The U.S. Treasury Department could issue clarifications on federal EV tax-credit eligibility rules as early as Friday, reports Transport Topics. Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the report claims the federal government is ready to issue rules relating to its “foreign entities of concern” requirement. Specifically, vehicles with… Read more…
Review: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S keeps first EV mostly on-brand
The 2024 Acura ZDX is the Honda premium brand’s first-ever electric vehicle, a midsize crossover SUV with five seats. Visually it’s every inch an Acura, and it’s very close in size to the brand’s bestselling model, the MDX midsize crossover. But the EV is differently proportioned—3 inches lower, on a wheelbase… Read more…
Chery presents two electric models for export
Chinese car manufacturer Chery has unveiled two new models for export: the electric saloon Chery Exeed Exlantix ES and the plug-in hybrid SUV Omoda 7. Chery also recently announced that it will also manufacture cars in Europe – at the former Nissan plant in Barcelona. Read more…
Azerbaijan wants to buy 3,000 electric buses
Azerbaijan wants to replace 3,000 buses with combustion engines with electric models. Several suppliers are in the running, but one is already positioning itself: BYD is planning a production line for electric buses in the former Soviet republic. Read more…
ZSW supplies cathode material for tests
The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) has inaugurated the “Powder-Up!” pilot plant in Ulm. This enables the manufacturer-independent production of battery materials and their precursors in the order of up to 100 kilograms. A first in Germany. Read more…
Updated Kia EV6 is coming with refreshed looks, longer range
The Kia EV6 blazed onto the scene in 2021 as one of the most stylish and desirable electric crossovers on the market. Now, Kia’s teasing an update to the EV6 that promises to make it even more compelling, with sharper styling, the latest in Kia tech, and an increased range sure to please EV buyers everywhere. Let’s start with the… Read more…
DTNA expands electric logistics fleet
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) wants to expand electrification in its logistics network and will start using its own electric trucks “across multiple business units and regions.” It previously added the Freightliner eCascadia to its fleets in the US state of Portland and in Mexico. Read more…
BT Group uses first street cabinet to power a charging station
The BT Group (British Telecommunications) has installed its first EV charging station powered from a street cabinet. The goal is to install 600 of these locations on a trial basis. Read more…
10,051 new electric cars in Norway
Electric car registrations in Norway have again seen a significant increase. The 10,051 new electric cars registered in April represent a significant plus compared to March and the same month last year. And there is more: the Tesla Model Y was no longer the best-selling car in April. Read more…
Costco deal saves up to $2,000 on these EVs and PHEVs
Costco is once again offering deals on EVs and plug-in hybrids for its members. Between May 1 and July 31, the retail chain is offering a $1,000 incentive on 2024 and 2025 Volvo models, including the 2024 XC40 and C40 Recharge EVs and XC60 Recharge and XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrids, as well as 2025 XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid models. The XC40… Read more…
Peugeot could launch competitor to the Tesla Model 3
Peugeot is reportedly working on an electric mid-size saloon to succeed the Peugeot 508 and to compete with the Tesla Model 3. According to a French media report, the car will be visually modelled on the Inception design study presented at the beginning of 2023. Read more…
Tesla CEO Musk announces slower charging network expansion
After it became known earlier this week that Tesla would let go most or all of its team responsible for the Supercharger network, the company’s CEO has spoken out: according to Elon Musk, he plans to slow down the expansion of the Supercharger network. Read more…
There’s a new trend making electric bike batteries safer
A new type of electric bicycle battery is gaining traction in the industry, potentially ushering in unprecedented levels of safety and security for riders. Get ready, because we’re quickly approaching the age of the potted e-bike battery. Read more…
Tesla Supercharger expansion stalls after team layoffs
Elon Musk’s recent decision to dissolve Tesla’s entire Supercharger network team has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle community. With promises of a slower expansion pace and a shift in focus to maintaining existing stations, Tesla owners and potential EV buyers alike are left wondering what this means for the future of long-distance EV travel. The Supercharger network, known for… Read more…
Audi kicks off Q6 e-tron quattro sales in the UK
The new Audi Q6 e-tron quattro is now available in the UK. Prices start at £68,975 for the twin-motor version, available at launch. A rear-wheel drive variant will follow later this year. Read more…
Lancia opens order books for the Ypsilon in Italy
Lancia has started series production of the new Ypsilon, which is the brand’s first model to be launched as a battery electric vehicle. At the same time, it now accepts first orders in Italy, which means that prices are now also known. Read more…
World’s largest electric container ship launches in China
In China, the world’s largest battery-electric container ship has started regular operations between Shanghai and Nanjing. The route covers almost 1,000 kilometres along the Yangtze River – without stopping to recharge. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla pulls back on Supercharger
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…
Asahi Kasei to build Li-ion battery separator plant in Canada
Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of its Hipore wet-process lithium-ion battery separator. Asahi Kasei will invest approximately ¥180 billion ($1.14 billion) in the facility, which will have a production capacity of around 700 million square meters per year as coated… Read more…
CityAirbus NextGen electric aircraft prototype debuts
Airbus has publicly unveiled its electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype in conjunction with the opening of its new center in Donauwörth, Germany. The center is dedicated to testing eVTOL systems including flight controls, avionics, and electric motors with eight rotors. The two-tonne-class CityAirbus is slated for its maiden flight later this year. It has a wing… Read more…
