In 1974, Volkswagen’s introduction of the Golf marked a revolutionary shift in the automotive landscape, replacing the legendary Beetle with front-wheel drive and a versatile design. Fast forward to its 50th birthday in 2024, and the Golf is gearing up for another transformation. The company promises a global premiere of the mid-life refresh in just a few short weeks. This… Read more…
Goal Zero Yeti 200X power station hits $175, end-of-year e-bike clearance, more
The best price ever makes Goal Zero’s Yeti 200X Power Station even more affordable as it drops to $175. Tons of other end-of-the-year clearance discounts are also live in today’s best Green Deals, with deep price cuts on e-bikes being joined by other electric gear.. Read more…
Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car
JAC Group’s Yiwei, a new EV brand in China backed by Volkswagen, debuted the first sodium-ion battery-powered electric car. The new JAC Yiwei EV rolled off the assembly line Wednesday.. Read more…
Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story
Tesla is accusing Reuters of “manufacturing” a story about the automaker lying to customers to make repairs off warranty. Read more…
Dutch E-Bike Brand Ostrichoo Uses Supercapacitors To Power Its Bikes
Do supercapacitors hold the key to the future of e-bikes and other micromobility devices? Read more…
BYD Will Build Its First Electric Car Factory In Europe
The Chinese manufacturer already offers five models in Europe, and plans to add three more in 2024. Read more…
dSPACE to present new solutions for data-driven development, simulation and validation of EVs
dSPACE, a provider of automotive simulation and validation solutions, will demonstrate several solutions for electric and self-driving cars at the upcoming CES 2024 trade show. As the exclusive on-vehicle computer technology sponsor of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), dSPACE will demonstrate how its solutions work in demanding racing environments in a night race at the… Read more…
Daimler Truck partners with Hexagon Purus for vocational integration of electric Freightliner eM2
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has entered into an agreement with Norway-headquartered Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of e-mobility products, to provide vehicle integration of the electric Freightliner eM2 for vocational applications. The integration will incorporate Hexagon Purus’s battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules and vehicle-level software. It will include power-take-off options to supply power to… Read more…
Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume
Toyota sold a record number of vehicles last month. Pure EV sales rose by 127% in November but still only accounted for 1% of Toyota’s total volume. Read more…
LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]
LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest. Read more…
ZEEKR launches 007 sedan for under $30k, 540 mile range, and over 50,000 pre-orders in place
40 days after officially unveiling its fourth EV model and first-ever sedan, ZEEKR has officially launched the 007 with some noteworthy in-house technology. Starting at a price below $30,000, consumers in China have been lining up their 007 pre-orders… over 50,000 to be specific. Read more…
Here are your 3 favorite Electrek solar stories of 2023
Here are the Top 3 stories about solar industry happenings that Electrek readers got most excited about in 2023. Read more…
Tesla Model Y “Project Juniper” facelift only months away
In a bid to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive electric vehicle market, Tesla is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its Model Y at the Shanghai factory. Despite Tesla China dismissing the rumors, sources suggest that the revamped Model Y could hit mass production as early as mid-2024, introducing more signigicant changes than the recent October update, which… Read more…
Quick spin: Nissan Sakura EV highlights what America is missing
Look anywhere around the world, and the biggest cities have some of the same issues, no matter what the country: space is tight, and access to high-power fast-charging is limited at best. Applying that logic, the very tiny, four-passenger Nissan Sakura EV seems like the perfect formula to apply to an everyday driver for Seoul, London, and… Read more…
Zeekr officially launches Zeekr 007 sedan to target mainstream EV market
Zeekr aims to make the Zeekr 007, which comes standard with an 800 V electrical system and has a starting price of about $29,390, the benchmark in its segment. Read more…
Scout’s Trademark Spree Reveals What First EV Trucks Could be Named
Not going to lie, “Reaper” sounds pretty badass. Read more…
ChargeSafe aims to make UK public charging sites safer and more accessible
Among the many drawbacks of public charging sites is a perceived lack of security—a feeling familiar to anyone who’s had to use a charger located in a dimly-lit corner of a vast parking lot. SMS, a new UK-based charge point operator, recently published a white paper, “Powering up public EV charging,” that included the results… Read more…
InCharge Energy launches charge management software on Geotab Marketplace
California-headquartered InCharge Energy, a provider of commercial fleet EV charging infrastructure, has integrated its proprietary InControl CMS charge management software with the Geotab Marketplace, a network of fleet-management telematics services. The integration allows fleet managers to view EV data even when their vehicles are not plugged in, according to the company. It offers improvements in… Read more…
The Chevrolet Blazer EV Is More Expensive Than The Cadillac Lyriq. But Why?
We are slightly surprised after comparing the two Ultium-based models. Read more…
Report: China leads in EV recycling, creating a circular economy
China is leading the U.S. and Europe on EV battery recycling, according to a new Bloomberg report, and it may add to China’s EV advantages in the future. The battery-recycling business in China is booming, according to the report, which cites data from consultancy Circular Energy Storage showing that “the nation dominates when it comes to… Read more…
