UK-based clean technology group Altilium has secured over £700,000 in UK government funding for two collaborative research projects focused on the recovery of copper and rare earth elements (REE) from mine waste. Building on previous work to recover lithium and other battery materials from end-of-life EV batteries, Altilium is partnering with CPI and the Camborne… Read more…
New York State opens applications for $100 million in funding for electric school buses
New York State is now taking applications for grant funding for electric school buses under the $4.2-billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. $100 million will be disbursed in this first tranche of a total $500 million authorized by the Bond Act. New York’s 2022 State of the State… Read more…
This huge indoor ski slope is now covered in solar panels
The 12,500-square-meter (134,549-square-foot) roof of an indoor ski slope in Belgium is covered in solar panels. Read more…
Rivian CFO teases a new cheaper, simplified battery pack structure for R1 EVs coming in 2024
Rivian’s chief financial officer Claire McDonough shared some very interesting tidbit and excellent insight to the American automaker’s end of year goals and where it is headed in 2024. One juicy piece of information she gave the public during a recent interview is that Rivian is developing a new simplified battery pack structure different from the Standard pack, that will eventually make its way into new R1 EVs. Here’s the latest. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 4, 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…
Tesla Model 3 RWD and Long Range will only get half the US federal tax credit from January 1
Tesla’s Model 3 in the RWD and Long Range trims is currently eligible for the full €7,000 US federal tax credit, like many other Tesla models, but that will change from January 1, 2024. From that day onwards, the RWD and Long Range Model 3 buyers will only receive a €3,490 tax credit if they qualify. Thus, Tesla is obviously… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Battery Size, Heat Pump And Colored Charging Indicator Revealed In EPA Docs
Here’s what we know from the official specs, including the gross weight of the Cyberbeast. Read more…
Toyota confirms its sleek electric Sport Crossover made with BYD is launching in 2025
Toyota unveiled its slick electric Sport Crossover concept for the first time in Europe on Monday. The new fastback EV, made with China’s BYD, will launch in 2025. Read more…
Power systems veteran Generac invests in Wallbox and will sell its full suite of EV chargers
Two larger names in energy systems management have come together in a new deal that entails industry veteran Generac making a minority investment in Wallbox – a global yet growing supplier of EV chargers. Through the agreement, Generac will offer US customer’s Wallbox’s full lineup of charging solutions, including its bidirectional home DC unit. Read more…
Tesla faces class action for overcharging insurance with fake crash warnings
Tesla is about to face a class action after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the automaker overcharged people using its insurance with “real-time data” after increasing their premiums over “fake crash warnings”. Read more…
Kia is updating the EV6 as new images reveal EV9-like design elements
Kia’s first dedicated EV is due for a facelift. The new Kia EV6 was caught testing for the first time, showing design elements pulled from its flagship EV9. Read more…
Almost 73,000 Second-Gen Chevrolet Volt PHEVs Probed For Power Loss
The NHTSA received 61 complaints from owners regarding loss of motive power, reduced power state, and failure to restart. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Race Against A Porsche 911 Was Apparently An 1/8-Mile Run
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that the race was a quarter mile, but a satellite view of the drag strip tells a different story. Read more…
Ford U.S. EV Sales Hit New Record In November 2023
The Ford F-150 Lightning sales exceeded 4,000 in a single month for the very first time. Read more…
2024 Jaguar I-Pace Review: How Does This Electric O.G. Hold Up Today?
Is the Jaguar I-Pace old, or just truly sustainable? We find out if it can still compete today. Read more…
Sweden’s Charge Amps produces sleek, stylish smart EV chargers
Charge Amps is a Swedish-born company that develops smart EV charging solutions for the European residential, commercial and public charging markets. Since launching its first charging station, the Charge Amps Halo, in 2015, Charge Amps has sold 100,000 EV charging points to individual and business customers in 15 countries. Charge Amps’ products are produced in… Read more…
Volkswagen Halts ID.3, Cupra Born Production In Germany Over Demand Concerns: Report
VW is facing some real challenges with its electric revolution. Read more…
Tesla joins global emission tracking program
Tesla, along with a handful of other automakers, have announced that they joining Climate Trace, a global emission tracking program co-founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Read more…
Ford hits new EV sales record in Nov as Lightning becomes best-selling electric truck
Lightning electric pickup sales were up 113% last month, propelling Ford to a new EV sales record in November. Ford is now the second best-selling EV brand behind Tesla in the US. Read more…
Fisker (FSR) dials back its 2023 production targets yet again as it fights to keep going
American EV automaker Fisker Inc. recently shared a business update, outlining several changes in the works, including leadership moves, accelerated deliveries, and potential partnerships with other OEMS. However, one less encouraging update is Fisker’s announcement it is once again lowering its production targets for the year to prioritize liquidity. Read more…
