The once minicar-only brand returns to its roots with the announcement of a two-seat city car. Lire la suite…
Smart Is Bringing Back Its Tiny City Car As An EV
US General Services Administration renews Beam Global’s contract to provide portable EV chargers to government agencies
EV is good. EV is bad. Maybe EV is OK. The current US administration can’t seem to make up its mind. In February, the General Services Administration (GSA), the agency that manages buildings owned by the federal government, was reportedly instructed to start shutting down all of its EV chargers (around 8,000 plugs). In April,… Read more…
US General Services Administration renews Beam Global’s contract to provide portable EV chargers to government agencies
EV is good. EV is bad. Maybe EV is OK. The current US administration can’t seem to make up its mind. In February, the General Services Administration (GSA), the agency that manages buildings owned by the federal government, was reportedly instructed to start shutting down all of its EV chargers (around 8,000 plugs). In April,… Read more…
Audi reveals the Concept C as a preview of a simpler future for its electric cars
Audi is clearing the clutter. In what can only be called a major shift for the German automaker, the company unveiled its new design direction in Milan – a philosophy it calls “radical simplicity.” The first physical example of this new thinking is the Audi Concept C, an all-electric, two-seat sports car that does away with complicated lines and busy… Read more…
Audi reveals the Concept C as a preview of a simpler future for its electric cars
Audi is clearing the clutter. In what can only be called a major shift for the German automaker, the company unveiled its new design direction in Milan – a philosophy it calls “radical simplicity.” The first physical example of this new thinking is the Audi Concept C, an all-electric, two-seat sports car that does away with complicated lines and busy… Read more…
Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck For Under $20,000. Here’s How
Slate may no longer benefit from the $7,500 federal tax credit, but there’s still a way to get one for far less than sticker price. Lire la suite…
Audi Concept C Unveiled: Forget The New Tesla Roadster
Believed to preview an Audi counterpart to Porsche’s electric 718 Boxster and Cayman, this concept shows that Audi design is back, baby. Lire la suite…
Aventon Sinch 2 folding e-bike at $1,399 low, Autel 40A level 2 EV station $399, EGO 18-inch chainsaw and 5.0Ah battery low, more
Labor Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are done yet, and today’s Green Deals features a mix of new and ongoing deals on an array of eco-friendly tech. Our headliner for this edition is Aventon’s Sinch 2 Folding e-bike that is holding out at its $1,399 low for a short while longer, among the brand’s other Labor Day e-bike discounts. From there, we spotted Autel’s MaxiCharger 40A Level 2 EV Charging Station that comes with an RFID security card down at $399, as well as a new low price hitting EGO’s 56V 18-inch Cordless Chainsaw with a 5.0Ah battery for $249. We also have UGREEN charging solutions, a one-day-only deal on one of Fremo’s compact power stations, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected together in our curated Labor Day Green Deals hub here, with no telling just how much longer they’ll last. Read more…
These beloved sports cars were just killed off, but EV successors are coming soon
Porsche just axed two of its most iconic models. The gas-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster sports cars have been discontinued, with their new EV successors set to debut next year. However, Porsche isn’t the only brand killing off a popular nameplate. Read more…
H1 2025: China installs more solar than rest of the world combined
Global solar installations are breaking records again in 2025. In H1 2025, the world added 380 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity – a staggering 64% jump compared to the same period in 2024, when 232 GW came online. China was responsible for installing a massive 256 GW of that solar capacity. Read more…
TotalEnergies and XING Mobility partner to advance immersion cooling battery technology
TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and XING Mobility have partnered to promote and optimize immersion cooling battery technologies. The partnership will initially focus on electrified marine applications, with plans to extend to energy storage systems, mobility sectors and backup power solutions for artificial intelligence data centers. XING Mobility has developed an immersion cooling battery system originally aimed at… Read more…
ZeroAvia achieves FAA milestone for 600 kW electric aircraft propulsion system certification
ZeroAvia has announced it has reached a key milestone toward US certification of its 600 kW electric propulsion system (EPS), following agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a P-1 Special Conditions Issue Paper. This new step follows the issuance of the G-1 Issue Paper by the FAA in February 2025 and defines the… Read more…
BMW maintains hydrogen bet with new fuel cell cars planned for 2028
Most of the automotive world is focused on battery-powered electric cars, but stubborn BMW is charting a parallel course. The German automaker has confirmed it is advancing its hydrogen fuel cell technology, with plans to begin series production of a new generation of hydrogen EVs by 2028, made in close collaboration with Toyota. It seems the dream of a hydrogen-powered… Read more…
Even Used EVs Are Cheaper At Costco. Here’s How To Get A Deal
America’s favorite big-box store has long offered new EV discounts. But now, it’s offering savings on certain used ones, too. Lire la suite…
‘Vital To Our Future’: How Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Saving The Grid
As EV sales growth slows, batteries are increasingly taking up a bigger role in supporting the world’s transmission grids. Lire la suite…
Eaton supplies SQ8 high-power connector for new plug-in hybrid vehicle platform
Eaton has announced that its Mobility Group will supply its High-Power Lock Box (HPLB) SQ8 connector system to a major global OEM for a new PHEV platform. This agreement is the first application of the SQ8 variant in a PHEV. The SQ8 configuration of the HPLB connector features a patented, inverted terminal contact design that… Read more…
Webinar: Advancing cost-efficient thermal dielectric coatings in high-performance battery manufacturing
Achieving widespread electrification of transportation hinges on improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing battery production costs. In response to industry needs and direct customer feedback, H.B. Fuller has developed a novel UV-curable Thermal Dielectric Coating that enhances both performance and cost-effectiveness in electric battery manufacturing. This next-generation coating delivers superior electrical insulation, excellent flame retardancy, improved… Read more…
Review: I tested the Viribus SC5 fat tire electric trike, and it’s more capable than I expected
When I first saw the Viribus SC5 electric trike, I figured it would be a budget-friendly utility trike with basic features and limited performance. I’ve tried a Viribus e-trike before, and while it got the job done, it was a fairly basic and entry level model. But this time, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the SC5 delivers more than just the basics. Read more…
Swiss company OTTER is bringing its two-person electric water bikes to the US
A Swiss startup, OTTER, continues its global expansion by selling its flagship electric-assisted water bike in the US. OTTER has signed a partnership with a company in the Southeastern United States to display, demonstrate, and sell its products to local customers. Read more…
Volkswagen is halting ID.4 production in the US despite massive discounts
The ID.4 is the most affordable EV to lease in the US, starting at just $129 per month. Even with some of the biggest discounts on the market, Volkswagen is struggling to sell its electric SUV. Now, it’s planning to pause production in the US. Read more…
