The UK government has launched a £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG), providing up to £3,750 off eligible EVs under £37,000. From 16 July, manufacturers can apply to join the scheme aimed at cutting costs, boosting adoption and supporting the 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out. Read more…
Mercedes CLA gets estate offshoot
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the estate version of the electric CLA. The CLA Shooting Brake will be launched with the same engines as the saloon. However, it will be some time before the first vehicles are delivered. Read more…
How one man with a hacksaw and an e-bike became a Texas flood ‘hero’
Locals call him the “Bicycle hero,” but Texas man Evan Wayne says he’s just doing what he can to help his community after it was cut off due to the recent devastating and deadly flooding tragedy.. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to launch M8 BEV variants in Aug, set to heat up electric SUV race
The Aito M8 BEV will be available in five-seat and six-seat versions, with a standard 100-kWh battery pack from CATL and a CLTC range of up to 705 km.
Li Auto will launch the Li i8 on July 29, while Nio’s sub-brand Onvo will launch the L90 by the end of this month.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 13: Nio 2,410, Tesla 12,270, Xiaomi 6,680
Nio Inc, including the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 4,100 insurance registrations in China last week, down 19.77 percent from 5,110 the previous week.
Tesla saw a 144.91 percent increase in insurance registrations in China last week compared to the previous week’s 5,010.
BMW, Momenta team up to develop China-specific smart driving system
The smart driving solution developed by BMW and Momenta will be used in multiple BMW models, including domestically produced next-generation cars.
Momenta is one of the key smart driving solution suppliers in the Chinese market, alongside Huawei.
Li Auto shares interior photos of Li i8, official launch set for Jul 29
Li Auto will begin accepting pre-orders for the Li i8 on July 17, with the launch event scheduled for July 29.
The Li i8 will be Li Auto’s first all-electric SUV, featuring a design that deviates from the conventional boxy SUV shape.
EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes
The global EV market is still charging ahead. According to new numbers from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2025, up 28% compared to the same period last year. But not every region is accelerating at the same pace. Read more…
Xpeng’s flying car unit completes $250 million Series B financing
Xpeng Aeroht has completed a $250 million Series B financing round to accelerate the mass production of its Land Aircraft Carrier modular flying car.
Xpeng Aeroht announced on August 5, 2024, that it had secured $150 million in Series B1 funding and launched its Series B2 funding round.
Bojangles adds EV chargers to its fried chicken and biscuit menu
Bojangles, the North Carolina-based chain known for its fried chicken and biscuits, is joining the growing list of fast food chains installing EV chargers in their parking lots. Read more…
The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US
Lucid’s electric sedan can drive further, charge faster, and packs more advanced tech than most of the competition. That might explain why it’s leading the segment. The Lucid Air remained the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US after widening its lead in the Q2. Read more…
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Have Its ‘Most Epic Demo Ever.’ It’s Got A Lot To Prove Lately
Roadster? A coast-to-coast autonomous drive? Hover mode? Tesla is teasing some big dreams, but still hasn’t delivered on the last ones. Lire la suite…
NREL researchers develop AI models to improve battery diagnostics
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a physics-informed neural network (PINN) model that they say can predict battery health nearly 1,000 times faster than traditional models. NREL’s PINN replaces the traditional, resource-intensive battery physics model with an approach based on AI that mimics the interconnected neurons of… Read more…
NREL researchers develop AI models to improve battery diagnostics
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a physics-informed neural network (PINN) model that they say can predict battery health nearly 1,000 times faster than traditional models. NREL’s PINN replaces the traditional, resource-intensive battery physics model with an approach based on AI that mimics the interconnected neurons of… Read more…
Wärtsilä to supply hybrid propulsion system for four new Dutch vessels
Finnish marine and energy equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for four new vessels being built for Dutch ship owner and maritime service provider Vertom. The solution includes the Wärtsilä 25 engine, NOx reducer, gearbox, controllable pitch propeller (CPP), transverse thruster and the Wärtsilä ProTouch remote propulsion control system. Combining the… Read more…
Why Hydrogen Cars Aren’t Even Close To As Clean As EVs
It all depends on how your hydrogen gets made. Lire la suite…
Ford beat every supercar at Goodwood with a truck because EVs are just better
The Goodwood Festival of Speed happened this weekend, and Ford’s electric SuperTruck managed to beat every other vehicle, gas or electric, to the top of the hill. Read more…
EcoFlow phase 3 Prime Day Sale takes up to 60% off units + flash sale drops RIVER 2 Pro to new $349 low, Worx, Lectric, Segway, more
Prime Day may officially be over, but that doesn’t mean the savings are all gone, as our Green Deals today features some newly launched Prime Day events alongside continued/extended savings across a variety of brands and devices. Leading the group is EcoFlow’s Phase 3 Prime Day Sale that is taking up to 60% off units with three tiers of extra savings, free gifts, and more, with offers like the DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle that gives you a 400W panel and transfer switch at a new $2,089 low. There’s also the four current EcoFlow flash sale offers from the same sale that is seeing the RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station hit a new $349 low through the rest of the day. Lastly, we spotted Worx’s Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw falling to $100. From there, we’ve included many of the best hangover deals from last week from Lectric, Segway, Rad Power, Ford, and EGO, with the rest collected into our updated Prime Day Green Deals hub. Read more…
It turns out Tesla Canada’s shady $43m incentive grab was above-board after all
Transport Canada has finished its investigation into Tesla’s questionable filing of $43 million worth of EV incentives in a single day, finding that the claims did indeed represent cars sold before the deadline to file for incentives – still raising questions about disorganization within Tesla. Read more…
Toyota cuts bZ4X lease price to just $199 a month, even cheaper than a Corolla
Toyota’s electric SUV is now its cheapest vehicle to lease. After slashing lease prices again, the Toyota bZ4X is listed for lease at just $199 per month in some states. That’s even cheaper than a Corolla right now, even though it’s nearly double the price. Read more…
