Various sources reveal that Isuzu Motors is about to invest nearly two billion dollars into electric trucks and batteries. News reached us over an order with LG worth one trillion won. There is also talk of a new EV pickup truck from Thailand. Read more…
Stellantis launches industrial series production of H2 vans
Stellantis is starting to manufacture medium-sized and large fuel cell vans at its plants in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland. This marks the Group’s entry into the series production of hydrogen-powered vans. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jan 28: Nio 3,300, Xpeng 2,200, Li Auto 8,500, Tesla 12,800
During January 1-28, Nio was 9,900 units, Xpeng 6,800, Li Auto 27,100, Tesla 35,200 and BYD 168,500. Read more…
Lucid Air tops new massive range test, VW ID.7 disappoints
Another major EV range arrived, this time courtesy of the guy from Motor 1. It involved 11 of the most popular EV models and showed how long they can go on a charge. The cars were driven at the same time alongside the “Autostrada del Grande Raccordo Anulare””- the ring road surrounding the city of Rome, Italy, ensuring equal conditions… Read more…
Gogoro launches new Pulse electric scooter as highest performance model yet
After several recent international expansion announcements, Gogoro unveiled its latest electric scooter today. The new model, known as the Gogoro Pulse, relies on the company’s existing swappable battery standard yet ushers in a technological revolution as Gogoro’s highest-performance electric scooter yet. Read more…
Eve Energy launches global operations, opens 7 regional headquarters
The regional headquarters are aimed at serving customers close to where they are and mark Eve Energy’s transition to global operations, it said. Read more…
BYD Seal U electric SUV launches in Germany next month
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD is ready to launch its latest creation, the Seal U, in the European market this February. The Seal U is an electric SUV and a sibling to the Seal electric sedan that made its debut last year. While Germany is home to giants like Volkswagen and now Tesla, BYD is boldly stepping into the ring with… Read more…
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Scania AB’s head of battery production Tony Persson explains to Rory Jackson his company’s key role in the development of electric vehicles for demanding applications
The race to electrify road vehicles is bringing with it a race to develop internal competencies in producing key e-mobility technologies, and battery packs frequently make the top of the list. As of mid-2023, around 30 battery factories were planned, being built, or already operational in the US, with around 35 in the EU and several times more in China. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7’s top-trim will be priced at around $50,350, report says
The top-trim version of the Xiaomi SU7 has a vehicle price of RMB 361,400 at the time of insurance purchase, and the starting prices for the full lineup will likely be in the range of RMB 250,000 to RMB 370,000, according to local media. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 29, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Kia EV4 delayed until next year
Last October during its EV Day in Korea, Kia unveiled the EV3 and EV4 concepts, which were both supposed to become production models this year – the EV3 in the first half, the EV4 towards the end. While nothing seems to have changed regarding the launch of the EV3, the EV4 has been delayed until early next year, according to… Read more…
Analysts explain why BYD’s average profit per car fell in Q4
BYD’s average profit per vehicle fell by about RMB 1,400 in the fourth quarter from the third quarter, mainly due to promotions through discounts and incentives offered to dealers, a team of analysts said. Read more…
BYD enters Rwanda with launch of Atto 3
BYD entered into a partnership with Rwandan distributor CFAO Mobility in 2023, and the local launch of the Atto 3 marks its official entry into the East African market. Read more…
Quick EV acceleration is a safety feature, says Stellantis CEO
Quick acceleration is often used as a selling point for high-performance cars, but can it actually be safer? The instant acceleration of an EV not only offers a more nimble driving experience but it should be a safety feature argues Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Read more…
This Texas EV lease company includes unlimited free home charging
Octopus Electric Vehicles just launched DriveFree, a used EV leasing program, and it comes with unlimited free home charging. Read more…
Renault scraps Ampere IPO
Renault Group, a prominent player in the automotive industry, has decided to pull the plug on its much-anticipated IPO for the Ampere electric vehicle unit. The reason cited is that “current market conditions are not met” for a successful public listing. CEO Luca de Meo, in a news release, made it clear that this decision won’t hamper Renault’s electric vehicle… Read more…
CarMax Will Buy Your $100,000 Tesla Cybertruck For $76,000
It’s much less than the potential seller expected. Read more…
Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process
Q&A with Lucid’s Battery Cell Technical Specialist Maithri Venkat. When it comes to battery cells for EVs, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. The properties of a particular cell act as constraining factors for every aspect of a vehicle’s design—and not only for vehicle performance parameters such as range and power, but for the development… Read more…
Black Box becomes compulsory for all new cars in Europe from July
The European Union is set to implement a new requirement starting in July 2024. All newly registered М1 passenger cars in the EU will be required to be equipped with Event Data Recorders – EDRs. The EDR, often referred to as “black box” in airplanes, will store critical vehicle data. In the unfortunate event of an accident, experts can use… Read more…
Liebherr launches first-ever electric compact wheel loader
German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr has has announced that deliveries of its first-ever electric compact wheel loader, the L 507 E, are about to begin. Read more…
