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First Mustang Mach-E models built in China roll off assembly line
Ford has just successfully rolled the first models of its Mustang Mach-E off its assembly line in China, ahead of deliveries to local customers later this year. The new EVs will be sold in China through Ford’s direct sales network and will be manufactured at Changan Ford’s manufacturing plant in Chongqing.. More…
Ford announces $316 million UK facility transformation to build first EV components in Europe
Ford has announced that its vehicle transmission facility at Halewood in the UK will be transformed to build electric power units for future Ford passenger and commercial EVs in Europe. The £230 million (~$315 million) investment will see a complete revamp to the facility, which is scheduled to begin EV component production in 2024. When complete, the Halewood site will be the first producing EV components for Ford in Europe.. More…
The cheapest EV in the world has landed in the US – here’s what it’s like
Electrek was invited to try out the cheapest EV in the world, which is manufactured by Changli. It was hilarious, cute, “cheap” in every way, and a wild exercise for the imagination. Even though it doesn’t retain its famed price tag, the US importers have put great effort into adding back value where the shipping costs took it away. More…
Tesla adds solar panels back to its referral program with $300 award
Tesla has added back solar panel installation to its referral program with a new $300 award for both referrers and new buyers being referred. More…
NIO Day 2021 to be held in December amid plenty of new model rumors
EV automaker NIO has just announced that its annual “NIO Day” 2021 event will be held at the Olympic Sports Center in Suzhou, west of Shanghai on December 18. NIO Day 2020 was held in early January of this year, and the event is usually when the automaker introduces new models. That trend should continue this year as the automaker is expected to reveal at least two new models and possibly an entirely new vehicle brand. Here’s what we know so far. More…
Tesla drops claim that solar roof tiles are ‘3x stronger than standard tiles’
Tesla has updated the solar roof webpage and dropped the claim that its tiles are “3x stronger than standard tiles”. More…
Stellantis and LG Energy are going to open a joint ‘gigafactory’ in North America
Amsterdam-headquartered global auto manufacturer Stellantis and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution today announced that they will form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. More…
WM Motor teases LiDAR-equipped M7 sedan ahead of unveiling this Friday
EV startup WM Motor has teased a first image of its upcoming M7 sedan ahead of its official unveiling in China later this week. The M7 is based on a concept EV previously shared by WM Motor and will be the first sedan in its fleet. Furthermore, it’s reported to come equipped with three separate LiDAR sensors. More…
Foxconn unveils 3 new electric vehicles as it is about to build EVs for other brands
At an event today, Foxconn unveiled three new electric vehicles: a sedan, an SUV, and a bus. More…
I tested a flying electric boat and it was even cooler than it sounds
When I first began covering Candela and the company’s flying electric boats, I thought it was pretty cool tech that only a few people could ever dream of experiencing. Fast forward to a few days ago when I was flying above the water around a Swedish archipelago, contemplating how the twists and turns of life had taken me here.. More…
EGEB: Rooftop solar could match annual total US power generation
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB). More…
Tesla tests new Model S Plaid prototype with stunning active aero-brake spoiler
Tesla has been spotted testing a new Model S Plaid prototype with a stunning new deployable aero-brake spoiler. More…
Tesla is back to a full vehicle lineup, but delivery timelines slip up to almost a year
Tesla is now back to delivering its full vehicle lineup after Model X deliveries started this weekend. More…
Gruber Motors catches on fire again, several more Tesla Roadsters are lost
Gruber Motors, a shop best-known for working on Tesla vehicles, caught on fire again. The second time in 4 years. More…
Refreshed Tesla Model X with gorgeous interior delivered to customers [video]
It looks like today’s the first day of deliveries for the refreshed Model X at a very small event where a handful of vehicles were delivered to new customers. Let’s take a peek inside!. More…
Living with an EV (Featuring the VW ID.4)
In this episode of Cariosity, we address some of the major concerns many buyers have when considering an all-electric vehicle, and demonstrate the distinct advantages an EV like the new Volkswagen ID.4 EV offers. More…
Chargie brings electric car smarts to your overnight phone charging
Electric cars come with intelligent charge management designed to protect batteries from over-heating and excessive wear. Chargie is a smart device which brings that same intelligence to your overnight phone charging – and best of all, it works with all of your existing chargers. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: This 12-seater ‘vintage’ electric car
Sometimes you want a fast car for going out. Sometimes you want a big car for showing off. But sometimes, just sometimes, you need something totally different for standing out. And I think this 12-seater electric car-shaped thing might be just the ticket. It’s certainly deserving of this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. Now let’s see why. More…
6 ways to get the best range from your electric car in winter
If you don’t live in the southern hemisphere or close to the Equator, then cold temperatures are headed your way, if they haven’t already arrived. As winter approaches, here are six tips for how to get the best range from your electric car’s battery. More…