China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 47.67 percent in the March 1-24 period. Read more…
Geely shows off ‘world’s first’ driverless drifting tech
In a video, a test vehicle performs fully unmanned autonomous driving on snow and ice, as well as autonomous drifting, a performance Geely said is comparable to that of a professional race car driver. Read more…
Nio partners with Geely on EV charging services
EVs from brands including Geely, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Polestar, and Smart will be able to use Nio’s chargers in their apps’ charging maps. Read more…
Electric Ford Explorer launches in the UK
The long-awaited Ford Explorer electric SUV has finally arrived on European shores. After production delays led to an extended wait, this redesigned EV now boasts significant enhancements — most notably, a much-improved range that promises to lessen ‘range anxiety’ for drivers making the switch to electric. But can this family-focused EV, built on a European platform yet channeling Ford’s American… Read more…
GAC Aion starts Hyper HT electric SUV pre-sales in Thailand
Hyper said it plans to build 15 charging stations in Thailand this year and 100 fast-charging stations by 2028. Read more…
Chinese EV battery maker Rept plans to build its 1st overseas plant in Indonesia
Rept’s plant in Indonesia, which could start operations as early as next year, will take advantage of its parent company Tsingshan’s raw materials and infrastructure. Read more…
Toyota Hilux EV to arrive next year, exec says
The Toyota Hilux is iconic. The “indestructible” (in the words of old Top Gear) pickup truck can be seen across the world, and one of Toyota’s key markets for it is Thailand. Thus it’s important to listen when the president of Toyota Thailand, Noriaki Yamashita, says the all-electric battery powered Hilux EV could arrive by the end of next year.… Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Possible Tesla vans
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Massive Liebherr mobile electric crane lifts 300 tons in the Netherlands
The first massive Liebherr LHM 800e mobile electric harbor crane just reached the Hartel Terminal in Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, and the crew at Marcor Stevedoring has wasted no time putting it to work. Read more…
Nissan plans 16 new EVs, global expansion and EV cost slashing
Nissan just laid out a comprehensive plan called “The Arc”, detailing the rest of the steps it plan to take to electrify its car lineup. The Japanese maker plans to expand its lineup, transform its manufacturing and engineering approaches so it can make EVs affordable for everyone. Get ready for an onslaught of new Nissan models – 30 in just… Read more…
Tesla wants to bring ‘private 5G’ to its EVs and Optimus robot
Tesla is working on “private 5G” infrastructure to be connected to its electric vehicles and Optimus robot. Read more…
Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer
Is Ford finally going to launch an electric Explorer in the US? Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform. Read more…
BYD Celebrates Production Of Its 7 Millionth Plug-In Vehicle
All-electric car sales reached 3.5 million and are increasing at a similar rate to Tesla sales. Read more…
SK Siltron wins $544-million DOE loan to expand production of SiC wafers for EV power electronics
The DOE’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, which supports domestic manufacturing of fuel-efficient vehicles, components and materials, has given a conditional commitment to SK Siltron CSS for a $544-million loan to expand manufacturing of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers for EV power electronics at the company’s two Michigan manufacturing plants. SiC semiconductors potentially enable higher efficiency… Read more…
Renault to pioneer battery recycling on a mass scale in Europe
Renault’s environment unit announced its plans to become the first European carmaker to use recycled batteries for its vehicles and also recycle the batteries itself. No one in Europe currently recycles batteries in a closed-loop to extract the nickel, cobalt and lithium within. Renault’s The Future Is Neutral (TFIN) department, which launched in 2022, is now in talks with companies… Read more…
Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did
Australia will introduce a bill to parliament this week containing its first-ever vehicle emissions rule, a huge step forward for the country. But the rules make the same mistakes that have caused ballooning vehicle sizes in the US over the last decades. Read more…
Ford Explorer EV launches with more range and refinement
The all-electric Ford Explorer is finally launching in Europe. With up to 374 miles range and a starting price under £40,000 ($50,000), Ford hopes the new and improved Explorer EV can help boost sales in the region. Read more…
Save $700 on Vanpowers City Vanture e-bike for $999, Segway F2 Pro kickscooter hits $650 low, electric tools, more
Headlining today’s green deals is the launch of Vanpowers’ Easter sale that is taking up to $700 off a selection of e-bike models, led by the City Vanture Urban e-bike for $999. It is joined by the Segway Ninebot F2 Pro Electric KickScooter hitting a new $650 low, as well as the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Electric Chainsaw falling to $85. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Kia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions
Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers. Read more…
Alpha Motor Adds $36,000 Base Wolf Pickup EV To Its Long List Of Fantasy Models
It looks adorable, but the California-based startup has yet to build a customer-spec vehicle. Read more…
