Fisker’s (FSR) stock is soaring after announcing EV deliveries climbed over 300% from last quarter. The EV maker plans to accelerate its pace after delivering around 4,700 Fisker Oceans in 2023.. Read more…
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More Cruise fallout: GM sues San Francisco for $121 million
The fallout from robotaxi company Cruise continues, as now General Motors has just filed a lawsuit against San Francisco for $121 million, in what it calls unfair taxes and penalties since it acquired Cruise. GM argues that San Francisco charged the company an inflated tax rate because it factored in its Cruise self-driving car division, which GM says is a separate entity. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 28, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine is now online
Swedish startup Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, and it’s now sending power to 400 homes in Sweden. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) CEO says R2 will be its Tesla Model 3 moment as more affordable EVs are needed
Although Rivian (RIVN) and Tesla have different products, they are more alike than you may think. Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe said its upcoming R2 model will be its version of the Tesla Model 3. Read more…
JiYue 07 unveiled as a sleek EV fastback to rival Tesla’s Model 3 with Volvo underpinnings
A new electric fastback, the JiYue 07, was unveiled this week after winning the 2023 German Red Dot and iF design awards. The new electric sedan will take on Tesla’s Model 3 sitting atop the same platform that powers the Volvo EX90 and EX30 models. Read more…
The largest clean energy project in US history closes $11B, starts full construction
SunZia, a massive clean energy project in the US Southwest, has closed $11 billion non-recourse financing and launched full construction.. Read more…
Aptera secures multi-million dollar supply deal and investment for solar EV battery packs
As Aptera Motors looks to reach its long-sought scaled solar EV production milestone, it has secured a tier-1 battery supplier and a hefty investment from Korean manufacturer CTNS.. Read more…
Want to try an EV out before committing? EV micro leases are gaining popularity
If you want to try an EV out before getting locked into a long-term contract, there’s an option for you. EV micro leases are taking off, giving shoppers added flexibility with new models launching next year. Read more…
Varla Eagle One V2.0 electric scooter review: High-power full-suspension stand up ride!
The last time I was on a Varla electric scooter, it was a fun and recreational ride. Not a powerhouse, but an exhilarating ride, nonetheless. This time, they’ve stepped things up significantly with the new Varla Eagle One V2.0 electric scooter. With two powerful motors and dual suspension, this ride is seriously high-performance. Read more…
EV underdog VinFast to open first dealership in US
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has announced that it will open doors to its first dealership in the US, in the same state where it is building its $4 billion EV factory. The automaker is partnering with North Carolina’s Leith Automotive Group to start selling its fully electric cars in the state. Read more…
Ford will follow Toyota as it leans into hybrids, scaling back EV targets
As Ford struggles amid the industry’s shift to EVs, the automaker plans to lean into its hybrids. In a move that mirrors Toyota, Ford is scaling back its transition to EVs to bet on hybrids.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging a Rivian R1T electric pickup
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted charging a Rivian R1T electric pickup, seemingly stuck without a functioning fast charger. Read more…
Smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first EV, aims to rival Tesla and Porsche
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi officially unveiled its first electric car yesterday at a launch event in Beijing, while declaring its big ambitions to rival Tesla and Porsche and become a top automaker within the next two decades. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January
Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast. Read more…
Goal Zero Yeti 200X power station hits $175, end-of-year e-bike clearance, more
The best price ever makes Goal Zero’s Yeti 200X Power Station even more affordable as it drops to $175. Tons of other end-of-the-year clearance discounts are also live in today’s best Green Deals, with deep price cuts on e-bikes being joined by other electric gear.. Read more…
Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car
JAC Group’s Yiwei, a new EV brand in China backed by Volkswagen, debuted the first sodium-ion battery-powered electric car. The new JAC Yiwei EV rolled off the assembly line Wednesday.. Read more…
Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story
Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. Read more…
Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume
Toyota sold a record number of vehicles last month. Pure EV sales rose by 127% in November but still only accounted for 1% of Toyota’s total volume. Read more…
