Cooper Standard has debuted the first member of its new eCoFlow product line.
The eCoFlow Switch Pump, created in partnership with Saleri Group, offers the features of an electric water pump and an electrically driven valve in a single, integrated, coolant-control module. Read more…
Zeekr sees Q2 revenue up 36% from Q1, gross margin rises to 17.2%
Zeekr reported gross margins of 17.2 percent in the second quarter, compared to 12.3 percent in the second quarter of 2023 and 11.8 percent in the first quarter of 2024. Read more…
Zeekr gets L3 autonomous driving test permit in Hangzhou after Shanghai
Zeekr has been awarded an L3 autonomous driving test permit in Hangzhou, and will be able to test the L3 capabilities of its SEA Intelligent Driving system on the city’s highways and urban expressways. Read more…
Tesla Semi on fire, Uber supercharges its C-suite, and Rivian gets bigger
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we take a break from watching the DNC’s coronation party to talk about Chinese EV trade wars, Tesla Semi trucks on fire in California, and Rivian making Normal even better than it already is. Read more…
SAIC to integrate IM Motors and Rising Auto’s R&D teams to reduce costs, report says
The R&D teams of IM Motors and Rising Auto, and power battery, smart driving, and chassis technology programs, will be relocated to SAIC’s R&D innovation headquarters, according to local media. Read more…
Velotric T1 e-bike with 100-mile range and Smart+ Hub at $1,599, new Anker Solix C800 Plus bundle $999, Hiboy e-scooter discounts, more
It’s a day of big-name brand sales we’ve got for today’s Green Deals. Leading the pack is Velotric’s T1 e-bike that is not only discounted by $600, but is being given a free range extender battery (for a total 100-mile range) during the brand’s ongoing Summer Sale for a $1,599 low. It is joined by the second wave of savings in Anker’s Fan Fest Mega Sale that is seeing the SOLIX C800 Plus Portable Power Station bundled along with a 100W solar panel and an EverFrost 30 Portable Electric Cooler for $999, among other great deals. There’s also Hiboy’s S2 Pro Electric Scooter that is back down at its $400 low, with all the other e-scooters that are seeing discounts from the brand’s ongoing Back to School Sale – including a separate one-day deal on the KS4 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter that is down at $380 over at Best Buy. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like the flagship EGO Power+ 56V 21-Inch Cordless Electric Select Cut XP Lawn Mower that is $102 off or last week’s Rad Power sale that has the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike down at $999, as well as a few free extra battery offers too (ending tonight).. Read more…
Rivian’s manufacturing boss is leaving to lead Jeep, Dodge’s EV offensive
Rivian (RIVN) is losing its vice president of manufacturing, Tim Fallon, to Jeep, Dodge owner Stellantis (STLA) to spearhead its upcoming EV offensive in the US. Read more…
Yangwang U9 ready for deliveries after six-month Nurburgring testing
BYD’s luxury electric vehicle brand, Yangwang, is ready to take the first step into the world of supercars. Its highly anticipated U9 has completed six months of rigorous testing at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife, often called the “Green Hell” for its challenging layout and unforgiving terrain. The U9 underwent extensive fine-tuning at the Nurburgring, with the Yangwang team optimizing its… Read more…
These Plug-In Hybrids Can Tow The Most
Some can tow well over 5,000 pounds. Read more…
GM Thinks It Can Make ‘Big Battery’ EVs Work. Ford Isn’t So Sure
As Ford gets gunshy about huge EV batteries, GM sees a different path. Which approach will define the future of large EVs? Read more…
Lucid Motors (LCID) opens up Air lease options to Canada
Lucid Financial Services, the financing and lease arm of Lucid Group, has announced it is opening up its portfolio of more flexible payment options to Canadian residents. Neighbors to the North can now lease a new Air EV, marking the third country Lucid is offering the option. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) approved for major plant expansion for R2
After getting the green light to expand its Normal, IL plant, Rivian (RIVN) is preparing for its more affordable R2. Rivian gained approval from the town of Normal for a massive plant expansion, including a new 1.14 million sq ft facility. Read more…
Can-Am surprises with launch of naked and dual-sport electric motorcycles
It’s a big day for BRP and its motorcycle brand, Can-Am. The launch of its first two electric motorcycles, the Can-Am Pulse and Origin, marks a return to grace for the legacy motorcycle maker that once dominated the tracks. Read more…
Maine awarded the US’s first floating offshore wind research lease
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has awarded the US’s first floating offshore wind energy research lease to the State of Maine.. Read more…
One way to reduce parking costs for property owners—give residents a free EV
In our car-obsessed society, providing parking is a major expense for business and property owners. The Delmanor Aurora retirement home near Toronto has found an innovative way to reduce the number of parking spaces it provides to residents, while still allowing them to drive as much as they need to. In collaboration with EV rideshare… Read more…
Lucid RangeXchange: Watch Us Charge An EV With Another EV
Vehicle-to-vehicle EV charging is here to stay. I tried using a Lucid to charge my Chevy Equinox EV; here’s how that went. Read more…
Subaru E-Outback: What Could This Mean?
Subaru has been slow to adapt to an EV world. But it has trademarked several outdoorsy-sounding names, one of which is an e-Outback. Read more…
Polestar 4 deliveries start in Europe
The Polestar 4 “SUV coupe” was introduced last year and has been advertised to have the lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch. Configurators for it opened in Europe in January, with the release target set for August. Well, here we are in August and Polestar is right on time, starting deliveries of the Polestar 4 in Europe… Read more…
Why No One Wants To Sell You A $25,000 EV
Car companies are hooked on high-margin, expensive products. Analysts says they’re not going back. Read more…
Sunrun now accounts for 1 in every 5 US rooftop solar systems
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) announced today that it’s the first and only US storage + solar company to surpass 1 million customers.. Read more…
