That’s despite the fact that the longer-range Lightning has a $15,000 higher MSRP than the standard range. Read more…
Zeekr to soon start shipping its RHD Zeekr X, first stop probably Hong Kong
The Zeekr X was announced a little over a year ago and the first vehicles hit the streets last fall, but only in mainland China and Europe. Today, the company announced it started production of the right-hand drive model. Even though the X post wasn’t explicit enough about which markets should expect the RHD Zeekr X, in a previous press… Read more…
Factorial delivers B-samples of its solid-state cells to Mercedes
Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has delivered B-samples of its cells to Mercedes-Benz. These are now being integrated into modules and battery packs by the German company, before being extensively tested. The American company has also publicised an energy density value. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla FSD v12.4 will drive a year between intervention, but there’s a caveat
Elon Musk is again hyping the delayed Tesla Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.4 update, now saying that it will drive for a year between interventions. Read more…
Nio Q1 2024 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Nio reports generally solid first-quarter result and provided a better-than-expected second-quarter volume outlook, said Deutsche Bank. Read more…
Nio Q1 2024 earnings call: Live updates
Nio had already exceeded its production capacity with orders in May, and deliveries that month were the capacity cap. Nio is looking to boost capacity by adding some double-shift production. Read more…
30 China-made electric buses arrive in Pakistani capital
Pakistan has received a fleet of 30 electric buses from Chinese bus maker Higer Bus. These EVs have arrived in Islamabad for commercial service. Read more…
Martin Sander becomes Board Member for Sales at VW Passenger Cars
The Volkswagen core brand has announced a change in the Board of Management: Ford’s electric car Europe boss Martin Sander will become Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales in Wolfsburg – not his first job for the Group. The current board member Imelda Labbé is leaving the company for personal reasons as part of a retirement programme. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz forges alliance with Chinese Momenta for next-gen electric CLA
Mercedes-Benz has announced its collaboration with Chinese startup Momenta to develop a state-of-the-art intelligent driving solution. This groundbreaking system is set to be integrated into Mercedes-Benz’s forthcoming all-electric CLA model, promising a new era of autonomous driving capabilities. The resulting driving assist system doesn’t require high-definition maps to work. That will enable the electric CLA to navigate and provide assisted… Read more…
Nio’s revenue slips in Q1 as deliveries decline
Nio (NYSE: NIO) reported significantly lower revenue for the first quarter, as it navigated a traditionally weak quarter in a challenging environment. The company reported revenue of RMB 9.91 billion ($1.37 billion) in the first quarter, missing analysts’ expectations of RMB 10.75 billion in a Bloomberg survey, according to its unaudited financial report released today. Read more…
Hongqi to launch EH7 electric saloon in Europe in 2024
The car brand Hongqi, which belongs to the Chinese state-owned company FAW, is bringing its EH7 electric saloon to Europe this year. According to sales partner Hedin, the sales launch is planned for the third quarter and first deliveries will follow in the fourth quarter. Read more…
Polestar plugs into Nio’s charging network in China
Polestar now has access to more than 2,200 Nio charging stations, including more than 11,000 charging stalls. Read more…
Volvo EX90 production starts in South Carolina
Volvo Cars has started production of the EX90 and plans to begin delivering it in the second half of the year. The company builds the new electric SUV at its US factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Read more…
Archer FAA-certified to begin commercial aircraft operations
Stellantis-backed Californian electric air taxi developer Archer has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin commercial flight operations. Read more…
Third Nio plant approved in China
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio has received the go-ahead to establish its third domestic EV factory. The new plant could allow it to make one million EVs in China annually. Read more…
Nio changes strategy on 3rd brand Firefly, 1st model to debut in China instead of Europe, report says
Firefly’s first model will make its debut in China, possibly at the end of this year, before launching in Europe in the first half of next year, according to local media. Read more…
Stena Recycling to open battery value chain hub in Norway
Stena Recycling has announced what it says is Europe’s first complete and scalable value chain for the reuse and recycling of electric car batteries. The project is to be implemented in collaboration with technology company EV HUB at Stena’s new facility in Ausenfjellet, Norway and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2024. Read more…
Xpeng appoints European design veteran who had worked at BYD, Changan as VP of design
Xpeng appointed JuanMa Lopez as vice president of design, saying he will drive the evolution and upgrade of the company’s design style. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’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 me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. Read more…
The US installed more solar in Q1 2024 than it did in all of 2018
In Q1 2024, the US saw the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in its history, bringing its total installed capacity to 200 GW. Read more…
