ABM, a US-based provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions and parking management, has signed an agreement with Samsung C&T Charging Solutions to become an authorized distributor and servicer of EVSIS-branded DC fast chargers. Samsung C&T Charging Solutions is an equity partner of the South Korean manufacturer EVSIS, which is entering the US market. ABM… Read more…
Leclanché unveils Li-ion cell featuring niobium-based material
Leclanché has developed XN50, a lithium-ion battery cell featuring Echion Technologies’ XNO, a niobium-based, active anode material.
The cell provides integrators and OEMs with a differentiated battery option that outperforms existing chemistries in heavy-duty e-mobility, rail and marine applications. Read more…
BYD starts taking pre-orders for Xia MPV
BYD gave the Xia its debut a month ago, saying at the time that the MPV would be priced in the RMB 300,000 yuan ($42,780) range. Read more…
Versinetic and Gemini 2000 create single-point EV payment system
UK smart charging consultancy Versinetic is working with cashless payment automation company Gemini 2000 to offer a simplified payment and charging point management system for EV charging site owners and installers. Versinetic is combining its LinkRay load management module, which supports up to 100 chargers per installation, with Gemini’s payment terminal to consolidate payments from… Read more…
Rinco introduces servo-driven wire splicer for metal welding
Rinco Ultrasonics, a Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, has launched its Ultrasonic Servo-Driven Splicer (USDS). The USDS captures and secures groups of wires and welds the ends together to create a strong bond that has better electrical conductivity than soldered joints, the company said. Rinco is working to expand the USDS offering with higher… Read more…
Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down prices, and California upgrades
On today’s emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable. Read more…
Tesla further extends 5-year 0-interest loan incentive in China to Oct 31
Tesla has further extended its 5-year 0-interest loan in China to October 31, making this car-buying incentive, which began in April, essentially the norm. Read more…
Avatr launches 07 SUV, its 1st to offer BEV and hybrid options
The Avatr 07 is Avatr’s third model and its first to offer EREV options, as hybrids are seen as a panacea to boost sales. Read more…
Jeep just launched its first EV in Japan to take on Toyota’s home turf
The rugged SUV maker wants a bigger share of the global market. Jeep launched its first EV, the Avenger electric SUV, in Toyota-dominated Japan. Toyota’s home market has mostly shunned imports, but foreign EVs are starting to crack the code. Read more…
Kia’s EV charging service now has access to over 800,000 chargers across Europe
Kia continues to make it easier for EV drivers to charge. Its EV charging service, Kia Charge, now has over 800,000 charging points across 28 European countries, an increase of 39% from last year. Read more…
Rivians Just Got Some Cool Software Updates
Rivian R1T and R1S owners get fancy new headlights, tri-zone climate control and a live security camera feed. Read more…
Exclusive $200 price drops on VMAX R40/R55 Pro full-suspension e-scooters, Anker SOLIX AC 90,000mAh station $200, more
Leading the charge in today’s Green Deals is the exclusive discount our readers can get on the VMAX R40 Pro Electric Scooter and R55 Pro Electric Scooter that start from a $899 low. We also spotted Anker’s new SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh Power Station dropping down to a $200 Amazon low, while a one-day sale from Best Buy has Jackery’s Explorer 290 Power Station hitting a new $160 low. We’ve also got a new low price on AeroGarden’s 9-plant Bounty Elite Indoor Hydroponic System, with more low-price opportunities on Greenworks and Worx tools that will help you out before fall and winter properly settle in. Bringing up the rear is Murf’s e-bike accessory sale that can deck out your ride at up to 25% off. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s rare Electric Bike Co. and Lectric price cuts, and much more. Read more…
Revel opens the first 24/7 public charging station in Manhattan featuring 320kW fast chargers
All-electric rideshare EV charging infrastructure provider Revel made good on previously announced plans to expand its network of fast charging stations around New York City. This afternoon, Revel officially opened a 24/7 public charging station at Pier 36 in Manhattan, the first of its kind in the NYC borough. Read more…
Hyundai’s new Georgia EV plant adds its 18th supplier as an extensive US network unfolds
Hyundai’s $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia gained its 18th supplier as the automaker builds an extensive US supply chain. The plant, slated to open as early as next month, will produce US-made Hyundai electric vehicles, starting with its updated 2025 IONIQ 5. Read more…
New CA smart grid law will help solar and fix the grid by… simply replacing wires
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law directing the state to upgrade its electrical transmission system through use of new smart grid technologies and by replacing old wires with newer, high-tech ones in order to get the state ready for increased renewable electricity generation. Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV Long-Term Test: Two Dealer Visits In Two Months
My Blazer EV got off to a bad start. Within the first 10 miles of driving, I had a problem. A week later, I had a warning light, too. Read more…
Audi announces the US prices for the Q6 e-tron
Audi US has officially revealed the pricing for its much-anticipated Q6 e-tron. Starting at $63,800, the Q6 e-tron marks a significant step in Audi’s electrification strategy, offering a blend of performance, range, and luxury that aims to entice buyers into the world of electric vehicles. The base model, simply named the Q6 e-tron, comes equipped with a rear-mounted motor generating… Read more…
EV Charging Is Finally Improving In America’s Worst City For Driving
Ride hail start-up Revel opened Manhattan’s first public fast-charging station that will be open round the clock. Read more…
TeraHive launches three energy-management solutions
California-headquartered TeraHive, an energy-management software company backed by Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer LITEON Technology, has entered the US market with the launch of three systems designed to optimize energy storage, usage, efficiency and performance: TeraHive Energy Suite, Charging Station Management Solution and Enterprise Energy Management. The platform integrates hardware and software and incorporates machine learning, forecasting,… Read more…
Scout Electric SUV And Pickup: Everything We Know
The revived Scout name will be used on a pair of Volkswagen-backed electric high-riders set to enter production in 2026. Read more…
