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…
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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…
Electric motorcycle startup Ryvid begins making first deliveries
The Ryvid Anthem has been one of the most hotly anticipated electric motorcycles of the last year. After first debuting just over a year ago, the company has now announced that the US-built electric motorcycles are ready to begin shipments. More…
ROAM introduces the Move all-electric shuttle bus, the first of its kind built entirely in Kenya
Kenyan electric mobility company ROAM is celebrating its latest milestone in Africa today, as it has launched its latest product – an all-electric shuttle bus called the Move. ROAM’s lineup of electric vehicles continues to grow as the innovative company continues to decarbonize the roads of Kenya and beyond. More…
Tesla announces it produced its 5 millionth electric car
Tesla has announced that it has produced its 5 millionth electric car this week – a milestone that many nayswyers thought impossible not so long ago. More…