The US automotive group General Motors (GM) is dropping the name ‘Ultium’ for its electric vehicle batteries and supporting technologies after years of promoting the brand. GM wants to diversify its batteries in the future. Read more…
eBay announces ban on private sales of electric bicycles
In a confusing announcement, eBay has unveiled new plans to ban the sale of electric bicycles by certain users on its platform in the UK. However, the criteria for eligibility and plan specifics both remain unclear. Read more…
Li Auto plans HK chip R&D office, self-driving chip could be mass-produced soon, report says
Li Auto’s smart driving chip is expected to see tape-out results in the fourth quarter and start being loaded into cars in 2026, according to local media. Read more…
Spain subsidises Stellantis and PowerCo battery plants
The Spanish Ministry of Industry has promised Stellantis subsidies totalling 133 million euros for a potential battery cell factory at the Figueruelas plant near Zaragoza. In addition, the ministry is increasing the funding for the PowerCo battery factory in Sagunt from 98 to 152 million euros. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz Configurator Goes Live: $71,545 Top Trim Comes With Rear Drum Brakes
You’re not exactly spoiled for choice when it comes to trim levels, either. Read more…
Renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030 – IEA
With solar leading the way, renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, says a new IEA report. Read more…
Bel Fuse converter sets ‘new benchmark’
Bel Fuse is launching the 350DNG40-12-8, a 2nd-generation, 4 kW, liquid-cooled DC-DC converter.
Operating from 240-450 VDC input voltages, the converter delivers up to 4000 W of output, and it can efficiently power low-voltage accessories in hybrid and electric vehicles. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 6: Nio 4,500, Tesla 1,800, Xiaomi 3,800, BYD 67,600
Li Auto saw 8,700 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 2,800, Zeekr 3,700, Leapmotor 3,500 and Aito 4,600. Read more…
Baidu plans to launch Apollo Go robotaxi service outside China, report says
Baidu has begun discussions with foreign automakers, ride-sharing platforms and other tech companies about deploying Apollo Go outside of China through local partnerships, according to Nikkei Asia. Read more…
BYD expects to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico in 2025
BYD expects to sell 50,000 EVs in Mexico this year and 100,000 in 2025, the head of the company’s Mexican operations said. Read more…
Whee, robots! Tesla Robotaxi event set to underwhelm and GM throws shade
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we try to find the missing hype that usually surrounds Tesla’s new product reveals – and why five years of broken product promises mean it might not show up at all this time around. Read more…
BYD enters Tajikistan market with 4 models
BYD has introduced four models in Tajikistan, including Song Pro DM-i and Chazor DM-i, two hybrid models, and Song Plus EV and e2, two BEV models. Read more…
Irvine PD wants its new Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to ‘start conversations’
Irvine PD has unveiled its Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle, but it won’t be used as a patrol vehicle. Read more…
Dandy Mini Marts chooses Tesla to install its first EV chargers
Dandy Mini Marts has installed its first EV chargers, Tesla Superchargers, at its store in Elmira, New York. Read more…
Why Autonomous Trucks Are Harder Than Everyone Expected
Tesla’s Robotaxi Day event is coming, but Aurora CEO Chris Urmson makes clear it’s hardly the only name in the space. And trucks aren’t easy either. Read more…
How GM Is Going To Cut EV Prices By $6,000 Per Vehicle
GM’s cost-cutting around batteries is projected to save up to $6,000 per vehicle in the short term. Read more…
New partnership to create Hitachi Rail battery technology for trains
Railway system supplier Hitachi Rail is working with Innovate UK, the University of Birmingham and rail engineering firm DB ESG, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, to create a new small and light battery pack that can be installed on commuter and suburban trains while maintaining high power. Hitachi is collaborating with Sunderland-based battery supplier Turntide… Read more…
Here’s why Rivian (RIVN) is cutting its EV production goal for 2024
After Rivian (RIVN) lowered its production goal for the year, the EV maker said it was because of a supply shortage. A new report sheds some light on the situation. Read more…
Anker fall Prime Day sale saves you up to $4,134, GoTrax EBE1 e-bike at $540 low, Greenworks, AeroGarden, more
Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day event is in full swing and we’re working non-stop to bring you all the best Green Deals we can find, starting with Anker’s sale that has pumped up its discounts and is taking up to $4,134 off power stations, bundles, and more – with bonus savings in the form of free gear – all starting from $99. GoTrax’s newer EBE1 16-inch folding e-bike has dropped down to a $540 Amazon Prime Day low, while Greenworks’ lineup of electric tools and lawncare equipment is seeing up to 53% off discounts. Bringing up the rear is the assortment of AeroGarden multi-plant indoor hydroponic systems that are down among some of their lowest prices too. You’ll find our Prime Big Deal Days hub taking the spotlight down at the bottom of the page for the next few days, curating everything together as we find them for your one-stop shopping pleasure. We’re updating the hub as fast as we can, so be sure to check back in regularly throughout today and tomorrow.. Read more…
Toyota and Subaru plan another global electric SUV to join bZ4X, Solterra
Another Toyota and Subaru co-developed electric SUV is coming to the US, Europe, and Japan. The new electric SUV will join the current bZ4X and Solterra in the Japanese automaker’s global lineup. Read more…
