Panasonic and battery materials company Sila Nanotechnologies have signed a commercial agreement for Sila’s nano-composite silicon anode, Titan Silicon, which could enable the battery maker to dramatically improve both vehicle range and charging time. Sila’s anode materials, to be produced at the company’s plant in Moses Lake, Washington, will be optimized for Panasonic’s next-generation lithium-ion… Read more…
Geely unit LEVC to launch all-electric MPV in China in early 2024
LEVC, the manufacturer of London’s famous black cabs, has begun previewing the model, codenamed L380. Read more…
Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit
Tesla is signaling that along with two trims of Model 3 losing all their federal tax credit next year, Model Y is also “likely” to lose part of the tax credits. Read more…
Volvo CEO says what lack of EV demand? Electric car orders are strong
A lack of demand for EVs? Not so fast. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan says new electric models will continue fueling sales. Orders for Volvo EVs like the C40 and EX30 are strong. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y’s long-range variants see shorter wait times in China
As of now, the wait times in China for all versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are 2-6 weeks. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Tackles The Dreaded Shopping Cart Test. Does It Dent?
It doesn’t get dented by a shopping cart, but what if a person is in that cart and it’s pushed at speed into the truck? Read more…
This new ‘world’s largest’ wind turbine makes power in severe typhoons
China’s Mingyang Smart Energy has rolled out the world’s largest offshore wind turbine in capacity and rotor diameter – and it’s seriously robust. Read more…
Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers
Tesla is partnering with Uber to offer its electric cars directly to drivers with discounts up to $3,000. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 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. Read more…
GM delays another major EV initiative after pushing back electric Silverado, GMC Sierra
In its latest setback, GM is delaying the launch of EV drive production at its Toledo Propulsion Systems plant in Ohio. The company will now begin building electric drives at the end of 2024. Read more…
2024 BMW i5 EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Pricing Overview
The model has just enetered the U.S. market with two versions—eDrive40 and M60. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 RWD and Long Range no longer qualify for Tax Credit
Tesla’s Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range versions are set to lose their eligibility for the $7,500 US electric vehicle tax credit at the start of 2024. This change is particularly significant for Tesla’s most affordable EV model, and it appears to be linked to the source of its batteries. Tesla updated its website to reflect this impending… Read more…
YT Industries Goes Big On Performance With Updated Decoy MX Core E-MTB
The top model is rocking the newest Shimano EP801 motor, and comes with a Shimano XT Di2 drivetrain with FreeShift technology. Read more…
U.S. BEV Registrations Exceeded 100,000 For The Second Time Ever In October 2023
Non-Tesla all-electric car sales almost doubled year-over-year, while Tesla noted only small growth. Read more…
Porsche’s Boxster EV looks like the electric roadster we’ve been waiting for in new testing video
The upcoming Porsche 718 Boxster EV was spotted testing during a heated session at the Nurburgring. Is this the electric roadster we’ve been waiting for? Watch the Porsche Boxster EV race around the track, lifting off two wheels at one point in its latest testing video. Read more…
EGO’s Power+ 21-inch electric mower sees end of season discount to $549, power stations, e-bikes, more
Fancy an off-season discount on a ? Amazon has your back with the EGO Power+ 21-inch Mower at $549. It comes joined by some deals on portable power stations, as the savings also carry over to an assortment of e-bikes and all of the other best Green Deals. Read more…
ECD Automotive Design completes SPAC merger, debuts on NASDAQ as (ECDA)
Custom EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive Design celebrated a huge milestone today, ringing the opening bell in New York City as it was officially listed on the NASDAQ following a successful SPAC Merger with EF Hutton. The merger gives the company specializing in classic UK vehicles plenty of runway to grow its already successful business. Read more…
We’ve Got A Chevrolet Blazer EV For The Next Week. Ask Us Anything
Driving during the midwestern winter could reveal deep insight into Chevrolet’s latest EV. Read more…
Solar-powered public EV fast charging station unveiled in Westchester County, New York
Sustainable Westchester, a renewable energy provider and advocacy group, recently unveiled a new EV fast charging station powered entirely by solar energy. The Sunshine to EV project, located at Sustainable Westchester’s Mount Kisco, New York headquarters, includes an 85 kW solar photovoltaic array, a 180 kWh on-site storage battery, and twin Jule 75 kW DC… Read more…
California’s electric truck mandates pose challenges—and opportunities—for small fleets
Diesel-powered trucks are an endangered species in California—assuming that existing laws stand, all trucks in use in the state must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2042, and interim targets will start to bite much sooner. CARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule requires manufacturers to make ZEVs an increasing percentage of their annual California sales from 2024… Read more…
