Chinese brand Hyper, sitting under GAC Aion, is making a major announcement this week. On April 12, Hyper will announce its new solid-state EV battery. Solid-state batteries aren’t new, but we are yet to see them enter mass production. Hyper says its batteries have 100% solid-state electrolyte, which significantly increases energy density, meaning the battery packs more power in the… Read more…
Zeek to launch 4-seat variant of Zeekr 009 MPV as its 6th model on Apr 19
Zeekr has emphasized that the new variant is its sixth model, demonstrating a higher degree of importance than a usual new variant. Read more…
CATL launches Tianheng energy storage system with 5-year 0-attenuation
CATL’s energy storage battery business generated revenue of RMB 59.9 billion in 2023, contributing 14.94 percent of the total. Read more…
Aqua Metals and 6K Energy collaborate to establish sustainable US battery supply chain
Aqua Metals has developed a process for recycling lithium-ion batteries that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective than current methods (see our recent in-depth interview with company execs). Now Aqua has signed a strategic supply agreement with battery materials supplier 6K Energy to establish a more sustainable supply chain for battery… Read more…
Panduit offers industrial electrical products for every EV charger, panel and cabinet
Sponsored by TTI. As we transition to a world of Electrified products, energy distribution must be modernized, upgraded, and integrated with innovative infrastructure to support our changing demands. One of the key value propositions that Panduit brings to the EV Supply Equipment industry is its unwavering commitment to reliability and performance. In an environment where… Read more…
Watch the Alfa Romeo Milano announcement live here
It’s finally time for Alfa Romeo to unveil its first EV. The brand has so far employed a drip-by-drip teaser release strategy, unveiling the name first, then showing it to us in camouflage, and then finally revealing the official launch date – which is today. The Milano is called Milano because Alfa Romeo was founded in Milan, Italy, and Milano… Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Rimac teams up with BMW
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…
Why a leading electric bike company just slashed nearly all its prices
Ride1Up, a San Diego-based electric bicycle maker known for an increasingly broad range of affordably-priced electric bikes, is trying to make its e-bikes even more accessible. The company just announced that effective immediately, it is cutting prices on nearly its entire lineup. Read more…
Geely just unveiled the Panda Kart mini EV and it’s sporty cute
Geely released images today of the Kart Edition of its Panda Mini EV – and this one is definitely for China’s trendy kids. Read more…
Lucid chops $30,000 off the Air’s price
Lucid Motors, a luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, has just thrown its hat into the price-war ring. The California-based automaker is slashing prices on the stunning Lucid Air sedan by up to $30,000. The discounts, available through the end of April, vary depending on your Air trim level and can see the entry-level Air Pure go below the $60,000 mark. All… Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV preps for debut following US sighting
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is approaching its debut after the EV was spotted testing in the US. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 appears even bigger on the streets of California as it flaunts sleek new production lights.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck teardown shows battery pack is ‘half empty’ and we are confused
A teardown of the Tesla Cybertruck showed that the battery pack is somehow half empty, which the chief engineer confirmed,… Read more…
Rivian is offering a free $5K STEALTH wrap vehicle shield for R1T and R1S orders
For those looking to buy a Rivian EV, now may be the time. Throughout April, Rivian is offering a free STEALTH wrap to protect your R1T or R1S on orders. The offer is valued at $5,000. Read more…
EVgo expands Plug & Charge eligibility to over 50 EV models
Fast charging network EVgo shared the progress of its Autocharge+ program today, relaying that over 50 Plug & Charge capable EVs are now eligible to utilize the feature. EVgo customers can skip the time required to access an app, credit card, or RFID and can simply plug in and begin their charging session. Read more…
DOE revises petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, tightening CAFE requirements
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has revised its procedures for calculating the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs. The Petroleum Equivalency Factor (PEF) is used by the EPA to assess automakers’ compliance with the DOT’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. Savvy consumers are familiar with MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) figures, which are designed… Read more…
New Borehole Formation Tester could help increase production of lithium from brine
Zelandez, a provider of technology to the lithium brine industry, has released a new Borehole Formation Tester (BFT) for lithium developers. “While formation testers are commonplace in the oil and gas industry, their size and cost have made them impractical for use in the brinefield,” said Gene Morgan, CEO of Zelandez. “The BFT has miniaturized… Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, range to 320 miles, lower price
Ford on Tuesday confirmed lasting price cuts on the Mustang Mach-E lineup, along with 20% faster road-trip charging and a boost in range of up to 20 miles for the new model year. The automaker has also substituted in a new in-house-designed motor unit and thermal changes that altogether will make top-performance versions quicker-accelerating than… Read more…
BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car
An EV for under $10,000? After selling nearly 35,000 Seagull models in March, cumulative sales of BYD’s cheapest electric car topped 360,000. And that’s in less than 12 months since it launched. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck to get a 20% charge speed increase
Tesla Cybertruck is soon going to get a 20% increase in its fast-charging speed through an over-the-air software update. Read more…
87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla
Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Read more…
