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It happened: the storm hit. The power’s out. You have a home battery. Now what? August 22, 2025
The storm hit. The power’s out. With all the damage around you, it looks like you might be without power for a few days (at least). But you planned for this. You have a home backup battery. What happens now? more…
Ford cracks Corvette ZR1 ‘Ring record – with an electric van * August 21, 2025
Just days after Chevrolet beat the mighty Ford Mustang GTD’s Nürburgring track record with their Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X, Ford went back to the ‘Ring to reclaim some glory. They didn’t bring a Mustang along, though – they showed up with an electric van, and record-setting hot shoe Romain Dumas behind the wheel. * it’s not […]
PA Turnpike to add 80 new Applegreen DC fast chargers by 2027 August 21, 2025
EV drivers who use the Pennsylvania Turnpike just got a jolt of good news: Two Applegreen DC fast charging stations have come online, adding to the growing network of over 60 EV chargers along the 360-mile toll road that links Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. more…
Toyota’s new bZ SUV starts at under $35,000 and it’s bringing some serious upgrades August 21, 2025
Toyota’s new electric SUV boasts significantly more range, a revamped interior and exterior, and an NACS port, allowing you to recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Despite the upgrades, the 2026 Toyota bZ now starts at under $35,000. more…
CASE eliminates “messy middle” worries with ZQUIP battery swap tech August 21, 2025
Amid the alliterative, anti-EV “messy middle” rhetoric and the Trump Administration EPA’s ongoing regulatory rollbacks, it’s been tough for fleet and equipment buyers with 8-12 year replacement cycles to make sense of where things are headed – but a new partnership between CASE Construction Equipment and ZQUIP could put those concerns to rest (and make a […]
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is almost here, and it sounds like a real game changer August 21, 2025
Hyundai will introduce the IONIQ 3 in less than a month. It’s expected to be more affordable than the Kona Electric, but Hyundai’s new EV will be much more advanced. more…
FERC: Solar + wind made up 91% of new US power generating capacity to end of May 2025 August 21, 2025
Solar and wind accounted for almost 91% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first five months of 2025, according to data released on August 20* by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). more…
Tesla self-driving videos don’t do anything, give us the data August 21, 2025
Tesla continues to post videos of its vehicles driving autonomously, with an employee in the driver’s seat, as proof that it is making progress in autonomous driving. However, there’s one thing that Tesla has never shared, and that’s actual data. more…
Lectric ONE e-bike gets $220 bundle at new $1,899 low in Labor Day Sale, FREE $5 EVgo charging credit, Anker solar security cams, more August 21, 2025
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Labor Day Sale, which is not only seeing increased savings on its e-bike bundles, but is giving the ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive Commuter e-bike $220 in free gear and a $500 price cut to a new $1,899 low. We also have Anker’s eufy SoloCam Solar Security Camera multi-packs […]
Ford CEO hints at an affordable Lincoln EV, but there’s a catch August 21, 2025
Ford is doubling down on lower-cost electric vehicles for the future. That could now include its luxury Lincoln brand. According to Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, an affordable Lincoln EV “would make sense,” but there’s more to it. more…

Inside EVs

Hey, Europeans: You Can Now Import Your Own Chinese EV August 21, 2025
An exporter named EV Marketplace says they'll help import and homologate EVs for individual European customers.
Feds Probe Tesla For Alleged Delay In Reporting Autopilot Crashes August 21, 2025
Slow-rolling required crash reports is not a good look, but the company says it wasn't intentional.
‘Under Five Great Choices’: Rivian CEO On What’s Holding Back EVs In The U.S. August 21, 2025
"In a large number of cases, I would say the product's not that good," Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said on the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast.
Hyundai: The Only Way To Beat China Is To Embrace Technology August 21, 2025
Plus, Honda taps a Silicon Valley company for autonomy and Xiaomi sees green.
Toyota Is Using Old EV Batteries To Power Mazda’s Car Factory August 21, 2025
The system integrates whole battery packs, including inverters, as a buffer in the factory’s energy supply.
You Can Now Buy A Cheap Used EV From Hertz On Amazon August 21, 2025
The car rental giant is currently selling used EVs in a handful of states through Amazon Autos, and there are some good deals.
Trump Bump: EV Sales Are Soaring, And It's All His Fault August 20, 2025
Trump is dismantling America's pro-EV policies. But before they're gone, consumers are cashing in.
This Chinese EREV Has Over 900 Miles Of Range August 20, 2025
The SAIC IM LS6 can be ordered as a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) or extended-range electric vehicle (EREV).
Ford May Become America's Battery Dealer August 20, 2025
Ford's next cash cow might not be cars, but the batteries that underpin them.
'It's A Car, Not A Phone': VW Sued Over Touch Buttons Involved In Fatal Crashes August 20, 2025
Volkswagen's controversial capacitive buttons have earned it a lawsuit after numerous NHTSA complaints and crashes.

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