Primarily known as a producer of chemical solutions across several different industries, German multinational group Henkel has launched the Battery Engineering Center (BEC) within its Inspiration Center Dusseldorf, aimed at providing strategic partnerships with battery developers (and others in the e-mobility space). Read more…
Xiaomi’s 1st EV model expected to start deliveries in Apr, report says
Xiaomi’s first EV model is expected to hit the market in March and deliveries will start in April, with production set to be around 2,000 units in the first quarter, according to local media. Read more…
Li Mega pre-orders far exceed Li L9’s performance over same period, says Li Auto CEO
Li Auto CEO said the company will share how it will make a premium BEV a hot seller at its March 1 launch event. Read more…
Tesla loses lead interior designer
Tesla has lost its lead interior designer behind the interior design of some of its most popular vehicles, like Model 3 and Model Y. Read more…
MIT just released directions for commercializing perovskite solar cells
An MIT-led team revealed a “guidebook” for how to tune surface properties of perovskites, a silicon alternative – here’s why that’s huge for solar. Read more…
BYD continues model update with refreshed Song Plus, Seal DM-i
BYD continues its post-Chinese New Year model update move with refreshed versions of the Ocean series’ Song Plus, Seal DM-i priced significantly lower than previous versions. Read more…
Xpeng, VW ink joint sourcing program deal to reduce platform costs
The two companies have entered into a joint sourcing program for common components for the vehicles and platforms used by both companies. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck sold for $244,000 – here’s who bought it
A Tesla Cybertruck sold at auction for $244,000 – more than twice the retail value of the electric pickup truck. Read more…
Hands-on with the ChatGPT-enabled VW ID.4, with big 2024 model year changes
We got the chance to drive the new 2024 ID.4 and found an impressive amount of changes from last model year – at least on the 82kWh version. Read more…
Ford’s next-gen EVs could feature 800V fast charging
Ford has big plans for its next-gen EVs. This may include an 800V fast charging architecture as it looks to keep pace with rivals like Hyundai, Porsche, and Kia. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 28, 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…
Chinese EV Minivan Adds 310 Miles Of Range In 10 Minutes Of Charging
It’s easy to see why Chinese electric cars are scaring the hell out of U.S. automakers like Tesla. Read more…
Red Bull’s Insane Electric FPV Drone Is So Much Faster Than A Model S Plaid
The drone has a power-to-weight ratio of over 5,000 hp per ton. Read more…
Volvo CE and Mack Trucks deliver electric excavator and refuse truck to Florida waste hauler
Volvo Construction Equipment and Mack Trucks, both Volvo Group companies, recently delivered an electric excavator and an electric refuse truck to Boca Raton, Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling, which has 25 locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, and operates more than 700 vehicles. Coastal is piloting a 23-ton Volvo EC230 Electric excavator at a… Read more…
Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy to build a factory in the country, according to the Minister for Business and Made in Italy. Read more…
Voltera kicks off $150M expansion of electric fleet infrastructure
Voltera Power announced a significant, $150 million expansion of its commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with plans to double its number of managed charging depots in 2024. Read more…
VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East
Following recent Q4 2023 results that relayed a miss on annual delivery targets, Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast continues to bolster its global presence with the help of distribution specialists. Today, VinFast and a local dealer network in the Middle East signed an agreement to bring the former’s EVs to the region. Read more…
Lucid releases helpful Tesla Dog Mode-like feature for pet owners
Lucid released a helpful new feature for pet owners called Creature Comfort Mode. The feature is similar to Tesla’s Dog Mode and is now available for free on every Lucid Air through a software update.. Read more…
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger May Be The Best Electric Truck For Towing, Hauling
Here’s why the extended-range setup may be a better solution than purely electric trucks if you’ve got to tow and haul right now. Read more…
Pollsters say EV buyers lean Democratic—ownership data tells a different story
Conventional wisdom is that most EV owners are Democrats, and that Republicans shun the newfangled contraptions. A recent poll conducted by The EV Politics Project appeared to confirm this narrative—49 percent of Republican respondents took a negative view of “electric car brands,” and a majority of Republican respondents agreed with the statement: “EVs are for… Read more…
