The launch of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance is tantalizingly close, with leaks reaching a fever pitch. The all-new fastest Model 3 has been spotted numerous times — both in the US and in Europe. The latest photos and the first high-resolution video come from Santa Monica, US, courtesy of X user JeffTutorials. The Model 3 in the video… Read more…
Biden commits $7B to low-income solar, expands climate corps on Earth Day
President Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for low-income households to go solar, and expanding his administration’s US Climate Corps. Read more…
A close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance
We get a close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time as it is about to be unveiled. Read more…
These are the best-selling used EVs – and what’s being traded in for them
Used car retailer CarMax just released its latest used EV sales data, and while the leaders are the same, their prices aren’t. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers
Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After delaying construction, Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to an EV manufacturing plant in GA. Read more…
U.S. Non-Tesla EV Sales Slowed Down In Q1 2024, But There Are Some Clear Winners
Ford is the only brand besides Tesla that sold over 20,000 EVs. Kia, BMW and Hyundai exceeded 10,000, while Cadillac’s EV share surged. Read more…
VW Is Launching A New EV Truck Brand. Its Dealers Are Pissed They Might Get Cut Out
Honda’s ‘Afeela’ brand with Sony faces the same problem: dealers who don’t want direct sales, now or ever. Read more…
Charging Speed Vs. Charging Power: What’s The Difference?
The concepts of charging power and charging speed are intrinsically linked, but they aren’t interchangeable and can be confused. Read more…
Mercedes breaks the 1 MW charging barrier with the eActros 600 truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully charged a truck at a whopping 1,000 kW. The company is calling this the “Megawatt Charging System” or MCS, and proudly boasts that it’s now entering the implementation phase, following the successful test. For the internal test, a prototype Mercedes eActros 600 truck was used, which has a 600 kWh battery (hence the name). The company… Read more…
BYD Shark Is China’s New Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck
The BYD Shark is a plug-in hybrid that may also get a fully electric version at some point. Read more…
New UK grid scheme enables fleets to monetize EV charging infrastructure
Van and truck operators in the UK can monetize their EV chargers by pairing them with battery energy storage to participate in the National Grid’s new Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), according to storage systems provider Connected Energy. The DFS aims to incentivize businesses to reduce their demand on the grid during peak periods each winter… Read more…
FLO launches new home EV charger options
Canada-based EV charging station manufacturer and network operator FLO has launched a new home EV charger. The company offers three options for the FLO Home charger, which is available with a choice of a J3400 connector (also known as NACS or the Tesla connector) or a J1772 connector. FLO’s chargers feature a 25 ft cable… Read more…
Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’
Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. The company recently shared intentions to begin selling its nascent vehicles in the UAE, kicking off the new market entry with 53 production builds of an exclusive “Union Edition” model for early adopters in the Middle East. Read more…
Save $650 on Aventon’s Level.2 e-bike at $1,299 today only, Greenworks Optimow robot lawn mower, and more
Kicking off this week’s green deals is a one-day sale on the Aventon Level.2 Step-Through Commuter e-bike at a new $1,299 low. It is joined by another one-day deal, the Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower which has returned to its $1,000 low, as well as Sun Joe’s 1,450 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $142. Plus all of the other green deals that have dropped today or are still hanging on from last week.. Read more…
Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
Elon Musk was described as a “pigeon CEO”: “he comes, shits all over us, and goes”, said a former Tesla employee. Read more…
The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground
Brightline West, a future electric high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, broke ground today in Nevada. Read more…
2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: A Road Trip Champ, Even With A Flat Tire
Spotting the sun meant covering a lot of miles, and sacrificing one tire to the gods. Read more…
Electric Cars Will Soon Outnumber Gasoline Cars In Norway
All-electric cars already represent roughly 90% of total new passenger car sales in the country. Read more…
There’s Now One EV Fast Charging Station For Every 15 Gas Stations
Favorable policy is sparking a charging infrastructure boom in the U.S. Read more…
EO Charging combines EV charging hardware, software and maintenance for one monthly fee
US-based EO Charging, which provides EV infrastructure and services for van, truck and bus fleets, has launched its Genius Fleet hardware and software bundle to simplify depot electrification for commercial vans, trucks, and school bus fleets. Genius Fleet provides fully managed charging capabilities by combining the EO Cloud charge management platform, 24/7/365 monitoring and remote… Read more…
