Tesla announced plans to greatly expand the Supercharger network in Iceland through a partnership with a gas station chain. Read more…
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This Chinese electric truck will be as quick as Tesla’s Cybertruck with heavy loads
Chinese EV maker Geely is launching a 4WD version of its Radard RD6 electric truck that will rival the Cybertruck. According to the brand’s CEO, it will have similar acceleration to Tesla’s Cybertruck while carrying heavy loads.. Read more…
BYD’s upcoming EV plans leak showing new Seal and Tesla Model Y rivaling SUV launching
BYD is rolling out new electric models in different segments as it looks to stay on top of the EV sales market. BYD’s latest EV plans leaked, showing a new electric SUV rolling out in April to compete with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y.. Read more…
This $1b EV nickel plant will be North America’s largest
Canada Nickel Co. is looking to spend US $1 billion to build a nickel processing plant in Ontario, which would be North America’s largest once it is completed. Read more…
Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal is not as optimistic about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal, who is also a board member at Tesla, is not as optimistic as his brother about Tesla delivering ‘Full Self-Driving’. He says: “maybe 5 years”. Read more…
GM taps former Tesla battery expert to help it deliver low-cost EVs at scale
As GM looks to deliver on its promise of EVs for everyone, the automaker is recruiting talent from the best. GM announced Thursday that it has hired Kurt Kelty, former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as it aims to launch low-cost EVs.. Read more…
Watch this electric motorcycle ride battery deep through California flood waters
As Californians brace for record-setting rain and flooding in many areas, drivers are forced to be extra cautious on flooded roadways. In what may be a first for this particular bike though, we’re getting a look at a Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle that was ridden battery-deep through flood waters and lived to ride back out. Read more…
Einride partners with Heineken to support electric trucks moving precious beer through Europe
Einride has announced it is helping world-renowned brewery Heineken electrify its freight operations between the Netherlands and Germany. Heineken put several electric trucks into operation last month as it looks to deploy Einride’s entire ecosystem across its fleet operations in the future. Read more…
Tesla improves Cybertruck handling, charging, and more in new update
Tesla has released the first major software update for the Cybertruck, and it improves the electric pickup’s handling, charging, and more. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 7, 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…
All-new electric Lancia Ypsilon shown weeks ahead of schedule
Storied Italian car brand Lancia revealed its first new car — electric or otherwise — in over a decade, and it did so without warning, without fanfare, and weeks ahead of schedule. Read more…
Existing telecom infrastructure can put L2 charging everywhere, FAST
Britain’s largest telecom service provider has put forward a plan to ensure that EVs are always within range of a charger. To do that, they’re planning to retrofit their existing street cabinets into publicly accessible L2 chargers. Read more…
Tesla to restart Gigafactory Berlin production next week
Tesla confirmed that it plans to restart production at Gigafactory Berlin next week after shutting it down due to supply issues. Read more…
Electrify America set to open its first indoor EV charging station to the public this week
EV charging network Electrify America will soon offer the public an EV charging experience safe from the elements, where drivers can pull in, plug in, and chill out while their vehicle replenishes. This flagship indoor charging station kicks off a potential future in which you don’t have to wait in your car or outside while you charge… It also has complimentary Wi-Fi.. Read more…
Ford will unveil its all-electric Puma Gen-E later this year
The UK’s best-selling car is going electric. Ford said it will reveal the all-electric Puma Gen-E later this year as it expands its European EV lineup.. Read more…
Geely Auto inks deal with ZEEKR to sell its EVs in Mexico, hints at expansion to South America
Geely Holding Group subsidiary Geely Auto has announced a vehicle purchase agreement with fellow marque brand ZEEKR to sell its EVs and aftermarket parts in Mexico. With the agreement, Geely hopes to fast-track ZEEKR’s line of advanced new energy vehicles to Mexican consumers hungry for more sustainable alternatives to combustion models as a stepping stone to further expansions South to Latin America. Read more…
Apollo Go unveiled as fast, dual-motor entry-level electric scooter you can still carry
You may be more familiar with Apollo’s fancier electric scooters, which the Canadian company has designed largely from the ground up, eschewing traditional industry practices of compiling a hodge-podge of off-the-shelf parts. But the company’s newest model, the Apollo Go, is shedding some serious poundage in an attempt to become the best portable, entry-level scooter that still packs a punch. Read more…
BMW introduces gorgeous i5 Touring, its first all-electric luxury wagon, but not in the US
BMW is launching its first all-electric luxury wagon, the i5 Touring, with up to 348 miles (560 km) WLTP range. The luxury BMW wagon is more advanced than ever. It’s now more sporty, has new features, and is available in an all-electric form for the first time. Read more…
Tesla appears to be preparing for a round of layoffs
Tesla is seemingly preparing for a round of layoffs as it asks its manager to identify critical members of their teams. Read more…
Major BMW, Ford, and Chevy supplier to make its US plant ‘flexible’ for ICE and EVs
Major German car parts maker ZF Friedrichshafen is investing a hefty $500 million into its transmission plant in South Carolina – all to transform it into a “flexible manufacturer of parts” for both ICE and plug-in hybrids, and for both passenger cars and large commercial vehicles by launching production of its PowerLine transmission in the US. Read more…