Scout lives. On Tuesday, Scout Motors confirmed its electric SUV and truck concepts will debut on October 10. Scout Motors returns from the history books thanks to Volkswagen. The iconic brand is part of Volkswagen Group, but is said to be operated independently and is being treated as a start-up automaker. Scout is being billed as an electric SUV… Read more…
Scout Motors Will Reveal Its SUV And Truck On October 24
Volkswagen is reviving the iconic Scout brand to make a line of rugged EVs. The reveal event is just around the corner. Read more…
More Efficient EVs Would Be Cheaper, Less Stressful On Power Grid
A new white paper by the ACEEE insists that more efficient EVs with smaller batteries would be cheaper and better for the power grid. Read more…
Real-world range test of Nio’s 150 kWh semi-solid-state battery
Electric vehicles are pushing boundaries, and Nio’s entry into semi-solid-state batteries is generating quite a bit of publicity. YouTuber and EV enthusiast Ran recently embarked on a road trip spanning nearly 2,000 km to put the new 150 kWh battery through its paces. Nio’s 150 kWh battery pack has solid electrolyte, while the electrodes remain traditional. Though not a full… Read more…
Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab partner to install EV chargers for Canadian businesses
Rexel Energy Solutions, a company that specializes in producing EV chargers and smart building controls, and ChargeLab, a provider of hardware-agnostic software that manages EV chargers, are working together to help Canadian businesses install more EV chargers. The two firms are partnering to offer a service to assist eligible companies in securing grant funding to… Read more…
Webinar: Ensure functional safety in EV applications with Adaptive Control Solution
Join this webinar on functional safety design, featuring Intel Automotive Adaptive Control Solution (formerly Silicon Mobility’s OLEA Solution). Discover how the ISO 26262 safety work product packages, tailored for the ACU T222 (formerly OLEA T222 FPCU) and AC App Inverter, enable customers to accelerate the development and deployment of ISO 26262 ASIL-D compliant solutions for… Read more…
The Vast Majority Of Tesla Owners Buy Another One
Despite concerns that CEO Elon Musk’s behavior could damage the brand’s image, two out of three Tesla buyers bought another. Read more…
The Volvo EX90 Will Beep At You For Looking At The Road Too Much
Everyone knows that looking away from the road can be dangerous. Here’s why Volvo thinks looking at it too much is a problem, too. Read more…
Volvo just launched an electric semi truck with 600 km range
Volvo just launched a new long-range version of its FH Electric semi truck, with up to 600 km (373 miles) of range on a single charge. Read more…
BYD is waiting for the US election to announce its new North American EV plant
BYD is waiting to see if former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris wins the US election before it reveals plans for a new plant in Mexico. According to a new report, BYD is delaying the major announcement as it awaits the outcome. Read more…
VW’s Scout brand reveal set for October 24
VW’s electric adventure truck spinoff, Scout Motors, will reveal its first vehicle on October 24. Read more…
MOD Black 3 mountain e-bike $500 off + FREE $599 SUP, Anker power stations $200 off, fall-ready yard tools, more
Today’s Green Deals feature a number of hangover Labor Day offers on e-bikes from Lectric and more, but we also have a fresh batch of discounts to get you cruising, keep your outdoor space tidy, and ensure you never run out of power. First up, we have spotted a notable bundle on what is, at least for me, one of the nicest-looking mountain e-bikes on the market – the MOD Black 3 at up to $500 off the going rate with a FREE $599 MOD Board Inflatable SUP bundled in. Next, it’s on to a 2024 mid-range Anker 10-port portable power station with the SOLIX C800 now at $200 off joined by a new Amazon all-time low on this Greenworks 1,800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $90. All of that and more wait down below in today’s Green Deals.. Read more…
Tesla’s New ‘Actual Smart Summon’ Can Come To You, But Can’t Park Itself
Tesla’s first attempt at launching “Smart Summon” was a disaster. After years of delays, it’s finally back. Read more…
Century Lithium pilot plant begins on-site production of lithium carbonate
Canadian lithium producer Century Lithium has added a lithium carbonate stage at its Lithium Extraction Facility, a pilot plant in Amargosa Valley, Nevada, which is part of the company’s wholly-owned Angel Island Mine project. Concentrated lithium solutions from the pilot plant were previously treated by Saltworks at its facility in Richmond, British Columbia, to produce… Read more…
Cyclic Materials and SYNETIQ partner to recycle rare earth elements from vehicle motors
Canada-headquartered metals recycler Cyclic Materials has signed a collaboration agreement with SYNETIQ, a UK-headquartered vehicle salvage and recycling company, for the recycling of end-of-life electric motors containing rare earth elements. The motors to be supplied by SYNETIQ include hybrid and EV drive motors, as well as auxiliary motors found in all vehicles. To help meet… Read more…
Lucid Air Grand Touring keeps the 500-mile promise in real-life range test
Lucid Motors’ Air Grand Touring has been the longest range EV in the US for a while now with an EPA-rated range of 824 km. But can it live up to this claim in real-world driving scenarios? Out of Spec Reviews put this to the test, driving the Air GT at a constant 113 km/h on the highway until the… Read more…
2019 Jaguar I-Pace recalled because high-voltage battery may overheat
JLR is again recalling early Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to an issue that could cause the vehicles’ battery packs to overheat—and asking owners to park and charge their cars outside and away from structures until a remedy is implemented and for 30 days after. The recall includes 2,760 vehicles, all from the 2019 model year—the… Read more…
Hyundai factory in Georgia faces renewed scrutiny over water supply
Following complaints by conservationists, a federal US agency will reexamine an environmental permit for Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia. The complaint had centered around regulators failing to properly assess the factory’s impacts on the local water supply. Read more…
Protean’s newest generation completes drive system validation
UK-based wheel motor specialist Protean Electric has completed its full validation programme with the new generation of its ‘ProteanDrive’ in-wheel drive system. Read more…
Kia EV6 Facelift Debuts In The U.K. With More Range, Quicker Charging
Say what you will about the new headlight design, but the revised EV6 is better than before with more range and quicker charging. Read more…
