The US Department of Energy has issued a notice of intent to release funding that would provide up to $37 million from ‘Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’ (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle battery recycling, transportation, and design. According to the government communication, the anticipated Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will focus on solutions that reduce the costs […] More…
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Brings Significantly More EPA Range
The gains come mainly from higher battery capacity, as efficiency increased only slightly. More…
BMW to show Neue Klasse electric vehicles at IAA
BMW has announced a number of all-electric world premieres for the IAA Mobility show starting soon in Munich. Some vehicles, including two electric minis and a new BMW study, will be unveiled ahead of the show. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse will be unveiled on 2 September, offering a concrete look at the German carmaker’s […] More…
Last call: Join us at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Sept. 5-10
We are heading back to Munich for the IAA Mobility show 2023, September 5-10, as both media sponsors and attendees. If you want to see the latest in automobiles and mobility firsthand as well as pre-Octoberfest Munich, you should pick up some tickets and join us. More…
Schaefflers new mechatronic system already in use in unnamed SUV
A new mechatronic rear axle steering system from Schaeffler recently celebrated its premiere in an all-electric SUV from a “renowned vehicle manufacturer”. Unfortunately, Schaeffler does not mention the launch customer by name. Schaeffler states that thanks to the new steering system for the rear axle, the vehicles gain manoeuvrability in city traffic, stability when changing […] More…
Canoo receives conditional funding & introduces new electric van
Canoo has secured subsidy commitments for its vehicle and battery assembly plant in the US state of Oklahoma. The electric vehicle manufacturer can expect a total of up to 113 million dollars in state subsidies over a period of ten years. However, only under certain conditions. The conditions are varied: for example, the eMobility startup […] More…
Fisker Details Rugged Ocean Force E Off-Road Package
The Force E pack will be available from Q1 2024 either ordered at vehicle purchase or as a post-purchase add-on package. More…
CATL appoints Markus Baum as new European CCO
Markus Baum will lead the commercial activities of Chinese battery producer CATL in Europe as the new Chief Commercial Officer Europe from 1 November 2023. This position will bundle sales functions at the local level for the first time. Markus Baum joins CATL from fastener manufacturer Bulten, where he was also CCO. Baum was most […] More…
New Photos Reveal Tesla Cybertruck Interior Ambient Lighting Setup
The images were posted on Reddit, revealing light strips on the dash and door panels. More…
Kia presents the series version of the EV5
Kia has unveiled the design of the production version of its new EV5 electric model at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The electric SUV is to be offered globally after its premiere in China. However, the South Korean company is still holding back on the details of the drive technology. After the EV6 and […] More…
Tesla Gets Approval To Build Diner, Drive-In Theater In LA
The West Hollywood location will also have 32 Supercharger stalls, according to documents seen by Teslarati. More…
2025 Kia EV5 Revealed As Family-Friendly Compact SUV With Concept Car Looks
It’s Kia’s third all-electric vehicle based on the E-GMP platform, after the EV6 crossover and EV9 SUV. More…
Nissan To Launch 19 New EVs By 2030, Shows New Leaf To Dealers
The Japanese automaker told dealers that a solid-state battery capable of fast charging to 100 miles in 15 minutes is coming. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 24, 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…
Zeiss unveils NDT system for battery and EV builders
Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions has launched its VoluMax 9 titan system for computed tomography (CT) analysis of battery cells and EVs. CT is a non-destructive means of checking that the various steps in the production processes are working as intended, so that sub-components are handled and assembled without errors or damage. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 24, 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…
GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase
Workers at GM’s Ultium plant in Warren, Ohio have negotiated an agreement to increase their pay by an additional $3-4 an hour, about a 25% increase from current base pay. The plan covers around 1,100 workers and would go into effect immediately if ratified by a union vote in the next few days. More…
GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase
Workers at GM’s Ultium plant in Warren, Ohio have negotiated an agreement to increase their pay by an additional $3-4 an hour, about a 25% increase from current base pay. The plan covers around 1,100 workers and would go into effect immediately if ratified by a union vote in the next few days. More…
Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for its flagship ID.7 electric sedan on Thursday for European customers. The new flagship EV will start at around $62,000 (€56,995) with up to 385 miles (621 km) of WLTC range. More…
Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor
Nissan showed off its next-generation electric vehicles to dealers this week, previewing its future lineup. The automaker presented three new EVs, including a successor to the LEAF hatchback, a performance sedan that could take the Maxima’s place, and a third electric model. More…
