It was a big work week for EV news, and we’ve gathered some top stories here for your to share. More…
Chipotle, Kia EVs, New Car Prices, And EPA: Top EV News Apr 14, 2023
Possible Tesla Model 3 Refresh Leaked, Cheaper Tesla Model Y Offered
Also, Zeeker X headed to Europe with low price tag. More…
Bike Manufacturer Ibis Announces Lifetime Warranty On Frames And Wheels
This applies to all frames and wheels purchased after January 1, 2023. More…
Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weight
StoreDot claims its fast-charging battery tech will allow automakers to design EVs with smaller battery packs—saving cost and weight. The argument seems to be that, by enabling what the company calls “extreme fast charging,” allowing more frequent recharges with less inconvenience, automakers won’t need to rely as much on larger battery… More…
BYD customers to get Shell discounts in Europe
BYD Europe and Shell EV Charging Solutions have entered into a cooperation to offer at least 100,000 BYD customers in Europe access to DC and HPC charging on the Shell Recharge network with special conditions. Those who purchase a BYD all-electric car or plug-in hybrid will receive a so-called Platinum membership to the Shell Recharge […] More…
Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere
Tesla has followed up on recent price cuts in the US with significant price drops on the Model 3 and Model Y in Europe, up to 10% depending on the model and market. Price cuts also reached Israel and Singapore. More…
Geely subsidiary Zeekr launches compact EV in China
Zeekr has presented its third electric vehicle model. The design of the Zeekr X has been known since February. With the premiere, there are now also the technical specifications of the compact model, which are hardly surprising in view of the Geely Group. Like the first two Zeekr models 001 and 009, the Zeekr X […] More…
Dutch-German research project to develop batteries
The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) in Germany and the Dutch institute TNO of the Holst Centre have agreed to jointly develop lithium-ion batteries for the European automotive industry. According to the ZSW, the cross-border research project will initially focus on improving existing lithium-ion batteries. The starting point of ZSW and […] More…
Tesla lowers prices in Europe
Tesla has lowered the prices for all models in Europe. This means that not only the Model 3 and Model Y are affected, but also the upper-range Model S and Model X series have become cheaper. In addition, the Model Y should soon also be available in Turkey. In the case of the Model 3, […] More…
Faraday Future to deliver first FF91 at the end of June
There is another delay at Faraday Future: about two weeks after the start of production, Faraday Future has postponed the first delivery until the end of the second quarter. However, the future of the company is not yet secure – Faraday needs further capital to ramp up production. According to Faraday, some suppliers have informed […] More…
VW Brand Boss: E-Fuels Are “Unnecessary Noise,” Combustion Will Be Over By 2035
Thomas Schafer “guarantees” that their upcoming small EV will be profitable. More…
Eunorau Flash launched as 220-mile triple battery e-bike, and it’s as ridiculous as it looks
Ridiculous, but in an epic way! If you thought one single battery was passé and two batteries wasn’t enough, then the Eunorau Flash electric bike is probably the one for you. With its three large batteries, the company claims that this electric bike can have you cruising for up to 220 miles (354 km) on a single charge. More…
See The Tesla Cybertruck Undergo Wind Tunnel Testing For Its Massive Wiper
A new video shot above Gigafactory Texas reveals how the windscreen wiper works. More…
First video of Tesla Cybertruck’s absurdly large windshield wiper in action
We’ve finally seen a video of a Cybertruck windshield wiper in action, which should put rest to the debate of whether or not the absurdly large wiper is functional or not. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 13, 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…
Ford commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash for holding out
As companies like GM and Rivian face backlash for failing to adopt Apple’s CarPlay platform, Ford is doing the exact opposite. In a statement to 9to5Mac, Ford explained its reasoning for supporting CarPlay…and it has us pondering the future of Ford’s relationship with Apple and next-gen CarPlay. More…
This US company made an autonomous robot that installs solar panels
Sarcos Technology and Robotics (Nasdaq: STRC and STRCW) plans to commercially launch its autonomous robot that installs solar panels in 2024 after achieving final validation for the US Department of Energy (DOE). More…
Kia starts building facility for electric purpose-built vehicle production
Kia has broken ground in preparation for its dedicated plant for producing battery-electric purpose-built More…
Enel X Way plans to add 10K DC public charging stations in North America by 2030
Enel X Way today announced that it plans to add 10,000 DC public charging stations – and at least 2 million home, commercial, and public EV charge ports overall – in North America by 2030. More…
Can zero-emission electric school buses improve attendance? New data may have the answer
With electric school buses rolling out across the US, new information suggests upgrading your district’s fleet may bring additional benefits beyond producing zero emissions, including higher attendance.. More…
