The Chevy Equinox EV, or “America’s most affordable 315+ range EV,” as GM calls it, is red-hot. Thanks to the electric Equinox, Chevy is solidifying its position as the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. The Chevy Equinox EV helped GM’s electric vehicle sales more than double in Q2, but there’s more to the story. Read more…
Gotrax S3 Fat Tire e-bike $464, WORX 1,800 PSI pressure washer $108, Anker Everfrost 2 up to $350 off, more
As we continue to make our way through a new week, more deals have emerged. Today’s headliners range from an already-affordable e-bike that now costs less, a pressure washer to help tidy up your home’s exterior, and a nice selection of portable refrigerators. More specifically, we’re talking about Gotrax’s foldable S3 Fat Tire electric bike down at $464, this WORX 1,800 PSI electric pressure washer for $108, and finally, a variety of models and combo offers on Anker’s EverFrost 2 electric coolers. Read more…
Here’s why Ford’s electric vehicle sales crashed by nearly a third in Q2
After its EV sales fell by 31.4% in the second quarter, Ford said it didn’t have vehicles on the lot for dealers to sell. Here’s what’s really going on with Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning sales. Read more…
Hundreds of EPA employees have asked their boss, Lee Zeldin, to stop lying
Nearly 500 employees of the Environmental Protection Agency have published a “Declaration of Dissent” opposing the actions of the current EPA head, Lee Zeldin, who is working to politicize the agency, ignore science, and spread misinformation. Read more…
Hyundai’s Hybrids Are On A Tear: Q2 Sales
Hyundai claims its hybrid and plug-in hybrid models achieved new sales records in the U.S. in the first half of this year. Lire la suite…
General Motors’ EV Sales Doubled As Tesla’s Shrank
General Motors posted big gains in its EV business in Q2, with sales growing 111% year over year to nearly 50,000 units. Lire la suite…
Natrion takes orders for US-made active battery separator
US-based battery technology company Natrion has begun accepting pre-orders for its first-generation flagship separator, which is designed to boost energy density, reduce costs and offer manufacturers a source of US-made products. The Gen-1 active separator, which uses Natrion’s lithium solid ionic composite (LISIC) technology, mitigates common Li-ion battery cell degradation processes. It offers enhanced cell… Read more…
Parker Hannifin to acquire Curtis Instruments, expanding commercial and off-highway electrification portfolio
Parker Hannifin announced an agreement to acquire Curtis Instruments from Rehlko for approximately $1 billion in cash. Curtis Instruments designs and manufactures power electronics, instrumentation and input devices for a range of commercial vehicles. The transaction is expected to close by the end of calendar year 2025. Curtis expects 2025 calendar year annual sales of… Read more…
Tesla’s Model Y dominates Norwegian market in June
17,799 new electric cars were registered in Norway in June, meaning that the market has grown significantly again. This was driven by one model in particular: the revised Model Y accounted for more than a quarter of all new registrations in June. Read more…
“From 400 kW to 1.68 MW” – Interview with Aaron Jones on Tritium’s Strategy
First insolvency, then acquisition by Exicom: the Australian fast-charging station manufacturer Tritium has been shaken up considerably by the industry’s consolidation in recent years. Now, the company is pushing forward with a product offensive focused on depot charging for electric trucks as part of its strategic realignment. We spoke with Sales Director Aaron Jones about the opportunities ahead. Read more…
Here’s Why The Xiaomi SU7 Mounts Its Battery Cells Upside Down
Hint: It’s for safety reasons. Lire la suite…
Tesla Is Cooked. And It’s All Xiaomi’s Fault
A last-minute trip around the world to drive China’s greatest Tesla Model Y fighter yet revealed just how far behind the U.S. market is. Lire la suite…
Aito’s next EV to introduce sodium-ion battery with sub-10 min charging time
Huawei’s Aito brand is working on a new electric SUV that promises to redefine charging speeds and battery technology. This all-new model is being developed in partnership with Seres, and it will feature a sodium-ion battery from CATL capable of an astonishing 12C charging rate, theoretically allowing for a full charge in 5 minutes. Obviously throttling will increase that to… Read more…
BYD delivers 25 electric buses to Florence
The first 25 of 70 Chinese XXL electric buses have arrived in Florence: RATP subsidiary Autolinee Toscane has put a good two dozen new BYD electric buses into operation. The public transport provider plans to expand its electric fleet to 100 vehicles by mid-2026. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q2 deliveries: here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release its Q2 2025 delivery and production results. Here, we examine what Wall Street expects and what would make sense in reality. Read more…
Kia’s first electric hatchback is here and it has nearly 400 miles range: Meet the EV4 hatch
Who said hatchbacks are going out of style? Kia’s first electric hatchback, the EV4, went on sale in the UK on Monday, offering the longest driving range of any of its EVs to date. Here’s a full breakdown of prices and specs. Read more…
Allego lowers HPC rates in the Netherlands by 7 cents
The charging infrastructure operator Allego has lowered its DC charging prices in the Netherlands. Since 1 July, electric car drivers have been paying 79.3 cents per kilowatt hour, around seven cents less than before (86.4 cents). Read more…
BYD Jun sales breakdown: Song 59,026 units, Seagull 51,295
The Song family remained the best-selling BYD model, despite a 15.94 percent year-on-year decrease in June sales.
The BYD Seagull sold 51,295 units in June, making it the second-best-selling BYD model, with a 42.23 percent year-on-year increase.
Fortescue rides the Infinity Train
The Australian mining company Fortescue has completed and presented the prototype of a self-charging electric train. Thanks to energy recuperation on a fully-laden downhill stretch, the batteries of the Infinity Train store enough energy to power the homeward journey across the Pilbara in Western Australia without extra fuel or external charging. Read more…
Hankook presents tires for E-SUV and light commercial vehicles
The South Korean tire manufacturer Hankook Tire has expanded its iON product family for electric vehicles with an additional model. The iON HT is a tire specially developed for light commercial vehicles and large SUVs. Read more…
