The weight and air resistance of caravans significantly limit the range of electric tow vehicles. Lightship, a manufacturer founded by two former Tesla employees, equips its models with large batteries and an additional electric drive to minimize these limitations. Read more…
Taiga Motors starts charging cooperation with Aqua SuperPower
Taiga Motors, a Canadian manufacturer of electric snowmobiles and jet skis, has entered into a partnership with Aqua SuperPower, a fast charging network for electric boats. Taiga customers will benefit from extended charging solutions at home, on board yachts or for on-site fleet operation. Read more…
Aventon Abound SR smart cargo e-bike gets first discount to $1,799, Jackery Explorer 300 at $169, Rachio sprinkler controller, more
Headlining our hump day Green Deals is Aventon’s final summer sale that is taking up to $500 in increased savings off e-bikes, including new models, with the Abound SR Smart Cargo e-bike getting its first-ever discount to $1,799. We also spotted Jackery’s Explorer 300 Portable Power Station falling to $169, as well as Rachio’s 3rd gen 8-zone Smart Sprinkler Controller also dropping back to $169. From there, we have additional savings a budget-friendly e-scooter, a new low on a pro-grade cultivator, dual one-day-only pressure washer/attachment deals, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low price on Anker’s SOLIX F2600 power station bundle, or the brand’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh station dropping to $80, and much more.. Read more…
Nissan cuts Ariya EV prices by over $8,000 with a new entry-level model
The Nissan Ariya just got a lot cheaper. Nissan lowered Ariya prices by over $8,000, thanks to a new base model and federal grants. Read more…
I’m An EV Fan. Why Can’t I Quit My Gas Truck?
I’m almost ready to commit to electric adventures. I just need the good trucks to depreciate first. Lire la suite…
No, Tesla Didn’t Brick A Cybertruck To Leave Its Driver Stranded On The Highway
The Tesla Cybertruck may not be perfect, but literal fake news doesn’t do anyone any good. Lire la suite…
VW maintains EV pricing, while ICE prices rise
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has excluded its ID. series electric cars from the annual price adjustment for the 2026 model year. However, most combustion engines will become more expensive on 21 August, on average by 1.5 per cent. Read more…
VinFast & Plugsurfing launch charging partnership
VinFast has entered into a partnership with Plugsurfing to give its customers access to more than one million charging points in Europe. The previous charging cards from the Vietnamese manufacturer will be replaced by new one, because the previous partner Bosch has discontinued its service. Read more…
DPD Austria goes fully electric across city of St. Pölten
The parcel service DPD now exclusively uses fully electric vehicles in St. Pölten in Lower Austria. Mercedes-Benz eSprinters are used for this purpose, supplemented by electric cargo bikes. Read more…
Truck manufacturers turn against California over emissions regulations
Daimler Truck and three other major truck manufacturers have sued the US state of California for excessively strict emission regulations and are simultaneously burying their Clean Truck Partnership, which was launched in California in 2023. The OEMs claim they feel victimised by contradictory regulations at federal and state level. Read more…
The Polestar 3 just shattered range estimates with a record-breaking 580+ mile drive
Polestar’s electric SUV set a new Guinness World Record after travelling over 580 miles (935 km) on a single charge. The trip took nearly 23 hours, but the Polestar 3 now claims the world record for the longest journey travelled by an electric SUV. Read more…
The first EV powered by a semi-solid-state battery has been cleared for sale
The “Holy Grail” of EV batteries may be closer than we think. The first mass-produced EV to feature a semi-solid-state battery, the new MG4, was just cleared for sale in China. Read more…
Here’s your first look at the Hyundai IONIQ 2 [Video]
We are finally getting our first look at the IONIQ 2, the smaller sibling to the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Hyundai is expected to reveal the new EV next month, but after it was spotted driving near its tech center, we are already getting a sneak peek. Check it out for yourself in the video below. Read more…
VinFast Pivots Away From America And Europe
VinFast’s losses have it pivoting toward countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. Also, used EV sales are way, way up for July. Lire la suite…
Hyundai’s New Budget-Friendly Ioniq EV Spotted In Europe
One camouflaged Hyundai Ioniq 2 prototype was spotted near Hyundai’s testing facility in Germany. Lire la suite…
Polestar 3 gets a Guinness World Record for range, but there’s a catch
Back in July, the Lucid Air Grand Touring received an official Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge – it was 1,205 km. Today, the Polestar 3 has received its own Guinness World Record for range, but this one is for the longest journey traveled by an electric SUV on a single… Read more…
Slovenia introduces new EV subsidy scheme
The Republic of Slovenia is launching a new subsidy programme for the purchase of electric vehicles. Not only the purchase of electric cars is subsidised, but also electric two- and three-wheelers. The subsidy is staggered depending on the vehicle category and amounts to a maximum of 7,200 euros. Read more…
Hong Kong receives 35 new electric double deckers
Alexander Dennis Limited has delivered the first nine of a total of 35 electric double deckers to Hong Kong’s public transport company, the MTR Corporation. Manufactured in Scotland, these use German-made Voith electrical drive systems (VEDS). Read more…
Rock Tech and RWTH Aachen University to improve lithium yield in Guben
In the ELiSePro project, the German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium is working with researchers from RWTH Aachen University to further increase the lithium yield in the converter process at Rock Tech’s site in Guben. The German government is funding the project, despite turning down Rock Tech a year and a half ago. Read more…
CATL opens flagship stores for its service brand Ning in Shanghai and Bangkok
The Chinese global battery market leader CATL is further expanding its after-sales business. The service division Ning has now opened new flagship stores in the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai and in the Thai capital Bangkok. Read more…
