Tesla in China is asking those interested to choose the city where they want the Cybertruck to make its debut, but the pickup may not be available for sale in the country for the foreseeable future. Read more…
Comau to design battery testing strategy for Fastest project
Automation solutions provider Comau is tasked with designing the digitalisation and implementation strategy for Fastest, an EU project that aims to accelerate the development of batteries that are safer, more reliable and durable.
Turin-based Comau, a Stellantis company, will leverage its long-standing expertise in digitalisation, process simulation and electrification to accelerate the testing and verification of automotive and stationary batteries. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 17, 2024
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. Read more…
China’s major automakers gather in Beijing to discuss industry development, report says
The meeting covered topics including promoting the development of the NEV industry, boosting NEV consumption, and encouraging the expansion in overseas markets, according to local media. Read more…
SAIC’s new car carrier makes maiden voyage, aims to add 14 vessels in 3 years
A new car carrier joins the fleet of SAIC’s Anji Logistics, bringing the total number of vessels to 31. Read more…
The US and EU take different approaches to the threat of Chinese EV imports
Governments in North America and Europe are seriously concerned about China’s growing dominance of the EV industry. Chinese automaker BYD recently surpassed Tesla as the world’s leading seller of EVs, and it’s only one of several Chinese-owned brands that are already selling cars in the US and the EU. However, the world’s #2 and #3… Read more…
Rheinmetall wins new order for 800 V electric coolant pumps
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has won an order for several hundred thousand high-voltage electric coolant pumps. This is the customer’s first electric truck division order and is worth a figure in the mid-two-digit million-euro range. High-voltage CWA 2000 pumps are designed for use in 800 V architecture. Glandless design and bearings made for… Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states
Two months after first introducing its first-ever lease program for the R1T pickup, Rivian has expanded the offers to now include its other flagship EV – the R1S SUV. Additionally, the American automaker has extended the lease program to additional territories in the US. Read more…
The US’s largest battery-grade lithium refinery will be in Oklahoma
Stardust Power, a lithium refiner supplying the EV sector, is going to build the US’s largest battery-grade lithium refinery in Oklahoma. Read more…
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric N Line debuts with sportier looks
Hyundai Motor Europe’s best-selling EV, the Kona Electric, receives a sporty N Line treatment, complete with eye-catching design elements that are bound to turn heads on the road. The 2024 version of the Kona Electric represents a significant improvement over its predecessor. Hyundai added some design elements of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 to modernize its appearance and improve… Read more…
Greenworks e-pressure washer hits $100, Schwinn e-bike at $680, power stations, more
We’ve got a fresh haul of the day’s best deals, including the perfect tool to clear off winter grime come spring. This Greenworks 1900 PSI electric pressure washer is down to just $100 and comes joined by Schwinn’s Marshall Hybrid e-bike at $680, not to mention all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
6 ways to get the best range from your EV in winter
Much of the US is in a deep freeze, so here are six quick tips for how to get the best range from your EV in the winter. Read more…
These EVs offer the longest range in 2024, all surpassing 300 miles
Electric vehicles in the US with over 300 miles range have nearly doubled over the past two years. With over 25 models exceeding the 300-mile mark, there’s an EV for everyone. These are the EVs offering the longest range in 2024.. Read more…
What Happened With The ‘Stranded Teslas’ EV Charging Panic In Chicago
Teslas are having trouble charging in the extreme cold, but there’s a myriad of factors that contribute to the problem. Let us help explain. Read more…
Engwe Unveils The New P275 E-Bike, Its Most Premium Urban Commuter Yet
The P275 makes use of high-end components from Bafang, Gates, and Shimano. Read more…
This 2003 Honda Concept Looks Just Like Honda’s New EV
Honda’s Saloon concept looks like a glimpse into to the company’s future. But as this 2003 concept shows, it’s also a nod to the past. Read more…
Kia’s Awesome Vans Won’t Be Swappable Right Away, But It’s Working On It, Design Chief Says
Kia envisions a day when you can transform your electric car’s shape at a moment’s notice. Read more…
You Can Now Have A ‘Teledriver’ Bring You A Car In Las Vegas
It’s not easy to build a driverless car. So Vay didn’t. Instead, the startup has a “teledriver” deliver a car to you. Read more…
Phoenix completes purchase of Proterra’s electric transit vehicle business
Proterra’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection took the EV industry by surprise, but the blow was softened by the company’s plan to sell off its business units: Proterra Powered (powertrain and battery technology); Proterra Transit (electric buses); and Proterra Energy (charging infrastructure). In November, the Volvo Group was selected as the winning bidder for Proterra Powered…. Read more…
New studies indicate that battery-electric aircraft with 800 km range could be practical
Several companies are working on battery-electric aircraft, but electric aviation is a tougher nut to crack than electric cars, for physical reasons. It simply takes a lot more energy to keep an aircraft aloft than it does to propel a vehicle along a road, and every additional pound of battery weight takes a steep toll… Read more…
