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Ford is instituting big discounts on the Mustang Mach-E for fleet customers, as well as a new program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. A discount of $7,500 for state and local government customers, as well as certain customers, is available on all new 2024 Mach-E orders received through Apr. 30, reports CarsDirect. The discount, which matches the amount of the federal EV tax credit the Mach-E no longer qualifies for, is reportedly aimed at spurring sales. 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Ford made a whopping 150,000 Mustang Mach-E models in less than two years. But since…
United Nova said it will be the production supplier for Nio’s first in-house developed 1200 V SiC module, helping the EV maker build on its leadership position in the 900 V high-voltage platform. (File photo shows a SiC module. Image credit: Nio) United Nova Technology, a Chinese automotive chip and module maker, announced that it signed an agreement today with Nio (NYSE: NIO) for the production of silicon carbide (SiC) modules. United Nova will be the production supplier for Nio’s first in-house developed 1200 V SiC module, helping the electric vehicle (EV) maker build on its leadership position in the…
Rolls-Royce is recalling many of the first electric cars it has ever produced over an insufficient electrical ground that could increase the chances of a fire. The U.K. prestige luxury brand notes that potentially affected 2024 Spectre electric coupes were made from October 24, 2023 through December 11, 2023. Production of the Spectre started in late summer 2023, according to Rolls-Royce, with first cars delivered in the fourth quarter of 2023. “The ground connection cable between the front electric motor and the vehicle chassis may contain adhesive residue which can increase electrical resistance and cause an insufficient ground,” stated Rolls-Royce…
The earnings preview implies CATL returned to net profit growth in the fourth quarter, after seeing a sequential decline in the third quarter. Chinese power battery giant CATL has previewed strong 2023 results, implying a return to net profit growth in the fourth quarter. CATL’s net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be between RMB 42.5 billion ($5.9 billion) and RMB 45.5 billion in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of between 38.31 percent and 48.07 percent, according to the company’s earnings preview released today. After non-recurring gains and losses, CATL expects 2023 net profit to be RMB 38.5 billion…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! A recent article at Bicycling shows us that sometimes a relatively simple change can make for big improvements. By simply letting bike riders cross streets at the same time as pedestrians, riders can avoid some of the most dangerous situations they face. The change comes with A.B. 1909, which says that bike riders can now take advantage of a technology called LPI (Leading Pedestrian Interval). The technology gives pedestrians a head start over other traffic to avoid conflict by waiting somewhere between three and…
The regional headquarters are aimed at serving customers close to where they are and mark Eve Energy’s transition to global operations, it said. (Image credit: Eve Energy) Chinese lithium battery maker Eve Energy has opened seven regional headquarters in an attempt to become a global company. Eve Energy completed the establishment of its seven regional headquarters and Taipei office during January 25-27, officially kicking off its globalized operations, according to a company press release yesterday. The seven regional headquarters are Beijing, South China, Central China, Southwest China, Northeast China, Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia. The establishment of these regional headquarters and…
BYD entered into a partnership with Rwandan distributor CFAO Mobility in 2023, and the local launch of the Atto 3 marks its official entry into the East African market. (Image credit: BYD) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) has officially entered the Rwandan market as it continues to expand its international presence. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker recently held a brand launch in Rwanda and introduced the Atto 3 in the African country, according to a press release it issued yesterday. The Atto 3 is known as the Yuan Plus in China and was launched on February 19, 2022. The model…
Photo: Octopus Electric Vehicles US Octopus Electric Vehicles just launched DriveFree, a used EV leasing program, and it comes with unlimited free home charging. Octopus Electric Vehicles is part of the UK-based energy tech giant Octopus Energy Group, which first launched Octopus Energy US in Texas in 2020 after acquiring Evolve Energy. To lease and get unlimited free home charging with DriveFree, you need to live in the Houston area and have Octopus Energy as your home electricity provider. Octopus Energy will issue a credit on your energy bill for the amount you spend to charge your car at home. DriveFree…
If you want to sell your Tesla Cybertruck then you’re in luck. CarMax will buy it from you. But how much will Carmax pay for your rare and rather unusual electric truck? Let’s recall though that you can’t sell your Tesla Cybertruck for at least a year after taking ownership without getting hit with a $50,000 fee (or more) from Tesla. This clause from Tesla was later removed before being put back in place. Get Fully Charged What’s a used Cybertruck worth to CarMax? If you bought a Cybertruck but now regret your decision, then perhaps you can sell it to…
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV hasn’t exactly had a smooth launch. Owners and reviewers have been plagued with issues in the short time that the vehicle has been in their hands—not a great look for a car as pivotal to GM’s Ultium-based future as the new Blazer. Get Fully Charged The Chevy Blazer EV continues to be problematic in the hands of reviewers. InsideEVs experienced issues with the Blazer EV when we tested it and now Consumer Reports is experiencing problems with this EV too. While it may be too early to judge the longevity of the Blazer’s hardware, its…