RJ Scaringe did say “it’s great that a product like that exists in the world,” referring to the Cybertruck. More…
Tesla Launches Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program In New Zealand
In the United States, the program accelerates and expands to new states. More…
Mercedes EQS EV may soon allow hands-free, eyes off the road
A limited number of U.S. Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will soon have access to Drive Pilot, a driver-assistance system that Mercedes claims will let drivers take their eyes off the road in certain situations. Drive Pilot promises to advance self-driving capability because it’s what Mercedes claims is an SAE Level 3 system offering “conditionally… More…
BMW teases the iX2 in a short video
On its official Instagram account, BMW teased its upcoming crossover, which should span the X2 ICE model and the iX2 EV. The company confirmed that it’s working on a fully-electric iX2 SUV earlier this year, so it makes sense for the company to announce the duo very soon. BMW iX2 and X2 teaser The teaser itself shows the vehicle rotating and reveals the profile and much of the front appearance. The iX2 will likely adopt a grille that’s similar to the X6, but with slightly different proportions and C-shaped daytime running lights. Information about the two models is rather… More…
BMW extends contract of CEO Zipse until 2026
Oliver Zipse will remain CEO of BMW until 2026. As expected, the supervisory board extended his contract by two years. While there is continuity with the CEO, there is another change of personnel on the board of directors. Lire la suite…
Qiyuan launches debut model with the A07
Qiyuan, the new subsidiary of the Chinese manufacturer Changan for electric and hybrid cars introduced about a month ago, has launched sales of its first model with the A07. Lire la suite…
Elon Musk Says UAW Demands Would Bankrupt Ford, GM, Stellantis
Tesla’s outspoken CEO doesn’t see eye to eye with the striking union members. More…
Europe: Jeep Avenger Orders Exceeded 40,000
More than 40 percent of the orders are for the all-electric version. More…
Norway issues funds for maritime electrification projects
Norway is not only looking at cleaning up its transport system on the road with cars and trucks, but is also looking to make its shipping lanes CO2 neutral and save further emissions. Therefore, a number of projects are now being promoted to help reduce emissions at sea. Lire la suite…
Lucid Air Production Officially Begins At New Plant In Saudi Arabia
The first phase consists exclusively of re-assembling Lucid Air vehicle kits pre-manufactured at the company’s Arizona plant. More…
BYD & UzAuto to build EV factory in Uzbekistan
BYD has signed an investment agreement with the government of Uzbekistan to build a production plant for electric and hybrid cars. The plant will be built in Jizzax province through a joint venture with UzAuto. Lire la suite…
Albemarle to use Caterpillar electric vehicles in US mines
Albemarle’s lithium mine in North Carolina could use Caterpillar electric vehicles. The potential use of zero-emission off-highway vehicles is part of a cooperation agreement between the two companies. Lire la suite…
2024 Kia EV9 debuts in the US – priced from $54,900
The unveiling of the 2024 Kia EV9, a three-row electric SUV, promises to bring a fresh wave of excitement to electric vehicle enthusiasts. Slated to hit US dealerships in the fourth quarter, the starting MSRP stands at a competitive $54,900, excluding the yet-to-be-announced mandatory destination charge. With the anticipated shipping fee hovering around $1,320, based the Kia EV6 charges, the EV9’s total starting cost is likely to be just over $56,000. The base model of this Korean marvel, dubbed the EV9 Light RWD, showcases a single-motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain. It flexes its muscles… More…
Lucid Motors opens EV factory in Saudi Arabia
Ultimately, it all went very quickly: Only a few days after Lucid received the operating permit for its plant in Saudi Arabia, the carmaker opened its new factory, where the Lucid Air is force assembled – but not yet fully manufactured. Lire la suite…
See Tesla Model 3 Facelift Reach Top Speed During Development In China
A new video discussing the car’s attributes was posted on the company’s official Weibo account. Lire la suite…
Tesla Megapack Catches Fire In Australia, Continues To Burn Under Supervision
The incident sparked a political debate on clean energy. Lire la suite…
Vitesco Technologies develops innovative power module
Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is developing a power module which will be manufactured using transfer molding process.
During this process the power electronics are sealed under a dielectric material that protects the components extremely well. The result is a very robust, cost effective and reliable electronic. The power module consists of three overmolded half-bridges and forms the core of an inverter system, which controls both the drive energy and the energy recovery (recuperation) in high-voltage electric vehicles. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 27, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
AOC can’t find a union-made EV to trade for her Tesla: That’s a problem.
In the midst of the United Auto Workers’ strike, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked on Face The Nation whether she plans to trade in her Tesla Model 3 for a union-built EV. More…
BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas
BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” is unlike many auto manufacturers, which is part of the reason behind its success. As the EV maker expands overseas, BYD America CEO Stella Li believes the company has an advantage. More…
