On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla shareholders meeting, more lawsuits coming for Tesla, ultra-fast charging by Lotus, and more. Read more…
Confirmed: Audi Q6 E-Tron Sportback and RS Q6 E-Tron Coming Next Year
Audi also said that a PPE-platform-based A6 is also in the works. Read more…
Silicon Mobility introduces single-chip solution for integrated powertrain domain control and energy management
Silicon Mobility, an Intel company that provides automotive semiconductor and software control solutions, has announced the OLEA U310 Field Programmable Control Unit (FPCU) as part of its next-generation OLEA FPCU series. The new OLEA U310 consolidates the functionalities of multiple traditional microcontrollers into a single system on chip (SoC). The OLEA U310 is specifically engineered… Read more…
Ricardo teams with Wuzheng to develop electric agricultural machinery
UK-headquartered engineering consultancy Ricardo has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Wuzheng to research and develop powertrains for electric tractors and agricultural machinery. The companies will work together to investigate new technologies and more efficient powertrains for Wuzheng’s agricultural machinery equipment product range. Ricardo’s global network of automotive engineers and energy… Read more…
Pork, Dairy, Booze: China To Hit Europe Back After New EV Tariffs
The Chinese government might slap tit-for-tat trade barriers in retaliation for EU tariffs on EVs. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue Gets New Discounts For Savings Of Up To $10,500
Piling up the tax credit and manufacturer incentives makes the Prologue EV cheaper to lease than the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Smart #5 unveiled in China with 638 hp and 700 km range
After many sightings of camouflaged prototypes, the Smart #5, a collaboration between Geely and Mercedes-Benz, finally makes its grand entrance. Recently revealed by Chinese regulators, this all-electric SUV boasts impressive specifications, curious design and is set to make an impression in the EV space. First unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April as a concept, the Smart #5 has… Read more…
Rad Power Bikes announces response to China tariffs and rising e-bike prices
Rad Power Bikes, one of the leading electric bicycle companies in the US, has announced its response to rising e-bike costs in the US after the tariff exclusion on Chinese-produced electric bikes expires. Read more…
NIO launches EL8 in Europe amid looming tariff threats to Chinese-made EVs
Despite recently announced tariffs on Chinese-made EVs imported into Europe, NIO has officially launched its EL8 SUV overseas. It will initially be sold in five EU markets as NIO touts its commitment to sales in the region despite the looming threat of import fees. Read more…
Tesla’s upcoming 3 new EVs raise some questions
Tesla has unveiled a new slide with 3 new electric vehicles, which raises some questions about the company’s previously known upcoming lineup. Read more…
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao unveils images of its rugged new all-electric SUV
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao officially revealed images for its new Bao 3 rugged electric SUV. From the first look, the off-road electric SUV, dubbed the “interstellar tank,” appears to out-muscle even Jeep’s meanest model. Read more…
Here’s How Much Range A Tesla Model S Has After 430,000 Miles
This 2016 Model S P90D is still on its original battery and electric motors. How far can it go? Read more…
GOP Senators go after inflated EV efficiency in fleet standards
In their ongoing effort to push back against stricter emissions standards expected to lead to more EV sales, Senate Republicans have drafted a bill calling for regulators to change the way EV efficiency is calculated. Dubbed the Recalculating Electric Vehicle Efficiency for Accuracy and Legitimacy (REVEAL) Act, the bill questions the methods the… Read more…
The Volvo EX30 Should Be An Affordable EV Hit. So Where Is It?
The EX30 is built in China, so new tariffs could raise its price—or halt its debut in the U.S. Volvo says it’s coming, but buyers claim radio silence. Read more…
Elon Musk Says Optimus Will Make Tesla Worth Half Of The Entire S&P 500
Plus, automakers are worried about high new car inventory, and Stellantis doesn’t want to be protected by EV tariffs. Read more…
ChargePoint and Porsche partner in North America
Porsche Cars North America and ChargePoint have signed an agreement to integrate the ChargePoint network into the Porsche Charging Service. This means customers can access the stations via the My Porsche app. Read more…
Nio launches new ES8 based on NT 2.0 platform in 5 European countries
Nio has also launched the ET7, EL7 (ES7), ET5, ET5T, EL6 (ES6) in Europe since entering the market in 2021. Read more…
Seat CEO Griffiths withdraws from ANFAC
Seat boss Wayne Griffiths is stepping down as President of the Spanish Association of Car and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC). He is resigning because, in his view, the Spanish government is doing too little for electromobility. Read more…
Huber+Suhner presents new modular cable assemblies for commercial vehicles
Thanks to a new, customised modular high-voltage cable assembly (mCAY) from Huber+Suhner, the production of electric commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and special vehicles is set to become more efficient. The solution has been designed to be easier to assemble and to save development effort and time. Read more…
GAC Aion Hyper GT Global Model launched in China
GAC Aion has launched three new trims of the Hyper GT under a new ‘Global Model’ variant. The latest trims offer new styling, fresh colours, and more features. Read more…
