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…
Lotus’ (LOT) 2023 financial results show steady growth as it executes its all-electric strategy
Lotus Technology has shared its Q4 and full 2023 financial results, relaying steady revenue growth alongside business expansions and further progress in becoming a 100% electric brand. Better still, Lotus expects much more growth in 2024. Read more…
Mercedes teases electric G-Class ahead of April 24 debut
The iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class, synonymous with rugged luxury and off-road prowess, is venturing into the electric age. Set to debut on April 24 at the Beijing Auto Show, the EQG promises a blend of classic G-Class capabilities and innovative electric powertrain. The all-electric reincarnation of the classic G-Class will be sold as Mercedes G580 and will debut alongside the new… Read more…
IM Motors unveils new electric sedan IM L6, pre-sales begin at starting price of $31,810
IM Motors claimed that the IM L6 is the first sedan in China with crab walk capability and will be powered by solid-state batteries to give a range of more than 1,000 kilometers. Read more…
CATL warrants its new EV battery to last for a million miles or 15 years
More bad news for the ubiquitous anti-EV trolls: the million-mile EV battery is in sight. Chinese battery supplier CATL and bus maker Yutong have partnered to launch an EV battery that’s warranted to last 1.5 million km (932,000 miles) or 15 years. The new battery pack is designed to power commercial EVs such as buses… Read more…
Canoo spent more on CEO’s private jet than it actually earned
Californian EV startup Canoo posted its full-year earnings for 2023. And the company apparently spent double its annual revenue on CEO Tony Aquila’s private jet. Read more…
New Jersey marks up EV ownership with additional $1,000 fee
New Jersey is introducing an additional registration fee for EVs. Starting July 1, drivers will pay an upfront fee of more than $1,000 on top of existing registration fees. Governor Phil Murphy signed a law last week renewing New Jersey’s transportation trust fund that adds an annual fee set at $250 this year, and rising $10 over the remaining… Read more…
Ride-hailing operator WeFlex orders 165 Toyota bZ4x
The London-based ride-hailing provider WeFlex has placed an initial order for 165 vehicles with Toyota for the electric bZ4X SUV. WeFlex currently has over 2,300 battery-electric vehicles in its fleet. Read more…
Nio says it has over 300,000 total smart driving users
Nio said it has reached 307,783 total smart driving users and 193,174 NOP+ users. Read more…
Hyundai purchases LFP cells from Exide in India
Hyundai and Kia want to equip their electric cars in India with LFP batteries from the local manufacturer Exide. The companies have signed a strategic partnership. It is still unclear which models these batteries will be used in. Read more…
UK-based initiative to set up funding platform for electric buses
The UK Infrastructure Bank, Rock Rail and Aviva have formed a partnership to provide a new funding platform for zero emission bus financier Rock Road. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Feb 2024: CATL 38.4%, BYD 13.1%
CATL continued to be No. 1, while BYD dropped to No. 3 after being overtaken by LG Energy Solution for the first time since December 2022. Read more…
GAC Aion and Didi build autonomous electric cars
GAC Aion, the electric car offshoot of the Chinese GAC Group, has founded a joint venture with ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing for the production of autonomous EVs. The first production model is apparently set to debut next year. Read more…
Stellantis CEO claims EVs need battery breakthrough to be green
Automakers must reduce EV battery weight by 50% in the next decade in order to make electrification truly green, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said Wednesday during the automaker’s Freedom of Mobility Forum. As Reuters reports, Tavares said that making a battery pack for an EV with a “decent range” of 250 miles currently takes, on average 1,000… Read more…
Voith launches subsidiary for hydrogen storage systems
On 1 April, the Voith Group founded Voith HySTech GmbH at its Garching location. With the new company, Voith is pooling its expertise in hydrogen storage systems – with a focus on heavy-duty vehicles. Read more…
No US subsidies for EU cars: the raw materials partnership stalemate continues
Europe’s car manufacturers continue to be excluded from large parts of EV subsidies in the US. The EU Commission and the US government failed to agree on a raw materials partnership at a meeting on Friday. Read more…
What will the vehicle battery of the future look like? An interview with Prof Markus Lienkamp, TU Munich
How sustainable is the LFP trend? What role does the sodium-ion battery play for electric mobility? What are the consequences of the extensive funding freeze for battery research in Germany? And will this leave Germany further behind? We asked an expert: Markus Lienkamp, Professor of Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. Read more…
Toyota sings Huawei to help accelerate smart driving development
Toyota inside sources reveal that the automotive giant is integrating a system developed jointly with Huawei and Momenta into its global vehicles. It will bring a renewed push towards enhanced safety and increased automation. This unique collaboration departs from existing off-the-shelf solutions. Instead, Toyota will take charge of system integration. At the same time, Huawei will provide the hardware backbone,… Read more…
EVs on track to overtake petrol cars in Norway in 2024
Electric cars are on their way to overtaking petrol cars in Norway – possibly even this year. According to the latest data, the lead of petrol-only cars is now only 76,000 vehicles and is shrinking further month by month. Read more…
Nio to put 150-kWh semi-solid battery packs into service in late Apr, CEO says
Nio’s 150-kWh battery packs, of which some have been produced recently, are expected to begin entering service in late April, William Li said today. Read more…
