUVs has rolled off a production line in Graz, Austria – a big milestone in XPeng’s global expansion plans.… Read more…
IAA Mobility 2025: China dominates, Germany shines
At the last two editions of the iconic trade show, it seemed as if German carmakers were overrun by competition from the Far East. Chinese manufacturers again played a major role this year, but the real stars of the show are from Germany. The BMW iX3 can almost be referred to as the saviour of the domestic industry, while future visions from Audi, Mercedes and VW also offer reason for optimism. Read more…
Toyota Material Handling introduces new lithium-ion batteries for forklifts
Toyota Material Handling, the North American material handling products division of the Japanese automaker, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of its new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries. Available in 24 V, 36 V and 48 V versions, the new IP69-rated batteries fit a variety of Toyota forklifts used in industries such as cold storage, food… Read more…
