
Urban EV charging was once thought to be an intractable problem (the Plight of the Drivewayless), but the solution (as demonstrated in Oslo, Amsterdam and London) turns out to be fairly straightforward: lots and lots of curbside Level 2 chargers. That’s not to minimize the magnitude of the projects ahead—companies must work with municipalities to… Read more…
Meet the $7,000 mini EV that’s taking Japan by storm
It’s not a Toyota, Nissan, or a Honda, but this new mini EV is already a sensation. The mibot mini EV costs just ¥1 million ($7,000), or about half the price of Nissan’s Sakura, the top-selling EV in Japan. Read more…
EcoFlow EcoCredits May Madness takes up to 57% off units + extra savings & rewards, Hiboy Father’s Day EV sale, Greenworks, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s two-day-only EcoCredits May Madness Sale, offering up to 57% off power stations and accessories in initial discounts alongside extra savings, and plenty of EcoCredit rewards to take advantage of. Beating out the brand’s 2025 sales so far is the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Solar Generator bundle with a 220W panel down at a $699 low, among several other offers. There’s also Hiboy’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to 55% savings on EVs, like the 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike down at $900. We have two Greenworks sales for your outdoor cleaning and lawn care needs, with up to 29% being taken off new and legacy electric pressure washers starting from $82, while the 40V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower comes with a 5.0Ah battery for a $360 low. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $300 off deal on Anker’s eufy E15 and E18 robot mowers, extended SOLIX and Aventon savings from Monday’s holiday, and more – and don’t forget to browse our Memorial Day EV hub for the hangover savings while they last. Read more…
This new Vermont plant turns Ben & Jerry’s waste into clean energy
Ben & Jerry’s organic waste is now creating clean energy for the Vermont grid, thanks to a new PurposeEnergy plant in St. Albans. Read more…
ComEd extends electrification plan in Illinois, committing a fresh $168M toward EV charger and purchase incentives
ComEd confirmed that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its second Beneficial Electrification Plan. This plan builds upon an existing investment and will commit an additional $168 million over three years to support its Illinois ComEd customers who purchase or lease an EV or install a charger. Read more…
American Textile Maintenance orders 12 Evolectric CircularEV Class 5 electric trucks

American Textile Maintenance, the parent company of Republic Master Chefs and Medico Professional Linen Service, has committed to purchasing 12 CircularEV Class 5 electric trucks from Evolectric, beginning with an initial delivery of 5 units. The purchase is American Textile’s first electric fleet deployment. It follows an eight-day pilot at the company’s South-Central Los Angeles… Read more…
Taiwan Semi introduces new automotive-qualified rectifiers

Taiwan Semiconductor, a global supplier of discrete power electronics devices, LED drivers, analog ICs and ESD protection, has introduced two new series of high-voltage rectifiers manufactured to AEC-Q101 standards and offered in automotive- and commercial-grade versions. The fast-recovery HS1Q Series has a 1,200 V, 1 A rating and the 1,600 V standard-recovery SxY Series comes… Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxis Are Finally Testing Without A Safety Driver: Musk

Musk says that Tesla’s actually self-driving (for real this time) Model Ys are testing in Texas “a month ahead of schedule.” Read more…
General Motors Is Now Canada’s Best-Selling EV Maker As Tesla Sales Crater

Tesla sold just 524 cars in Quebec in the first three months of the year. Read more…
E-Van introduces composite thermal liner for EV applications

US-based E-Van, the composite body division of Embassy Specialty Vehicles, has introduced its new insulated liner for use in a range of electric vehicle applications. The insulated liner delivers thermal resistance in a slim design, making it well-suited to EVs from delivery vans and work trucks to RVs and buses. Using a rigid vacuum insulation… Read more…
Singapore’s Durapower plans US battery manufacturing as part of global expansion

Singaporean lithium-ion battery cell and pack manufacturer Durapower is looking for potential joint venture partners to set up a manufacturing facility in the US, as part of its global expansion plans. In addition to manufacturing, Durapower develops battery technology research, owns and has established international collaborations to support the development of scalable and sustainable batteries…. Read more…
BYD’s new global electric van looks massive driving on public streets
BYD is preparing to launch its new E-Vali electric van in Europe and other global markets. With its official launch just around the corner, the EV delivery van has been spotted out in the wild. Compared to other cars on the road, the new BYD’s electric van looks enormous. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 9 On A Tesla Charger: Here’s Why Voltage Matters

The Ioniq 9 may come with a Tesla-style NACS port, but you’ll get a faster charge by avoiding Superchargers. Read more…
Toyota Plots Massive EV Push With 7 New Models For The U.S.: ‘Won’t Give Up’

At least two of these Toyota EVs will be American-made and use locally sourced batteries. Read more…
Audi Went China To Build Cars. China Rebuilt Audi Instead

Plus, Tesla loses tech crown in China, while Nissan tries to stop the bleeding Read more…
CATL Reveals Game-Changing Leap In Battery Endurance

The lifespan of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) has been doubled in testing while maintaining a very high energy density. Read more…
Elon Musk is leaving DOGE, to focus more on its businesses including Tesla

In a short X post, Elon Musk announced his departure from DOGE and thanked Donald Trump for the opportunity to “reduce wasteful spending”. Earlier this week, Musk said he will focus more on his businesses, namely SpaceX, Tesla and xAI. As a “special government employee”, Musk was supposed to work for the new administration for 130 days, which run out… Read more…
Kia’s Affordable EV4 Is Getting A Tesla Model 3 Performance-Fighter

It’s official. The Kia EV4 GT will get a go-fast version, and it will come with all-wheel-drive as well. Read more…
Startup surge and green power give this country a perfect storm for e-motorcycle growth
Brazil, a nation renowned for its vast landscapes and vibrant urban centers, is a fascinating case in the worldwide adoption of electric two-wheelers. Despite a robust two-wheeler market, with sales reaching approximately 1.9 million units in 2024, the adoption of electric motorcycles has been relatively modest. However, recent developments signal a shift towards electrification is gaining momentum and that the country is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its transportation sector. Read more…
EV competitors ZEEKR and NIO sign agreement to share each other’s charging networks
Chinese EV automakers ZEEKR and NIO have announced a rare and exciting cooperation to enable driver access to each other’s charging networks in China. This collaboration combines some of the world’s fastest EV charging with one of the largest networks in the country. Read more…

