Freyr has started semi-automated production of its first unit battery cells at its customer qualification facility in Rana, Norway. The budding cell manufacturer is also providing updates on the financing of its two planned large battery cell factories. Freyr is on schedule to advance process automation, production and testing of its cells in the second […] More…
Zeekr arrives in Europe with two EV models
Geely’s electric car brand Zeekr starts pre-sales for two models in the first two European markets. The Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X are now available for pre-order in the Netherlands and Sweden. The first European prices are now also known. In April, Zeekr had initially announced that the first European models would be the Zeekr […] More…
CSC ES5 launched as speedy seated electric scooter, taking shot at the major competition
Move over, electric Vespa. Get nervous, NIU. There’s a new seated electric scooter in town, and it’s got better performance at a lower price. Meet the CSC ES5, an electric scooter that packs in plenty of power, speed, and range without a sky-high price. More…
BMW to build battery assembly in South Carolina
BMW has begun construction of a new plant for the assembly of high-voltage batteries in Woodruff in the US state of South Carolina. In future, sixth-generation batteries will be assembled there, which will be used for electric cars at the nearby Spartanburg plant. BMW announced the assembly plant in October 2022, when the carmaker said […] More…
KEMA Labs: New Tests for Improved EVs Affordability
EVs sector is growing fast and there are many ongoing initiatives focus on various areas such as developing vehicles with efficient, lightweight batteries capable of exchanging energy with electrical grids; establishing a widespread charging infrastructure with easy access (smart cards) and fast charging times; and enhancing the safety of critical vehicle modules, particularly those vulnerable […] More…
PREMO’s BCBM-50KW-001 Module for Air-Cooled EV Charging Stations
At the heart of Premo’s innovation lies a compact 50KW transformer set meticulously engineered to meet the demanding power requirements of modern EVs. Housed within a sleek 300 x 174 x 100 mm aluminium casing, this high-performance transformer boasts remarkable efficiency, delivering power with over 99% efficiency. This exceptional efficiency ensures minimal power loss, reducing […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 27, 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…
Tesla starts running ads
Tesla has begun running some Google ads for the first time following Elon Musk’s statement that the automaker would try advertising. More…
Report: Hyundai finally adding wireless CarPlay support to more cars starting this year
Hyundai’s complicated relationship with CarPlay might soon get a little bit easier to understand. A new report this week suggests that Hyundai plans to add support for wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to its cars that are also equipped with integrated satellite navigation, starting later this year. Historically, Hyundai cars with integrated navigation have only supported wired CarPlay. More…
GM CEO discusses catching up to Tesla, adopting NACS, hints at Bolt EV successor
General Motors (GM) is going all-electric, but the transition hasn’t happened as quickly as many anticipated. The automaker is overcoming supply chain hurdles as it ramps up EV production. With several high-volume EVs launching, GM’s CEO Mary Barra believes “it will be dramatically different” next year. But will it be enough to surpass Tesl. More…
The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower is nearly complete
Swedish startup Modvion is building the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower for an energy company in Sweden. More…
SAE Will Standardize The Tesla-Developed NACS Charging Connector
New SAE NACS connector standard to be developed in an expedited timeframe. More…
Factorial looks to bring a circular economy to solid-state batteries by recycling lithium-metal
Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has announced a new partnership with South Korean metal refining company, Young Poong, to research and implement lithium-metal recycling into its production practices. Through the investment, Factorial hopes to reuse excess metal materials to create a more circular economy. More…
SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla
SAE International announced that it is starting the process to officially standardize the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which should make the connector less dependent on Tesla. More…
Volkswagen Faces Headwinds In EV Market: Emden Plant Production Reduced
A shift on the EV lines at Volkswagen’s Emden is canceled and the summer holiday period is extended. More…
The world’s largest battery factory will be 2.5x the size of Tesla’s Gigafactory
California-based Rondo Energy and Thailand’s Siam Cement Group are going to operate the world’s largest battery factory in Thailand. More…
NASA to conclude all electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft program
NASA announced last Thursday that its all-electric aircraft project will be shutting down later this year after years of research and development. The program will conclude without any flights of the X-57 Maxwell aircraft; however, the agency still considers the program a success with plenty of lessons learned. More…
Volvo EVs will adopt Tesla charge port, get Supercharger access
Volvo is the first foreign automaker to announce the adoption of Tesla’s NACS EV charging standard. With a Tuesday confirmation, Volvo said that future Volvo models, starting in 2025, will get the NACS connector for North America. Volvo appeared to indicate that the upcoming $35,000 EX30 EV and U.S.-made EX90, which are both due to arrive… More…
Volvo To Adopt Tesla’s NACS Charging Inlet For BEVs In North America From 2025
Starting next year, existing Volvo BEVs will gain access to the Tesla Supercharging network with an adapter. More…
Zoomo To Integrate Cargo E-Bikes From EAV Into Its Fleet
This will ultimately translate into more electric mobility options for the last-mile delivery sector. More…
