Audi is advertising 500 new jobs for the production of the new Audi Q6 e-tron at its main plant in Ingolstadt. At the same time, several further training programmes for employees around electromobility are also underway – but also extensive job cuts within the company. With the Q6 e-tron electric series based on the Premium […] More…
Is the Nissan Townstar EV a star among rivals?
Nissan wasn’t only a pioneer with the Leaf electric car; the Japanese company was also quick to the starting blocks with the e-NV200 electric van. The carmaker’s Townstar EV follows on from this, albeit under completely different conditions. To find out whether the Townstar EV is something special or one among many we took it […] More…
Stellantis latest platform to support two million electric cars per year
Stellantis, the merger of FCA and PSA, has released its next architecture to underpin future electric cars. STLA Medium for the C and D segments is set to go into production in Europe later this year and sell globally. We have the details. With production beginning in 2023, the STLA Medium will be the first […] More…
EV Sales Fail To Keep Up With Dealer Inventory Levels
Analysts say there’s a gap between the enthusiasm of EV consumers and actual purchases. More…
EU Commission expects tariffs from the UK in 2024
The postponement of the implementation of the so-called rules of origin for electric cars demanded by the British government and European car manufacturers has been rejected by the EU Commission. As a result, many electric car models are likely to be subject to tariffs of ten per cent from 2024. In the course of the […] More…
Stellantis Resumes Construction On EV Battery Plant In Canada
Stellantis and LGES accepted a new financial aid package proposed by Canada’s federal government and Ontario’s provincial government. More…
Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China
A slew of automakers in China have banned together and pledged to regulate how they market their EVs and avoid further price wars to help stabilize a booming market for consumers. Chinese EV automakers like NIO, XPeng, and BYD have been joined by the likes of Tesla to promote healthy competition and less “bad blood” overseas. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 7, 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…
Enphase Energy is shipping its first US-made microinverters
Global energy tech company Enphase Energy just announced the first shipments of its microinverters made in Columbia, South Carolina. More…
US: GMC Hummer EV Pickup Sales Down 83 Percent In Q2 2023
Something is holding back production and sales of the electric Hummers. More…
Ex-Apple, Tesla exec wants to bring subscription services to Ford’s electric vehicles
Like most automakers, Ford aims to introduce subscription services as the industry moves to a new digital, electric era. Ford’s tech leader, Doug Field, hired from Apple, says the transition is already underway, with the next steps expected to roll out with the automaker’s upcoming next-gen EVs. More…
The US’s largest solar panel maker just secured yet another big order
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will supply North American wholesale power producer Capital Power with 1 gigawatt (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar modules. More…
AIM EV Sport 01 Concept Detailed, Will Drive Up The Goodwood Hill
The sleek two-seat electric coupe is styled by former Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura, creator of the GT-R. More…
US: Cadillac Lyriq Sales Improved In Q2 2023 To 1,348
Four quarters of a relatively slow ramp-up closed out with 2,438 total units sold. More…
US: Chevrolet Bolt EV/Bolt EUV Sales Doubled In Q2 2023
But the result is not as high as in the first quarter. More…
Chevy Bolt EV carried GM’s electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall
GM’s electric star, the Chevy Bolt EV (and EUV), continues to carry the weight for the automaker’s fully electric lineup. Despite sales of the Chevy Bolt EV doubling YOY, numbers are down from the first quarter.. More…
Ductless AC units now up to $550 off in New Green Deals, Jackery power stations, e-bikes, more
Summer heat has been beating down on much of the United States as of late, which means you’ve probably been dreading those AC bills. All of today’s best deals look to help put your mind at ease, arriving courtesy of our colleagues at 9to5Toys to deliver discounted ductless split mini AC units. The environmentally-conscious savings also continue over to Jackery’s just-released Explorer 2000 Plus power station at $400 off, as well as the best e-bike discounts around and more. More…
Italian E-Bike Brand Thok Showcases 3D-Printed P4 Prototype
The prototype will eventually become a production carbon-fiber, full-suspension electric MTB. More…
Toyota’s Partners And Subsidiaries Might Benefit From Its EV Innovations
Toyota plans to become more efficient and cost-effective, which could also help its friends. More…
Tesla Electric customers report making as much as $150 a day
Tesla Electric customers in Texas are reporting making as much as $150 a day during the heat waves as Tesla’s virtual power plant is coming together with over 6MW of power. More…
