A new type of electric bicycle battery is gaining traction in the industry, potentially ushering in unprecedented levels of safety and security for riders. Get ready, because we’re quickly approaching the age of the potted e-bike battery. Read more…
Tesla Supercharger expansion stalls after team layoffs
Elon Musk’s recent decision to dissolve Tesla’s entire Supercharger network team has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle community. With promises of a slower expansion pace and a shift in focus to maintaining existing stations, Tesla owners and potential EV buyers alike are left wondering what this means for the future of long-distance EV travel. The Supercharger network, known for… Read more…
Audi kicks off Q6 e-tron quattro sales in the UK
The new Audi Q6 e-tron quattro is now available in the UK. Prices start at £68,975 for the twin-motor version, available at launch. A rear-wheel drive variant will follow later this year. Read more…
Lancia opens order books for the Ypsilon in Italy
Lancia has started series production of the new Ypsilon, which is the brand’s first model to be launched as a battery electric vehicle. At the same time, it now accepts first orders in Italy, which means that prices are now also known. Read more…
World’s largest electric container ship launches in China
In China, the world’s largest battery-electric container ship has started regular operations between Shanghai and Nanjing. The route covers almost 1,000 kilometres along the Yangtze River – without stopping to recharge. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla pulls back on Supercharger
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Asahi Kasei to build Li-ion battery separator plant in Canada
Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of its Hipore wet-process lithium-ion battery separator. Asahi Kasei will invest approximately ¥180 billion ($1.14 billion) in the facility, which will have a production capacity of around 700 million square meters per year as coated… Read more…
CityAirbus NextGen electric aircraft prototype debuts
Airbus has publicly unveiled its electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype in conjunction with the opening of its new center in Donauwörth, Germany. The center is dedicated to testing eVTOL systems including flight controls, avionics, and electric motors with eight rotors. The two-tonne-class CityAirbus is slated for its maiden flight later this year. It has a wing… Read more…
Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production
Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production, according to supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). Read more…
The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales
The US announced two proposals for offshore wind sales that could generate more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy – enough to power more than 6 million homes.. Read more…
Lynk & Co Zero EV sheds its camo
Spy shots have finally surfaced, revealing the striking front end of Lynk & Co’s highly anticipated all-electric flagship: the Zero. While Geely’s premium brand, Lynk & Co, is known for its distinctive styling, the Zero EV takes a fresh design direction. Instead of mirroring the recent 07 EM-P SUV, the Zero flaunts a unique front fascia with four vertical running… Read more…
Honda Prologue Sales Kicked Off In The U.S. In April, Acura ZDX Starts Arriving Today
Honda and its luxury brand are starting their Ultium-powered EV push. Read more…
Microchip introduces touch controllers for EV chargers
Microchip Technology, which provides connected and secure embedded control systems, has launched the MXT2952TD 2.0 range of secure touchscreen controllers for EV charger payment terminals. The maXTouch controllers are designed with embedded firmware to help EV charger designers protect their payment architectures by encrypting touch data and cryptographically authenticating software updates to minimize risk and… Read more…
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Our daily roundup of top stories is back. Sign up for it to get the smart takes in in your inbox each weekday afternoon. Read more…
The Zeekr MIX Is Not The Next Waymo Self Driving EV
The Geely SEA-M platform used on this car will be used for Waymo’s Robotaxi. Read more…
Save $729 on Hiboy’s Step-Thru e-bike at $850, Greenworks and WORX 1-day electric tool sales, and more
Today’s Green Deals feature more limited-time discounts than ever before, headlined by Hiboy’s latest sale that is taking up to $729 off EVs and bundles, led by the EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike at $850. It is joined by three tool-specific 1-day Best Buy deals, with the biggest of them being the Greenworks 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw dropping to a new $250 low, as well as the return of the NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike to its $1,300 low. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Tesla’s China compromise: maps deal opens door to autonomy
Elon Musk, Tesla’s outspoken CEO, has long been a vocal critic of high-definition maps for self-driving systems. But, as the saying goes, “When in Rome…” His company’s ambition to deploy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in the lucrative Chinese market has led to a compromise. Tesla is joining forces with Chinese tech giant Baidu, a move seen as pivotal for… Read more…
Tesla Even Gives Up On Next-Gen Gigacasting: Report
Tesla wanted to make its entire vehicle underbody with just one casting, but Reuters reports that it has given up on that effort. Read more…
How Do You Maintain An Electric Car?
Electric car maintenance is simple. It’s far less involved than a gas car. Read more…
Sion Power, Muhlbauer to create manufacturing line for lithium metal EV battery cells
US-based EV battery developer Sion Power has formed a partnership with MB ATECH, the e-mobility division of Germany’s Muhlbauer Group, to create an automated manufacturing line for Sion Power’s large-format lithium metal cells for EV batteries. The new fully automated manufacturing line will advance Sion Power’s commercialization, producing 75 MWh of 56 Ah lithium metal… Read more…
