It was a rough weekend for TSLA as public protests of CEO Elon Musk and his actions at DOGE overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America’s most powerful immigrant grow louder. Plus, solid-state batteries and a brand-new, affordable EV from Kia on today’s rapidly escalating episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Geely, Renault partner to produce low-emission cars in Brazil
Geely Holding will invest in Renault Brazil as a minority shareholder, gaining access to localized production, sales and service resources in Brazil.
Renault’s two production facilities in Brazil will be used to produce these new models for Geely Holding and Renault.
Xiaomi YU7 will have 820 km rating per CLTC, certification confirms
Xiaomi is really taking big steps in the electric car arena in China, with its upcoming YU7 SUV. The most recent regulatory filings have revealed key details about this electric SUV, including its range and battery configurations, painting a picture of a very interesting car. The official launch is expected in June or July 2025, but the specs are already… Read more…
Facelifted Tesla Model Y sees expected delivery date in China moved up to later this month from Mar
The facelifted Model Y has entered a catalog in China with a reduced purchase tax, completing the full regulatory process.
The Model Y is facing more competition, with one potentially strong rival being the Xiaomi YU7.
Hyundai and Kia EVs are set to regain the $7,500 US tax credit
In a rollercoaster turn of events, Hyundai and Kia EVs are expected to again qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. With new models rolling out this year, the Korean auto giants expect another big year in the US in 2025. Read more…
BMW shows off next-gen “Heart of Joy” computer, aimed for production this year
BMW teased a new visionary platform slash computer that will power future Neue Klasse vehicles. Called the “Heart of Joy”, the computer was showcased in a prototype car BMW calls the Vision Driving Experience – meant as a testbed for BMW’s next-gen technology, the prototype will not enter production in this shape. Back to the “Heart of Joy” – the… Read more…
Lectric Presidents’ Day sale offers up to $650 in free e-bike gear from $999, Anker SOLIX C1000 $479, EGO Power+, Aventon, more
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Presidents’ Day sale with up to $650 in free gear coming with its e-bike offers. Among the many package sizes we’re seeing this time around, the new XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bikes are getting their largest bundles to date ($562 in free gear) at $1,699. We also have Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station down at $479 while the brand’s Valentine’s Day sale continues, as well as up to 22% discounts hitting the popular EGO Power+ 56V single-stage and double-stage snow blowers, starting from $549. Lastly, Aventon’s Soltera.2 Urban Commuter e-bike can still be scored at $999 while the brand continues with New Year savings. 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 coverage from over the weekend.. Read more…
Genesis GV90 sheds more camo: Here’s our best look at the flagship electric SUV
The largest and most luxurious Genesis electric SUV is almost here. It will be the first full-size Genesis electric SUV to hit the market, but it’s promised to be much more than that. The GV90 is expected to rival ultra-luxury models like the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. After the Genesis GV90 was spotted with barely any camo out in public, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect from the flagship EV. Read more…
Alabama awards $2.26 million in state grants for EV charging
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has awarded six grants totaling $2.26 million from state funds to increase the availability of electric vehicle charging stations on Alabama’s roads. Five of the grants were awarded to Texas-based company Universal EV LCC to install 10 public charging stations at hotels in several locations across… Read more…
Cybertruck sales collapse as inventory swells even with $6,000 discounts on offer
Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck, once touted as a revolutionary electric pickup, is facing an increasingly complicated sales challenge. A substantial and growing inventory of unsold Cybertrucks is gathering dust outside the factory, prompting Tesla to implement increasingly deep discounts. This whole situation begs a question about the long-term viability of the Cybertruck. Tesla’s struggles to move the Cybertruck are well documented.… Read more…
Anti-Tesla Protests, Sell-Offs Mount As Musk Raids The U.S. Government
Country music star Sheryl Crow was among those who sold their Tesla to protest Elon Musk, Tesla and DOGE. Where does it end? Read more…
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review: Great, But Full-EV Would Be Even Better
The Corolla on stilts has a phenomenal hybrid powertrain, but going full electric will solve many of its problems. Read more…
BYD confirms plans for EVs with all-solid-state batteries to begin rolling out in 2027
BYD exects its first EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries will arrive in 2027. Although the Chinese EV giant has already achieved several breakthroughs with the new battery tech, it could still be a few years before it reaches large-scale adoption. Here’s when BYD expects that to happen. Read more…
Here’s how BMW plans to boost EV range and efficiency with its new ‘Heart of Joy’ ECU
BMW promises its Neue Klasse electric vehicles will have 30% more range and 30% faster charging. How? BMW revealed its new “Heart of Joy,” an advanced control unit that will serve as the brain for its upcoming EV models. For the first time, BMW showcased the new tech in its Vision Driving Experience Vehicle. Check it out below. Read more…
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests across dozens of its stores in North America this weekend. With sales crashing and the board selling, it looks like some insiders are finally waking up. Read more…
ABB: Bringing the energy transition to the other half of America
Global electrical/electronics giant ABB is a company we’ve often covered in these pages. NASCAR, the epitome of petroleum-powered racing, is not. But these two very different organizations have been working together for some time now with the goal of advancing the energy transition. Your correspondent is in Daytona Beach for NASCAR’s flagship event of the… Read more…
The power behind EV inverters: why DC link capacitors matter (Webinar)
Optimizing DC link capacitors is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of traction inverters in electric vehicles. This session will explore TDK’s advanced capacitor solutions, including PCC, xEV Cap, DC Link series, and CeraLink, highlighting their role in stabilizing power delivery, reducing losses, and improving thermal performance. Join this webniar at our next Virtual… Read more…
Samsung Wallet adds Digital Key support for Volvo and Polestar
Samsung is adding support for more brands to the Digital Key feature of its Samsung Wallet app. The latest to join are Volvo and Polestar, previously supported models include Audi, BMW, Mini, Kia and Hyundai (only select models from each brand are supported). If you have never heard of this before, Digital Key essentially turns your phone into a key… Read more…
China: Great Wall Motors signs charging deal with Nio
According to a post on social media, Nio and manufacturer Great Wall Motors have entered into a charging cooperation in China. To that end, GWM customers can find and use Nio’s charging stations across the country. Read more…
GLS Mobility forms roaming partnership with Gireve
Payment solutions provider GLS Mobility has partnered with Gireve’s roaming platform to expand the reach of its cloud-based direct payment solution. The goal: enabling charge point operators (CPOs) to offer direct payments without upgrading or retrofitting every charging station. Read more…
