During a “Uni Wheel Tech Day” event held in Seoul earlier today, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation presented a potentially game-changing approach to the design of an EV’s drivetrain. The Universal Wheel Drive system, or “Uni Wheel” for short, moves main components to the wheel hub, creating additional space in a given vehicle’s interior. Learn more in the video below. Read more…
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GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption
General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra said she is disappointed in EV production this year due to constraints. Meanwhile, GM’s leader believes new, affordable EVs like the Equinox and Bolt will help drive adoption. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app
Tesla Cybertruck options and accessories have leaked through a mobile app update revealing a ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar option, and new “Beast mode”. Read more…
Volvo, Polestar owner partners with NIO for EV battery swapping
Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO is partnering with Geely, the company behind Volvo, Polestar, and several other brands for EV battery swapping. Read more…
US may cut automakers some slack on stricter rules for EV tax credits
The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday what will disqualify EVs from eligibility for the $7,500 subsidy. However, the government is reportedly discussing granting automakers a temporary reprieve from the proposed restrictions on EVs containing battery parts or materials coming from China.Â. Read more…
Rolls-Royce calls off bets on electric planes, says low-carbon fuel is the future
Just as the wheels touched down on Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight from London to New York yesterday, powered by a low-carbon fuel engine made by Rolls-Royce, the company has announced a new shift. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç says it’s time to sell off its electric jet engine unit and focus on other strategies – namely sustainable aviation fuels, or SAF. Read more…
Lotus launches its own liquid-cooled charger technology including 450 kW DCFC
UK-based automaker Lotus is taking its 2028 electrification goals to another level, announcing a new line of EV charger options to support its growing lineup of all-electric hypercars. The new chargers are are available in China en route to other markets soon. Read more…
Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned?
We get a closer look at the Tesla Cybertruck with one of the units the automaker is now displaying in its showrooms. Read more…
Mercedes will swap EQS electric SUV production for new 300-mi GLC EV at US factory
Mercedes-Benz plans to stop building its EQS SUV in the US in favor of a new longer-range electric GLC. The move comes as Mercedes plans to make room for its upcoming GLC EV.. Read more…
In a first, this electric SOV is charged by offshore wind turbines
A Dutch shipbuilder has officially launched what it says is the world’s first electric service operations vessel (SOV) that can charge offshore. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 28, 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. Read more…
Michigan just passed a 100% clean electricity by 2040 law
Michigan has become the 12th state to pass landmark legislation that sets a 100% clean electricity deadline for utilities.. Read more…
ZeroAvia signs on to provide up to 70 zero-emission engines to new electric airline, Ecojet
Hydrogen-electric plane technology developer ZeroAvia announced it has signed an agreement with the newly launched, carbon-conscious airline EcoJet to provide up to 70 zero-emission plane engines. With ZeroAvia’s help, Ecojet looks to become the world’s first all-electric airline. Read more…
BMW reveals first electric M performance car name in new trademark filing
A new trademark filing revealed the name of the first BMW high-performance M electric car. The BMW M3 is going electric, likely under the name iM3. Read more…
Ohio, the state where a river caught fire at least 12 times, just voted to protect oil
The Ohio House has voted on a bill to ensure that the state cannot ban gas-powered vehicles, protecting pollution in a state that has one of the worst environmental legacies in the US. Read more…
Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race
Toyota is securing substantial funding as it looks to catch up in the EV race. Sources close to the matter say Toyota and its affiliates will sell a stake of around $4.7B in Denso, the second-largest global auto supplier.. Read more…
Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away
Tesla briefly increased the deposit amount for the Cybertruck last night before reverting to the original price. Read more…
New US solar capacity additions have edged past natural gas in 2023
Solar capacity has grown faster in US electrical generation than all other energy sources in the first three quarters of 2023, according to new data from FERC.Â. Read more…
Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – Here’s what we know so far
A new all-electric Nissan LEAF is due out next year. The compact EV that started it all is getting a makeover to compete with new rivals. Here’s what we know about the next-gen Nissan LEAF so far. Read more…
Watch wind technicians ‘walk to work’ at US offshore wind farm Vineyard Wind 1 [video]
Check out this cool video on Reddit of a “walk to work” gangway that’s now being used by wind farm technicians at Vineyard Wind 1. Read more…
