Ford just made it easier for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers to charge with new EV routing features. Drivers can now see new routing info, including available Tesla Superchargers along their route for easy trip planning. Read more…
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Tesla extends 0% loans in China as it tries for record quarter
Tesla has extended its 0% loan incentive in China through another month as it tries to achieve a record quarter. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: CASE IH Farmall 75c Electric farm tractor
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Louisville launches America’s first 100% electric garbage truck fleet
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Ford, LG set to move EV battery production from Poland to Michigan
Under a new agreement inked between Ford and LG, the companies will move production of EV batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E from Poland to its Michigan facility in 2025. This (of course) has everything to do with the IRA and tax credits. Read more…
Charge once, refuel for a week with Mercedes-Benz eEconic SAF tanker
The new Mercedes-Benz eEconic is a first of its kind all-electric tanker truck helping to reduce emissions at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility by pumping sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into new Airbus Helicopters. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings, Scout EV launch, solid-state is coming, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s earnings and all the news that came out of it, the launch of VW’s Scout EV, solid-state batteries finally coming, and more. Read more…
The US EV battery supply chain just got a vital link with the first advanced electrolyte factory
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Cincinnati Zoo powers up with a 2.8 MW solar carport
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Australian logistics company is taking its electric truck fleet off the grid
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Hyundai’s low-cost Casper Electric spotted in the US for the first time
Is Hyundai bringing its most affordable EV to the US? For the first time, Hyundai’s Casper Electric was spotted driving on US streets. Will the low-cost EV launch in the States. Read more…
New hydrogen concept from Hyundai is taking back “tank turn”
When Rivian posted its now legendary “tank turn” video back in 2019, it forced a lot of people to realize that electric drive could open up new possibilities for the way cars move. Now, Hyundai Rotem is promising to build a silent, electric-drive battle tank that can pull off the same trick — and a whole lot more. Read more…
Kia will ramp up EV3 output as demand for its affordable electric model surges
After charging up third-quarter sales, Kia plans to ramp up output of its new low-cost EV3 model. The compact electric SUV helped boost Kia’s EV sales numbers in the third quarter. Read more…
Waymo secures $5.6 billion in new funding before expanding robotaxis to new cities in 2025
Robotaxi developer Waymo has closed an oversubscribed Series C funding round totaling $5.6 billion. Alongside an expanded partnership with Uber, the funds will help the rideshare company expand its Waymo-One robotaxi service throughout current and additional cities in the US. Read more…
Tesla’s energy storage business is booming, but solar is gone
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Hyundai unveils special edition Kona EV ‘Mauna Loa’, but you can’t have it
Hyundai gave its electric SUV an exclusive new look. The new Hyundai Kona EV Mauna Loa is “a powerful companion” with special features and accessories, but getting your hands on one will be hard. Read more…
In a first, US approves massive new lithium mine in Nevada
The US government has approved the construction of a massive new lithium mine on public land in Nevada as part of a strategy to break China’s dominance over the supply chain of critical minerals used in EVs. The mine will be a key supplier to Ford’s future EVs. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y vehicles with design refresh spotted in China
Several Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted with camouflage in China – likely due to the upcoming design refresh. Read more…
Scout EVs have arrived and are available for pre-order with 500+ mile range, but there’s a catch
The wait is officially over. Volkswagen Group’s revival of the Scout brand has finally unveiled production-intent concept versions of its two flagship EV models. We are in Nashville, Tennessee, where Scout Motors shared details of its first SUV, the Traveler, and its all-electric pickup truck, the Terra. If Scout can hit its targets, these new EVs will also be quite reasonably priced.. Read more…
Absolutely WILD Hyundai N RN24 concept is here to steal the show
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