The growth was driven by rising PHEV sales. EV sales, meanwhile, declined slightly. Read more…
Nio Onvo expects to see 1st production car roll off line in mid-Aug, rolls out charging map
The first production vehicle of the Onvo L60 is expected to roll off the line in mid-August, with the model’s interior to be unveiled within two weeks, Onvo’s president said. Read more…
Plug-In Cars Lost Market Share In Europe In June 2024
Non-rechargeable hybrids are the only type that grows and expands. Read more…
Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?
EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there’s a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings can vary in different… Read more…
Volvo introduces new EX30 variant in the UK
Volvo Cars UK is expanding its EX30 range with a new entry-level ‘Core’ specification. Joining the established ‘Plus’ and ‘Ultra’ grades in the line-up, the new EX30 Core is available with two powertrains. Read more…
Lion Electric announces additional layoffs
Amid soaring costs and declining demand, US commercial EV manufacturer Lion Electric says it will lay off another 300 employees and scale back production. This comes after the company reported nearly a 50% decline in revenue YoY in Q2/2024. Read more…
CATL invests in Autoflight as it targets emerging eVTOL sector
CATL invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Autoflight, the first known CATL investment in an eVTOL maker. Read more…
Hyundai ties up with Charge Zone to expand charging network in India
Hyundai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charge Zone to expand its EV charging network in India. According to the agreement, the charge point operator will install DC fast chargers at 100 Hyundai dealerships across the country. Read more…
Nio adds 19 swap stations in Jul, on track to reach 50 millionth service milestone within days
By the end of July, Nio had accumulated about 49.6 million battery swap services. It is on track to reach its 50 millionth service milestone on August 5-6. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz gets permit to conduct L4 autonomous driving tests in Beijing
Vehicles with L4 autonomous driving capabilities can perform most driving tasks in most scenarios on their own, without the need for a driver to take over. Read more…
What EV Slowdown? Ford’s Electric Sales Up 31% In July
One in 20 1 in 20 new Ford vehicles sold in July were all-electric, Read more…
Ford’s EV sales continued climbing in July, but SUVs dampened US growth
Although Ford’s EV sales rose by double-digits in July, fewer SUV sales led to lower US growth. Ford’s vehicle sales fell flat as new, updated models hit the market. Read more…
Podcast: Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more
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 the Model Y refresh leak, Tesla FSD data, Audi A6 e-tron, and more. Read more…
Ford reboots UAW Discount for 2025 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models
This month, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E gained a new United Auto Workers (UAW) discount. Ford reintroduced the discount on new EV purchases, which can be stacked with other savings offers. Read more…
Review: The CLIP e-bike conversion kit refreshes century-old tech into a new modern design
The world (and life) moves fast and we humans can only do enough in our lives to keep up with it as best we can. One growing aspect that many are trying to find solutions to in the modern world is how to get to all our daily appointments – work, school, social events – in the most affordable and environmentally conscious way. While EVs are certainly the best current answer to the growing questions, they can often fall outside of reach for many due to costs. Solution: conversion kits, like the CLIP, which boasts the title of “the world’s first & only plug-and-play e-bike upgrade.” While many existing kits fall into the category of mountable hub motors, this device, on the other hand, uses inventive new ideas by building upon decades-old technology. That’s why I was absolutely giddy when I was first approached to test out the CLIP and visit the office here in NYC. You can continue reading below to get my hands-on impressions of this ingenious new device – and be sure to check out the short video of my ride too. Read more…
Rivian Won’t Get Rid Of The PRNDL Stalk Like Tesla
“Yes you could save some costs, but we don’t see it as a customer benefit,” Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe said. Read more…
Stellantis, CEA collaborate to develop battery cell technology
Multinational automotive manufacturer Stellantis and French research organization CEA have announced a new, five-year collaboration on in-house design of next-generation EV battery cells. The joint research program will focus on new battery chemistries, life cycle assessment, and designing advanced technology cells to deliver higher performance, a longer lifespan and a lower carbon footprint at competitive… Read more…
Can EV Tires Be Repaired Just Like Standard Tires?
Probably, but it can be more complicated. Read more…
Tesla sues EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking
Tesla is suing a company producing an EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking because it believes it is making Tesla’s charging experience dangerous. Read more…
Rivian CEO says R2 is ‘worlds different’ than the Tesla Model Y, R3 is one-of-a-kind
Rivian’s next-gen EV is drawing comparisons to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. However, according to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, its upcoming R2 will be “worlds different” than the Tesla Model Y. Its R3 will be even more unique, with few like it on the market. Read more…
