As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. I’ve had the pleasure of covering electric boats for years, where I’ve … Continue reading “Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests”
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On today’s Quick Charge, it’s a tale of two CEOs – one getting a $56 billion payday while the other one pulls the plug on his namesake company for the third time. Also: the Honda Ridgeline is the most American pickup you can buy, Jeep’s new EV is already getting a price cut, Hyundai’s building IONIQ … Continue reading “Honda is more American than Ford, Tesla still 3/10, Jeep deals, and Fisker goes under”
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A bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain recently advanced in the US House of Representatives. The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, which was sponsored by Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R—Florida), has strong bipartisan support and appears likely to pass. The proposed legislation would … Continue reading “Congress takes aim at Chinese battery companies, including EV maker BYD”
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The 2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets a boost in range, efficiency, and power as part of a mid-cycle refresh revealed Monday. Styling hasn’t changed much from what we’ve become familiar with since the E-Tron GT was unveiled in 2021, although there are new front fascia designs for the different grades. Audi has put more effort … Continue reading “2025 Audi E-Tron GT: Flagship performance EV ups efficiency, range”
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With Father’s Day having past, Green Deals are starting to slow, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a few ongoing discounts worth checking out. Headlining today’s deals is the second-ever discount (twice as big as the first) on Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Mowers that start from $1,299. They are joined by the leftover Father’s … Continue reading “Save $600 on Segway’s new Navimow robots, Jackery sale takes 42% off power stations, 1-day Worx discount, more”
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Chinese EV makers, including BYD, accounted for over 40% of German EV imports through April 2024. China remained the largest EV importer in Germany ahead of the new EU tariffs. Can China maintain the momentum with additional tariffs on EV imports of up to 38.1%? Despite Chinese electric vehicle imports slipping 15.7% in Germany through … Continue reading “BYD, Chinese EV makers account for +40% of German EV imports ahead of new tariffs”
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Tesla Model Y has again topped the list of most American-made cars, but the electric automaker has lost its clean sweep of the top 4. Thanks to Tesla’s vertical integration approach, which results in the automaker making a lot of its parts itself and in the US for the vehicles it manufactures in North America, … Continue reading “Tesla Model Y tops list of most American-made cars”
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The Kia EV3 electric SUV could be assembled in Mexico for the U.S. market, a move that could allow it to be eligible for a federal tax credit and hit a $30,000 price point, reports Korean Car Blog (via Electrek). “Kia is developing a distinct North American model” of the EV3, to be built at … Continue reading “Report: Kia EV3 may be made in Mexico to hit $30,000 price”
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After many signals suggesting that it would happen, Fisker has officially filed for bankruptcy. The chapter 11 filing came late Monday night in Delaware, where Fisker is incorporated. Soon after, Fisker posted a statement on its website. In the statement, Fisker blamed “market and macroeconomic headwinds that have impacted our ability to operate efficiently.” It … Continue reading “The time has come: Fisker has filed for bankruptcy”
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Elon Musk claims he is working on ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ – a second part of the on going master plan in as many years. Part One and Two of Musk’s “master plan” for Tesla have been important pieces of literature at the company that, in many ways, laid the path to its success. … Continue reading “Elon Musk says he is working on ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’”