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 […]
Quick acceleration is often used as a selling point for high-performance cars, but can it actually be safer? The instant acceleration of an EV not only offers a more nimble driving experience but it should be a safety feature argues Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Is quick EV acceleration a safety feature? “The acceleration power is […]
Tesla (TSLA) confirmed that it is increasing its planned capital spending to $10 billion this year as it tries to achieve its next growth phase. Lately, Tesla has described itself as being “between two major growth waves”. The first wave was the ramp-up of Model 3 and Model Y production, which appears to be now […]
After a record EV sales year, BYD expects to rake in at least $4 billion in net income. BYD forecasts its profits rising at least 75% last year. BYD expects at least $4 billion in 2023 net income BYD sold nearly 1.6 million EVs last year, up 73% from the 911,000 sold in 2022. In […]
Photo: Benjamin Healley/Museums Victoria The US Department of Energy (DOE) just finalized stove energy efficiency standards to save consumers money and reduce emissions. The new stove energy efficiency standards Until now, stoves haven’t had efficiency performance requirements in the US, so setting energy efficiency standards will put an end to the wide variety of stove […]
The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) announced a collaboration with Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI), ZS Associates and other industry groups to improve the development and implementation of integrated evidence plans (IEPs) for digital health products. The goal of the collaboration is to align best practices pertaining to streamlining the path to commercialization for digital health […]
Amazon Pharmacy and hybrid primary care provider One Medical have launched a pilot program to expand Amazon’s hybrid primary care offerings by giving One Medical providers the ability to request medication consultations for patients with complex medication regimens. The focus of the pilot, which launched in the fourth quarter of 2023, has been on elderly […]
German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr has has announced that deliveries of its first-ever electric compact wheel loader, the L 507 E, are about to begin. The Liebherr L 507 E compact wheel loaders were announced last summer, and have been available for order since October. And, while no timeline has been set, chances are good that […]
A new Seal is slated to enter the EV race in Europe. BYD is launching its Seal U, an electric SUV version of the Seal sedan, to take on Volkswagen’s ID.4. BYD introduced its popular Seal electric sedan to European customers in September. The Seal was the fifth EV to join BYD’s European lineup with […]
Starting off the week’s best deals is a 3-day 25% off promotional sale for a selection of 60V Greenworks tools that will continue through January 31. Its joined by the Segway SuperScooter GT1 that is receiving a return 50% discount to its Black Friday low of $1,500. There are also several ALLPOWERS power stations that […]
