Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Mitsubishi are launching the joint venture Altna. It will tackle three areas: optimising EV usage costs, increasing the service life of batteries and improving the resource cycle within Japan, and adapting to the increasing demand for balancing capacity in the electricity grid through grid storage batteries. Read more…
Lucid CEO says its Air has hit efficiency of 5 miles per kWh and ‘no one else is even close’
During a recent webcast at the annual Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transitions Summit, Lucid Motors CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson shared some exciting news about the automaker and electric mobility in general. Earlier this week, a version of its flagship Lucid Air sedan delivered an efficiency ratio of 5 miles per kWh, which could soon translate to more affordable long-range models for all. Read more…
Chevy cuts Equinox EV lease prices by nearly $140 per month
If you were looking to lease Chevy’s new all-electric Equinox, it just got a lot cheaper. Chevy cut Equinox EV lease prices by nearly $140 per month. With new offers, the Chevy Equinox EV can be leased for as little as $379 per month. Read more…
GM Fights Back Against BYD Seagull With Updated Wuling Bingo
A new water-cooled motor allows the Bingo to reach up to 81 mph. Read more…
TOPDON USA partners with Electrify EVSE for EV charger distribution and installation
New Jersey-headquartered TOPDON USA, an EVSE and specialty equipment supplier, has partnered with Georgia-headquartered EV charging station contractor Electrify EVSE, which will serve as national distributor, installer and service provider for the TOPDON EVSE Charger Division. TOPDON’s chargers include its PulseQ line of AC Level 2 chargers, which offers maximum power outputs ranging from 7.2… Read more…
The Biggest Victim Of Europe’s Anti-China EV Tariffs: The Mini Cooper
BMW’s joint venture with China’s Great Wall Motors means unexpected tariff headaches for the new electric Mini. Read more…
Are Electric Cars Reliable?
In general, EV reliability is rather low, but maintenance costs are, too. However, there are some reliable electric cars out there, too. Read more…
Meet the funky new Fiat Grande Panda EV, coming to global markets
The iconic Fiat Panda is getting a funky new design and electric upgrade as part of the brand’s new global line-up. The Fiat Grande Panda EV fuses “Italian personality” with a retro new style. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Save $550+ on Trek e-bikes from $1,200, Bluetti power station bundles hit new lows, VEVOR 16A to 40A EV chargers, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals and leading the group into the weekend for Father’s Day, is a summer sale from Trek Bikes taking up to $550 off a large lineup of e-bikes, lead by the Electra Cruiser Go! Step-Over e-bike for $1,200. It is joined by the Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station with a 200W Solar Panel at a new $849 low, along with several other units that are hitting new low prices as well. Closing out this week is VEVOR’s 16A to 40A Level 1 and 2 EV Chargers that are starting from a new $93 all-time low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
GM’s Wuling launches new $8,000 Bingo EV in China undercutting BYD’s Seagull
A new low-cost electric car launched Friday to take on BYD’s Seagull EV. GM’s Wuling launched the 2024 Bingo EV Friday, starting under $8,000 (56,800 yuan) as it looks to top BYD. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla shareholders meeting, more lawsuits, ultra-fast charging, 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 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…
