The electric equivalent of the Golf is improving with every update. Read more…
Tesla’s new voice assistant and Amazon Music ready to hit the road
Recently uncovered code hints at the imminent arrival of Tesla’s own voice assistant and the long-awaited addition of Amazon Music streaming to the onboard entertainment system. Known for regularly adding features with over-the-air updates, Tesla is now building a native voice assistant into its vehicles. It aligns perfectly with CEO Elon Musk’s vision of a seamless, hands-free driving experience, allowing… Read more…
Electrify America Had Its Biggest Year Yet In 2023 And 2024 Could Be Even Bigger
The company reports over 10 million charging sessions in 2023 and plans to have 5,000 chargers by year-end. Read more…
Varta initiates project to develop sodium-ion batteries
In the ENTISE research project, a consortium of 15 companies and universities led by battery manufacturer Varta is working on developing an innovative cell chemistry for sodium-ion batteries. The aim is to transfer this into functional cell formats. Read more…
TU Graz to develop more precise battery assessment for second-life use
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have determined additional parameters that can be used to reliably assess the condition of discarded batteries from electric vehicles for subsequent use as stationary power storage units. So far, the assessment has only been based on two criteria – this is to be made more precise with additional factors. Read more…
Electrify America network in 47 US states by the end of 2023
Electrify America reports having experienced significant growth in 2023, with over 10 million customer charging sessions. That marks double the sessions engaged in 2022. Read more…
Rivian gets major incentive package from the state of Illinois
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…
