Stellantis Ventures has made a strategic investment in France-based sodium-ion battery developer Tiamat. Tiamat says its sodium-ion technology is lithium- and cobalt-free and cheaper per kilowatt hour (kWh) when compared with lithium-ion batteries. The wide availability of sodium boosts sustainability and material sovereignty. Tiamat will use the new funding to start construction of a sodium-ion… Read more…
Watch Rivian unveil the R2 live here
It’s March 7 today, and you know what that means, right? It’s time for Rivian’s R2 to finally get official. We’ve seen plenty of teasers about it, there was even a last-minute leak this week, but nothing beats an actual unveiling ceremony, and that’s exactly what Rivian has planned for later today. It kicks off at 10 AM Pacific, which… Read more…
Nissan Leaf Owners ‘Abandoned’ As They Lose Network Access. It’s A Worrying Sign For Connected Cars
A new emphasis on in-car software and connectivity may change what it means to keep aging vehicles on the road. Read more…
Tesla Model Y with only two seats debuts in France for the commercial vehicle market
Tesla made a new Model Y, but it’s not the new Model Y we’ve all been waiting for, the long-rumored Project Juniper, which we recently found out isn’t coming this year to either the US or China. Instead, we’re talking about a Model Y with the rear seats removed. All that’s left, seating-wise, are the two front seats. The rest… Read more…
ION Storage Systems reports progress with lithium metal solid-state batteries
The US solid-state battery developer ION Storage Systems has reached the next stage on the road to practical suitability of its anode-free solid-state battery – especially in terms of longevity. Read more…
Legal repercussions for the VW Group after the sinking of the ‘Felicity Ace’
Following the sinking of the car freighter ‘Felicity Ace’ in the Atlantic in February 2022, the ship’s owner and insurance companies have sued Porsche and another Volkswagen company for damages because they suspect batteries were the cause. Read more…
Brighton & Hove adds new public charge points
UK municipality Brighton & Hove will add 100 new lamppost charging points and 20 new fast chargers next month. That way, it will offer close to 500 EV chargers. Read more…
Stellantis keeps reduced working hours at Mirafiori plant due to weak demand
The Stellantis plant in Mirafiori near Turin continues to operate on a one-shift instead of a two-shift basis due to the weak demand for the electric Fiat 500 and the Maserati models that roll off the production line there. The reduced production volume will continue until 20 April. Read more…
20-year EV battery, 9-minute charging in Samsung SDI roadmap
Samsung SDI this week presented a battery-development roadmap with ambitious performance targets for charging, energy density, and battery life. On the charging front, the company believes it can begin mass-producing battery cells capable of being charged from 8% to 80% in just nine minutes by 2026. This will be made possible by “optimizing… Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bikes from Rad, Aventon, Frey, tiny golf cart, & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a pile of new electric bike launches with four new models from Rad Power Bikes as well as e-bikes from Aventon, Frey, and Ride1Up, an awesome little micro golf cart, and more. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock gets a boost ahead of R2 launch with new buy rating
EV maker Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is trending Thursday ahead of the highly anticipated launch of its new R2 electric SUV. Rivian stock scored a buy rating from Jefferies Finacial Group, suggesting over 45% upside potential. Read more…
Rivian R2 launch news hub and watch party
Rivian is unveiling its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV today. You can join us live here to watch the reveal, get all the news coming out of the event, and an interview with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. Read more…
Stellantis’ JV approved, gaining exclusive rights to build and sell Leapomotor EVs outside of China
Five months after signing a proposed joint venture with EV automaker Leapmotor, Stellantis has reportedly gained regulatory approval in China to continue its stake. This deal is the first of its kind for a Western automaker and gives Stellantis the exclusive rights to build, export, and sell Leapmotor brand EVs outside of China, and it is already mulling some exciting markets for them. Read more…
Watch The Rivian R2 Livestream Debut Here
The debut event starts at 1 PM Eastern / 10 AM Pacific. Read more…
Watch The Tesla Cybertruck Climb The Famous Hell’s Revenge In Total Silence
Here’s how the tri-motor Cyberbeast tackled one of Utah’s most popular off-road obstacles on stock tires. Read more…
FedEx adds 33 eSprinters to its Spanish fleet
FedEx is now deploying its first electric vans in Spain. 16 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters are added to parcel collection and delivery routes in the centre of Madrid. Another 17 electric vans will be deployed in Barcelona soon. Read more…
Nissan aims for Level 4 autonomous driving by 2027
Nissan wants to offer SAE Level 4 autonomous mobility services in Japan from 2027. Nissan is gaining initial practical experience with the technology with a Leaf, which will be used as part of a pilot project in Yokohama from this year. Read more…
Octopus Energy partners with SSE Energy Solutions
Octopus Energy is adding SSE Energy Solutions’ charge points to its roaming platform ‘Electroverse.’ SSE wants to install 500 fast-chargers in Ireland and the UK by 2030. Read more…
Drivers Who Are ‘Scared Of Change’ Are Part Of EV Adoption Problem: Polestar CEO
And we thought the lack of EV education, spotty charging infrastructure, and high prices were the main issues. Read more…
Polestar cuts Polestar 4’s price in China by $8,340, but only for 100 units
In addition to the limited-time discount, Polestar is also offering other limited-time benefits for the Polestar 4 including free upgrades to the smart driving suite. Read more…
