We have compiled the year’s most-read articles, from advances in battery technology over the end of combustion engines to NACS receiving full SAE recognition. This is 2023 in review, and there are exciting times ahead. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 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. Read more…
Xiaomi EV tech launch: Live updates
Xiaomi hopes to become one of the top five car companies in the world through 15-20 years of efforts, said CEO Lei Jun. Read more…
China NEV retail sales at 567,000 in Dec 1-24, up 10% from same period last month
China’s passenger NEV retail sales stood at 7.375 million units so far this year, up 34 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Xiaomi EV releases official images of its first model SU7
Xiaomi EV has released images of its first model, the SU7, showing off exterior details, 2 hours before its first major launch began. Read more…
Nio’s NOP+ completes coverage of 320,000 km urban mileage, exceeding year-end target
In Shanghai, NOP+ is now available on 99 percent of the city’s main roads, while the coverage of all urban roads in the city, including main roads and all side roads, reached 78.4 percent. Read more…
Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January
Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast. Read more…
Volkswagen confirms new Golf coming in 2024 with new powertrains
In 1974, Volkswagen’s introduction of the Golf marked a revolutionary shift in the automotive landscape, replacing the legendary Beetle with front-wheel drive and a versatile design. Fast forward to its 50th birthday in 2024, and the Golf is gearing up for another transformation. The company promises a global premiere of the mid-life refresh in just a few short weeks. This… Read more…
Goal Zero Yeti 200X power station hits $175, end-of-year e-bike clearance, more
The best price ever makes Goal Zero’s Yeti 200X Power Station even more affordable as it drops to $175. Tons of other end-of-the-year clearance discounts are also live in today’s best Green Deals, with deep price cuts on e-bikes being joined by other electric gear.. Read more…
Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car
JAC Group’s Yiwei, a new EV brand in China backed by Volkswagen, debuted the first sodium-ion battery-powered electric car. The new JAC Yiwei EV rolled off the assembly line Wednesday.. Read more…
Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story
Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. Read more…
Dutch E-Bike Brand Ostrichoo Uses Supercapacitors To Power Its Bikes
Do supercapacitors hold the key to the future of e-bikes and other micromobility devices? Read more…
BYD Will Build Its First Electric Car Factory In Europe
The Chinese manufacturer already offers five models in Europe, and plans to add three more in 2024. Read more…
dSPACE to present new solutions for data-driven development, simulation and validation of EVs
dSPACE, a provider of automotive simulation and validation solutions, will demonstrate several solutions for electric and self-driving cars at the upcoming CES 2024 trade show. As the exclusive on-vehicle computer technology sponsor of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), dSPACE will demonstrate how its solutions work in demanding racing environments in a night race at the… Read more…
Daimler Truck partners with Hexagon Purus for vocational integration of electric Freightliner eM2
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has entered into an agreement with Norway-headquartered Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of e-mobility products, to provide vehicle integration of the electric Freightliner eM2 for vocational applications. The integration will incorporate Hexagon Purus’s battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules and vehicle-level software. It will include power-take-off options to supply power to… Read more…
Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume
Toyota sold a record number of vehicles last month. Pure EV sales rose by 127% in November but still only accounted for 1% of Toyota’s total volume. Read more…
LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]
LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest. Read more…
ZEEKR launches 007 sedan for under $30k, 540 mile range, and over 50,000 pre-orders in place
40 days after officially unveiling its fourth EV model and first-ever sedan, ZEEKR has officially launched the 007 with some noteworthy in-house technology. Starting at a price below $30,000, consumers in China have been lining up their 007 pre-orders… over 50,000 to be specific. Read more…
Here are your 3 favorite Electrek solar stories of 2023
Here are the Top 3 stories about solar industry happenings that Electrek readers got most excited about in 2023. Read more…
Tesla Model Y “Project Juniper” facelift only months away
In a bid to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive electric vehicle market, Tesla is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its Model Y at the Shanghai factory. Despite Tesla China dismissing the rumors, sources suggest that the revamped Model Y could hit mass production as early as mid-2024, introducing more signigicant changes than the recent October update, which… Read more…
