GM plans to import batteries from CATL to power its second-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, despite high tariffs.
This arrangement is only a temporary solution, as the company is working to develop its own low-cost batteries using LFP chemistry.
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer looks dead as more execs leave for competing startup
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer project is reportedly over. Bloomberg reports that CEO Elon Musk is killing the project after a mass exodus of talent from the Dojo team to a competing startup. Read more…
Fresh TSLA lawsuits, V2X options, and the USAF is blowing up Cybertrucks
Elon wants the US military to start buying Tesla Cybertrucks – and now they are! The Air Force has ordered two Cybertruck testers for target practice to determine how easy they are to blow up, while Jo makes up a whole new conspiracy theory on today’s explosive episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
California makes $55 million in new incentive funding available for public EV fast charging installation
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has launched a new $55-million program that offers rebates of up to 100% of the installation costs for EV fast chargers at businesses and public sites in the state. The Fast Charge California Project is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), which has supported the deployment of… Read more…
The U.S. Military Is Buying Tesla Cybertrucks To Shoot At Them
The Air Force wants to test how missile-resistant Tesla Cybertrucks actually are. Lire la suite…
Tesla Cybertruck finally joins US Air Force… as a missile target
In a development that seems pulled from a satirical script, Elon Musk is getting his wish for the Tesla Cybertruck to enter military service. Unfortunately, the unlucky truck will not be used to transport troops or navigate rugged battlefield terrain. Instead, the US Air Force purchased a couple of the unique electric trucks to blow them up. According to recently… Read more…
This popular Cadillac SUV just dodged the EV axe
Despite a full lineup of electric models rolling out, Cadillac now plans to keep offering at least one popular gas-powered SUV. Read more…
The new Chevy Bolt EV will get cheaper LFP batteries from China’s CATL, at least for now
Until GM builds its own, the new Chevy Bolt EV will use lower-cost LFP batteries from China’s CATL. GM will temporarily lean on CATL to power its most affordable electric vehicle. Read more…
Indiana gets a big EV charging boost and Pilot’s a big winner
Indiana is getting a major EV charging boost. GOEVIN (Go Electric Vehicle Indiana) just announced the recipients of its latest funding round, aimed at expanding the state’s publicly accessible EV charging network.. Read more…
GM’s Smaller Electric Van Will Be A Hyundai
It will likely be a restyled and rebadged version of the yet-to-be-revealed electric version of the Hyundai Staria. Lire la suite…
National construction company deploys its 100th Chevrolet Silverado EV
US construction company McKinstry has “reached a major milestone on its path to a zero-tailpipe emissions fleet,” taking delivery of its 100th Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company now has a total of 114 EVs in operation, including Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs as well as BrightDrop 600 and 400 vans. “McKinstry is putting EVs into… Read more…
Litus deploys plug-and-play modular lithium extraction pilot unit
Critical mineral and battery metal company Litus has deployed its lithium extraction pilot unit in the field. The deployment is a step forward in the scale-up of Litus LiNC, the company’s one-step lithium extraction system that is designed to economically harvest lithium from low-concentration brines. The company has operations in North America, Europe and the… Read more…
US battery developer Lyten wants to acquire Northvolt
The insolvent Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt seems to have found a savior. The US company Lyten wants to take over all remaining sites in Europe, including the factory under construction in northern Germany. Initial reactions from local politicians have been positive. Read more…
Tesla Owes Millions To Contractors Who Helped Build Its Empire
Contractors have filed more than $24 million in liens against the automaker for non-payment, according to a new report. Lire la suite…
Did Ford just reveal the name of its ‘breakthrough’ midsize EV pickup?
A new patent hints at the name of Ford’s upcoming midsize EV pickup. Ford could be reviving an old nameplate for what it’s promising to be a “breakthrough” electric vehicle. Read more…
Toyota’s new EV strategy? If it can’t beat China, it’s teaming up instead
You know how the old saying goes: “If you can’t beat them, join them.” Well, Toyota’s new strategy is just that — it’s teaming up with China to lower costs for its upcoming EV models. Read more…
The Tesla Autopilot lawsuit floodgates are open, lawyer who beat Tesla is going for round 2
The Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) lawsuit floodgates are open. We are now starting to see trials and settlements arising from crashes that occurred in 2018-2019 as they work through the legal process. Read more…
Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro and Mars 3.0 folding e-bikes launch from $1,199, 48-hour EcoFlow sale drops DELTA 3 1500 to new $699 low, more
Leading our Green Deal coverage today is the two launch discounts on Heybike’s new flagship Ranger 3.0 Pro Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,399 and the Mars 3.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,199. From there, we have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that has dropped its DELTA 3 1500 Portable Power Station to a new $699 low, among three other offers on the DELTA Pro Ultra station, WAVE 3, and a 500W alternator charger. We also have Greenworks’ attachment-capable 40V 16-inch Gen 2 Cordless String Trimmer back at its lowest rate, the brand’s 40V 8-inch Cordless Edger at the best price of the year, and a one-day-only discount on Worx’s Nitro 20V Cordless Pruning Shear. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first savings on the new Bluetti Elite 30 V2 power station and its bundle, the $750 post-tariff deal on Segway’s F3 eKickScooter, and more.. Read more…
Blink Charging’s new EV Totem combines EV charging with dual-sided digital media displays
Blink Charging has collaborated with Universal Media to launch the EV Totem concept—a combination of Blink’s EV charging solutions with elevated, dual-sided digital media displays. The EV Totem features elevated screens for optimal visibility, along with analytics that provide real-time insights for brands and property partners. The EV Totem units are now available to drivers… Read more…
Blink Charging’s new EV Totem combines EV charging with dual-sided digital media displays
Blink Charging has collaborated with Universal Media to launch the EV Totem concept—a combination of Blink’s EV charging solutions with elevated, dual-sided digital media displays. The EV Totem features elevated screens for optimal visibility, along with analytics that provide real-time insights for brands and property partners. The EV Totem units are now available to drivers… Read more…
