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 trying to make FSD mainstream, Polestar 4’s US launch, Fisker being on its last leg, and more. Read more…
BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates
Leading EV maker BYD is quickly expanding overseas after dominating its home market. BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Is ‘Heinously Ugly, But Also Plain Cool,’ Doug DeMuro Says In Review
The YouTuber also said that the pickup “looks absolutely insane” and that it’s made by a company that’s “run by an insane person.” Read more…
Xiaomi’s second EV will be an SUV coming by the end of the year, report claims
Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan had a very successful launch in China yesterday, but it looks like the company isn’t resting on its laurels and is already working on the next model. According to a new report from China, citing unnamed sources, Xiaomi’s second EV will be an SUV. That in itself is hardly surprising – SUVs have taken over the world… Read more…
Doug DeMuro Praises Fisker Ocean, Addresses MKBHD Review
“The Ocean is better looking than the Blazer and Prologue,” DeMuro said while addressing the Fisker glitches. Read more…
BYD Expects To Increase Plug-In Car Sales By Over 20% In 2024
The company intends to double overseas sales to 500,000 units and will launch its fifth-generation PHEV powertrain. Read more…
EPA finalizes strongest-ever truck rule to save billions in health & fuel costs
EPA’s Heavy Duty “Phase 3” truck rule has been finalized, and surprisingly enough it comes in stronger (albeit slightly) than the rule that was originally proposed last year. Read more…
The VinFast VF8 Is ‘Behind The Times,’ MKBHD Says In Video Review
Surprisingly, though, the tech YouTuber said he would pick the VF8 instead of the Fisker Ocean. Read more…
The Fisker Ocean Is Now $24,999. That Doesn’t Mean You Should Buy One
Given the possibility of a Fisker bankruptcy, the Ocean could soon become a software and service nightmare over time. Read more…
The Kia EV9 will enter US production in May, could get full tax credit in 2025
The Kia EV9 is already on sale in the US but units are shipped over from South Korea. That’s about to change as soon as Kia and Hyundai’s Metaplant in West Point, Georgia starts production this May. This will make the EV9 eligible for at least part of the $7,500 tax credit because the EV will be assembled in the… Read more…
Polestar recalls 1,867 Polestar 4 EVs in China due to brake system software issue
The brake controller software issue could trigger a brake control degradation, resulting in reduced braking effectiveness of the vehicle. Read more…
BYD’s EV plant in Thailand to start production in Q3 2024
BYD announced the plan at the ongoing Bangkok auto show, where its full range of brands including BYD, Yangwang, Fang Cheng Bao and Denza are participating. Read more…
VW announces electric bus from Brazil
The Brazilian brand Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (also known as Volkswagen Truck & Bus or VWTB) will begin production of electric buses in the second half of this year. The e-Volksbus is said to have a range of up to 250 kilometres. Read more…
NASA tech lands for brake systems
Orbis Brakes in the US has licensed a NASA-patented technology for lightweight braking systems in electric vehicles, writes Nick Flaherty.
The revolutionary brake disc design is at least 42% lighter than conventional cast-iron rotors, with performance comparable to much more expensive carbon-ceramic models. Read more…
Great Wall Motor reportedly brings in DeepRoute as 2nd smart driving supplier
DeepRoute will provide Great Wall Motor with an end-to-end smart driving solution that it plans to use on three models this year, according to local media. Read more…
CATL plans to build plant with GM in North America through tech licensing, report says
CATL is in talks with General Motors on a License Royalty Service model partnership, with plans to jointly build an LFP battery plant in North America, according to a local media report. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: NJ signs law approving a punitive $250 new EV registration fee
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…
Kia EV9 wins World Car Awards’ car of the year
The Kia EV9 was voted the car of the year at the World Car Awards for 2024. The large SUV narrowly beat the Volvo EX30, while the BMW i5 was a close third. The EV9 also won the award for the world’s best EV. BMW’s i5 also won an award. It beat out the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and EQE SUV as… Read more…
Xiaomi may release SUV model by year-end, report says
For an EV maker, pure electric sedans usually struggle to get high sales, with SUVs being the main support for sales and profits, an industry watcher said. Read more…
Porsche retires gas-powered Boxster and Cayman in the EU with all-electric model coming
The gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman models are being discontinued in Europe as an all-electric version approaches its debut. Read more…
