The big news this week is the new Model Y being available for order in the US, but it doesn’t stop there – a new ECU photo inspired Fred to vent about Tesla’s FSD transfer policy, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe announced plans to get into the self-driving business himself, and solar Read more
Hyundai and Kia have high hopes for 2025 with new electric SUVs arriving. The IONIQ 9, Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, and the smaller Kia EV5 and EV3 models are expected to lift sales this year. Here’s what to expect. more…
Tesla shareholders have voted for the questions they want to ask Elon Musk and Tesla’s management at the upcoming earning results this week. The questions have something in common: they are primarily about failed promises. It should be interesting to see Elon Musk skate around all those questions. more…
They may be worried about tariffs, but they are absolutely ecstatic about not having to sell as many EVs.
Electric vehicles are “not a political thing,” according to Rivian’s (RIVN) CEO RJ Scaringe. Although the Trump administration is expected to scale back EV incentives, including the $7,500 federal tax credit, Rivian believes it’s still in a better position than most. Scaringe warned that the changes could spell trouble for Read more
Solar generation for the first 11 months of 2024 increased by over 26%, while new solar generating capacity added in November was the second-highest monthly total ever reported, according to new data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). New solar capacity Read more
A BMW i5 with a native NACS port was spotted charging this weekend in Green River, Utah, leading to thoughts that BMW’s NACS transition may leapfrog a few other companies. more…
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Lawn Mowers each getting $600 discounts to their lowest prices, starting from $1,299. We also have two first-time entrants today, the first being Hoverfly’s latest X3 and X5 Electric Scooters which are dropping down to a new $340 Read more
It’ll be based on the same platform underpinning the upcoming Nissan Leaf electric crossover.
BYD’s record-breaking year is paying dividends. Despite its vehicles selling for less than $17,000 on average, BYD topped Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, ranking first in car sales revenue in China last year. After taking the market by storm in 2024, the world’s largest EV maker aims for even more growth this Read more