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Tesla starts running ads
Tesla has begun running some Google ads for the first time following Elon Musk’s statement that the automaker would try advertising. More…
Report: Hyundai finally adding wireless CarPlay support to more cars starting this year
Hyundai’s complicated relationship with CarPlay might soon get a little bit easier to understand. A new report this week suggests that Hyundai plans to add support for wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to its cars that are also equipped with integrated satellite navigation, starting later this year. Historically, Hyundai cars with integrated navigation have only supported wired CarPlay. More…
GM CEO discusses catching up to Tesla, adopting NACS, hints at Bolt EV successor
General Motors (GM) is going all-electric, but the transition hasn’t happened as quickly as many anticipated. The automaker is overcoming supply chain hurdles as it ramps up EV production. With several high-volume EVs launching, GM’s CEO Mary Barra believes “it will be dramatically different” next year. But will it be enough to surpass Tesl. More…
The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower is nearly complete
Swedish startup Modvion is building the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower for an energy company in Sweden. More…
Factorial looks to bring a circular economy to solid-state batteries by recycling lithium-metal
Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has announced a new partnership with South Korean metal refining company, Young Poong, to research and implement lithium-metal recycling into its production practices. Through the investment, Factorial hopes to reuse excess metal materials to create a more circular economy. More…
SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla
SAE International announced that it is starting the process to officially standardize the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which should make the connector less dependent on Tesla. More…
The world’s largest battery factory will be 2.5x the size of Tesla’s Gigafactory
California-based Rondo Energy and Thailand’s Siam Cement Group are going to operate the world’s largest battery factory in Thailand. More…
NASA to conclude all electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft program
NASA announced last Thursday that its all-electric aircraft project will be shutting down later this year after years of research and development. The program will conclude without any flights of the X-57 Maxwell aircraft; however, the agency still considers the program a success with plenty of lessons learned. More…
Formula E announces multiyear US broadcast partnership with CBS, Paramount+, and Roku
Following its first-ever race in Portland, Oregon, this past weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has announced new partnerships with CBS Network and Roku Media to feature live races on multiple platforms in the US. More…
First ride: FUELL Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 electric bikes change the game
Eurobike 2023 was my first chance to check out the recently unveiled second-generation FUELL Flluid electric bikes, the Flluid-2 and Flluid-3. I was able to see both models up close and personal, and take a test ride on the Flluid 3 to see how well that new Valeo gear box motor works. More…
Lordstown (RIDE) files for bankruptcy with Endurance electric truck assets up for sale
EV startup Lordstown Motors (RIDE) filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. Lordstown is also suing Foxconn after the companies failed to find common ground over a promised investment to keep the EV startup afloat.. More…
Tesla got ‘very angry’ by leaked Valencia project, reportedly killed factory
Tesla was reportedly “very angry” when its plans for a potential factory in Valencia, Spain, leaked and it has abandoned the project. More…
ChargePoint joins Tesla’s NACS, will offer connector on new and existing stations
ChargePoint announced today that it is adopting Tesla’s NACS connector, which will be offered on new and existing charging stations. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 26, 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…
China’s solar is now at twice the capacity of its coal power – report
Solar is growing at 33.7% year-on-year and is now at twice the capacity of coal power in China, according to a new report. More…
Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback
A mere few weeks after a digital animation of an electric Volkswagen Beetle stirred the rumor mill about a real-life version, the CEO of the passenger cars business has said otherwise. Although the German automaker recently revived its classic Bus as a BEV with several other familiar VW nameplates to follow, the Beetle will remain exterminated for now. More…
The world’s largest wind turbine is now being installed in China
A 16-megawatt (MW) wind turbine – the world’s largest – is being put in place off the southeastern coast of China. More…
Nissan LEAF somehow still exists in 2024 with CHAdeMO, 8-track player optional
Nissan announced today that the 2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a starting price below $30,000, making it one of the most accessible EV options in the US. However, Nissan has failed to update the inferior CHAdeMO charging plug once again, which should have been replaced years ago. More…
Kia announces first Europe pricing for EV9, and it’s more than we thought
We’ve now learned initial pricing for Kia’s upcoming EV9 three-row SUV in one European market, thanks to a price list on Kia’s Belgian website. More…
