Chinese automaker BYD has announced an ultra-fast EV charging system that it says can deliver a full charge to its latest EV models within five to eight minutes, similar to the amount of time needed to fill a fuel tank with gas. The company says its one-megawatt flash chargers can provide enough energy for nearly… Read more…
BYD’s cheapest EV is launching in Europe soon with a new name and more upgrades
The Seagull is BYD’s cheapest EV, starting at under $10,000 in China. Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with added safety tech and more. BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, said it will be “the best value” when it arrives. Read more…
Residential battery storage skyrockets in record-setting 2024
The US battery storage market set another record in 2024, installing 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity across all sectors, according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucks
Deployment of 5-minute battery swaps could support hundreds of commercial EVs Ample says it’s a straightforward retrofit, switching to its own battery packs Solution is less demanding on the grid than fast-charging stations California-based startup Ample is looking to deploy its battery-swapping tech with fleets of electric delivery trucks in… Read more…
That Tesla Owner ‘Doxxing’ Website Doesn’t Pass The Smell Test
When examined closely, the website is incomplete and it’s not clear how accurate any of the information truly is. Read more…
Altilium signs MOU to supply Talga with recycled graphite
UK battery recycling firm Altilium has agreed to supply Australia-based battery anode and advanced materials company Talga with graphite for use in EV battery products. Under the agreement, Altilium proposes to supply Talga with up to 16,000 tonnes of recycled graphite over three years starting in 2026. Talga is building a natural graphite anode refinery… Read more…
Electric Dodge Charger gets new blue color and big discounts
Dodge is pushing its new electric Charger into the spotlight with a vibrant new color and substantial discounts. The automaker launched the all-electric Charger Daytona not that long ago, and is now offering it in a new and distinctive “Bludicrous” blue. Alongside the new color, Dodge has also introduced a virtual experience allowing potential buyers to customize their dream Charger… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing
Tesla’s (TSLA) accounting practices are raising red flags as a new report from the Financial Times shows that $1.4 billion is missing. Read more…
Lectric March Madness e-bike bundles and price cuts from $999, Segway Spring Sale takes 50% off e-scooters, Aventon clearance, more
Today’s Green Deals has plenty of EV options to upgrade your commute and keep things running, starting with Lectric’s Nothin’ But Net Sale with up to $762 in free gear accompanying e-bikes, a new price cut on the XPeak 2.0 models, and exclusive March Madness-inspired cargo packages of up to $643 in free gear on the XP 3.0 e-bikes starting from $999. Next, Segway’s Spring Sale has launched with up to 50% being taken off e-scooters and power stations, like the Ninebot Max G2 KickScooter with Apple Find My that is down at $800. Aventon is having a clearance sale on its legacy models to make room for even more of its latest releases, including the popular Abound Cargo e-bike for $1,799, among others. Lastly, we have the next of EcoFlow’s one-day-only flash sale offers, with the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station coming with a free Power Hat for $2,899, as well as an add-on battery for the brand’s WAVE 2 at $399. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery flash sale offers (ending tonight), the returning low on Heybike’s Mars 2.0, and more. Read more…
Hyundai caught testing one of China’s hottest selling EVs
Is Hyundai taking a page from China for its upcoming electric vehicles? The new EV taking China by storm was caught with testing plates near Hyundai’s global R&D hub. Read more…
South Korea just opened its largest EV charging hub
South Korea just got its largest outdoor EV fast-charging hub, and it’s at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang. The new hub, built by charging network Water, features 46 fast chargers capable of juicing up everything from electric cars to buses and trucks. Read more…
CATL And Nio Join Forces To Standardize Battery Swapping
The two Chinese giants are trying to create a national standard for battery swapping. Read more…
US battery capacity increases 66% in 2024
Cumulative utility-scale battery storage capacity in the US exceeded 26 GW in 2024, according to the January 2025 Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory published by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Generators added 10.4 GW of new battery storage capacity in 2024, the second-largest generating capacity addition after solar. Even though battery storage capacity is growing… Read more…
Idemitsu Kosan to increase lithium sulfide production for solid-state battery materials
Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan plans to construct a large-scale production facility for lithium sulfide, an intermediate raw material for the mass production of all-solid-state battery materials The company will expand its lithium sulfide production capacity to the equivalent of 3 GWh of storage batteries annually and establish an integrated value chain from raw materials… Read more…
CATL and Nio aim for world’s largest EV battery swapping network
Chinese battery firm CATL and automaker Nio are preparing to launch what the two companies claim will be the world’s largest electric vehicle battery swapping network. CATL and Nio announced a technical partnership last year that included battery swapping, but on Tuesday they confirmed plans to start coordinating efforts as they build out battery… Read more…
Chinese authorities delay approval for BYD’s pending EV plant in Mexico amid fears of the technology leaking into the US
Booming global EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has hit a snag with the Chinese government, which has delayed the green light to build a new plant in Mexico amid fears that proprietary technology in the southern part of North America could more easily make its way into the United State. Read more…
Chick-fil-A is piloting solar + storage microgrids in California
Chick-fil-A is working with microgrid developer SolMicroGrid to pilot solar and battery storage microgrids at its restaurants in California. Read more…
Rivian’s first EV police cruiser is here: Meet the patrol-ready R1S
With a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as quick as 2.6 seconds, you might have a hard time outrunning Rivian’s electric SUV. Soon, it will be hitting the streets after the Palo Alto police department debuted the patrol-ready R1S, Rivian’s first police cruiser. Read more…
Nearly 100% Of Lithium Recycled In Latest EV Battery Breakthrough
Chinese battery scientists developed a special technique to make battery recycling cheaper and way more efficient. Read more…
German website stops Tesla poll
The German web portal t-online asked its readers whether they would still buy a Tesla. However, the publications has since suspended the poll after suspicions arose that voting had been manipulated. Read more…
