Nissan is retooling its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant to become “North America’s electrification hub” over the next several years. The automaker plans to begin building EVs in the US, starting with a pair of electric sedans in 2026. More…
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Carmakers don’t need ‘EV divisions,’ the whole company should go electric now
Over the years, we’ve seen several car companies tout their decision to create an “EV division” within the company, a group tasked specifically with looking into EV technology and how to implement that within the product line. More…
Chevy’s performance Blazer EV SS postponed until next year, Blazer EV on track
If you were waiting to get your hands on the Chevy’s first high-performance “SS” EV trim, the 2024 Blazer EV SS, you will have to wait a little longer. More…
E-scooter at highway speeds? ZonDoo’s 8kW RoadHitter lives up to its name
ZonDoo recently came out with the , the fastest electric scooter in their lineup and likely one of the fastest electric scooters out there. At a glance, the RoadHitter’s eye-catching 68mph top speed and bright light show make it seem like a ludicrous scooter, fit only for those looking for maximum adrenaline and minimum safety. However, while it can definitely get the heart pumping, it also has a few more features that are worth taking a look at. More…
VW kicks off its first US autonomous driving pilot with ID. Buzz EVs
Volkswagen is rolling out an autonomous driving vehicle test fleet with ID. Buzz EVs in Austin. More…
Rivian CEO has encouraging words about EV production, expanding into Europe
Following a big second quarter, Rivian’s CEO and founder, RJ Scaringe, believes the best is yet to come. Scaringe says Rivian’s supply chain is coming together, allowing for more predictability regarding production. More…
China revises EV credits for automakers, reducing offset opportunities that have driven production
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a revision to its long-running “dual-credit policy,” in which local automakers earn certain calculated credits for each EV they build. The Ministry is reducing said credit by 40%, putting certain automakers in jeopardy of non-compliance and risk of losing their ability to sell to the public. More…
Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales
Tesla is planning to use its Optimus robot, also known as Tesla Bot, in its stores in an attempt to help sales, but not necessarily how you think. More…
Polestar (PSNY) stock spikes after reporting strong Q2 2023 deliveries
EV maker Polestar (PSNY) delivered roughly 15,800 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, up 31% from Q1. Polestar’s stock is trending, up 5%, following the rising deliveries.. More…
Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China
A slew of automakers in China have banned together and pledged to regulate how they market their EVs and avoid further price wars to help stabilize a booming market for consumers. Chinese EV automakers like NIO, XPeng, and BYD have been joined by the likes of Tesla to promote healthy competition and less “bad blood” overseas. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 7, 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…
Enphase Energy is shipping its first US-made microinverters
Global energy tech company Enphase Energy just announced the first shipments of its microinverters made in Columbia, South Carolina. More…
Ex-Apple, Tesla exec wants to bring subscription services to Ford’s electric vehicles
Like most automakers, Ford aims to introduce subscription services as the industry moves to a new digital, electric era. Ford’s tech leader, Doug Field, hired from Apple, says the transition is already underway, with the next steps expected to roll out with the automaker’s upcoming next-gen EVs. More…
The US’s largest solar panel maker just secured yet another big order
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will supply North American wholesale power producer Capital Power with 1 gigawatt (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar modules. More…
Chevy Bolt EV carried GM’s electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall
GM’s electric star, the Chevy Bolt EV (and EUV), continues to carry the weight for the automaker’s fully electric lineup. Despite sales of the Chevy Bolt EV doubling YOY, numbers are down from the first quarter.. More…
Ductless AC units now up to $550 off in New Green Deals, Jackery power stations, e-bikes, more
Summer heat has been beating down on much of the United States as of late, which means you’ve probably been dreading those AC bills. All of today’s best deals look to help put your mind at ease, arriving courtesy of our colleagues at 9to5Toys to deliver discounted ductless split mini AC units. The environmentally-conscious savings also continue over to Jackery’s just-released Explorer 2000 Plus power station at $400 off, as well as the best e-bike discounts around and more. More…
Tesla Electric customers report making as much as $150 a day
Tesla Electric customers in Texas are reporting making as much as $150 a day during the heat waves as Tesla’s virtual power plant is coming together with over 6MW of power. More…
Create your own logo Cybertruck wrap for free
LiveSurface, a high-quality design visualization Mac app, is launching an offer that Tesla Cybertruck wrap fans and fleet owners are likely to find very appealing – a free mockup of BYODesigns applied to the Cybertruck.. More…
Stellantis reveals new EV platform for electric cars and SUVs, the first of four globally
Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep and RAM, revealed its new global EV platform Wednesday. The STLA Medium, the first of four EV platforms, is designed to power electric cars, crossovers, and SUVs.. More…
Volvo Cars EV sales surge, more than quadrupling in June
Volvo Cars saw a massive spike in electric car sales this past month. The Swedish automaker posted 346% EV sales growth in June over last year as it builds momentum in the electric era. More…
