Lucid is struggling with demand for its cars, but its CEO is pushing investors to think long-term. Read more…
Sumida introduces two new series of AEC-Q200-qualified power inductors
Electronic component provider Sumida is introducing two new series of AEC-Q200-qualified power inductors at the 2024 APEC Power Electronics Conference in Long Beach. The DPQ3535/T150 and DPQ5050/T150 inductors are magnetically shielded and have a pin-type base for surface mounting on printed circuit boards. High-surface-area flat-wire windings minimize internal resistance at high frequencies and allow space… Read more…
BYD launches new Dolphin EV starting under $14K as price war with ICE cars heats up
BYD launched the new Dolphin Honor Edition with more performance, an improved design, and an even lower price tag. The new BYD Dolphin EV starts at $13,900 (99,800 yuan), fueling the automaker’s declared price war on ICE cars.. Read more…
Watch this humanoid robot work on NIO’s EV assembly line [video]
In a next-level automation move, Chinese EV maker NIO (NYSE: NIO) is piloting humanoid robots on its EV assembly line at one of its factories. Read more…
Volvo to sell majority of Polestar (PSNY) stake, cuts funding for next growth stage
Volvo announced plans to sell 62.7% of its stake in EV maker Polestar (PSNY) as it looks toward the next stage of its transformation. Volvo said it will also cut off funding as the “company is well positioned for growth.”. Read more…
Here’s why in a few years EVs may cost less than gas models
Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). New emissions rules proposed by the EPA are expected to boost EV sales to 67% of total U.S. new-car sales by… Read more…
We Recommend These Used Electric And Plug-In Hybrid Cars. Here’s How Much They Cost
Used EVs are getting cheaper by the day it seems. Here are some that we recommend. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Gets Third Price Increase In February
Is the manufacturer trying to discourage customers from ordering a Model 3 and redirect them to the Model Y? Read more…
Updated Zeekr 001 reviewed before its February 27 debut
Electric carmaker Zeekr is significantly upgrading its flagship 001 model. With an improved look and increased power, this facelift version attempts to make up an even more tempting proposition. The official debut is scheduled for February 27 but this is 2024 and Chinese social media influencers clearly have their own plans. A video review of the updated Zeekr 001 is… Read more…
Kempower wants to integrate battery storage systems from Polarium
Finnish charging infrastructure specialist Kempower is cooperating with the Swedish energy storage manufacturer Polarium to integrate its battery systems into its DC charging solutions. It should enable Kempower’s fast chargers to provide more power, especially for electric lorries, without the need for costly grid upgrades. Read more…
Two German cities place ban on electric scooters in public transport
The German cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg are moving to ban electric scooters in public transport. The ban is to kick off in March. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: E-bike licenses, electric bike insurance, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the prospect of electric bike licenses in California and e-bike insurance in New Jersey, Dutch police doing roadside compliance checks, new e-bike from Tern, new battery from JackRabbit, battery-swapping for electric motorcycles from Africa, and more. Read more…
INEOS Automotive unveils its first 4×4 EV, but also uses the moment to romanticize gas cars
During a livestream held from the Grenadier Pub in London today, young UK Automaker INEOS publicly unveiled its third model and first EV – the Fusilier. As a smaller version of its Grenadier sibling, the Fusilier will arrive with BEV and range extender options. Despite being all-electric, the Fusilier’s makers couldn’t stop talking about the potential of every other option besides electric. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck turns into a tank with massive snow tracks
Tesla Cybertruck is often described as a tank, but it now literally comes a lot closer to one with these massive snow tracks. Read more…
Thailand announces subsidy package for electric buses and trucks
The state-run Thailand Board of Investment has announced tax incentives for the introduction of electric trucks and buses in company fleets. Read more…
Xos and Winnebago team up to develop specialty electric vehicles
American EV manufacturer Xos has entered into a cooperation agreement with Winnebago, a manufacturer of motorhomes. They will develop a fully electric chassis for Winnebago’s Specialty Vehicles division using Xos technology. Read more…
Mercedes delays EV targets, ICE models staying “well into the 2030s”
Mercedes-Benz is delaying an EV sales target that would have seen the automaker go all-electric in at least some markets by 2030, Reuters reports. The automaker told investors Thursday that it now expects EVs and hybrids to account for up to 50% of its sales by 2030. In 2021 Mercedes said it aimed to hit the 50% sales target in 2025, and sell only… Read more…
Here’s why in a few years EVs may not cost more than gas models
Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). New emissions rules proposed by the EPA are expected to boost EV sales to 67% of total U.S. new-car sales by… Read more…
Elon Musk Says Rivian Execs ‘Need To Live In The Factory Or They Will Die’
Plus, Lucid’s “Saudi sugar daddy is the only thing keeping them alive,” according to Tesla’s CEO. Read more…
Here’s Your First Look At The NACS Adapter Ford EV Owners Will Get For Free
It’s surprisingly similar to Tesla’s so-called Magic Dock adapter. Read more…
