
Nissan has been hinting for a long time that the next generation of its e-Power hybrid system will be ready for America. And after what might have been a completely different future with Honda, it appears those Nissan hybrids are finally firmly U.S.-bound. Nissan had already confirmed in October that it plans to launch e-Power in the U.S. and… Read more…
Velotric Spring Sale drops Nomad 1 Plus e-bike to $1,399 with free gear, Jackery Explorer 100 Plus $89, Autel EV charger, more
Running ahead of the pack in today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s Spring Sale that is cutting up to $400 off its e-bikes while also offering select free gear bundles and 30% off accessory promos. Running alongside its newest release (more below), we’re seeing Velotric’s upgraded 2024 Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike with $134 in free gear down at $1,399, among other models. We also spotted Jackery’s palm-sized Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station returning to its $89 low, as well as Autel’s non-hardwired MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug returning to its $399 low. Bringing up the rear is a collection of Greenworks equipment, led by the Greenworks 24V 8-inch Cordless Pole Saw and 20-inch Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo at $161. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 59% spring savings from EcoFlow, the $762 off e-bike bundles from Lectric, and more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia’s low-cost EVs are supercharging sales — And this is just the start
Hyundai and Kia are on a hot streak. The Korean auto giants just notched another month of strong sales growth in February, thanks to new low-cost EVs like Kia’s EV3 and the Hyundai Casper (Inster EV). With more models on the way this year, Hyundai and Kia setting the stage for an even bigger 2025. Read more…
Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
Tesla has brought back 0% APR financing to new Model 3 orders in the US in order to boost demand in at the end of a tough quarter for the automaker. Read more…
Solar in 2025: Here’s what’s keeping the industry up at night
The solar industry is bracing for a turbulent year, and SolarReviews’ newly released 2025 Solar Industry Survey lays out exactly why. The survey, now in its third year, gathered insights from solar companies across the industry between December 2, 2024, and January 3, 2025, covering everything from the Inflation Reduction Act to workforce development and the state of the supply chain. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Just Dethroned The Tesla Model Y In This Key Market

The ID.4 is up a whopping 195% compared to January 2024. By comparison, the Tesla Model Y is down 44%. Read more…
The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Shows That The Company Is Switching Strategies

Mercedes’ plan to separate internal-combustion and electric cars didn’t work out. Here’s the new plan. Read more…
Octillion Power Systems inaugurates EV battery factory in Nevada

Octillion Power Systems, which supplies high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger and commercial fleet EVs, has inaugurated a new battery system manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada. The approximately 40,000-square-foot facility will supply the North American EV, off-highway, commercial equipment, marine and grid storage markets. By 2025, the plant’s production lines have a forecasted total capacity… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Max interior, design, and features review

What is it? This is the Xiaomi SU7 Max, the middle option in Xiaomi’s SU7 lineup, just below the Ultra and above the rear wheel driven SU7 Pro. There aren’t many differences between the Ultra and Max – the Max has a bigger 101 kWh battery (93.7 kWh on the Ultra), while the Ultra is a bit longer – 5070… Read more…
Xpeng enters Indonesia with locally assembled EVs

Xpeng has officially entered the Indonesian market, expanding its presence in the ASEAN region. The Chinese automaker plans to offer locally assembled electric cars in the country. Read more…
Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC prototype teased testing in the arctic

Mercedes-Benz is testing prototype electric versions of its GLC-Class crossover in the Arctic, the automaker confirmed Monday in a press release. About two weeks ago, Mercedes announced the electric GLC, along with electric versions of the C-Class and E-Class sedans, would arrive by 2027. They’ll be among “dozens” of new or refreshed models the… Read more…
Waymo One begins autonomous rides in Austin, Texas, exclusively through Uber [Video]
Starting today, the fully autonomous Waymo One ride service is available exclusively to customers in Austin, Texas through the Uber app. Today’s news builds upon Waymo’s existing partnership with Uber and is a milestone in the robotaxi startup’s expansion to new cities around the US. Read more…
Elon Musk tries and fails to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA)
Elon Musk tried to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA) by claiming a 10x increase in profits, but it failed. In fact, the stock is down 10% since Musk’s pump. Read more…
Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s just dropped an electric ice cream truck: Meet the sweet new EV
Imagine seeing this as the next ice cream truck rolling through your neighborhood? Yep, Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s teamed up to create the electric ice cream truck we’ve been waiting for. The “Scoop Truck” will be hitting the road to hand out ice cream this week and honestly, it looks pretty sweet. Read more…
Canada proposes 100% tariffs on Tesla, I have an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs
A Canadian candidate for Prime Minister has proposed implementing a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods. Read more…
BYD enters Kazakhstan, expands Central Asia presence to 3 countries

BYD has launched the Han EV, Song Plus EV, and Song Plus DM-i in Kazakhstan.
BYD has previously entered Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and has an EV plant in Uzbekistan.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Mar 2: Nio 3,100, Onvo 1,800, Tesla 12,400, Xiaomi 6,800, BYD 62,400

Xpeng 6,700, Li Auto 7,300, Zeekr 3,600, Leapmotor 5,900, Aito 3,800.
Tesla began deliveries of the facelifted Model Y in China on February 26.
VW integrates LFP battery in the ID.3 – in China

Volkswagen has launched an updated version of the ID.3 in China – with an LFP battery for the first time. The 2025 model year ID.3 will be available with two very similarly sized battery options, but with different cells. Read more…
This Tesla Model 3 Has 216,000 Miles. Here’s How Much Its Battery Degraded

It racked up an impressive number of miles in just three years. So is it toast? Read more…
BYD launches 4 electric commercial cars in UAE

BYD launched 4 electric commercial vehicles in the UAE for use in the delivery and public transportation sectors.
Al-Futtaim, BYD’s partner in the UAE, is now a strategic investor in it.

