Adhesives are used in vehicles of all kinds, but they are particularly essential in electric vehicles (EVs) because they perform key functions within battery packs and help save weight in body structure, translating into performance and energy efficiency, as David Fetterman, PPG Industries’ global segment director for adhesives and sealants, explains to Peter Donaldson. Read more…
Exec reveals how Li Auto plans to achieve 800,000 car sales in 2024
Li Auto is aiming to sell at least 400,000 units of its three existing models in 2024, with a new EREV Li L6 selling 30,000 units a month and the Li Mega MPV selling 8,000 units a month. It will launch three new BEV models in the second half of the year. Read more…
Zeekr launches upgraded 009 MPV with small starting price hike and better features
The starting price of the upgraded Zeekr 009 has risen by about $140, but makes a number of settings previously available as paid options standard. Read more…
BYD in talks with Brazilian lithium producer over supply deal
BYD has held discussions with Sigma Lithium about a possible supply agreement, joint venture or acquisition, an executive at the NEV maker said, according to the Financial Times. Read more…
Li Auto opens its 1st 2 Nio House equivalents
Li Auto has opened 2 flagship retail centers in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with the facilities in Beijing and Shanghai set to debut later this month. Read more…
New Volteq electric mini loader runs on remote control
US equipment manufacturer Volteq launched a new electric mini loader last week that it claims is ready to go toe-to-toe with the diesel-powered competition. In addition to quieter, smoother operation, reduced maintenance, and no-drip job site readiness, the new Sky 1000 loader has one more trick up its sleeve: remote control. Read more…
Volkswagen Group Set A New Global BEV Sales Record In Q4 And In 2023
All-electric vehicles accounted for 8.3% of total sales in 2023. Read more…
Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus e-bike flash sale takes $900 off through today, Anker power stations, more
Flash sale alert! Through the end of the day, you can now save $900 on the popular RadRover 6 Plus from Rad Power Bikes (our review right here). This e-bike drops to $1,199 through the weekend’s end and comes complemented by a compact Anker portable power station at $115 and all of today’s other best new Green Deals – including a batch of new e-bike and so much more. Read more…
Video: Caterpillar goes all in on EVs at CES
Off-road vehicles may turn out to be one of 2024’s top EV stories. The intrinsic advantages of EVs—silence, lack of local emissions, high torque—make them great choices for applications from construction to agriculture to mining. One off-road OEM exhibiting EVs at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is Caterpillar. The iconic yellow-machine maker’s entire booth at… Read more…
Porsche Taycan Sales Reached A New Record In Q4 2023
Full-year results were near a record too, confirming a rebound of the Taycan. Read more…
Smart celebrates 25th anniversary with limited #3 edition
In 1998, Smart set a precedent in the automotive world with the introduction of the compact two-seat model. Now, as Smart commemorates its 25th Anniversary, the company wants to liven up the market once again with the launch of the Smart #3 25th Anniversary Edition. Priced at around (€47,290), the limited edition #3 goes on sale on January 19. After… Read more…
EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest
EVs could help drive down electricity rates by better-utilizing grid infrastructure, according to three recent studies summarized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), an energy-policy advocacy organization. These studies describe a shift to a higher, but better-distributed electricity load that makes better use of… Read more…
Dodge teases the electric 2025 Charger
In a surprising move, Dodge has unveiled the next-generation 2025 Charger. The American muscle car is undergoing a significant transformation, with an electrifying twist that may leave some enthusiasts skeptical. As we welcome the new year, it also marks the end of an era for the Dodge Charger and Challenger muscle car duo as we’ve known them. However, Dodge isn’t… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024
Here at Electrek, we’ve spent countless hours doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, we’ve learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 13, 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…
EU investigators to scrutinize Chinese carmakers BYD, Geely, and SAIC in electric car tariff probe
European Commission investigators are getting ready for a voyage to the heart of the Chinese electric vehicle industry. Their mission: to assess whether punitive tariffs should be slapped on Chinese carmakers like BYD, Geely, and SAIC, to safeguard Europe’s EV manufacturers. Reuters recently broke the news, citing insights from three sources privy to this audacious undertaking. These investigators are not… Read more…
Audi’s Global All-Electric Car Sales Increased By 51% In 2023
Almost 1 in 10 new Audis sold was all-electric. Read more…
Score the perfect e-bike in Upway’s mega winter sale, with up to $1,000 off
Want to cruise through 2024 on a new electric bike? There’s no better place to find your perfect ride than the No. 1 e-bike provider, Upway. Check out these great deals on e-bikes in Upway’s January sale – and Electrek readers get an exclusive $100 off with code ELECTREK. But don’t wait! It’s a limited-time offer, so when February arrives, this sale ends. Read more…
Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Decreased By 58% In December 2023
The cut in EV incentives significantly affected the rechargeable car market—even Tesla sells less. Read more…
Siemens finalises acquisition of Dutch charging specialist Heliox
Siemens has finalised the acquisition of charging infrastructure specialist Heliox. With this step, the German technology group intends to expand its offering in the areas of electric bus and truck charging infrastructure as well as depot and fleet solutions. Read more…
