Segway has issued a significant recall affecting approximately 220,000 units of its popular Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP electric scooters. The recall addresses a safety issue involving the scooters’ folding mechanism, which can unexpectedly fail during use.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), this malfunction can lead to a sudden collapse of the handlebars or…
Chick-fil-A is working with microgrid developer SolMicroGrid to pilot solar and battery storage microgrids at its restaurants in California.
The fast-food restaurant giant’s latest completed microgrid pilot is at Quarry Creek in Oceanside, California. This Chick-fil-A’s…
Chinese authorities delay approval for BYD's pending EV plant in Mexico amid fears of the technology leaking into the US
March 21, 2025
Booming global EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has hit a snag with the Chinese government, which has delayed the green light to build a new plant in Mexico amid fears that proprietary technology in the southern part of North America could more easily make its way into…
Nissan became the first Japanese automaker to sign a supply deal with South Korea’s SK On. Under the new agreement, SK On will supply Nissan with nearly 100 GWh of US-made EV batteries, or enough for around 1 million midsize models.
Nissan scores EV batteries from SK On in the US
The new battery supply deal, announced on Wednesday, comes as Nissan prepares to ramp up EV output in North America…
This week, prominent Chinese EV automaker NIO and CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, announced a new strategic partnership to combine and standardize their respective industries technologies and implement the “largest and most advanced battery swap network…
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock crashed by as much as 4% in pre-market trading on new data coming from China.
Let’s dive into what’s happening.
Insurance registration numbers were released in China last night, indicating that Tesla sold about 15,300 vehicles in the world’s…
The major electric bicycle brand Velotric has just launched its newest model, the Velotric Breeze 1. Part commuter, part cruiser, the Breeze 1 is a fast yet comfortable e-bike intended for those who want a relaxed riding style without sacrificing performance.
Most cruiser electric bicycles are considered to be more of a laissez-faire endeavor, but the Velotric Breeze 1 is hoping to crank things up…
After dominating in China, BYD is making an aggressive push into Europe. With another EV plant reportedly coming soon, this time in Germany, BYD is taking direct aim at Volkswagen, BMW, and other domestic OEMs.
BYD wants a third EV plant in Europe, likely in Germany
BYD is…
BYD confirms new 1,000V 'Super E-Platform' capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes
March 19, 2025
We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before. “What are you gonna do with all those batteries?” “There’s just not enough range,” and, of course, “Charging takes so much longer than a gas station visit.” As previously teased, Chinese auto…
Renault has released more information about its upcoming Renault 5 Turbo 3E electric rally car, and boy howdy, does it look hot as hell.
For background: auto enthusiasts look very fondly on the rally scene in the 1980s, when there was a serious arms race between auto manufacturers (particularly European ones) to make wilder and wilder race cars.
One of the most famous cars from that time period…
