The Stromer ST5 is big on smart tech and features OTA software updates and GPS tracking. Read more…
China’s NEV retail sales up 11% MoM to 936,000 in Dec, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s retail penetration of passenger NEVs was 39.6 percent in December and 35.7 percent in 2023, according to preliminary CPCA data. Read more…
Ford updates prices for the F-150 Lightning
Ford Motor has officially alerted its dealers to price changes for the battery-electric F-150 Lightning. The US-American automaker revealed that prices on model year 2024 pickups have jumped by between $2,000 and $10,000 from the 2023 versions. Read more…
Rivian built about 57,000 electric vehicles in 2023
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian has exceeded its annual target of 54,000 vehicles for 2023. All the EVs came from the company’s only plant to date in Normal, Illinois. A second production facility will open its doors this year. Read more…
Faraday delivers its $300K luxury EV, but its stock is plummeting
California EV startup Faraday Future, which has just relaunched delivery of its luxury $309,000 electric car, is at risk of being delisted from NASDAQ due to plummeting share price. Read more…
Siemens to add 1,000 electric cars to its fleet
Siemens is gradually expanding its fleet in Germany by up to 1,000 VW ID.4. The electric cars will be leased by Siemens via Volkswagen Financial Services. Read more…
VinFast to build car factory in India
Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast is planning to build a battery factory in India. An official announcement is expected in the coming days. Read more…
Ballard and NFI Group sign fuel cell supply agreement
Fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems has signed a long-term supply agreement with the North American bus manufacturer NFI Group. An initial firm order includes at least 100 FCmove -HD+ modules, scheduled for delivery in 2024 for New Flyer’s Xcelsior Charge FC H2 buses for use in the USA and Canada. Read more…
Samsung’s SmartThings now supports EVs, starting with Kia and Hyundai
Perhaps one of the biggest, if not the biggest, ecosystem for connected devices is Samsung’s SmartThings and with its recent move, the service become far more useful. SmartThings now allows integration with Hyundai and Kia EVs through its “Car-To-Home” and “Home-To-Car” connected services. In short, you will be able to control your connected home appliances and devices using your car’s… Read more…
Italy considers EV subsidies for low-income families
The Italian government is looking to invest 930 million euros in a scrappage scheme, promising financial aid to those who turn in their combustion engine vehicles and opt for an electric one. Read more…
China issues guidelines for vehicle-grid interaction, aims for NEVs to be mobile energy storage facilities
China aims for NEVs to become an important part of the energy storage system by 2030, providing tens of millions of kilowatts of regulation capacity to the power system. Read more…
Tesla’s “Highland” Model 3 pre-production starts in Fremont
In the heart of Tesla’s manufacturing hub, the Fremont Gigafactory, whispers of the much-anticipated “Highland” Model 3 pre-production have turned into reality. Pictures circulating online showcase an assembly line of facelifted Model 3s, hinting at a revamped driving experience for American enthusiasts. While the original Model 3 held its own, the latest iteration promises an elevated journey, boasting a quieter… Read more…
Mini-spoiler alert for faster flight
Researchers at the University of Bath are investigating how deploying spoiler-like devices called mini-tabs could help electric aircraft fly faster (writes Nick Flaherty).
Mini-tabs can counteract the damaging vibrations caused by whirl flutter that occurs at high flight speeds. Maxon has provided the motion systems to test the effectiveness of the mini-tabs on a novel wind tunnel test rig. Read more…
Changan’s EV unit Avatr to add EREVs to its product lineup
Avatr will launch two new models in 2024 and will have four EVEVs to add to the lineup, its president said. Read more…
New report: automakers have secured less than a fifth of battery metals required for 2030 EV production
When it comes to electrifying by the magic date of 2030, automakers talk a great game—but if you want to know which companies are serious about electrification, look into which ones are lining up supplies of critical battery minerals. According to a recent report from Transport & Environment (T&E), automakers in the European market have… Read more…
WeaveGrid and Wallbox to offer utility-managed smart charging, starting in Colorado
California-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid and Spanish EV charging equipment supplier Wallbox have partnered to expand North American Wallbox owners’ access to utility-managed charging programs, beginning with Xcel Energy’s Charging Perks Program in Colorado. The program optimizes residential EV charging times to align with low power grid demand and high availability of renewable energy… Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 3, 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…
Kia’s new EV9 already outsold Toyota’s sole EV in its first full US sales month
After launching the EV9 last fall, Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already outselling the Toyota bZ4X. Kia EV9 sales nearly doubled that of Toyota’s electric SUV in its first full month on the US market.. Read more…
Audi Q8 e-tron morphed into a beastly off-road EV with a new Dakar edition
Audi took the Q8 e-tron and turned it into an all-electric off-road machine. The Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is optimized for adventurers who “want to drive off the beaten path electrically.”. Read more…
Kansas announces its first NEVI EV charging station locations
Biden’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program awarded Kansas $39.5 million to open EV charging stations – and the state just funded its first six. Read more…
