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Redwood Materials expands presence in Europe, acquiring its leading Li-ion battery recycler

Less than two years after sharing expansion plans for Europe, US-based battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials is adding Germany to its map of locations. Today, the company announced the acquisition of Redux Recycling GmbH – the leading lithium ion battery recycler in the EU, as it looks to quickly expand its operations overseas. More…
In a ‘bone-headed’ move, the UK to roll back gas car phase-out and other net zero policies

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening the UK’s commitments to net zero in a bombshell policy shift. More…
NIO stock sinks after $1 billion planned convertible debt offering

Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO’s stock is falling after announcing a proposed total of $1 billion in convertible senior notes on Monday. More…
Toyota reveals next-gen EV production line as it looks to play catch-up with Tesla

As it looks to make up for lost time, Toyota is giving us a glimpse of its next-gen EV production line with modern technology like Giga casting, self-propelled assembly lines, and robots to transport finished vehicles.. More…
Marriott taps EV Connect as charger provider, countering Hilton’s recent alliance with Tesla

Hospitality group Marriott International has announced an agreement with charging services provider EV Connect to implement and manage chargers across thousands of hotels in the US and Canada. The news comes weeks after Hilton Hotels announced a similar agreement with Tesla. More…
Dragonfly review: an adventure EV with 3-dimensional steering
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Gotion High-Tech and InoBat to establish a 20 GWh battery plant in Europe supply VW brand EVs

Weeks after battery developer Gotion-High Tech acquired a 25% stake in startup InoBat, the two companies have signed an agreement to erect a gigafactory in Europe. As a Tier 1 battery supplier to its top shareholder Volkswagen Group, Gotion will look to InoBat to help it provide the German automaker and other marques with EV batteries… but where will the joint venture set up shop. More…
How electric microcars wound up on Bora Bora’s front line against climate change

Electric microcars are often touted for their superior urban performance, wiggling through crowded cities without taking up more space than they need. But you can find them much farther flung than just the narrow alleyways of European cities. In fact, you just might see them on the beachfronts of your next vacation. More…
Tesla launches Wall Connector app integration as it opens to non-Tesla EVs

Tesla has launched a mobile app integration for its Wall Connector chargers as it opens its infrastructure to non-Tesla EVs. More…
GM hires former Apple Pay and iCloud directors for software and services team – source

GM continues to hire current and former Apple employees as it rejects CarPlay from its EVs. General Motors has hired former directors of Apple Pay and iCloud to work on GM’s new software and services division, according to a source who shared hiring details with 9to5Mac. More…
All new MINI Countryman Electric makes its North American debut ahead of 2024 deliveries

Weeks after officially unveiling its all-electric Countryman in Germany, MINI has brought the EV overseas for its North American debut. In correlation with Climate Week in New York City, MINI has debuted the new Countryman alongside parent company BMW Group ahead of initial US deliveries set for next year. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 18, 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. More…
Spain’s first-ever floating offshore wind turbine just came online

For the first time, floating offshore wind has been brought online as a new renewable generation technology in Spain. More…
Here’s a look at the first Jeep, Dodge, and Ram EVs set to arrive next year

Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Chrysler, and others, is set to release several new all-electric vehicles next year to kick off its EV campaign. Here’s a look at the first EVs due out next year. More…
Greenworks 8-inch electric pole saw hits $150, Schwinn e-bike $773 off, more

Today’s fresh batch of green deals are now live with one of the best prices to date on this Greenworks 8-inch cordless electric pole saw at $150. It comes joined by a massive $773 discount on Schwinn’s Kettle Valley e-bike, as well. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows

While colder weather negatively affects the range of Tesla electric vehicles and electric vehicles in general, it may actually be good for the long-term longevity health of EV battery packs, according to a new study. More…
ZEEKR’s X SUVs closely follow 001 sedans in trek overseas as expansion in Europe continues

Less than a month after sending its flagship 001 sedans on a ship overseas to Europe, ZEEKR is loading up its first batch of X SUVs to join them. When they arrive, ZEEKR will immediately begin selling the two passenger EVs models in two markets of Europe as part of a strategy that includes further global expansion. More…
VinFast’s (VFS) EV deliveries grew over 400% in Q2, but there’s a caveat

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that EV deliveries rose over 400% in Q2 compared to the first three months of the year. However, the primary reason for the jump is due to sales to a related party. More…
Why more high-end bike companies are making budget-level electric bikes

An increasing number of premium bicycle companies have thrown their hat in the budget-minded electric bike ring lately, resulting in lower prices than ever before from major bike shop brands. So what’s behind this move. More…

