For the American market, running an EV will almost always save you money over a comparable gas-powered rig. Here’s why. Read more…
The Honda Prologue Is Still Crushing It
I didn’t expect much from a badge-engineered Honda EV built by General Motors. But the sales figures don’t lie. Read more…
Nissan to launch affordable V2G technology in 2026
Nissan has announced that it will introduce affordable bidirectional charging on select EV models in 2026. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables EV owners to sell electricity stored in their car’s battery back to the grid or to use it for powering their homes. A year-long trial in the UK at the University of Nottingham validated the… Read more…
EPA selects 55 applicants to receive $3 billion in grant funding through Clean Ports Program
The EPA has selected 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion in grant funding through the agency’s Clean Ports Program. These grants are aimed at improving air quality by supporting the deployment of zero-emission equipment and associated infrastructure. “Today’s historic $3-billion investment builds on President Biden’s vision of growing our… Read more…
GM is offering $1,000 off Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV models for Veterans Day
GM is honoring those who served our country with a new incentive to go electric. For Veterans Day and through November, GM is offering $1,000 off select Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV models. Here’s how you can score some savings this month. Read more…
This battery pack makes Tesla Roadster 400 lbs lighter, but it ain’t cheap
A battery pack manufacturer has released a new solution for Tesla Roadster with aging battery packs. It would slash the car’s weight by about 400 lbs, but it’s not cheap. Read more…
Kia’s cheapest EV2 spotted testing and it looks like a mini Hyundai Santa Fe [Video]
Kia is gearing up to launch its most affordable EV yet. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s cheapest EV, the EV2, was spotted testing in Korea. With new design features revealed, the EV2 is shaping up to look like a mini Hyundai Santa Fe. Read more…
Velotric early Black Friday offers new Discover 2 e-bike at $1,699, Hiboy EX6 e-bike $780 off, Husqvarna lawn care equipment 30% off, more
This week’s Green Deals is kicking off with another early bird Black Friday e-bike sale, this time coming from Velotric, which is offering discounts with a $5 charity donation on a bunch of models, including the first savings on its new Discover 2 Premium Commuter e-bike at $1,699. Following behind is Hiboy’s latest sale switch-up that has dropped the EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike to its $800 low for a limited supply (with Best Buy also matching it in price). From there, we have a bunch of Husqvarna lawn care equipment that is seeing up to 30% off discounts, with its Automower robot lawn mowers starting from $599, as well as a one-day-only discount on Razor’s MX650 Dirt Rocket Off-Road Motocross e-bike at $575. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including the Black Friday sales from Lectric, MOD, Tenways, and Aventon that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…
Want Some Good News? Electric Vehicles May Be Getting Less Partisan
EVs are radioactive this election season. But a new study indicates that attitudes in America are changing fast. Read more…
Mahindra teases XEV 9e and BE 6e premium electric SUVs ahead of November 26 debut
The Indian automotive giant Mahindra is hoping to disrupt the electric vehicle market with its INGLO platform and two new flagship SUVs: the XEV 9e and the BE 6e. These cutting-edge EVs are set to debut in Chennai on November 26, 2024. The XEV 9e and BE 6e are not electric versions of existing models; they are built from the… Read more…
EVs Made Up 22% Of California Auto Sales Last Month
With hybrids and PHEVs, the combined market share rose to 40%, with Tesla still on top. Read more…
Video: Driving the on-board charger revolution with innovative power switches
Sponsored by Infineon. Join our expert on-demand webinar to discover the game-changing potential of Infineon’s newly introduced CoolSiC™ Automotive MOSFET 750 V G1 family. Learn how these innovative power switches can simplify, robustify, and optimize your on-board charger, HV-LV DC/DC converter, and battery disconnect applications. Don’t miss out on the latest trends in top-side cooling… Read more…
Altilium launches online platform for selling end-of-life EV batteries
UK-based clean technology group Altilium has launched a new online platform that offers businesses a way to sell spent EV batteries. Altilium’s Recell.store provides an online interface for UK businesses looking to sell used batteries for recycling or second-life applications. Users can register their details in Recell.store’s database and get a quote for their battery… Read more…
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV costs $79,050
Mercedes-Benz continues to offer its EQE electric vehicle in both sedan and SUV body styles, with the latter receiving only small changes for the 2025 model year. The only changes to report are newly-standard rear-seat headrest pillows, a center airbag between the front seats, and digital key functionality. Most models are now also available with… Read more…
When the electric bus just won’t fit
Swiss public transport operator Postauto is going electric and wants to add electric buses to its fleet in Bern. There is just one problem: They are too high for the bus terminal there. Read more…
Japan’s coolest looking electric cargo trike is now coming to the US
For years I’ve followed progress of the STREEK cargo trike, a fascinating-looking electric cargo carrier from Japan. This utility-focused electric bike relies on a tilting-frame design with a rare tadpole trike setup, which is a more stable design that we rarely see in the electric trike market. And now this uniquely Japanese creation is making the long journey across the Pacific to the US, thanks in part of to the e-bike brand Vvolt. Read more…
Tesla starts Cybertruck deliveries in Canada as US backlog runs out
Tesla is officially starting Cybertruck deliveries in Canada as its backlog in the US appears to have been exhausted. Read more…
GM has now sold over 300,000 EVs in the US with ‘EV for all’ plan finally unfolding
GM has officially sold over 300,000 EVs in the US since 2016. The company announced the milestone on Monday as sales surged to a new record last quarter. Read more…
Voltari’s electric patrol boat offers government and security applications at over 50 mph
Marine electrification specialist Voltari continues to deliver some of the sleekest and best-performing electric boats on the market today. The company’s latest market entry is the Patrol 26 RIB, a carbon fiber electric boat with military-grade specs designed for security and government operations. Read more…
Nio will soon deploy hybrid EVs to regions outside China
Nio wants to launch its first hybrid model in 2026 and only sell it in foreign markets, including the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. It will be an electric model with range extender (EREV) for the Nio brand Firefly. Read more…
