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 among us. And Volvo is looking to tap into that potential in a bigger way.
Today, the automaker announced the launch of a…
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…
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 Saudi Aramco combined back in October 2022.
However, Tesla’s stock is down 4% since Musk made that comment last year. The…
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…
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 today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the…
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…
The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup found its second European home just in time for the upcoming alpine winter.
Ford F-150 Lightning finds second European home
Ford is bringing its electric truck to Switzerland as its second European market, the automaker…
Not only are more cities and states promoting financials incentives to help residents buy electric bicycles, but the incentives are often growing in value, too.
Electric bicycles have proven to be a popular alternative form of transportation for many former car drivers. As prices have dropped and the number of models available has skyrocketed, more families have switched from two car households…
