Lucid’s (LCID) first electric SUV is going global. With output ramping up, Lucid is gearing up for more growth in 2025. The second batch of Lucid Gravity models is now ready to ship out to Saudi Arabia as it expands its overseas footprint. Read more…
Exclusive $800 savings on new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 power station + Mother’s Day Sale offers, EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus $227, more
Today’s Green Deals is all about backup power support, led by the exclusive deal we’ve secured on the new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 LiFePO4 Power Station for $1,699, which is followed by the brand’s newly launched Mother’s Day Sale with up to $3,300 being taken off power stations and accessories starting from $299. We also spotted EcoFlow’s newer RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station dropping down to $227, and be sure to also check out the brand’s final day of Spring-to-Summer Sale offers too. Following the big reveal yesterday, we’ve also got Lectric’s ongoing XP4 e-bike preorder deals with up to $365 in free gear. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Mother’s Day Sale, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve deal, and more. Read more…
Not Every Chinese EV Brand Will Survive. These Died In The Past Year
China’s automotive sector is incredibly powerful, but not invincible. Consolidation and collapse is already happening. Read more…
New Eagle debuts new Raptor compute platform built on John Deere’s vision processing unit
New Eagle, a company that offers engineering and design services to manufacturers of EVs and hybrids in off-highway and specialty vehicle markets, has announced an update to its Raptor platform, the Raptor High-Performance Compute Platform. The new platform comprises a rugged, GPU-enabled embedded controller built on a vision processing unit from John Deere. “Our Raptor platform… Read more…
WATTALPS offers batteries with immersion cooling for demanding commercial EV applications
comerical evs applictions French battery manufacturer WATTALPS is offering batteries based on immersion cooling technology. All cells and busbars in the company’s batteries are fully immersed in an electrically isolating dielectric fluid that is non-flammable, non-toxic and biodegradable. The batteries deliver passive safety thanks to technology that prevents propagation of cell thermal runaway, and active… Read more…
Volvo revives the XC70 name with EREV SUV
Volvo is bringing back a familiar name: the XC70. For years, the XC70 was known as a tough, go-anywhere version of their V70 wagon. However, this time around, things are different. The new XC70 is now a sport utility vehicle, or SUV. This new electrified SUV is being designed with drivers in China in mind first. But Volvo has suggested… Read more…
Montréal sets new charging infrastructure target
Montreal is planning to install 11,000 new charging points for electric cars by 2030, both on roadsides, in publicly accessible car parks and on publicly accessible private property in the greater metropolitan area. Read more…
VW to recall over 5000 ID. Buzz vans
Volkswagen is recalling 5,637 ID. Buzz vans and temporarily halting further sales over a compliance issue with US safety laws. The issue is to do with the size of the long wheel base version’s third row of seats, which Volkswagen must now alter. Read more…
Phoenix Contact presents CCS connector for up to 1,000 kW
At Power2Drive, Phoenix Contact presented the second generation of its HPC charging connector CHARX connect professional with up to 1,000 kW charging power in boost mode. This was done via CCS, and not the new megawatt standard. The company is also presenting new CCS charging sockets, albeit with a lower output. Read more…
Audi to release two A6 plug-in hybrid models
The Audi A6 – not the battery-electric A6 e-tron – is now available again in two plug-in hybrid versions. Compared to its predecessors, the battery is significantly larger, increasing the electric range on paper to up to 106 kilometres. Read more…
RJ Scaringe posted fresh images of Rivian’s R2 validation builds
Another day, another exciting post from Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe sharing images of the upcoming R2 EV. This is the third R2 update from Rivian in as many days, as the American automaker’s second flagship model configuration inches closer to full-fledged production. Read more…
Mitsubishi is launching a new EV based on the Nissan LEAF: Here’s what to expect
Finally, Mitsubishi is bringing a new EV to the US. Mitsubishi confirmed plans to launch a new EV in North America that will be based on the next-gen Nissan LEAF. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Majority owner Geely proposes delisting ZEEKR (ZK) in the US and taking it private
Just one year after ZEEKR went public on the US stock market, its majority shareholder, Geely, is offering the Chinese EV automaker an opportunity to go private once again. Read more…
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Can’t Use Most Fast Chargers In The U.S.
It’s official: the CLA’s 800V system doesn’t work with 400V chargers. Read more…
I Tried BYD’s 5-Minute EV Fast Charging. It’s A True Game-Changer
BYD’s new Megawatt charging proves that 5-minute charging stops are possible. And China will get there first. Read more…
InCharge Energy launches InService maintenance and repair plans to service EV chargers
InCharge Energy, a provider of commercial EV charging solutions, has launched a new suite of services to provide expert support for “nearly any EV charging equipment.” InCharge’s InService maintenance and repair plans and OnDemand service are designed to serve the growing number of businesses that have one or more brands of EV chargers on premises… Read more…
Rocsys launches integrated platform to enable hands-free charging for autonomous mobility
Hands-free charging specialist Rocsys has announced the launch of the Rocsys Platform, an integrated solution that combines hardware, intelligent software and proactive support to simplify and scale hands-free charging for autonomous mobility. Designed to meet the demands of 24/7 autonomous operations, the Rocsys Platform is designed to ensure that electric vehicles are always charged, connected… Read more…
Uber joins robotaxi forces with both Pony.ai and WeRide
Uber has added more cooperation agreements for robotaxis to its recent slate of deals. After Volkswagen, Momentum and May Mobility, Uber has now inked separate deals with Chinese-American autonomous driving systems specialists Pony.ai and WeRide. Read more…
Foxconn develops and builds electric car for Mitsubishi
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides for the development of an electric car model for the Japanese company by Foxconn and its production in Thailand. The model is due to be launched on the Australian and New Zealand markets in the second half of 2026. Read more…
Polestar introduces battery health certificates
Polestar has introduced battery state-of-health (SOH) certificates for secondhand Polestar 2 vehicles, in a bid to improve consumer confidence in the preowned EV market. The certificates will give customers transparency over a used vehicle’s battery health, capacity, and longevity. Read more…
