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 Rivian’s brand-new EVs, the Tesla Model Y two-seater, the Dodge Charger Daytona EV, and more. Read more…
Amprius expands product portfolio with new silicon anode battery platform
US-based battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies has expanded its silicon anode battery line for electric mobility. The new SiCore product platform produces high-energy-density silicon anode batteries that outperform graphite cells using a proprietary silicon anode material technology, according to the company. The new silicon anode cell offers up to 400 Wh/kg specific energy and 1,200 cycles… Read more…
Mitsubishi Electric releases SiC and Si power modules for EVs
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the coming release of six new power semiconductor modules for various EVs. The J3-Series modules contain either a silicon carbide metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) or a silicon RC-IGBT. They feature compact designs and scalability for use in the inverters of EVs and PHEVs. All six J3-Series products will be available… Read more…
Rivian Logs 68,000 Reservations For R2 In Less Than 24 Hours
RJ Scaringe took to X (Twitter), saying he was overwhelmed by the wonderful response to the R2, R3, and R3X. Read more…
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Makes Good Changes But Keeps Some Headaches
VW’s main EV offering gets more power and some great tech tweaks, but our biggest gripes haven’t been solved. Read more…
Rivian R2 Vs. The Competition: How It Compares To Tesla Model Y, Ioniq 5 And More
Rivian’s 2026-bound R2 goes up against the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Blazer EV, Jeep Wrangler and more. Read more…
The ‘2023 Japan EV Of The Year’ Was A Chinese-Made BYD
Another BYD model managed to snag third place, while second place was snagged by a Korean-made Hyundai. Read more…
Honda Prologue, Acura ZDX qualify for full $7,500 EV tax credit
The 2024 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX will both qualify for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Honda and its Acura luxury brand have confirmed. For the Prologue, which is scheduled to start arriving at dealerships in the coming weeks, the $7,500 credit applies to the purchase of vehicles built after February 26, 2024, and all leased… Read more…
2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quicker
The 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron gets a number of changes, including faster charging, more range, quicker acceleration, and retuned ride and handling. These changes, which previously weren’t expected to arrive until the 2025 model year, are incorporated into a new Q4 55 E-Tron grade that replaces the Q4 50 E-Tron. Standard SUV and Sportback body styles are… Read more…
Kia Global EV Retail Sales Improved By 48% In January 2024
Wholesale sales of E-GMP-based EVs (EV5, EV6 and EV9) doubled year-over-year. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue starts offering car-buying incentives as China’s EV price war rages on
Jiyue is offering a 3-year interest-free loan program for the Jiyue 01, which it said will save customers up to RMB 23,659. Read more…
Ennovi presents contacting system for prismatic battery cells
Singapore-based Ennovi announces the market launch of a contacting system for prismatic battery cells. The electric mobility specialist was only created at the end of 2023 through the spin-off of the electric division from the Interplex Group. Read more…
VW cancels ID.3 production in Wolfsburg
The car was to be the first electric model to be produced at the main plant in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen has now announced that it will continue to build the ID.3 exclusively in Saxony. Demand remains too low. Read more…
Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph
Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters.. Read more…
This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer
Airbus has introduced its latest zero-emission eVTOL, designed to carry four people with a noise decibel range lower than a hairdryer when flying – which will radically cut into the noise pollution factor of a futuristic vision of eVTOLs buzzing around busy cities. Nearly five years in the making, this prototype targets a flight range of 50 miles (80 km) and a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Read more…
Li Auto aims to have over 5,000 supercharging stations by 2025
Over the next few years, Li Auto will invest more than RMB 6 billion in building supercharging stations, it said. Read more…
Nissan Ariya Nismo officially launched in Japan
After unveiling the Ariya Nismo back in January, Nissan officially ioened sales for the spiced-up Ariya in Japan. With extra power and more aggressive styling, the new version of the popular electric SUV is available to order with deliveries scheduled for June this year. Nissan hypes the Ariya Nismo as a flagship EV, and the specs back it up. You… Read more…
USA: Audi gives its 2024 Q4 e-tron a small makeover
Audi has introduced a mid-model refresh of its Q4 50 e-tron in the US. The Q4 55 e-tron quattro can charge faster, drive further, and offers improved performance. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht’s X2 flying car flies over Guangzhou’s central city for 1st time
The flight validated that Xpeng Aeroht’s products can meet the demands of use in complex urban environments, the company said. Read more…
An electric vehicle full of kerosene
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has handed over an all-electric refuelling vehicle based on Mercedes-Benz eEconic at Stuttgart Airport. Service provider Skytanking will use it to fill the tanks of aeroplanes with kerosene. Read more…
