In its latest effort to improve the EV ownership experience, Ford has acquired Auto Motive Power (AMP). Ford will use the energy solutions providers’ tech to improve EV charging and battery management.
Founded in 2017, LA-based AMP provides hardware and software for several solutions, including EV charging, cloud solutions, and battery and energy management.
AMP’s CEO, Anil Paryani…
RadRunner 3 Plus review: A utility e-bike that blurs the line between budget & premium
November 2, 2023
The RadRunner 3 Plus is an electric utility/cargo bike that deserves a serious second look because of its unique place in the market, straddling the line between value-oriented and premium-focused. It comes from Rad Power Bikes, one of the leading budget-minded e-bike brands…
EVs are not only emission-free ways of getting around town but also potential energy reservoirs sitting right in your garage, capable of powering up homes and appliances or giving back to the energy grid – at least, that is the dream for the bidirectional charging dreamers…
Chery Automotive claims its new concept EV inspired by tuna fish is world’s most aerodynamic car
November 2, 2023
Yes, you read that right. An EV inspired by the sleek, hydrodynamic maneuvering of the tuna fish. What a time to be alive. Chinese automotive brand Chery has unveiled a new concept it claims to be the world’s most aerodynamic car, designed using AI simulation. Do you see the similarities to a Bluefin? Have a look for yourself.
Chery Automotive is one of the top 10 largest automakers in China…
As Chinese automakers like BYD steal Toyota’s limelight in Thailand, the automaker is planning a counteroffensive. Toyota is set to test a new electric pickup to fend off the incoming competition.
Toyota unveiled its first electric pickup, the HiLux BEV, nearly a year…
Elon Musk thinks Tesla (TSLA) can reach $4 trillion valuation
November 2, 2023
Elon Musk believes that Tesla (TSLA) can reach a $4 trillion valuation if they “knock the ball out of the park” a few times.
The CEO has often commented on the potential market capitalization of Tesla.
Most famously, he said that Tesla could be worth more than Apple and…
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) may launch the cheapest EV in the US soon. VinFast showed off its VF 3 electric car to US dealers, which could launch at under $20,000.
VinFast is mulling adding a fifth electric model to its US offerings that could serve an important market.
The EV maker currently sells the VF e34, VF 5, VF 8, and VF 9, but new models are on the way. VinFast is preparing to…
Meet the world’s first battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive
November 2, 2023
Wabtec’s FLXdrive Heavy Haul locomotive, the world’s first 100% battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service, is headed to Australia to transport iron ore.
World’s first electric heavy-haul locomotive
Iron ore mining company Roy Hill is piloting the…
Greenworks electric leaf blower hits $238, more
November 2, 2023
If you’ve been reluctantly raking all month and still have what seems like a mountain of leaves left, you need an electric leaf blower. This is perfect for the task, especially because it is now on sale , and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found…
Toyota injects an extra $8 billion into US EV battery plant despite delays from Ford and GM
November 2, 2023
Despite recent EV delays from leading US automakers, Toyota is surprisingly charging ahead. Toyota is investing an additional $8 billion in its North Carolina EV battery plant. The new funding will add roughly 3,000 jobs as Toyota looks to accelerate its EV offensive.
Toyota announced plans to build a new electric vehicle battery plant in North Carolina in December 2021.
The initial plans…
