Kia is set to unveil several new electric GT models at the Brussels Motor Show, including the EV3, EV4, and EV5. With its debut less than a month away, Kia’s sporty midsize electric SUV was spotted on the road, offering our closest look at it yet. Read more…
Pennsylvania Turnpike opens its first federally funded EV chargers
Pennsylvania just opened its first federally funded EV charging station on the Pennsylvania Turnpike — a key step toward making long-distance EV travel easier across the state. Read more…
Maryland’s largest solar farm is now online on a former coal mine
A former coal mine in western Maryland is now generating solar power – and it’s the largest solar farm in the state. Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has brought Maryland’s largest solar project online in Garrett County, turning reclaimed coal mine land into a source of clean electricity. Read more…
Over 20 New EVs Are Coming In 2026. These Are The Seven I’m Most Excited About
We’ve been waiting for the next generation of EVs to arrive—cheaper, faster, better. Next year, they’ll finally be here. Lire la suite…
Here’s How Much Your EV Range Anxiety Drops When You Actually Own An EV
We get it: you’re curious about EVs, but worried you’ll run out of range and get stuck somewhere. Here’s why actual owners don’t worry. Lire la suite…
Bluetti Member Day Sale takes up to 50% off power stations + accessories, Segway e-bikes from $1,800 low, EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals (and our lead-up to Christmas) with Bluetti’s newly launched Member Day Sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations and accessories – plus, offering coupon/gift card promotions. Among the group, we spotted the AC200L Portable Power Station bundled with an alternator charger 1 at $999. From there, we also have Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes at their lowest prices starting from $1,800 as part of the brand’s ongoing Christmas Holiday EV Sale, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour Christmas flash sale offers starting from $799, a collection of Govee smart appliances, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are collected together at the bottom of the page in our most recent Electrified Weekly roundup edition.. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi project in Austin is much smaller than Musk claims
An engineering student managed to reverse-engineer Tesla’s Robotaxi app and collect data that shows the autonomous but supervised ride-hailing system in Austin consists of no more than a few vehicles (~5) operating at the same time. Read more…
BYD design patent leaks, revealing new lower-priced pickup truck [Images]
BYD is gearing up to reveal a new pickup truck that will sit under the Shark as a lower-priced alternative. A new design patent offers a closer look. Read more…
Home energy upgrades you’ll regret not doing while installing rooftop solar
Adding a rooftop solar array to your home or business can be exciting and expensive. As such, it might be tempting to cut corners to keep costs down — but some upgrades are simply much cheaper to do while your solar system is being installed than they are to add later, and we’ve got some prime examples right here. Read more…
Samsung SDI shifts some US production lines from EVs to LFP ESS batteries
South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has signed a three-year contract through its US subsidiary to start supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) in North America from 2027. The contract is valued at more than 2 trillion South Korean won ($1.35 billion). Michigan-based Samsung SDI America will manufacture the… Read more…
BHP and Rio Tinto bring Caterpillar electric haul trucks to the Pilbara
Metal and mining giant BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia has started on-site testing of Caterpillar’s Cat 793 XE Early Learner electric haul trucks in collaboration with Rio Tinto. Once commissioned, the trials will begin to test the viability of electric trucks as an alternative to diesel in large-scale iron ore… Read more…
XPeng’s new Mona M03 gets a tiny bit longer and delivers more range
XPeng is working on an updated Mona M03, and this has just been certified by the relevant Chinese authorities ahead of its launch. The M03 is the first model in XPeng’s Mona line, and it has consistently been XPeng’s best selling car since its launch in August of last year. The M03 accounted for 41.66% of XPeng’s sales from January… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck is going to be a $35,000 truck in 18 months, expert says
Tesla Cybertruck used prices are declining as more trucks reach two years old. Doug DeMuro, a popular car reviewer who became somewhat of a car pricing expert through his auction site Car and Bids, now predicts the Tesla Cybertruck will be selling for just $35,000 in 18 months. Read more…
Hyundai is about to unveil its biggest EV yet, but that’s not all
Hyundai is gearing up to reveal “its biggest EV yet” at the Brussels Motor Show next month. The new EV is just one of the models Hyundai is showcasing at the event. Read more…
Tesla has YouTube clips, CATL has bots on the ground — right now
While Tesla struggles shake off allegations of remote operation for its robots, CATL is putting its new “Moz” humanoid robots to work — the company says it’s got the world’s first large-scale implementation of humanoid robots working at their Zhongzhou battery pack facility in China. Read more…
The Affordable Slate EV Truck Passes 150,000 Orders. Here’s What It Won’t Do
Slate reports “huge” demand for its tiny truck, even as the EV market cools. And its CEO answered a big question about its technology. Lire la suite…
AYK Energy signs chemical tanker electrification deal with Spanish ship owner Mureloil
Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has signed a second deal with Spanish ship owner Mureloil to supply diesel electric hybrid systems. AYK will deliver the same 4.2 MWh Aries+ battery system to Mureloil’s 8000 DWT product tanker Bahía Beatriz as its sister vessel the Bahía Candela, also a 8000 DWT tanker. Bahía Beatriz is currently… Read more…
Research from ANL and UChicago PME looks to resolve battery degradation by mitigating nanoscopic strains
New research from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) claims to have solved a battery mystery that has led to capacity degradation, shortened lifespan and, in some cases, fire. In a paper published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers uncovered some of the root causes and ways to… Read more…
Vallée Transports adds three eActros 600 trucks to its fleet
The French Vallée Group is relying on the eActros 600 for the drive system transition within the company. Three models produced by Mercedes-Benz Trucks are currently being added to the logistics company’s fleet. At the same time, a new charging station is being connected to the grid at the company’s headquarters. Read more…
Skoda secures order for 75 trolleybuses in Sofia
The Skoda Group has won two tenders to supply a total of 75 trolleybuses to Sofia. The first order comprises 35 twelve-metre-long vehicles, while the second comprises 40 articulated buses with a length of 18 metres. Read more…
