Nio began recruiting an additional 20,000 pioneer testers for NOP+, which will be the final user experience event before the feature is pushed out to all car owners. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 EV find a clever solution to touchscreen-vs-button debate
The raging debate over whether touchscreens are a blessing or a curse for modern cars may finally be reaching a truce – thanks to Xiaomi. The Chinese tech giant’s upcoming electric sedan, the Xiaomi SU7, offers a unique and innovative way for drivers to personalize their in-car experience. While some drivers have become fans of sleek and fully screen-based dashboards,… Read more…
FAW Hongqi launches all-electric sedan EH7 with starting price of $31,920
Hongqi EH7 is the first model launched by Hongqi New Energy since it became independent in January 2023. Read more…
Adhesives & Bonding Expo returns to Michigan in June 2024
Spark connections: Fuel your automotive applications Adhesives & Bonding Expo, the largest, free-to-attend trade fair and conference for industrial bonding products and manufacturing in North America, is returning for its fourth edition from June 25-27, 2024, in Novi, MI. Register to attend and you’ll gain easy access to the co-located Foam Expo taking place in… Read more…
Huawei-Chery joint brand Luxeed to re-launch 1st model S7 on Apr 8, report says
The re-launched Luxeed S7 will bring new features and will be able to deliver soon after launch, with monthly sales expected to be at around 5,000 units, according to local media. Read more…
Ferrari boss says its first EV won’t be silent
Ferrari is on track to launch its first EV in the last quarter of next year, and to prepare for that it will open a new production site in Maranello, Italy, in June, where it will manufacture electric motors, battery packs, and power inverters. The company’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, told CNBC that people shouldn’t be afraid of its first EV… Read more…
Alibaba files to sell another 33 million Xpeng ADSs
This is the latest reduction in Alibaba’s holdings after it sold 25 million of Xpeng’s ADSs last year. An Alibaba executive resigned as a director of Xpeng. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: March 20th, 2024
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…
Leviton launches a plug-in version of its EV Series Smart Home charging station
Electrical equipment giant Leviton has launched a plug-in version of its EV Series Smart Home charging station. Originally launched in January 2023 in a hard-wired version, the EV Series Smart Home station is designed to be part of a smart home system that also incorporates lighting and load centers such as heating/AC, refrigerators and other… Read more…
American Battery Solutions wins $166-million DOE loan to expand Ohio and Michigan EV battery plants
The DOE has offered American Battery Solutions (ABS) a $165.9-million loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. The company plans to use the funds to expand its battery pack assembly facilities in Springboro, Ohio and Lake Orion, Michigan. The project will support the company’s goal of delivering standardized and customized battery packs… Read more…
Polestar owners can now use Tesla Superchargers in China
In North America, practically all of Tesla’s competitors have agreed to install the Tesla-developed NACS connector in their future cars in exchange for access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, and said access is already available for Ford and Rivian. Polestar has signed up for the North American Supercharger access scheme too, but today it’s announcing that it’s also gained access to… Read more…
A couple of kids wrote a science book about Tesla & EVs, by kids and for kids
A new children’s science book about Tesla and EVs, Everything Tesla: From How They Work To How Fast They Go And All The Fun In Between!, launches today, written by twin 9th graders Aiden and Eliana Miao, and targeted at kids between the ages of 8 and 13. Read more…
US battery storage smashes deployment records in Q4 2023
The US battery storage market shattered deployment records across all segments in Q4 2023 – a 101% increase from the previous quarter. Read more…
GM believes ‘production hell’ is behind it with plans to build 20X more Ultium EVs in 2024
General Motors (GM) looks to get back on track this year as executives believe EV “production hell” is behind it. After missing EV sales targets for the past two years, will 2024 be the year of execution, as GM says it will. Read more…
Aptera CEOs discuss IPO plans, solar EV production, 3-wheel variants, and a possible 4-wheel model
Video footage meant for investors has leaked, showing Aptera Motors co-founders and co-CEOs Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony discussing many topics about the solar EV startup’s future, including a potential IPO.. Read more…
Subaru Can Do This Or Rivian Can Do It For Them
It’s good news that Subaru and Panasonic’s battery partnership is taking shape, because Rivian’s plans seem ready to take its business. Read more…
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-In Hybrid Lands In The U.S.
The most popular Mercedes-Benz car in the U.S. gets an electrified addition as PHEVs gain traction. Read more…
Fastest-Charging Electric Cars: GMC Hummer EV, Lucid Air, And More
If you’re looking to buy a brand new EV and you want the one that charges the quickest, this post is for you. Read more…
Ford pivots as affordable EV takes priority over three-row SUV
Competition in the electric vehicle market is heating up, and Ford isn’t taking any chances. Recognizing the potential threat posed by lower-priced models from Chinese manufacturers, the American auto giant has reportedly shifted its focus towards developing a $25,000 EV. This strategic move means delaying plans for a larger, three-row electric SUV. Ford’s pivot comes at a time when Chinese… Read more…
EVs reach 90% market share in Norway as the overall auto market falters
The days of ICE vehicles in Norway are numbered. Some years ago, the government set a goal of 100% electric sales by 2025, and that goal is well within sight. In the month of February, plug-in vehicles took 92.1% of the market, up from 90.1% year-on-year. Battery EVs took a 90% share, as recent tax… Read more…
