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Tesla starts accepting Cybertruck trade-ins

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The Cybertruck launched in December 2023, but despite Elon Must targeting a 250,000 units yearly production customer interest quickly waned. The supposedly long waiting list vanished within a couple of months as few opted to confirm them once they realized the truck achieves nowhere near the promised range and costs about twice as much. In a related issue those that… Read more…

NFI and Prologis Mobility open electric truck charging depot in Ontario, California


Supply chain solution provider NFI, a leading North American, and EV charging infrastructure provider Prologis Mobility have jointly announced the launch of a new electric truck charging depot in Ontario, California. The 1 MW facility includes 10 dedicated charging ports and can charge up to 20 vehicles daily. The charging depot will support NFI’s fleet… Read more…

Save up to $5,394 on Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus units from new $2,999 low, NIU KQi 200F e-scooter at new $649 low, Aventon, more

This week’s Green Deals are kicking off with two popular power stations at their lowest prices, as well as two EV sales – and be sure to also check out our Ride to Work EV hub from Friday that has all the best ongoing EV savings that are running through the rest of the month. Headlining today’s edition is Anker taking up to $5,394 off its SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and bundles that are starting from a new low of $2,999. We also have Aventon’s Memorial Day Sale, with up to $400 off models like the Abound Cargo e-bike at $1,599, as well as a new low price on NIU’s latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter for $649. Lastly, the popular Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station has returned to its $89 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…

Durapower partners with GEBA to supply battery packs for construction


Durapower Technology, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Green Road Machines, or GEBA, a company that specializes in the electrification of road construction machinery, to facilitate its entry into the construction machinery sector. Based in the Netherlands, GEBA showcased its construction vehicles that incorporate Durapower’s battery packs. The two companies worked together… Read more…

Amprius launches SiCore 450 Wh/kg high-energy battery cell


Amprius Technologies, which is developing lithium-ion batteries with its silicon anode Platform, has launched its 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L SiCore lithium-ion battery for aviation and electric mobility platforms. The company expects to move to mass production in the near term through its global manufacturing partners. The compact, lightweight SiCore cell delivers up to 80%… Read more…

This week’s webinar: Unlocking the benefits of EV fleets with strategies for operational efficiency and cost savings


The transition to electric fleets is a complex journey that requires careful planning and strategic partnerships. In this webinar, we will explore the key economic and regulatory drivers behind the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial fleets, as well as the strategic advantages of prioritizing sustainability. We will also delve into the challenges… Read more…

Forge Nano raises $40 million to scale US battery manufacturing and semiconductor equipment businesses


Forge Nano, which is developing US battery and semiconductor production, has closed a $40-million funding round to expand its manufacturing capacity. The funding was co-led by investment firm RockCreek and Ascent Funds, a US-based energy technology fund. Additional participants included Top Material, Orion Infrastructure Capital and Forge Nano’s existing investors. The company has now raised… Read more…