The Hyundai Motor Group will start production at its new electric car plant in the US state of Georgia earlier than planned. Production is to start in the fourth quarter of 2024 instead of the first half of 2025. Read more…
German researchers develop a process for recycling LFP batteries
In a new German recycling project called DiLiRec, researchers from nine institutions and companies are developing and comparing processes for the recovery of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) for the first time. The project is being coordinated by EAS Batteries based in Thuringia in central northern Germany. Read more…
BMW plans to build battery assembly in Thailand
BMW plans to build a battery factory in Rayong, Thailand, this year to support its sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The plan is also justified by the activities of Chinese companies in the region. Read more…
BYD launches revamped Han and Tang models with significantly lower prices
BYD has lowered the starting prices of the Han and Tang by RMB 20,000 and RMB 30,000 respectively, taking the price war further into the mid-to-high-end EV market. Read more…
Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban
Rumors have been brewing for weeks now that Europe’s automakers were challenging the EU’s decision to ban ICE vehicles as of 2035. But the ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future. Is this PR spin or the real thing. Read more…
Tata to build battery factory in Somerset
The location for the Tata Group’s first battery cell factory outside India has been finalised. Tata’s battery subsidiary Agratas has announced the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater in the south-west English county of Somerset as the exact location and has purchased the land there. Read more…
Apple shuts down electric car project after ten years
Apple has apparently cancelled its electric car project after ten years of development. According to an agency report, the company announced this internally on Tuesday. Many members of the car team are to be transferred to the artificial intelligence department. Read more…
Addionics plans to produce copper foils in the USA
The Israeli battery technology company Addionics has announced its first production facility in the USA for the production of 3D copper foils for electric vehicle batteries. The company has not yet revealed exactly where in the US the factory will be located. Read more…
Zeekr 001 gets a 2024 refresh with more power and lower price
The original Zeekr 001 debuted back in 2021 and added a high-performance version last year and entered the European market. Now the Geely-owned manufacturer decided it was time for a refresh. Although the new 2024 Zeekr 001 retains the same exterior, the company added a couple of upgrades to all four available trims and lowered the price of some, too.… Read more…
China’s NEV retail at 283,000 in Feb 1-25, down 44% from same period last month
Retail sales of all passenger vehicles in China for the period February 1-25 were 861,000 units, down 25 percent year-on-year and down 43 percent from the same period last month. Read more…
Chinese EV makers’ CEOs react to Apple’s reported ditching of EV effort
Bloomberg reported that Apple is canceling its decade-long EV-making effort. CEOs of EV makers including Xpeng, Li Auto, Xiaomi, and Jiyue have expressed their views. Read more…
DuPont’s resin helps extend the life of liquid cooling systems
DuPont AmberLite EV2X resin helps extend the life of an EV’s glycol coolant, coolant loop components and ion exchange filter.
It reduces glycol maintenance requirements by offering enhanced thermal stability and excellent operating characteristics, compared with standard ion exchange resins on the market.
Consumer demand for greater range, faster charging, larger vehicles and more energy-dense batteries is increasing temperatures within EVs, creating new challenges for vehicle manufacturers. Many are turning from air cooling to liquid systems that use glycol coolant to manage high temperatures. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 27, 2024
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…
HiPhi in touch with Changan for takeover talks, report says
HiPhi began production halt on February 18 — the first working day after the Chinese New Year holiday — sparking fears about its fate. Read more…
IM Motors hints at shooting brake model as Zeekr launches refreshed 001
More EV makers are betting that the shooting brake style will become a new trend in China. Read more…
Apple cancels Apple Car project after more than a decade
Bloomberg reports that Apple has officially canceled its effort to build an electric car. The move was announced internally by Apple COO Jeff Williams and Kevin Lynch, who had been leading the Apple Car project since 2021.. Read more…
BLUETTI launches SwapSolar on Indiegogo – bringing you chill vibes (and ice!) wherever you go
Gearing up for a road trip or outdoor adventure? Now you can upgrade your experience with a groundbreaking new SwapSolar ecosystem from BLUETTI, offering the world’s first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and ice maker with the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station. Enjoy refrigerated food, chill vibes, and even freshly made ice to order, wherever you are. Even better, BLUETTI just launched a new Indigogo campaign offering amazing deals for early bird signups.. Read more…
American Test Of $11,500 BYD Seagull: ‘This Doesn’t Come Across Cheap’
The imported EV hatchback may only cost $11,500 but it impressed industry veteran John McElroy. Read more…
Apple parks its EV ambitions, shifts focus to AI
Apple has hit the brakes on its ambitious electric vehicle project. After a decade in the works, Apple’s self-driving car plans have officially reached a dead end. After recent reports the company was at a crossroads with the project, the decision has been made to shift the focus to the AI, and cancel the car project. The decision to scrap… Read more…
Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products
Tesla has pushed a new software update to its mobile app with a new AI chat assistant and a new menu to highlight the company’s non-car products. Read more…
