Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi are joining forces to catch up as the US market transitions to EVs. Nissan and Mitsubishi will jointly develop an electric pickup for the US market. Is this the all-electric Frontier we’ve been waiting for. Read more…
Tesla announces production of its 6 millionth electric vehicle
Tesla has announced that it produced its 6 millionth electric vehicle – a big milestone amid a major slow down in its growth rate. Read more…
Mazda And Panasonic Finally Strike Deal On Cylindrical EV Battery Supply
The two partners entered an agreement for cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries—potentially the 4680-type. Read more…
New study finds EV owners are very satisfied with home charging
When it comes to public EV charging…well, let’s just say we hear from a lot of dissatisfied customers. Home charging is by all accounts quite a different experience, and a new study from automotive data provider J.D. Power confirms the anecdotes we hear from EV drivers who charge at home. The J.D. Power 2024 U.S…. Read more…
Pelikan Mobility raises €4 million in funding for its EV fleet management software platform
French startup Pelikan Mobility has been building an optimization platform and a leasing solution for commercial EV fleets. The company recently raised €4 million ($4.4 million) in a seed round from Pale Blue Dot, Frst, Seedcamp and others. “We have developed a software solution to optimize fleet operations with electric vehicles,” co-founder and CEO Vincent… Read more…
A Quarter Of EVs Sold In Europe This Year Will Be Made In China, NGO Predicts
That includes the Tesla Model 3. Read more…
Fisker prices slashed by up to $24,000, Tesla freezes them as trades
Fisker has slashed prices on its Ocean electric SUV as it looks to relieve a glut of unsold vehicles. In a move that it calls “strategically positioning Ocean to be a more affordable and compelling EV choice,” the company on Wednesday announced significant price cuts on the 2023-model-year vehicles that represent the majority of the current Ocean… Read more…
Will the remains of EV startup Arrival help keep Canoo alive?
The U.S. EV startup Canoo earlier this week announced that it had acquired “a substantial portion of the advanced manufacturing assets” formerly owned by the U.K. startup Arrival for “pennies on the dollar.” The assets acquired by Canoo from the failed startup include robots, control equipment, and dynamic vehicle testing… Read more…
‘It Really Stinks’: Fisker Ocean Owners Feel Burned If Company Goes Under
As Fisker Inc. prepares for a potential restructuring, Ocean owners are concerned about maintenance with their vehicles. Read more…
Ascend Elements raises $162 million for Kentucky plant to create cathode materials from recycled batteries
Ascend Elements, a battery recycling company, has raised $162 million in equity investments from Just Climate, Clearvision Ventures and IRONGREY, bringing its 12-month funding total to $704 million. The new funding will be used to advance construction of the company’s Apex 1 plant in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The 1-million-square-foot plant, which is scheduled to open in… Read more…
The critical role of battery venting technology (Webinar)
For electric vehicle battery engineers, safety is of utmost importance. As battery packs become progressively more powerful and create more heat, the vent valve plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety of the battery pack. Join us for this webinar, presented by Easton, dedicated to discussing the role that battery venting plays in the… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck ramp is impressive, but it comes at a cost
Tesla appears to be making significant progress in its Cybertruck production ramp, but it is coming at a cost. Read more…
Lamborghini revamps the luxury brand with a new look as its lineup shifts to electric
The iconic Lamborghini brand is getting a new look as the automaker prepares for an electric future. Lamborghini launched its new logo and corporate identity as part of its transformation. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla tries to make FSD mainstream, Polestar 4, Fisker is done, 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 Tesla trying to make FSD mainstream, Polestar 4’s US launch, Fisker being on its last leg, and more. Read more…
BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates
Leading EV maker BYD is quickly expanding overseas after dominating its home market. BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Is ‘Heinously Ugly, But Also Plain Cool,’ Doug DeMuro Says In Review
The YouTuber also said that the pickup “looks absolutely insane” and that it’s made by a company that’s “run by an insane person.” Read more…
Xiaomi’s second EV will be an SUV coming by the end of the year, report claims
Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan had a very successful launch in China yesterday, but it looks like the company isn’t resting on its laurels and is already working on the next model. According to a new report from China, citing unnamed sources, Xiaomi’s second EV will be an SUV. That in itself is hardly surprising – SUVs have taken over the world… Read more…
Doug DeMuro Praises Fisker Ocean, Addresses MKBHD Review
“The Ocean is better looking than the Blazer and Prologue,” DeMuro said while addressing the Fisker glitches. Read more…
BYD Expects To Increase Plug-In Car Sales By Over 20% In 2024
The company intends to double overseas sales to 500,000 units and will launch its fifth-generation PHEV powertrain. Read more…
EPA finalizes strongest-ever truck rule to save billions in health & fuel costs
EPA’s Heavy Duty “Phase 3” truck rule has been finalized, and surprisingly enough it comes in stronger (albeit slightly) than the rule that was originally proposed last year. Read more…
