Ford Europe is reportedly flirting with the idea of adjusting its electrification strategy in the region as BEV sales have been slow to take off. Originally, the European arm of Ford Motor Company said it would only sell battery-electric models by 2030, but that commitment could soon change. Read more…
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NIO rolls 500,000th production vehicle off assembly line as the premium EV leader in China
Chinese premium EV developer NIO celebrated a production milestone this week, rolling its 500,000th passenger vehicle off its assembly line at its F2 plant in Hefei. The company held a ceremony attended by NIO founder, chairman, and CEO William Li as it continues its reign as a leader in its given segment in China while simultaneously expanding globally. Read more…
Trump reportedly told oil execs he’ll end electric car incentives for $1 billion in donations
Donald Trump has reportedly told oil executives that he will end electric car incentives if they contribute $1 billion to his election campaign. Read more…
Tesla is about to remove steering wheel nag with new Full Self-Driving update
Tesla is planning to remove the steering wheel nag, which alerts drivers to apply torque on the steering wheel, with a new Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) update coming next week. Read more…
U9 supercars from BYD’s new Yangwang brand are en route to the UK to compete at Goodwood
BYD’s young performance EV brand Yangwang wants to turn some heads in Europe by debuting its U9 supercar at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The annual event hasn’t seen many Chinese entrants, but Yangwang has at least two cars on their way to the UK to show performance enthusiasts the potential of its e⁴ platform technology. Read more…
Polestar 2 lease price drops to $299 a month thanks to new $10k discount
Thanks to the $10,000 Polestar Clean Vehicle Incentive introduced last week, 2024 Polestar 2 lease prices are now over $120 a month cheaper. Read more…
Amazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation
Southern California truck spotters will have plenty of electric semi trucks to watch out for as Amazon adds fifty Class 8 EVs to its commercial fleet. Read more…
Elon Musk outlines upcoming Tesla Full Self-Driving updates
Elon Musk has given an update with an outline for Tesla’s upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) software updates. Read more…
When will Tesla cars be capable of unsupervised full self-driving (SAE Level 5)?
Stellantis’ joint venture in China to launch soon and is confirmed as ‘Leapmotor International’
Approximately six months after taking a $1.6 billion stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor, Stellantis is reportedly poised to officially launch a new joint venture between the two automakers to sell the former’s China-built EVs globally. The joint venture is expected to be announced very soon as Leapmotor International. Read more…
Daimler Truck just debuted an autonomous electric semi-truck
Daimler Truck North America has just debuted a demonstrator electric semi-truck with autonomous driving technology.. Read more…
Save up to $400 on NIU electric scooters starting from $210, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus, EGO Power+ pole saw, and more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the NIU Mother’s Day sale that is taking up to 46% off a selection of electric scooters, like the KQi1 Pro Electric Kick Scooter at $270. It is joined by Anker’s latest C800 Plus Portable Power Station that’s fallen back to its $499 low, as well as the EGO Power+ 10-inch Telescopic LED Cut Line Indicator Pole Saw Kit at $304. Plus, more hangover Green Deals still alive and well. Read more…
NIO signs a new agreement with GAC Group to co-develop battery standards, charging, and swaps
Two weeks after signing a similar strategic cooperation agreement with Lotus Technology, NIO has announced an additional agreement with China’s GAC Group to collaborate on charging and swapping and implementing a new unified battery standard. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. Read more…
Someone tried to smuggle two Tesla Cybertrucks into Russia
The Lithuanian customs have detained two Tesla Cybertrucks, which they suspect were going to be smuggled into Russia. Read more…
Fisker files bankruptcy equivalent in Austria to gain ‘breathing room’ amid Ocean production halt
It has been a turbulent couple of months since Fisker Inc. posted its Q4 2023 financial report and relayed concerns it could continue business in EVs. Fisker’s Austrian arm has reportedly filed for reorganization and court protection from creditors – the equivalent to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US. Read more…
This company just launched red solar panels to match terracotta tiled roofs
Austrian solar manufacturer Sonnenkraft has debuted its new “Terracotta” solar panel that matches red-tiled roofs and is historic-building compliant. Read more…
GAF Energy’s new Texas factory is about to make a lot of nailable solar shingles
GAF Energy’s new nailable solar shingle factory in Texas is about to make the company the world’s largest solar roofing producer.. Read more…
Vermont just passed a 100% renewable electricity mandate
Vermont today passed a bill that requires 100% renewable electricity across all the state’s utilities by 2035, and it’s expected to become law. Read more…
Kia teases first images of its production-ready EV3 and sets the date for its global premiere
Kia has just posted some teaser images of its upcoming EV3 SUV – its latest all-electric model promising to be smaller, more affordable, and more “plant-based” than its current siblings in the “EV” portfolio. To mark the occasion, Kia has also shared the date and time for the global premiere of the new EV3, which will take place later this month. Read more…
