Electric vehicles don’t work well in the cold? Nobody told Volvo CE – and they’re putting a fleet of battery electric equipment assents to work, collaborating with Sweden’s largest ski resorts to go fully fossil free. Read more…
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XPeng Motors CEO shares plans to launch 30-ish new and refreshed EVs through 2027
China is returning to work following a break to celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year, and XPeng Motors looks to hit the ground running with massive expansion plans. According to an internal letter, XPeng Chairman CEO He Xiaopeng detailed plans to deliver about 30 new and updated EV models over the next three years, bridging the price gap between $14,000 and $56,000 vehicles in China. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 16, 2024
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…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Box Truck on a Golf Cart Chassis
There are precious few things that car drivers and cyclists can agree upon when it comes to cities, but one universal concept seems to be the hatred of massive box trucks clogging up streets and bike lanes. Could this miniature version of a box truck built on a golf cart frame be the answer. Read more…
GM makes a $150M deal for sustainable refined graphite with a Canadian miner
General Motors (GM) has signed a multiyear deal with Quebec-based Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) to supply nearly 20,000 tons of active anode material per year. Read more…
BYD Yangwang U9 electric supercar launching next week with 0-60 mph sprint in 2 secs
A new electric supercar will hit the market next week. BYD will officially launch its new Yangwang U9 electric supercar on February 25. The new EV supercar can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2 seconds. Read more…
Tesla opens Powerwall 3 orders, Elon reveals 30 kW peak power
Tesla has started to take orders for the new Powerwall 3 in the US and Elon Musk revealed that the new home energy storage system has an insane peak power output of 30 kW. Read more…
Kia’s new EV9 electric SUV is being marked up by dealers against the brand’s desire
The new Kia EV9 is being marked up by dealers despite the brand specifically asking them not to. As demand picks, some dealers are marking up the electric SUV by up to $7,000 over MSRP. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla prices, controversial fatal Tesla crash, Rivian R2 teaser, and more
On 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 price changes and discounts, a controversial fatal Tesla crash, a Rivian R2 teaser, and more. Read more…
A Native American tribe is building a $1B solar farm in Colorado
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is going to build the Sun Bear Solar Project, one of the US’s largest solar farms, in Colorado. Read more…
This legacy automaker says it just turned a profit on EVs
Jeep and Chrysler owner Stellantis – hardly a hero in our EV adoption story – says that it is finally turning a profit on EVs. But that’s in no part due to US sales, since the company doesn’t sell any EVs in the country – but that is changing with a lineup on its way this year. Read more…
Tesla offers to accelerate Cybertruck delivery with referral program, sold out in hours
Tesla has offered Cybertruck reservation holders to accelerate their delivery through an award in its referral program. It sold out in hours. Read more…
BYD’s electric pickup truck is headed overseas
Leading global EV maker BYD’s electric pickup was recently spotted testing in Australia, suggesting the new model could be launching overseas soon. Read more…
Is this Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV spotted in the wild?
As we get closer to the official debut of Rivian’s more affordable R2, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect. After teasing the model for the first time yesterday, Rivian’s R2 was reportedly spotted filming in downtown LA shortly after. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 15, 2024
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…
A massive US solar panel maker just went all in on panel recycling [update]
Solar panels made in the US’s largest silicon-based solar panel factory will now be recycled, thanks to a new partnership.. Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV sales are still halted as GM looks to get back on track
Those looking to get their hands on GM’s highly anticipated Chevy Blazer EV may have to wait even longer. Sales of the new Chevy Blazer EV are still paused as GM looks to overcome software glitches setting the automaker back. Read more…
South Korea’s new EV policy targets BYD, Tesla Model Y while favoring Hyundai and Kia
South Korea’s government looks to give domestic automakers Hyundai and Kia a break with its new EV policy. The new EV subsidy policy is in response to price cuts on Tesla’s Model Y and BYD’s models, which use lower-cost LFP batteries.. Read more…
Even the ‘drill, baby, drill’ guys realize electric is the way to go!
Swedish equipment brand Sandvik announced a new battery electric surface drill rig in a bid to create more efficient, cost-effective drilling operations. And, yes – the irony here is delicious. Read more…
Solar + battery storage will make up 81% of new US electric generating capacity in 2024
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports today that 62.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity is coming online in 2024 – here’s how it breaks down. Read more…
