Tesla paid Powerwall owners $10 million through virtual power plants
Tesla announced it paid Powerwall owners $9.9 million through its virtual power plant programs in 2024. Distributed energy is working. more…
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Hyundai is making a comeback in China and this new EV might just seal the deal
Hyundai is gaining traction where most automakers are struggling to stay afloat. Despite a flood of low-cost electric cars and an intensifying price war, Hyundai sees an opportunity “to write […]
BYD launches the new low-cost e7 EV in China, starting at under $15,000
BYD’s new EV is about the size of a Tesla Model 3, but half the cost in China. After launching the e7, BYD is already boasting that it will be […]
It’s official: Volkswagen confirms new electric Golf GTI will be FWD only
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its […]
CATL battery swap electric semi tech cleans up the “messy middle”
There’s a CATL battery in just about every EV you can name, so it’s safe to say they know a thing or two about electrifying mobility at scale. Now, they’ve […]
This Yamaha-backed plan hopes to eliminate electric bicycle charging forever
Range anxiety on e-bikes (for those who even worry about that) might soon be a thing of the past. ENYRING, a Yamaha Motor-backed startup offering swappable battery subscriptions for electric […]
Tornadoes knocked out my home power for days, but my Rivian became a backup energy savior
The title says it all. Heavy thunderstorms and tornadoes ripped through the Midwest Thursday evening, leaving thousands of homes without power or internet. Luckily, my home dodged severe damage, but […]
Nissan may have just found its saviour… Toyota?
Nissan is on the brink of collapsing. After the Honda deal fell through, it looks like another Japanese automaker is tossing it a lifeline. As Nissan struggles to stay afloat, […]
Tesla wipes odometer on Cybertruck in service, scratches it, and returns it to owner
Tesla has wiped off the 26,000 miles on the odometer of a Cybertruck in service, scratched the vehicle, and then returned it to the owner like nothing happened. more…
Xiaomi to launch its new YU7 this week as a potential game-changing SUV
About one year after first catching wind that EV newcomer Xiaomi Automobile was working on an SUV we’d come to know as the YU7, the company is finally set to […]