The electric car manufacturer Rivian received an incentive package totalling $827 million from the US state of Illinois to expand its plant in Normal. In addition to the R1S and R1T, it will also produce the new R2 there. In return, Rivian will put the construction of a new plant in Georgia on hold. Read more…
Rivian secures government incentives for Illinois expansion
Electric vehicle startup Rivian is ready to expand its Illinois operations after securing a massive €771 million incentive package from the state. The planned expansion means the company could accelerate the rollout of its highly anticipated R2 SUV. The news has sparked a surge in Rivian’s stock price, with investors excited about the automaker’s plans. Rivian’s Normal, Illinois facility, purchased… Read more…
EU Commission accuses BYD, SAIC and Geely of lack of cooperation
As part of its ongoing anti-dumping investigation, the EU Commission is accusing the three Chinese electric car manufacturers BYD, SAIC and Geely of not providing enough information – for example on subsidies, operations and supply chains. Read more…
Nissan prepares to launch Townstar Evalia EV as a seven-seater
Nissan has presented the up to seven-seater Evalia variant of its Townstar, which is also available with an all-electric drive. This is the passenger car version of the Townstar EV electric panel van, which is equipped for private customers. Read more…
The Xpeng G6 is now available in Europe
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng is now accepting orders for its third model in Europe. The electric SUV G6 is available in the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Sweden – and it is cheaper than a Tesla Model Y. Read more…
First Bosch-powered electric bikes enter Taiwan thanks to Tern
It feels like e-bikes powered by Bosch’s popular mid-drive electric motors have been around in just about every market for as long as many of us can remember. But there are still major markets getting their first taste of the highly-engineered drivetrains. Bosch’s mid-drive motors are now entering Taiwan, rolling in on Tern’s Vektron and Quick Haul e-bikes. Read more…
Pacific Power Source launches Regenerative product line
Pacific Power Source, a provider of AC and DC power test solutions, has launched its Regenerative product line, which includes the All-in-1 AGX Regenerative AC/DC Source, 2-in-1 RGS Regenerative Grid Simulator and RLS Regenerative Load Simulator. Read more…
Tesla is scaling back on gigacasting ambitions
Tesla has reportedly hit the brakes on its groundbreaking gigacasting manufacturing process. Originally intended to create the entire underbody of new Tesla models from a single piece, anonymous sources familiar with the matter suggest the company will instead be opting for a more incremental approach. This news comes amid broader company cutbacks and a strategic shift away from rapid EV… Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla’s AI training tile
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…
Rivian Gets $827 Million To Expand Factory For R2 Production
The American startup aims to start selling its Tesla Model Y-fighting R2 SUV in 2026. Read more…
2025 Kia EV6: Here’s Our First Look At The Updated Design
As always, Kia’s design game is extremely on point. Read more…
Citroen Ami gets a new color, a new version, and a modular cargo kit for its fourth anniversary
2020 is probably a year most people wouldn’t like to remember, but for Citroen it was a pivotal moment – the time when it introduced the Ami. The now-four-year-old vehicle is celebrating its birthday by changing its color to a new Night Sepia hue, replacing the original blue one “giving it a warm, robust, and rewarding look”, Citroen says. This… Read more…
Rivian gets $827m incentives to expand Normal, Illinois factory for R2
Rivian has secured $827 million worth of incentives from the state of Illinois to expand its main factory in Normal. Read more…
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers
Chevy is offering a $4,000 discount for owners and lessees of Teslas and other EVs for the 2024 Blazer EV but with some quirky conditions. Read more…
A fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries
Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry. Read more…
BYD Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 49% In April 2024
Overseas rechargeable car sales almost tripled year-over-year to a new record. Read more…
Cybertruck Teardown: See The Inner Workings Of Its Huge Windshield Wiper
The Tesla Cybertruck’s massive, single windshield wiper is arguably its standout feature. See how it works. Read more…
Costco Auto Program Is Selling Some EVs And PHEVs At Discounted Prices
You can save up to $2,000 if you buy certain new EVs from Costco. Read more…
India’s Tata Nexon EV Is A Simple, Affordable Solution To A Complex Problem
The tiny EV is spearheading electrification in one of the world’s most polluted countries. Read more…
VW ID.3 gets a refresh with better infotainment and more power for the Pro S
Today Volkswagen announced a refreshed ID.3, which comes with a revamped infotainment system, addressing what was probably the biggest pain point of its predecessor. Of course, VW’s press release doesn’t mention the myriad issues people had with the previous-gen infotainment system, but it’s pretty clear that it’s been listening. That obviously won’t do anything for current ID.3 owners, but at… Read more…
