Genesis GV90 sheds more camo: Here’s our best look at the flagship electric SUV
The largest and most luxurious Genesis electric SUV is almost here. It will be the first full-size Genesis electric SUV to hit the market, but it’s promised to be much more than that. The GV90 is expected to rival ultra-luxury models like the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. After the Genesis GV90 was spotted with barely any camo out in public, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect from the flagship EV.
Here’s how BMW plans to boost EV range and efficiency with its new ‘Heart of Joy’ ECU
BMW promises its Neue Klasse electric vehicles will have 30% more range and 30% faster charging. How? BMW revealed its new “Heart of Joy,” an advanced control unit that will serve as the brain for its upcoming EV models. For the first time, BMW showcased the new tech in its Vision Driving Experience Vehicle. Check it out below.
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests across dozens of its stores in North America this weekend. With sales crashing and the board selling, it looks like some insiders are finally waking up.
Lectric Presidents’ Day sale offers up to $650 in free e-bike gear from $999, Anker SOLIX C1000 $479, EGO Power+, Aventon, more
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Presidents’ Day sale with up to $650 in free gear coming with its e-bike offers. Among the many package sizes we’re seeing this time around, the new XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bikes are getting their largest bundles to date ($562 in free gear) at $1,699. We also have Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station down at $479 while the brand’s Valentine’s Day sale continues, as well as up to 22% discounts hitting the popular EGO Power+ 56V single-stage and double-stage snow blowers, starting from $549. Lastly, Aventon’s Soltera.2 Urban Commuter e-bike can still be scored at $999 while the brand continues with New Year savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly coverage from over the weekend.
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.
Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war
Tesla is waiting for the approval of its (supervised) Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China, but now a new report claims that Chinese authorities are considering using it as a bargaining chip in the ongoing trade war with the US.
Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV
Kia’s next big EV is just days from its official debut. Ahead of its EV Day event next week, Kia just dropped a first look at the new EV4 electric sedan and hatchback models. Check them out below.
I went back to Bafang’s factory in China five years later. The difference is mindblowing
If you’ve been hanging around in the world of electric bikes for any decent amount of time, you’ve probably come across Bafang. They don’t make electric bikes, but they’ve long made many of the components used by them. I visited the factory back in 2019, and recently returned for a second visit to see what had changed. Boy, was I unprepared for what awaited me…
Cummins acquires hybrid heavy mining equipment experts First Mode
Cummins has its eye on hybrid powertrains to help decarbonize the transport, construction, and mining spaces the operates in. To that end, the company has acquired the hybrid equipment experts First Mode, and plans to make the first commercially available retrofit hybrid system for mining equipment a reality not just soon – but now.