Elon did enough to convince shareholders he deserved his multi billion dollar payout, but can he convince Delaware courts? Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia invest in North American manufacturing, NIO is ramping up production of its 650 mile solid-state EV, and Volvo got a big win at Le Mans. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Category: Electrek
GM’s Wuling teases new Starlight S electric SUV to compete with BYD, Tesla
A new electric SUV is primed to take on BYD and Tesla in China. GM’s joint venture, SAIC-GM-Wuling, unveiled the first teaser images of its new Starlight S electric SUV Monday. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Ford pulls sheet off the F-150 ‘SuperTruck’ it will race up Pikes Peak, complete with 1,400 hp
Last year, we saw Ford Performance race an all-electric “SuperVan” up the hill at Pikes Peak, but this year, it’s upping the ante with a souped-up version of the F-150 Lightning called the “SuperTruck.” SPOILER ALERT… it has a huge spoiler.. Read more…
Elon Musk says he is working on ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’
Elon Musk claims he is working on ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ – a second part of the on going master plan in as many years. Read more…
Volvo hints the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US to avoid new EV tariffs
With new tariffs introduced on EVs made in China, Volvo is criticizing the EU’s decision, saying it will only hurt buyers. Meanwhile, Volvo suggested the US-bound EX30 could come from Belgium as it looks to avoid newly introduced tariffs. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range gets access to federal tax credit, now starts at $40,000
Tesla Model 3 Long Range has now officially become eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. Read more…
GM Ultium battery plant ratifies UAW contract deal with big pay increase
Workers at GM’s Ultium battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio have voted to ratify their UAW contract deal with GM, earning big pay increases as they are brought under the national UAW/GM master agreement. Read more…
Here’s how scorching heat affects your EV’s range
As the US prepares for brutal heat, we found out how high temperatures affect EV range from battery range experts Recurrent. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) is expanding its retail and sales footprint, will enter seven new markets in 2025
EV automaker Polestar has announced several expansion plans for 2024 and 2025 as its portfolio of all-electric offerings continues to grow and hit new customers. In addition to expanding its own retail footprint, Polestar is deploying new non-agency sales models and has announced seven new markets it will begin selling to next year. Read more…
Tesla asks parties in Musk compensation case to interpret shareholders’ ratification
Tesla is asking the parties involved in Elon Musk’s CEO compensation case to interpret shareholders’ ratification last week. Read more…
Kia to build $30,000 EV3 in Mexico, unlocking US EV tax credit
A new low-cost EV is primed to hit the US market. Kia plans to build its new EV3 in Mexico as it looks to take advantage of the US electric vehicle tax credit. Read more…
China’s Leapmotor has commenced EV production in Europe at a Stellantis plant
A previously announced joint venture between China’s Leapmotor and Stellantis has begun building EVs in Europe ahead of local deliveries targeted this fall. Leapmotor’s entry into local production and sales overseas begins with a small EV called the T03.. Read more…
Proposed California bill seeks to rein in fast electric bicycle speeds
If a proposed new bill eventually becomes law, higher-speed electric bicycles may soon have a tougher row to hoe in California. Read more…
Sunbelt Rentals adds electric skid steer to its California lineup
The latest addition to Sunbelt Rentals’ ever-expanding lineup of zero-emission construction equipment is here, and it’s an all-electric skid steer set to be deployed on the Gateway project at UC Berkeley, California. Read more…
Mullen PowerUP is an EV and mobile charging station in one
Based on the all-electric Mullen THREE electric chassis cab, Mullen says the new PowerUP mobile charging platform provides increased job site versatility thanks to on demand, mobile DC fast-charging. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries halted amid problem with giant windshield wiper
Tesla has reportedly halted Cybertruck deliveries amid a problem with the motor of its giant windshield wiper. Read more…
Elon Musk claims that Tesla’s always ‘coming next year’ Roadster can fly
Elon Musk is again claiming that Tesla’s always “coming next year” Roadster will be able to fly. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Bobcat pitches electric telehandler concept
Bobcat unveiled the all-new TL25.60e electric telehandler concept at Intermat last month, with a 2.5 ton rated capacity, three electric motors, and the promise of unmatched energy efficiency and performance that’s objectively superior to diesel. Read more…
Lucid CEO says its Air has hit efficiency of 5 miles per kWh and ‘no one else is even close’
During a recent webcast at the annual Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transitions Summit, Lucid Motors CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson shared some exciting news about the automaker and electric mobility in general. Earlier this week, a version of its flagship Lucid Air sedan delivered an efficiency ratio of 5 miles per kWh, which could soon translate to more affordable long-range models for all. Read more…
Chevy cuts Equinox EV lease prices by nearly $140 per month
If you were looking to lease Chevy’s new all-electric Equinox, it just got a lot cheaper. Chevy cut Equinox EV lease prices by nearly $140 per month. With new offers, the Chevy Equinox EV can be leased for as little as $379 per month. Read more…
