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BYD outsells Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in several key overseas markets
Volvo Trucks adds electric PTO to VNR Electric semi lineup
Volvo Trucks announced a new, all-electric power take-off (PTO) that’s significantly expanding what the brand’s VNR Electric semi trucks are capable of – just before teasing not one but two all-new HD truck offerings.
BYD’s luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]
Volkswagen overtakes Amazon as Rivian’s (RIVN) largest shareholder with 15.9% stake
Volkswagen now owns 209.8 million shares of Rivian (RIVN), representing a 15.9% stake in the EV startup, according to a new SEC filing. The German automaker has overtaken Amazon as Rivian’s single largest shareholder for the first time since the company’s 2021 IPO.
The stake increase came after Volkswagen’s US subsidiary purchased 62.9 million new shares on April 30 at $15.90 per share — a roughly $1 billion investment triggered by the joint venture hitting its latest testing milestone.
Tesla ‘FSD’ faces EU regulator skepticism over speeding, safety concerns
Emails obtained by Reuters from European regulators reveal significant skepticism toward Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system, with officials raising concerns about speeding, icy road safety, and driver distraction — just as the company pushes for EU-wide approval.
The revelations come on the same day that the Dutch regulator RDW is presenting Tesla’s FSD approval to the EU’s Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles, a critical step toward broader European deployment.
I toured Ford’s secret lab where it’s designing an EV to compete with China
Ford recently opened a “skunkworks” facility to accelerate EV development in the hopes of catching up with China, whose EV industry is rapidly taking over the globe. We got a chance to look behind the veil and see what they’ve been up to in developing the new “Universal EV.”
Juiced Bikes is back: New e-bikes bring big power, better safety, and lower prices
Juiced Bikes is officially back.
After the brand was acquired by the team behind Lectric eBikes, perhaps the biggest name in the budget e-bike space, Juiced is relaunching with a renewed focus – and two new models that feel very much like a return to its roots. The new Juiced Scrambler Hardtail and Scrambler Full Suspension aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel, bur rather are doubling down on what Juiced always did best: fast, powerful, moto-style e-bikes that punch above their price.
And this time around, they’re doing it with a stronger emphasis on safety, component quality, and long-term reliability.
Ride1Up makes history launching world’s first e-bike with semi-solid state battery
San Diego, California-based electric bicycle maker Ride1Up has just carved out a place for itself in the history books, announcing today the world’s first electric bicycle with a semi-solid state battery, the Ride1Up Revv1 EVO. It could be one of the most important technological shifts we’ve seen in e-bikes in years.
The new battery touts many major advantages, from safety to longevity with a 10-year lifespan. And unlike some other major solid state battery news that is increasingly starting to look more like fluff than substance, Ride1Up is actually positioned to deliver.
1,000 curbside EV chargers are coming to Philadelphia
Philadelphia is gearing up for a major buildout of curbside EV chargers.
Toyota announces new hydrogen collab with Nikola fueling spinoff
Toyota and Nikola fueling station spinoff Hyroad have announced that they’re joining farces forces to scale hydrogen-powered transportation with integrated fueling, vehicles, and logistics support throughout Southern California.
Trump just blocked 165 US wind projects – here’s what’s behind it
The Trump administration has effectively frozen 165 new onshore wind farm developments in the US, leaving the projects on private land in limbo, the Financial Times reported yesterday. Combined, they represent around 30 gigawatts of electric generating capacity.
Tesla Semi can save over $400K vs diesel, but there are big ‘ifs’
With the Tesla Semi now rolling off the high-volume production line at a qupted price of $290,000 for the 500-mile version, we ran a full total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis against a comparable diesel Class 8 truck. At current diesel prices of $5.35 per gallon, the results are striking.
The Tesla Semi saves fleets between $147,000 and $404,000 over 5 to 10 years of ownership — but those savings hinge almost entirely on what operators pay for electricity and the price of diesel, which is spiking right now.
Nivalis buys SolarEdge, paving the way for solar powered reefer trailers in the US
Nivalis Energy has already established itself as a pioneer in the electric refrigerated trailer space, and their acquisition of the SolarEdge e-Mobility business is going to help them pull ahead even further – with the power of the sun!
ENGWE EP-2 3.0 folding commuter e-bike with $214 bundle at new $949 low, Baseus X1 Pro dual-tracking solar camera $150 low, more
Headlining this week’s starting Green Deals is a spotlight on the ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Fast Charging Long-Range Foldable Commuter e-bike that comes with a $214 FREE gear bundle at a new $949 low (with an extra savings code that we found works on the two other e-bikes in this sale). We also spotted Baseus’ X1 Pro Wireless Outdoor Dual-Tracking Solar Security Camera back at its $150 low, as well as Tenways’ latest sale with the AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike and a FREE $307 gear bundle at its $1,899 low. There’s also Mango Power’s Brand Month power station sale with up to 72% discounts, some solid savings on a pro-grade Greenworks 3,000 PSI electric pressure washer, EGO electric chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together in our latest Electrified Weekly roundup edition.
Head below for other New Green Deals 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 best deals on Tesla accessories.
E-quipment highlight: New Holland E25X electric excavator
New Holland Construction released its first battery-powered mini excavator, the E15X, all the way back in 2023 – but enough of you called CNH to tell them your loads were just too big for the E15X. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck! New Holland is expanding its EV equipment lineup with the new, 2.5 ton E25X electric excavator.
Ford is offering employee pricing and free EV chargers after sales crash again in April
Kia is cutting EV6 prices by over $5,000
Toyota takes a U-turn in ‘Haters Anthem’ ad to promote its new EVs [Video]
Nikola founder and convicted fraudster attacks Tesla Semi with some decent points
Trevor Milton, the convicted fraudster who founded Nikola Motors, took to LinkedIn to attack Tesla Semi’s economics with a point-by-point takedown. Despite his near-total lack of credibility, a couple of his arguments actually hold up.
Milton, who was convicted of securities fraud for lying to investors about Nikola’s electric truck technology, posted a lengthy comment on a LinkedIn post about Tesla ramping Semi production, claiming he “knows EV trucking probably better than anyone.”
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