Just like Tesla, the JiYue 01 uses a camera-based, vision-only design for its autonomous driving. Read more…
Stellantis’ joint venture in China to launch soon and is confirmed as ‘Leapmotor International’
Approximately six months after taking a $1.6 billion stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor, Stellantis is reportedly poised to officially launch a new joint venture between the two automakers to sell the former’s China-built EVs globally. The joint venture is expected to be announced very soon as Leapmotor International. Read more…
Daimler Truck just debuted an autonomous electric semi-truck
Daimler Truck North America has just debuted a demonstrator electric semi-truck with autonomous driving technology.. Read more…
Save up to $400 on NIU electric scooters starting from $210, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus, EGO Power+ pole saw, and more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the NIU Mother’s Day sale that is taking up to 46% off a selection of electric scooters, like the KQi1 Pro Electric Kick Scooter at $270. It is joined by Anker’s latest C800 Plus Portable Power Station that’s fallen back to its $499 low, as well as the EGO Power+ 10-inch Telescopic LED Cut Line Indicator Pole Saw Kit at $304. Plus, more hangover Green Deals still alive and well. Read more…
South 8 and NanoGraf to produce batteries using liquefied gas electrolyte for the US Army
Battery tech firms South 8 Technologies and NanoGraf are collaborating to develop higher-capacity, safer and lighter batteries for the US Army. Under a $6.4-million subcontract with NanoGraf, South 8 will develop a high-rate injection system for its LiGas electrolyte to bolster domestic production of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. Today’s soldiers lug around massive amounts of Li-ion… Read more…
Alexander Battery Technologies commissions EV Flex laser welder
Manufacturing firm Alexander Battery Technologies has commissioned an IPG Photonics EV Flex advanced laser welding machine at its UK facility. The equipment enables the company to produce large custom battery packs for on-highway vehicles and similar high-voltage applications. It features data logging and weld inspection capabilities to meet industry standards. The laser welder uses machine… Read more…
This Is How You Test Your Tesla’s Battery Degradation
Your Tesla’s battery loses capacity over time, and this is the way to find out how much. Read more…
Geely unveils the new Galaxy E5 compact electric SUV
Geely has unveiled its latest offering, the compact Galaxy E5 SUV. Set to challenge the likes of VW ID.4 and Tesla Model Y, the E5 boasts competitive pricing that could make it a major EV contender, at least in China. The Galaxy E5 boasts sharp styling with narrow headlights and a closed-off grille. The SUV’s measures (4615 mm long, 1901… Read more…
Rivian aims for 155,000 of its $45,000 R2 electric SUVs in Illinois
Just after the reveal of its more affordable R2, R3, and R3X models in March, Rivian announced plans to rejigger its production capacity at its existing plant in Illinois, to accommodate the R2 electric SUV at that plant instead of an even larger one in Georgia that remains on the drawing board. Recognizing that the R2 is critical to the… Read more…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased 8% In March 2024
The Volvo EX30 entered the market with a splash, outpacing all EVs aside from the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Read more…
‘City of Superchargers’: Shenzhen’s Charging Network Surpasses Gas Stations
The milestone for BYD’s hometown coincides with Tesla firing 80% of its China Supercharging team. Read more…
Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs: Everything We Know
Porsche’s entry-level sports cars are going all-electric. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
NIO signs a new agreement with GAC Group to co-develop battery standards, charging, and swaps
Two weeks after signing a similar strategic cooperation agreement with Lotus Technology, NIO has announced an additional agreement with China’s GAC Group to collaborate on charging and swapping and implementing a new unified battery standard. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 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…
Someone tried to smuggle two Tesla Cybertrucks into Russia
The Lithuanian customs have detained two Tesla Cybertrucks, which they suspect were going to be smuggled into Russia. Read more…
Fisker files bankruptcy equivalent in Austria to gain ‘breathing room’ amid Ocean production halt
It has been a turbulent couple of months since Fisker Inc. posted its Q4 2023 financial report and relayed concerns it could continue business in EVs. Fisker’s Austrian arm has reportedly filed for reorganization and court protection from creditors – the equivalent to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e EPA Rating Reveals Energy Consumption Of 3.4 Miles/kWh
The rating shows a 5% range loss with the switch from summer to all-season tires. Read more…
Will My Electric Car Leave Me Stranded?
In this inaugural edition of our EV myth-busting series, we look at how often your car might actually run down to 0% and leave you stuck. Read more…
Fisker faces insolvency in Austria
Fisker Austria, the Austrian subsidiary of the US electric car manufacturer Fisker, has filed for insolvency in self-administration. The other Fisker companies are not involved, it is explicitly stated. Among other things, the sale of assets is now being considered. Read more…
Nio teams up with GAC on battery swapping
Nio announced another partner for its battery swap business. This is the Chinese automotive group GAC. Both parties have agreed on a strategic cooperation in the field of battery replacement technology. Read more…
