US commercial vehicle manufacturer Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, now offers ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric models. Read more…
Tesla Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Chinese Crash That Killed Two: Report
After the crash, Tesla sued a local influencer who claimed the accident happened because of a malfunctioning Model Y. More…
Xpeng to launch new P7i variant on Nov 6, possibly lower-priced LFP version
Xpeng made a filing earlier this year for the P7 with an LFP battery pack, with cell supplier Eve Energy. Read more…
Tata to use JLR’s 800V EMA platform
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), both wholly owned subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited (TML), have signed an agreement to this effect. It will first be used in the Avinya – which, as it turns out, will not remain a single EV, but become a “Premium Pure Electric” vehicle series. Read more…
USA: Mercedes-Benz announces location partner for own HPC network
The carmaker’s plan to build its own global high-power charging network in North America is starting to take shape. Mercedes-Benz HPC North America announces a partnership with Simon Property Group, the largest shopping mall operator in the US. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Has Under-Bed Storage But It Might Not Fit A Spare Tire: Video
It looks about half the size of the Rivian R1T’s bed trunk. More…
Stellantis opens order books for the new all-electric Fiat vans
In a bold stride into the electrified future, Fiat Professional has officially opened orders for its latest generation of commercial vehicles, including the E-Ducato, E-Doblò, and E-Scudo, along with their internal combustion engine counterparts. This move signifies a substantial pivot towards sustainable practices within the industry, offering a suite of options that blend traditional powertrains with cutting-edge electric ones, new design elements, and smart connectivity. Fiat E-Ducato The E-Ducato stands out with its in-house developed electric powertrain, boasting a 110-kWh… More…
Electric motors for aircraft
Developments in motors for e-aircraft are becoming intertwined with issues of energy storage and certification. Nick Flaherty reports
There are many different designs for motors being developed for a variety of electric aircraft platforms, from vertical take-off air taxis to 100-seaters with a flying time of an hour or so for regional flights. This is leading to a range of design architectures to reach and exceed the 13 kW/kg power density needed for flight. More…
VW’s software arm Cariad sets up joint lab with Vivo to explore phone-car integration
Cariad China’s partnership with Vivo comes at a time when Chinese consumers are increasingly valuing the seamless experience of connecting their smartphones to EVs, which has even driven some EV makers, including Nio, to enter the phone making space. Read more…
Actor in Nio’s new EC6 launch event, buys an EC6
The EC6’s contribution to Nio’s sales is modest, but the actor’s move to buy the coupe SUV is an endorsement of the model and the Nio brand. Read more…
Leapmotor extends promotion to full range of models
One day after announcing discounts of up to RMB 10,000 for its least expensive model, the T03, Leapmotor announced benefits including loan interest subsidies for two other models. Read more…
Tesla launches virtual power plant in Puerto Rico, could become world’s biggest
Tesla has officially launched its virtual power plant in Puerto Rico and it could quickly become the world’s biggest thanks to the large Powerwall user base in the region. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 2, 2023
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. More…
Polestar now offers Flexible Lease in the States
Polestar now offers a Flexible Lease option in the US. It allows customers to terminate their lease after just five monthly payments or opt to continue the full 24 months. The Flexible Lease program applies to the new Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and the upcoming Polestar 4. The Flexible Lease program means you choose a period of ownership (24 months in this case), choose how many miles you’ll do yearly (7,500, 10,000, 12,000, or 15,000), choose a downpayment, and you’ll get a calculated monthly payment. After the term is over, you give the car back to Polestar and you move on to… More…
ZEEKR 001 and 009 first drives: Quality EVs offering proof this automaker is just getting started
After over two years of consistent coverage of Geely’s young, all-electric ZEEKR brand, I finally got the opportunity to see its first two EV models up close and take them both for a spin. As a bonus, ZEEKR also had its purpose-built EV designed for Waymo on display before first deliveries to the robotaxi startup begin. More…
Nikola’s recall was costly in Q3, but does rising orders signal the worst is behind it?
After recalling all of its battery electric trucks that it had delivered, Nikola’s losses widened in the third quarter. However, with orders rising for its hydrogen fuel cell truck, is Nikola turning the page?. More…
EV laggard North Dakota just got its first Electrify America charging station
Electrify America just launched its first EV charging station in North Dakota – here’s why that’s kind of a big deal. More…
Rivian hires industry vet as it gears up to break ground on its next-gen EV plant
EV startup Rivian announced that Arnhelm Mittelbach has joined the team as its first Georgia plant manager. Mittlebach joins Rivian with over 20 years of experience at Mercedes-Benz as the EV maker prepares to break ground on its second EV plant.. More…
OCSiAl to build graphene nanotube facility in Europe
Luxembourg-based nanotechnology manufacturer OCSiAl has received a construction permit for a nanotube manufacturing plant near Belgrade, Serbia. The 120-ton-per-year nanotube synthesis factory will open in 2024 and ramp up production through 2025. The facility will synthesize nanotubes and make nanotube suspensions for lithium-ion battery makers in Europe, the US and Asia, improving the performance of… Read more…
Here’s How The Polestar 4 Became The Brand’s Carbon Emissions Champion
The Polestar 4 has the lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch – 19.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Here’s why. More…
