BYD is considering setting up an EV plant in Mexico as it seeks to establish an export hub to the US, Nikkei reported. Read more…
The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad
The Dawn Project, a group that runs ads attacking Tesla’s full self-driving system, has received a letter from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) demanding that it cease using its logo in advertising, which Dawn Project did in contravention of US federal law in its Super Bowl ad aired this weekend. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 13, 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…
Mack to invest $14.5M in Roanoke to build electric MD line
The iconic Mack Trucks brand has been taking the medium duty market by storm, bringing big truck features and functionality to the segment like never before. The market has responded, and Mack is selling as many as they can make — so they’re going to start making more. Read more…
Is Porsche developing a luxury electric van to rival the Volvo EM90?
An all-electric Porsche luxury van? This could be a possibility. Porsche’s design boss, Peter Varga, said a van is now “very interesting” when combined with luxury. Read more…
ArcBest launches full line of electric, autonomous forklifts
ArcBest just rolled out a line of fully automated electric forklifts and reach trucks for use in its customers’ distribution centers and manufacturing facilities — and if they get their way, struggling to find those “forklift certified” operators will be a thing of the past. Read more…
To extend a lithium-metal EV battery’s life, just drain it and let it sit, find Stanford scientists
Stanford University researchers found that the best way to extend the life of a lithium-metal EV battery is to drain it and let it rest for a few hours.. Read more…
Tesla adds a center horn to its steering yoke
Steering wheels have been round for a long time for a pretty good reason. It’s a design that works. Steering wheels have had centered horns for a very long time for the exact same reason. Steering wheels have had stalks for a very long time – you get the idea. Tesla was having none of any of those when it… Read more…
Watch The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast Rip From 0 To 60 MPH In 2.68 Seconds
It finishes the quarter-mile run in 11.68 seconds. Read more…
After Passing Tesla, China’s BYD Eyes Mexico Plant For U.S. Sales
China’s EV champion seems dead-set on U.S. sales sooner than later. Read more…
BYD is launching its cheapest EV in South America, starting at $20,000
Chinese EV leader BYD is launching its cheapest electric car, the Seagull, in South America. The BYD Seagull will go by the Dolphin Mini overseas and will start at $20,100 (99,800 BRL). Read more…
Polaris’ next electric UTV is here: the Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic
Polaris is following up on its all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic with another electric UTV, this time for its commercial line. The Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic utility vehicle from Polaris Commercial is poised to bring the heavy-hitting power and performance of electric drive to just about any tasks that operators could imagine. And if it’s anything like the electric RANGER XP Kinetic I tested, it’s going to overdeliver with some serious power and performance. Read more…
Schwinn Marshall Hybrid e-bike hits $765, save $1,699 in this EcoFlow power station sale, more
Headlining today’s top deals is a collection of discounted Schwinn e-bikes led by the Marshall Electric Hybrid Bike at $765. They are joined by the second of EcoFlow’s 24-hour Valentine flash sales that is taking up to $1,699 off two power stations and an extra battery starting from $469, as well as one of the first chances to save on the Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower for $1,000. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
The race is on to power up with perovskite solar cells in space
Perovskite solar cells are increasingly being viewed as a possible game-changer as a source of power in space – here’s why. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz MBUX Hyperscreen Review: Gimmick Or Game-Changer?
Mercedes’ all-screen takeover does a lot, but getting it to do exactly what you want can be tricky Read more…
The Ioniq 5 N Isn’t “Authentic.” Here’s Why I Don’t Give A Damn
Yes, its fake shifting and “exhaust” noises are silly and inauthentic, but so are most of the internal combustion icons we love. Read more…
Eaton breaks ground on new EV fuse manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic
Power management company Eaton is opening a new assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros, the company’s fifth manufacturing site in the Dominican Republic, to meet growing customer demand for its fuses. The project will increase supplies of Eaton’s Bussmann series fuses, which provide critical safety functionality in EVs, renewable generation and energy storage projects…. Read more…
British Telecom is repurposing old street cabinets as EV charging points
Streetscapes change as technology evolves. As phone booths became obsolete, most disappeared, but some were repurposed as WiFi hotspots, neighborhood libraries and other useful things. British Telecom has thousands of boxy green metal cabinets, used to store internet and phone cabling, all over the UK, and the nationwide rollout of fiber broadband connections is making… Read more…
Chrysler unveils the Halcyon Concept – a glimpse into the future of electric sedans
Forget minivans and muscle cars, Chrysler’s latest concept throws futuristic curves with the Halcyon, a sleek electric sedan packed with tech that might make your jaw drop (or raise an eyebrow). While it’s a concept for now, the Halcyon hints at Chrysler’s electric ambitions and pushes the boundaries of what we expect from the brand. The Halcyon is definitely not… Read more…
California Has Enough Lithium Reserves To Power Over 300 Million EV Batteries
But lawsuits against the local county and environmental challenges loom large. Read more…
