Panasonic Energy has signed a new contract with the German company H&T Recharge for the supply of battery can production lines for cylindrical battery cells. Both companies have been cooperating since 2017. Read more…
2024 Mercedes EQS gets more range, trades futurism for familiarity with new grille
Mercedes is backpedaling on its futuristic design language with the updated 2024 EQS. The German luxury automaker is ditching the sleek, futuristic looks on its flagship electric sedan in favor of tried-and-true design cues. While some may see this strategy as Mercedes losing faith in EVs, others see it as merely a necessary concession to a transitioning auto market. The… Read more…
BYD presents new electric cars – and a plug-in hybrid
Chinese car manufacturer BYD presented eight models at the Geneva Motor Show, including its first plug-in hybrid model for Europe. However, the PHEV offshoot of the Seal U will only be sold in selected markets. Read more…
Schaeffler expands production in the USA for EV components
Schaeffler has announced a new US plant for the production of electric vehicle components. Construction of the production facility is scheduled to begin in Dover, Ohio, in the middle of 2024 and be completed in the third quarter of 2025. Read more…
Polestar begins Polestar 3 production in China
Production of the Polestar 3 has begun in Chengdu, China, with additional production expected to begin in the US in mid-2024, Polestar said. Read more…
The era of Hyundai combustion engines under the N performance label is over
This month, Hyundai discontinued production of its sporty N models with combustion engines for Europe. In future, there will only be electric cars under the N performance label in Europe – starting with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Read more…
Mercedes shelves plans to release EQE SUS in China
Mercedes-Benz has shelved its plan to introduce a mix of sedan and SUV in China with the EQE SUS. It is apparently too complex and expensive. The first pure Chinese Mercedes will therefore not be launched on the market (for the time being). Read more…
Great Wall to relaunch premium EV brand Saloon, report says
Saloon unveiled the Mecha Dragon at the Guangzhou auto show in November 2021, but no new developments on the all-electric sedan have been released since. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Feb 25: Nio 2,300, Xpeng 1,200, Li Auto 6,200, Tesla 10,800
Between February 1-25, Nio was 5,100, Xpeng 3,000, Li Auto 16,200, BYD 81,000 and Tesla 24,300. Read more…
BYD showcases 8 models at Geneva auto show, Yangwang U8 makes European debut
BYD presented the Seal U DM-i at the Geneva auto show and plans to launch the model in Europe in the second quarter. Read more…
ChatGPT for battery chemicals
A team of researchers led by the University of Michigan in the US is developing a generative AI model to produce new molecules for batteries, writes Nick Flaherty. The machine learning framework will be developed using 200,000 node hours on the Polaris, a 34-petaflop supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory. Read more…
Arcfox announces entry into Dominican market
Arcfox has shipped vehicles to several countries and will accelerate its overseas sales and service network this year, it said. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 26, 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…
Battery powered trailer boost range, efficiency — now for $120,000 less
The RA electric trailer from Range Energy promises to turn your diesel truck into a hybrid or extend the range of your electric semi – and now it qualifies for a $120,000 voucher in California. Read more…
Great Wall’s Tank brand launches Tank 700 Hi4-T off-road SUV
China’s off-road NEV market has a lot of room to grow, with steady-state monthly sales of the Tank 700 Hi4-T expected to reach 3,000 units, analysts say. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance spotted in Spain
For years, Tesla has dazzled its faithful (and irked its detractors) with a cycle of hype, leaks, and incremental improvements. Their latest move is no different; the refreshed Model 3 Performance, sporting the tongue-in-cheek “Ludicrous” badge, is here. But should you care? The new Model 3 Performance was spotted during what seemed like a promo shoot in Spain. We have… Read more…
Xiaomi’s 1st EV model to start deliveries as soon as Q2, exec indicates
Xiaomi Group president said the formal release of the SU7 will come “very soon,” and indicated that domestic deliveries will begin as soon as the second quarter, according to CNBC. Read more…
Mercedes is upgrading the EQS with more range and a more classic grille design option
Mercedes is going back to its roots with the upgraded EQS. The new Mercedes EQS luxury sedan will feature an improved battery for more range and the option for a more classic grille design.. Read more…
You won’t believe who bought almost $1 million worth of Tesla Roadsters
In a surprising turn of events, we now learn that billionaire Dan O’Dowd bought the 3 Tesla Roadsters that were lost in a Chinese port for over a decade. Read more…
Automakers Are Lobbying To Roll Back EV Adoption. It May Work
Automakers have already dialed back their own optimism, but now they have to convince regulators to let them off the hook. Read more…
