A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the U.S. “very soon,” Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told CNBC and other media at a Bernstein investor conference last week. “If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the U.S.,” Tavares said at the conference, which was … Continue reading “$25,000 Jeep EV is coming to US soon, said Stellantis CEO”
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American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date – with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of the company’s 579EV BEV trucks. Einride is known for its “Freight Capacity as a Service” offerings that transport customers with a managed, low-risk way to transition to zero-emission transportation. Integrating electric and autonomous … Continue reading “Einride orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV electric semi trucks for US fleet”
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In a bid to help the city of Kingston, Ontario achieve its sustainability goals, town leaders ordered two Mack LR Electric refuse models – the first two BEVs in its refuse fleet. The City of Kingston developed a strategic plan for 2023-26 on its way to net-zero emissions by 2040. Part of that plan “to lead … Continue reading “Two more Mack LR Electric garbage trucks hit the road in Ontario”
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Photo: Arin Waichulis The 2024 FIAT 500e MSRP is $6,500 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3, yet it costs $100 per month less to lease the Model 3 – here’s why. 2024 Fiat 500e (Source: Stellantis) The folks at CarsDirect did some lease comparisons between a Tesla Model 3 and a FIAT 500e. Based on … Continue reading “Here’s why the Tesla Model 3’s lease deal is way better than the FIAT 500e’s”
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With new EVs rolling out, Chevy is looking for new ways for buyers to go electric. Chevy is offering no payments for 120 days on the new Equinox and Blazer EVs. However, there’s more to the deal you should know. After ending production of the current-generation Bolt EV last December (don’t worry, a new Bolt … Continue reading “Chevy offers no payments on Equinox and Blazer EVs for 120 days, but here’s the deal”
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With its full line of eight new battery-powered electric tandem compact rollers, Hamm believes it’s created the best possible solutions for the road-building, gardening, and landscaping sectors. With eight electric rollers in the compact class being rolled out (sorry) for North American customers this week, the HD 10e and HD 12e models offer the same … Continue reading “E-quipment highlight: new tandem rollers from Hamm flatten ICE competition”
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The top-selling Hyundai EV is about to become even more attractive. Hyundai says the IONIQ 5 will be the first EV built at its new $7.6 billion EV and battery plant in Georgia, unlocking access to the $7,500 federal tax credit. After selling nearly 34,000 IONIQ 5 models last year (+48% YOY) in the US, … Continue reading “Hyundai IONIQ 5 to lead US production at new EV plant with $7,500 tax credit in sight”
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Today’s Green Deals are headlined by the Hiboy Father’s Day sale that is taking up to 50% off EVs, bundles, and accessories, lead by the EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike returning to its $800 low. It is joined by a 1-day sale on Anker’s largest capacity EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Cooler 50 at $619, as well as … Continue reading “Hiboy EVs 50% off, Anker’s 53L EverFrost electric cooler $619, Greenworks 80V mower and blower combo, more”
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When the Chevrolet Bolt EV returns next year it will be the most affordable EV in the U.S., Marissa West, president of General Motors North America, said in a recently published interview with Automotive News. GM discontinued the Bolt EV at the end of 2023 but has since then emphasized it’s coming back. The next-generation … Continue reading “GM exec: 2026 Chevy Bolt EV will be most affordable US EV”
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In yet another stop on Gogoro’s global rollout campaign, Colombia is coming online with Gogoro’s much-lauded battery-swapping electric scooter system. Today, the Taiwanese company Gogoro and Colombian fuel company Terpel announced the official commencement of Gogoro’s operations in the South American country. Starting in Colombia’s capital of Bogotá, Gogoro’s battery swapping will be operated through … Continue reading “Gogoro launches its battery-swapping electric scooters in Colombia”