South Korean steel manufacturer POSCO Holdings and Chinese battery precursor producer CNGR have started construction of nickel and precursor production plants for secondary batteries in Pohang, South Korea. The companies will invest approximately KRW 1.5 trillion ($1.09 billion) to build the plants, and mass production is scheduled to begin in 2026. POSCO CNGR Nickel Solution,… Read more…
Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building opens ahead of first EV sports car debut
The Italian luxury sports car maker is preparing to launch its first EV. Ferrari’s new e-building opened its doors on Friday with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in attendance. The new plant, entirely powered by renewable energy, is set to launch the first Ferrari EV sports car. Read more…
Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May
The cheapest and smallest Volvo EV is off to a hot start. After only five months on the market, the Volvo EX30 topped BMW’s Mini in Europe’s small premium segment as sales continued surging. Read more…
Save $500+ during Heybike summer sale, EGO Power+ riding mower, EAST OAK digital electric smoker, more
Closing out this week’s Green deals is the Heybike summer sale that is taking up to $500 off its e-bikes while also offering free accessories and bundle options, with the Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike sitting at the lowest reduced price of $999. It is joined by the return of the EGO Power+ 56V 42-inch Z6 Zero-Turn Riding Mower that comes with two extra batteries and is back at its $4,999 low. Then there is the EAST OAK 30-inch Digital Electric Smoker that has also fallen to its lowest price of $255. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Hyundai previews the Casper Electric, a low-cost EV that will be re-badged in Europe [Video]
Hyundai will introduce its new affordable EV, the Casper Electric, next week. In Europe, it will be called the Inster EV as Hyundai looks to meet the growing demand for low-cost EVs. Ahead of its official debut, Hyundai is giving us a closer look at the model in its latest video. Check it out below. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5: How Much Range Does It Have?
It depends on the version, the weather and how you drive it, but we break that all down for you here. Read more…
Volkswagen unleashes ChatGPT-powered IDA voice assistant
Volkswagen announced the arrival of ChatGPT to its new-generation infotainment system. This cutting-edge artificial intelligence is now available across its electric ID. family and in the latest Golf, Tiguan, and Passat models. ChatGPT will be integrated into the backend of Volkswagen’s IDA voice assistant, so drivers can engage in natural language conversations, turning their vehicles into intelligent companions. Drivers are… Read more…
Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In May 2024
The volume exceeded 19,400 units and reached a 7.5% share of the brand’s total volume. Read more…
Nexperia’s 650 V SiC diodes qualify for automotive use
Netherlands-based Nexperia’s 650 V, 10 A silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diode is now automotive-qualified (PSC1065H-Q) and available in real-two-pin (R2P) DPAK (TO-252-2) packaging, making it suitable for various applications in EVs and other automobiles. The diode is designed to address the challenges of demanding high voltage and high current applications including switched-mode power supplies, AC-DC and DC-DC… Read more…
Toyota and electric utility Pepco to study V2G technology
Toyota Motor North America and utility Potomac Electric (Pepco) will collaborate on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for EVs. Owned by Exelon, Pepco serves Washington DAC and surrounding communities in Maryland. Toyota and Pepco will conduct the V2G research at Pepco’s Watershed Sustainability Center in Montgomery County, Maryland, using a bidirectional charger. The utility will also work… Read more…
Electrified Hummer H1 Has Old-School Looks, Same Power As New GMC Hummer EV
Is the iconic shape of the Humvee enough to convince buyers to spend up to $140,000 on an EV that has precisely zero modern amenities? Read more…
Some Tesla Owners Report Malfunctioning Dog Mode In New Update
Be a little extra cautious when enabling Dog Mode in Tesla’s recent software update. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Model 3 LR gets cheap, Fisker goes bankrupt, cheap EVs adapt, and more
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 Tesla Model 3 LR gets cheap, Fisker goes bankrupt, cheap EVs adapt and more. Read more…
Canada reportedly preparing tariffs on Chinese EVs to align with US and EU trade partners
The threat of tariffs and an all-out trade war over Chinese EVs is expanding globally, and Canada is reportedly joining the turmoil. The Canadian government is preparing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to align with the US and European Union, which have already proposed heavy duties to deter “unfair” competition imported from overseas. Read more…
BYD nears huge Mexico EV plant deal with 50,000 sales in sight this year
China’s leading automaker, BYD, is rapidly expanding its global footprint. BYD is closing in on a deal for an EV plant in Mexico, which is expected to be among the biggest in the region. Read more…
Spy photos hint at Xiaomi’s quick encore to the SU7 EV to compete against the Tesla Model Y
It’s only been six months since Xiaomi Automobile launched its first-ever BEV – the SU7. Following early success, Xiaomi has been developing a second model, and spy images from local media outlets in China have given us a (camouflaged) glimpse at the EV’s exterior design. Read more…
China-Only Electric BMW 3 Series Reviewed. There’s A Lot To Like
BMW only offers this fully electric, long-wheelbase version of the 3 Series in China. Read more…
China Spent Lavishly On Its EV Revolution. Here’s How Much It Cost
We also discuss how close Ford is to Level 3 cars and Japan’s plan to catch up to the U.S. and China in software-defined cars. Read more…
Canada might soon impose tariffs on Chinese EVs very soon
According to a report from people familiar with the matter, the Canadian government is about to make impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. The regulatory institutions in the country announced last month that Canada is looking to follow the US and Europe’s increased taxes on vehicle imports from China. The word on the street is Canada will enact increased taxes since… Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Only Has A 50-kWh Battery. Here’s Why That’s Enough
The standard electric Lightning can be specced with up to 131 kWh of juice. But this isn’t your average pickup. Read more…
