China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 38.7 percent in the December 1-17 period, and 35.3 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.7 struggles to find customers in China – only 300 orders
The recently launched Volkswagen ID.7 Vizzion in China, priced at RMB 237,700 (currently around €30,900), has garnered only 300 orders within the first 72 hours. Despite the attention generated at the Shanghai Auto Show, Chinese consumers seem hesitant to embrace the electric sedan at almost half the price it commands in Europe. The CarFans report, reveals a conversion rate of… Read more…
Volkswagen details cost-cutting measures to bring VW on track
Volkswagen has finalised its cost-cutting programme for the VW brand. Following intensive negotiations, the company and employee representatives have agreed on key points paper for the ‘Accelerate Forward/ Road to 6.5’ plan announced in June. Read more…
Tesla NACS is now the official charging standard in North America
The harmonisation organisation SAE International published a corresponding document which turns Tesla’s de-facto standard into a NACS connector standard. The development prompted the US Department of Transportation to look into adding NACS to its funding requirements, and Volkswagen has now also come on board. Read more…
Svolt Energy’s Thailand plant sees 1st battery pack roll off line
The battery pack, which is expected to be available in volume in the first quarter of 2024, will first be fitted to the Good Cat model of Great Wall Motor’s Ora brand. Read more…
Nio reaches 150 swap stations in Shanghai, nears year-end target of 2,300 in China
Nio has reached 2,292 battery swap stations in China, with just eight left to reach its year-end target of 2,300. Read more…
Refuelling pump seals the FC deal
Researchers in the US have developed a sealed compressor using a linear motor for refuelling hydrogen EVs (writes Nick Flaherty).
The hydrogen compressor, developed at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), can improve the efficiency and reliability of hydrogen compression used in the refuelling of fuel cell EVs (FCEVs). Read more…
Fiat E-Doblo and E-Ulysse upgraded with enhanced range and safety features
Fiat unveiled the upgraded E-Doblo and E-Ulysse, promising increased range, revamped safety tech, and a fresh design for their latest generation of people movers. Orders are set to kick off by the end of January in Italy and Austria, followed by a Europe-wide rollout. The new E-Doblo boasts an abundance of interior space, providing flexibility for various loading configurations to… Read more…
Nio teases core features of ET9: 900 V high-voltage architecture, wire-controlled chassis
The ET9 will be built on a 900 V high-voltage architecture to support faster charging and will also have an intelligent wire-controlled chassis for continuous upgradability, Nio executives said. Read more…
WeLion expects to begin volume supply of semi-solid-state battery cells to Nio in Apr 2024
WeLion expects to begin supplying semi-solid-state battery cells to Nio in volume in April 2024, depending on Nio’s needs. Read more…
This solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano and set a new record [video]
A solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano using solar power alone – and set a new world record for altitude for an EV. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 19, 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…
Half of Nio’s models see longer wait times
Four of Nio’s eight models saw slightly longer wait times, while two others saw shorter wait times. Read more…
Tesla confirms it’s working on wireless inductive charging
Smartphones have wireless charging, so why not cars? After all, the batteries are similar. The answer is, as always, “it’s complicated”, but Tesla is working on a solution (like Volvo and Xiaomi). According to the company’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, and its VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy, wireless charging is currently in the works. The remarks were made… Read more…
If you see a Mercedes EQS with turquoise lights, it’s driving itself
Red means stop, green means go – and turquoise now means automated driving: Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker permitted to use exterior marker lights, which means automated driving is activated, in California and Nevada. Read more…
US gov’t may update EV charger subsidy rules for newly-certified NACS port
The Federal Highway Administration announced today that it will seek feedback on how government rules should be updated to account for the new NACS/J3400 charging standard, potentially unlocking $7.5 billion in federal subsidies for the Tesla-developed charging connector. Read more…
Tesla claims over 600 ‘solar neighborhoods’ as part of home builder program
Tesla has been partnering with major new home builders all over the US to deploy solar and Powerwalls, and it now claims to have deployed “over 600 solar neighborhoods”. Read more…
Volkswagen’s flagship ID.7 EV is off to a slow start in China, with only 300 orders in 3 days
Volkswagen’s EV woes in China continue. After launching last week, the brand’s flagship ID.7 electric sedan received only 300 orders in three days. Read more…
Watch How Tesla Manufactures The Cybertruck’s Door Panels At Giga Texas
The Cybertruck’s stainless steel door panels absorb 75 percent of the side impact crash load. Read more…
2024 Lexus RZ Lineup Expanded With Entry-Level RZ 300e Version
It will be slightly less expensive and offer an EPA range of up to 266 miles. Read more…
