Lucid (LCID) secures US EV battery materials deal as push for ‘American-made’ heats up
Jun 4, 2025, 12:06 pm By Peter Johnson
Lucid (LCID) already builds some of the most “American-made” vehicles. All of its vehicles, drive units, battery packs, and modules are produced in Arizona. After securing a new deal for American-sourced Graphite, a critical material for EV batteries,…This California EV charging pilot saved drivers $200 a year and made the grid smarter
Jun 4, 2025, 11:54 am By Michelle Lewis
An EV charging pilot in California is flipping the script on how and when we plug in, and it could save drivers hundreds while making the grid cleaner and more stable. more…Volkswagen Golf demand is plummeting as EV plans take over
Jun 4, 2025, 10:40 am By Peter Johnson
The beloved hatchback is falling out of favor. Volkswagen is moving Golf production to Mexico as demand for the current gas-powered model sinks. The upcoming EV version will replace it in Germany alongside a new electric SUV. more…Not dead yet: Bollinger Motors finds a savior in Mullen (again)
Jun 4, 2025, 9:55 am By Jo Borrás
Electric truck startup Bollinger Motors seemed to be circling the drain last week, but a fresh investment from Mullen Automotive and a new/old face at the helm means there might be life in the medium-duty EV brand, yet. Here’s what we know, so far. more…Back from the dead? Bankrupted e-bike company SONDORS now pre-selling bikes again
Jun 4, 2025, 9:35 am By Micah Toll
The SONDORS electric bicycle company infamously went bankrupt in 2023, yet it now appears to be attempting a rise from the ashes. The company’s founder and former CEO Storm SONDORS is back at the helm and pre-selling a new electric motorbike with a somewhat…Tesla’s India plans won’t include manufacturing and here’s why
Jun 4, 2025, 5:48 am By Fred Lambert
Tesla’s India plans won’t include electric vehicle manufacturing, according to the local minister of industries, and the reason is quite simple. more…Leaked recording proves Tesla (TSLA) has employee morale problem
Jun 4, 2025, 4:08 am By Fred Lambert
A leaked recording of a new Tesla training program reveals that the company is concerned about a growing employee morale issue. more…West Virginia just hit a solar milestone but there’s a major catch
Jun 3, 2025, 6:12 pm By Michelle Lewis
The third of a quintet of West Virginia solar farms just came online, and while that’s a renewable milestone, there’s a disappointing hitch. more…Kia’s low-cost EV4 is getting the GT treatment: Here’s our first look at the interior
Jun 3, 2025, 5:36 pm By Peter Johnson
Is the Kia EV4 GT the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for? Kia’s first global electric sedan is about to get a sporty upgrade. After the EV4 GT was spotted in public, we’re finally getting a glimpse of the interior. more…US energy storage costs could spike 50% – tariffs are to blame
Jun 3, 2025, 4:56 pm By Michelle Lewis
Trump’s tariffs are about to drive up the cost of clean energy projects in the US, and energy storage is set to take the biggest hit, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. more…Honda’s Acura is selling a surprising number of EVs in the US with massive discounts
Jun 3, 2025, 3:35 pm By Peter Johnson
Acura isn’t really known as a luxury EV brand, but with over $20,000 in discounts, it’s hard to say no. Honda’s Acura is quietly selling more EVs in the US, but how long will the savings last? more…Lectric Father’s Day Sale takes up to $723 off e-bike bundles, Anker PowerCore Reserve $90, EGO bundle, EcoFlow flash sale, more
Jun 3, 2025, 2:03 pm By Reinette LeJeune
Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to $723 in savings on e-bike bundles and select Dad-centric accessories, with options like the off-roading XPeak 2.0 e-bikes getting up to $316 in free gear and starting…Ford’s EV sales fell 25% in May despite employee prices and several other discounts
Jun 3, 2025, 1:31 pm By Peter Johnson
Although US sales rose 16% in May, Ford’s EV sales fell short of expectations. Even with employee prices and other discounts, Ford sold just over 6,700 electric vehicles last month, 25% fewer than in May 2024. more…Watch BETA Technologies’ electric aircraft fly into NYC with passengers onboard [Video]
Jun 3, 2025, 1:10 pm By Scooter Doll
Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies recently hit a notable milestone today when its ALIA CTOL plane completed its first demonstration flight with passengers onboard. The electric aircraft traveled 45 minutes before landing safely at JFK International…Hyundai emerges as ‘a major force’ in the US as the first IONIQ 9 deliveries kick off
Jun 3, 2025, 12:14 pm By Peter Johnson
With over 17 million vehicles sold since entering the market, Hyundai hit a milestone last month, emerging as “a major force” in the US. After delivering the first IONIQ 9 models last month, are Hyundai’s biggest years still ahead? more…Nissan reveals new photos of the next-gen LEAF EV and confirms its global debut
Jun 3, 2025, 10:19 am By Peter Johnson
The iconic electric hatch is all grown up and will arrive later this month. Nissan’s iconic EV is now a stylish crossover with more range, faster charging, and several other upgrades. Ahead of its global debut, Nissan is offering us a closer look at the…NIO shares plans to enter seven additional European markets
Jun 3, 2025, 8:31 am By Scooter Doll
Chinese EV automaker NIO took to social media to announce expansion plans to seven new European markets. This multi-brand strategy will bring even more BEVs from NIO and Firefly to EU customers. more…MeetOne Tour full-suspension electric trike review: The most powerful and most comfortable e-trike yet
Jun 3, 2025, 8:18 am By Micah Toll
I’m super bullish on electric trikes. I may not be a silver-haired fox (yet), but even at a ripe 36 years old, I can appreciate the advantages of a comfortable e-trike just as much as their larger market of mature riders. I don’t think age or accessibility…The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the US, priced slightly higher than originally promised
Jun 3, 2025, 8:00 am By Scooter Doll
Polestar announced it has officially opened up sales of its long-promised 4 crossover SUV as a 2026 model, available to US customers starting today. Below, we’ve included performance specs and pricing separated by each model variant. more…Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway
Jun 3, 2025, 7:35 am By Fred Lambert
Tesla’s sales continue to crash in Europe despite the availability of the new Model Y and record discounts. However, the automaker clings to a good month in Norway, which is not particularly impressive in comparison and could prove to be a fluke. more…
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