The first of 23 caissons for Princess Elisabeth Island, the world’s first artificial energy island, is nearly complete. Read more…
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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
Another fully electric large Toyota SUV is on its way. Toyota announced it’s preparing its three-row electric SUV as part of a new $1.4 billion investment in Indiana. Is this the electric Toyota Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for. Read more…
XPeng at Beijing Auto Show: 2K pure vision ADAS, neural network, 1km/sec fast charging, and a new AI-driven EV sub-brand [Video]
XPeng Motors kept things relatively short but sweet during its 20-minute presentation at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show earlier today, but there’s a lot to get excited about following several updates from XPeng founder, chairman, and CEO He Xiaopeng, including an “entirely new breed” of EVs under a new sub-brand. Here’s the full recap. Read more…
Save $500 on RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099, Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller hits $99, and more
We have have a truly summer-inspired lineup of Green Deals today, headlined by Rad Power’s latest flash sale that is taking up to $500 off four e-bike models, with the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike falling to a new $1,099 low. It is joined by the reappearance of the Rachio 3 3rd Generation Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller that we haven’t seen discounted in a while, now at $99, as well as an even rarer 1-day sale on Anker’s EverFrost Dual-Zone Portable Cooler 50 for $619. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Hyundai to add hybrids at EV-only plant as rising demand throws a curveball
Following similar announcements from rivals, Hyundai is adding more hybrids to its lineup as a bridge to its next-gen EVs. Hyundai will add hybrid production lines at its dedicated EV plant in Georgia as demand rises. Read more…
NIO and Lotus announce plans to co-develop unified battery standards, charging, and swaps
Two big names in EVs announced a new strategic cooperation during the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show. Lotus Technology and NIO detailed plans to co-develop EV charging and battery swap technologies alongside wishes to create a unified battery standard system. Read more…
Yadea factory tour: The surprises I found at the world’s largest electric vehicle maker
I recently took a trip to China, where I had the opportunity to visit one of Yadea’s several global factories used to produce a wide range of light electric vehicle models and styles. As the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, it was a chance to see how the most popular forms of EVs – namely e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric three-wheelers, are built in sophisticated factories featuring high-level quality control processes. The experience was thoroughly eye-opening, and blew my expectations away. Read more…
Genesis unveils new G80 EV Magma concept teasing latest Tesla Model S Plaid rival
A new sporty Genesis electric car is poised to compete with Tesla’s Model S Plaid. Genesis revealed the G80 EV Magma Concept alongside its newly designed Electrified G80 at the Beijing Auto Show. Can the high-performance Genesis compete with Tesla’s Model S Plaid. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has been quoted over $30,000 for a Powershare installation to enable his electric pickup truck to power his house. Read more…
Gogoro’s new lower-cost electric scooter breaks sales records, begins shipping
After recently launching its newest electric scooter, the Gogoro JEGO Smartscooter, deliveries of the hot-selling electric scooters are ready to begin. This marks a new page for Gogoro, the world’s largest battery-swapping network operator, and makes swappable battery electric scooters more affordable than ever. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla in talks over licensing Full Self-Driving
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
First discounts on new Goal Zero power stations, $500 off GoTRax Everest e-dirt bike, and more
Today’s Green Deals are lead by the fourth official discount on the GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike that is back at $500 off. It is joined by the first official discounts on Goal Zero’s newest power stations, the Yeti 300, 500, and 700 models that start from $240, as well as dual one-day Best Buy sales on the WORX 40V PowerShare 14-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $189 and the WORX LeafPro Universal Collection System for $36. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Ford’s EV unit weighs on Q1 2024 earnings as Pro remains the dark horse
Amid a shifting strategy, Ford (F) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday, beating analyst expectations. However, due to fierce pricing pressure, Ford’s EV revenue fell 84% in Q1 2024. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged 12% today, one of its best days in a long time, as Elon Musk tries to position Tesla to ride the artificial intelligence wave. Read more…
New York State’s largest solar + storage carport breaks ground at JFK airport
New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport canopy at JFK International Airport – has begun construction. Read more…
Rivian design boss shares how R2 builds off R1S and R1T at a lower price
Rivian wants to shake up the industry with its next-generation R2 electric vehicle. Starting at around $45,000, the R2 is expected to open up a new market of buyers. How does Rivian plan to keep its rugged luxury feel at a lower price? The company’s design boss explains. Read more…
Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year
Tesla now says that it expects its own 4680 battery cells to become cheaper than those coming from suppliers by the end of the year. Read more…
Ford tops Q1 2024 earnings despite pricing pressure weighing on its EV unit
Amid a shifting strategy, Ford (F) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday, beating analyst expectations. However, due to fierce pricing pressure, Ford’s EV revenue fell 84% in Q1 2024. Read more…
I went to China to witness the secrets of micromobility factories. Here’s what’s coming
I’ve spent many years covering just about every awesome light electric vehicle that has come out of China, from e-bikes and e-scooters to more obscure rides like electric three-wheelers and more. After over a decade in the digital trenches, I’ve felt mighty overdue for a firsthand look at where these fun and functional personal electric vehicles come from. So I made the trip to China and snuck my way behind the scenes at a number of factories to check out some of the biggest and most important players in the industry. Read more…
Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, 1,000 in a week
Tesla has released a rare update on Cybertruck production – confirming the production of 1,000 Cybertruck in a week. Read more…