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Renault completes spin-off of its EV division Ampere
Renault has officially founded its EV division Ampere. The new unit, headed by Luca de Meo, is launching with the promise “to democratise EVs in Europe.” The brand’s logo has now also been revealed. Read more…
BYD expands promotion to cover more models
BYD is aiming to sell at least 3 million NEVs in 2023, with nearly 2.4 million sold this year through the end of October. Read more…
Autocraft takes us through its battery repair process
Autocraft EV Solutions now offers its highly automated and guided Revive battery repair and remanufacture system in service in both static and mobile versions (writes Peter Donaldson). We recently took the chance to discuss the system with Dr Sara Ridley, engineering & quality director of Autocraft Solutions Group, who has seen it through its development and early deployment.
Dr Ridley explained what happens when a dealer needs a replacement for a battery in a customer’s car. “They log on to their web portal, which patches them through to ours. They tell us which battery they have a problem with, and we dispatch a replacement with all the packaging and paperwork they need,” she says. More…
Nio rumored to be integrating sub-brand Alps into main brand’s team
Alps is rumored to no longer be a standalone program, with the team’s personnel assigned to various Nio divisions and some positions cut. Read more…
Tesla says price hike in China due to rising costs
Prices are going up because of rising costs, and if costs go down, prices could go down, a Tesla staff said. Read more…
Polestar cuts 2023 delivery target but expects new EV launches to drive demand
Swedish EV maker Polestar (PSNY) said it expects to hit the lower end of its 2023 delivery target on Wednesday. Despite the lower expectations, Polestar says new EV launches will drive up demand. Its first electric SUV coupe, the Polestar 4, begins production next week.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 8, 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…
Rivian to market its electric commercial vans to customers beyond Amazon
Back in 2019, EV startup Rivian scored a great coup—an order for 100,000 electric delivery vans from Amazon. The fat order from the delivery giant gave Rivian what every young company dreams of: a solid source of income that gave it the resources to pursue its true passion (which, for Rivian, means pickups and SUVs… Read more…
Battery makers seem to be okay with an EV production slowdown
The news that GM, Ford and other automakers plan to slow down production of EVs in response to slower sales growth (EV sales grew by only 50 percent last quarter) was like an early Christmas for the various varieties of EV-haters. For most of us in the EV industry, it was more like a visit… Read more…
Chrysler CEO confirms EV crossover coming in 2025, based on Airflow concept
Chrysler’s next new model will be an EV crossover launching in 2025, which will be based on the Chrysler Airflow concept presented in 2022 and seen in the image below. The new crossover will use the STLA Large architecture, shared with other models from Stellantis (which owns Chrysler). Chrysler Airflow concept The news comes straight from Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell. This will be a two-row crossover, and the brand is also considering, at some later point, the introduction of an all-new EV sedan to its lineup, to replace the long-running Chrysler 300, which is currently being… More…
Tesla raises prices of Model 3 and Model Y’s long-range versions slightly in China
The price of the Model 3 Long Range has been raised by RMB 1,500 in China, while the Model Y Long Range has gone up by RMB 2,500. Read more…
Lexus is offering $15,000 in lease cash off its first EV, the 2023 RZ 450e
As the EV price war heats up, Lexus is increasing the discounts. Lexus is offering up to $15,000 off 2023 RZ 450e leases, its biggest discount so far. More…
BYD, Tesla Expand Their Share In Global EV Market: Q1-Q3 2023 Ranking
More than one third of new rechargeable cars are either from BYD or Tesla. More…
Hyundai Said To Complete Development Of Cheaper LFP Batteries In Late 2024
By developing its own LFP packs, Hyundai aims to lower the price of its EVs and reduce its dependence on Chinese suppliers. More…
Rivian ups production forecast and ends Amazon exclusivity for ECV
Rivian’s recent third-quarter financial report reveals a fascinating juxtaposition of soaring sales against a backdrop of substantial financial losses. This dichotomy paints a picture of a company at the cusp of significant growth, albeit grappling with the challenges inherent in the EV industry. Rivian has boldly revised its production target for 2023, now aiming to manufacture a staggering 54,000 units of its R1T and R1S electric vehicles, up from its previous goal of 52,000. This adjustment comes in the wake of a remarkable 121% increase in vehicle production in the third quarter,… More…
Chrysler Still Aims For New EV In 2025, May Be Airflow-Inspired: CEO
Chrysler has felt on life support for years, but its CEO says a new EV is coming—and that Airflow design may not be dead yet. More…
This E-Bike Radar System Alerts You Of Potential Dangers Lurking Behind
The Ride Safety System RS 1000 makes use of AI-powered hazard detection. More…
Ever seen a cargo motorcycle? PNY just unveiled these 60 MPH electric workhorses
Urban cargo solutions and last-mile delivery are quickly undergoing rapid electrification. Since large delivery vans and trucks don’t work well in crowded cities, many operators are moving towards cargo e-bikes and scooters. But what happens when those solutions just aren’t big enough? Then you may want to check out the PNY Ponie, an electric cargo motorcycle designed for heavy hauling in tight spaces. More…
Jackery early Black Friday sale starts from $254, Rad Power e-bikes up to $300 off, more
The early Black Friday sales are beginning to go live, and up first we have Jackery marking down its collection of portable power stations starting at $254. The discounts continue over to a Rad Power Daylight Savings e-bike sale, which comes joined by a collection of other EV deals. More…
