One of America’s biggest charging networks is keeping its foot on the accelerator, despite a rough patch for the EV market. Lire la suite…
Why Electrify America Isn’t Slowing Down
Hangcha and Manitou form lithium battery JV In France
Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer Hangcha and Manitou, a French company specializing in manufacturing material handling, lifting and earth-moving equipment, have agreed to expand their partnership to create a joint venture (JV) focused on manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries for industrial vehicles. The JV is a step forward in Hangcha’s strategy to expand globally while directly… Read more…
Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages
The victims and family of victims of a crash involving Tesla Autopilot are seeking $345 million in damages as part of a wrongful death court case. Read more…
Nissan may keep this gas SUV alive despite a new EV version coming soon
Although the Nissan Juke EV is set to debut next year, the crossover SUV may still be offered with a gas engine after all. Read more…
EcoFlow TRAIL power stations launch from $113, Exclusive Bluetti Apex 300 savings (up to $3,150 off), Lectric Back to School Sale, more
We’re closing this week’s Green Deals coverage with some major launches and one of our favorite e-bike brand’s next big sale, starting with the launch of EcoFlow’s new TRAIL 200 DC 60,000mAh and TRAIL 300 DC 90,000mAh power stations, along with plenty of bundle options and some extra savings – all starting from $113. Following right behind it is the exclusive early-bird savings (up to $3,150) on Bluetti’s new Apex 300 Versatile Power Station and bundles that start from $1,439, as well as Lectric’s Back to School Sale that is taking up to $654 off e-bike bundles, with many seeing increased packages, like the XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes that are getting $365 in free gear starting from $999. We also have Greenworks’ Pro-grade 2,700 PSI electric pressure washer back at its 2025 low, as well as Worx’s 20V PowerShare 10-inch cordless chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new ENGWE Engine Pro 2.0 folding e-bike low price, Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 solar security camera savings, and more. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay $329 million
Tesla has lost its Autopilot fatal crash wrongful death case in Florida as a jury says the automaker has to pay the victims $329 million. Read more…
The Kia EV4 Ran For 6,200 Miles At The Nurburgring And It Wouldn’t Die
Kia ran the EV4 around the Nurburgring almost 480 times to try to kill its battery—here’s what happened. Lire la suite…
IUC, Redaptive form financing partnership for EV charger deployment
New Zealand-based charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) provider Invisible Urban Charging (IUC) has entered into a financing agreement with Redaptive, which deploys energy-as-a-service (EaaS) installations for whole-building portfolios, to supply capital for the financing and refinancing of some of IUC’s portfolio of contracted EV charger deployments in the US and Europe. The partnership aims to allow sites to… Read more…
BASF Battery Materials to supply cathode active materials to CATL
Chemicals giant BASF and battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) have signed an agreement for the global supply of cathode active materials (CAM). BASF’s Battery Materials business provides CAM to both cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs. “Our portfolio includes base metals sourcing and management, as well as various battery recycling solutions,” says the company. “By… Read more…
BMW starts series production of electric motors for the Neue Klasse
Today, BMW has proudly announced the start of series production of the electric motors it will use in the Neue Klasse. These ‘Gen6’ motors will be made at the company’s plant in Steyr, Austria, at least initially – the facility is said to be “the first production site” for them, not the only one. Once made in Steyr, they will… Read more…
YouTuber Swaps A Dead, Base Tesla Model 3 Into An AWD Performance EV
Rich Rebuilds got his hands on a bog-standard Tesla Model 3 with a dead battery. So he’s transforming it into a Model 3 Performance. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Owned YASA reveals a 737 hp axial flux electric motor that weighs just 29 pounds
Axial flux electric motors are a hot topic these days. They aren’t new, as our electronics guru Jeffrey Jenkins pointed out in his deep dive into the axial flux world back in 2021. But innovative designs from motor makers including Turntide and Orbis Electric promise to open up new applications to EVs. Mercedes-Owned YASA is… Read more…
Webinar: Meeting safety requirements for EV on-board chargers
Advanced electric vehicles call for equally advanced on-board charging systems that prioritize safety and reliability. This webinar explores how TDK’s portfolio of circuit protection components is designed to protect equipment and people from damage or harm. Protection products, including PTC inrush current limiters (ICLs), surge arresters (GDTs), leaded disc varistors, multilayer chip varistors, NTC thermistors,… Read more…
Drone drops electric bike to help Ukrainian soldier escape Russians
In one of the most innovative battlefield escapes to date, a Ukrainian soldier managed to flee Russian encirclement thanks to a drone-delivered electric bike. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 shatters US sales record as its EV push kicks into high gear
Hyundai set another US sales record after sales surged 15% in July. The new IONIQ 5 had its best sales month ever as Hyundai’s EV plans begin to unfold. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is not paying its bills and it is destroying small American businesses
Tesla (TSLA) is not paying its bills, and this has led to at least two small American businesses going bankrupt. The automaker had over $110 million in liens with contractors over the last 5 years. Read more…
Ford’s (F) EV sales remain flat in July ahead of the big reveal
Despite sales in the US rising 9%, Ford’s (F) EV sales remained flat in July. Ford says the Mustang Mach-E is back on track, but CEO Jim Farley promises the company will reveal its next “breakthrough” EV in just a few days. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Roared Back In July
Plus, Tesla’s party in Europe is over and hundreds of old Nissan Leaf batteries have found a new home. Lire la suite…
GWM sells 104,372 cars in Jul, with NEVs contributing 33%
GWM sold 195,007 NEVs in January-July, up 24.59 percent year-on-year.
GWM sold 41,088 vehicles overseas in July, up 7.60 percent year-on-year and up 2.55 percent from June
Skoda Vision O concept previews an all-electric Octavia wagon
Skoda is giving the world another peek of its upcoming electric station wagon. The Czech automaker has released a teaser image of its new “Vision O” concept car, a direct preview of what will become the first-ever all-electric Skoda Octavia, one of Europe’s most popular family cars. The full concept will be unveiled at the Munich IAA mobility show this… Read more…
