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Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds
A new study of 10,000 electric cars shows that their battery packs should outlast the vehicles themselves.
Expand Expanding CloseNIO Onvo L60 launches with cheaper prices than expected starting at just $21,200
On Thursday, NIO officially launched its new Tesla Model Y rival, the Onvo L60. Starting at just $21,200 (149,900 yuan), NIO’s new electric SUV hits the market with cheaper prices than expected.
Expand Expanding Closei-charging unveils new 1.5 Megawatt EV charging system with six simultaneous outputs
EV infrastructure developer i-charging has introduced a new Megawatt Charging System designed for heavy-duty vehicles to make the replenishing process faster and more efficient. Its latest “i-light” system offers up to 1.5 MW of power and 98-99% efficiency, and it can recharge several vehicles simultaneously.
Expand Expanding CloseNIO (NIO) eyes buying Volkswagen plant in historic market shake up
China’s NIO (NIO) is considering buying Volkswagen’s Audi plant in Brussels. Volkswagen’s plant is at risk of being shut down, and NIO wants to take advantage as the market shifts to EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) rises on deliveries in China, but can it save its Q3?
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up this morning on delivery data from China showing a strong end-of-quarter performance, but is this enough to save its Q3?
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Depending on where you live in the US, electrical outages can be anything from a rare occurrence to near certainty. While some only last a few minutes or hours, longer ones can end up spoiling everything in your fridge and lead to an uncomfortable day or two with no air-conditioning or fans. Backup by BioLite is a new home backup battery launched by electronics company BioLite that makes it easy to install your own redundancy before the next storm or power outage.
Expand Expanding CloseAventura-X review: Classic Vespa vibes in a modern electric scooter
The Aventura-X EV29 has much of the feel-good charm that comes along with nostalgic Vespa rides, yet without any of the exhaust noise, smell of gasoline, or oily rag on your workbench. I spent a few enjoyable weeks riding this fun little runabout and felt almost like I was cheating, getting the fun vibes without paying the normal entry price of muss and fuss that goes with classic ICE scooters.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to find all the free money you qualify for when you buy an EV
A new tool is out that lets you search for EV incentives in your area, covering not just the federal $7,500 incentive, but any other local incentives to help you save money when buying an EV.
Expand Expanding CloseKia EV5 shows promise in the world’s largest EV market as brand sales top 20,000 again
Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. Foreign automakers like Toyota, Volkswagen, and GM are struggling to keep up with aggressive price cuts and an influx of new competition. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August.
Expand Expanding CloseRange Energy’s electric trailer helps CA egg farm improve mpg by ‘up to 70%’
Range Energy’s electric trailer, which allows fleets to effectively hybridize by adding a battery and motor to the trailer, has been put into service by Petaluma Egg Farm to improve efficiency of its diesel shipping fleet by 50-70%.
Expand Expanding CloseUS Treasury released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify
US Department of the Treasury has clarified EV charger tax credit eligibility for individuals and businesses – here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month
BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, was the top-selling car in China last month, with nearly 41,000 models sold. Starting at under $10,000, the BYD Seagull even has US automakers worried.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Semi partner PepsiCo says electric truck helps with driver retention
PepsiCo, Tesla’s first customer for the Tesla Semi electric truck, gave an update on how its deployment of the electric truck is going and it is going “smoother than expected”.
It even helps with driver retention.
Expand Expanding CloseRare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle Stoker off-road cargo e-bike, Anker SOLIX C800 $399 low, Segway Max G30LP, more
We’ve got another day of low prices on popular Green Deals, with EVs and the means to keep them juiced for riding – especially if you’re away from home on trips. Leading the group is a rare $1,090 bundle discount on Xtracycle’s Stoker Off-Road Cargo e-bike that is down at $3,999. We have a new low price on Anker’s C800 Portable Power Station. The only scooter in today’s lineup, Segway’s Ninebot Max G30LP Foldable Electric Scooter is back down at $500, while Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station prepares for autumn adventures at $2,489. At the tail-end we have Amazon’s best price on the GoTrax EBE1 16-inch Folding Electric Bike for $540. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive discount on the Bugatti 10 Max Electric Scooter, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseRevel just added Juice’s ‘face ID for EVs’ to its DC fast chargers
Revel has added Juice’s groundbreaking AI and computer vision-powered automatic charging and payments system to its DC fast charging stations in New York City.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen to halt ID.4 production in the US following nearly 100,000 vehicle recall
Volkswagen plans to temporarily halt ID.4 production at its Chattanooga, TN, plant following a nationwide recall involving nearly 100,000 models. According to a VW statement, roughly 200 workers will be furloughed at the plant.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen weighs another plant closure, this time in China as domestic EVs take control
Volkswagen is facing another possible plant closure, this time in China, the company’s largest market. Although China is VW’s biggest market, domestic EV makers, like BYD, are squeezing out the competition.
Expand Expanding CloseNIO begins revamped EL8 SUV deliveries in Europe, despite imposed tariffs
Three months after opening up sales of its ES8 SUV in Europe, NIO has begun customer deliveries. The refreshed all-electric SUV, renamed the EL8 for the European market, is the sixth NIO model to enter Europe, and the Chinese automaker is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the EU Commission imposed tariffs on imports.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla throws cold water on Supercharger extension cords
A Tesla engineer is throwing cold water on Supercharger extension cords – an idea that is gaining traction to solve the charge port location issues as Tesla onboard other EVs on the Suercharger network.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai’s $23K Casper EV is getting a new XRT variant: Here’s our first look [Video]
Hyundai’s low-cost Casper Electric (also known overseas as the Inster EV) is getting a rugged new XRT variant. The new Casper EV XRT trim was spotted for the first time in Korea ahead of its official debut.
Expand Expanding CloseGazelle launches three new lower-cost Bosch mid-drive e-bikes in US
Bosch-powered electric bikes rarely get to share the same sentence as the word “low cost,” but Gazelle has a history of bringing quality Dutch-made mid-drive e-bikes to US customers at reasonable prices. The brands’ latest launches in the US keep that legacy alive, delivering new 2024 versions of the Gazelle Medio T9, Medio T9 City, and Ultimate C8.
Expand Expanding CloseGM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network
More than a year after legacy automakers announced a transition from the CCS charging port to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), GM EV customers are finally able to purchase an approved adapter and gain access to hundreds of thousands of Tesla chargers.
Expand Expanding CloseLotus’ wild 200mph ‘Theory 1’ EV signals return to form for the brand
Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph.
Expand Expanding CloseVinFast launches its cheapest VF3 EV overseas to take on low-cost Chinese EV makers
A new low-cost electric car is rolling out to global markets, and it’s not from China. Vietnam’s VinFast officially launched its most affordable EV, the VF 3, overseas as it expands its presence in the Philippines.
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