The world’s largest EV battery maker will build its own $1.83B offshore wind farm

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest EV battery maker, is going to build its own $1.83 billion offshore wind farm.

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Polestar 4 goes on sale in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles WLTP range

The Polestar 4 officially hit two key markets Wednesday. Polestar launched its new SUV Coupe in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles (610 km) WLTP range.

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VW finally rolls out Plug&Charge on its 2023 ID.4s

Volkswagen of America (VW) today announced that its 2023 ID.4 will now include Plug&Charge at Electrify America (EA) charging stations.

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EcoFlow flash sale takes up to $1,799 off power stations, Level 2 EV charger at $479, more

Headlining today’s deals is the 24-hour flash sale by EcoFlow on two specific bundle packages that save you up to $1,799 on power stations, solar panels, a dual fuel generator, and a transfer switch – all while ensuring your disaster preparedness. It is joined by the Autel MaxiCharger Level 2 Home EV Charger at $479, as well as the Greenworks 80V Cordless Electric Axial Leaf Blower at $297. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.

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.

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Baltimore just deployed a big electric school bus fleet

Baltimore City Public Schools just debuted 25 electric school buses – Maryland’s second-largest electric school bus fleet, behind Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes

By packing batteries and an electric drive axle into a tandem trailer that fits between a conventional semi truck and trailer, Revoy EV promises to “electrify” trucking and cut a fleet’s fuel bill in half. It sounds amazing – but eleven tons of questions remain.

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This EV startup, once valued at $13b, is on the verge of total collapse

Once an EV darling thought to revolutionize EV production with its concept of micro-factories that crank out delivery vans for the likes of Uber and UPS, UK startup Arrival is in a desperate search for funding after being delisted from Nasdaq this week.

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Ford will provide free adapters to access Tesla’s Supercharger network

Ford announced that it will provide free adapters for Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners to access Tesla’s Supercharger network.

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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

Germany is Europe’s biggest auto market, and it’s been one of the main drivers of EV growth. But now that is expected to change course, as EV sales are projected to drop – by 14% – for the first time in eight years.

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Congress finally agrees on electric bike bill – but not the one everyone wanted

Republicans and Democrats rarely agree on anything in the highly divided US House of Representatives. But one thing they have agreed on – unanimously this time – is electric bikes. Just not in the way we all hoped.

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