Tesla’s outspoken CEO doesn’t see eye to eye with the striking union members. More…
Europe: Jeep Avenger Orders Exceeded 40,000
More than 40 percent of the orders are for the all-electric version. More…
Norway issues funds for maritime electrification projects
Norway is not only looking at cleaning up its transport system on the road with cars and trucks, but is also looking to make its shipping lanes CO2 neutral and save further emissions. Therefore, a number of projects are now being promoted to help reduce emissions at sea. Lire la suite…
Lucid Air Production Officially Begins At New Plant In Saudi Arabia
The first phase consists exclusively of re-assembling Lucid Air vehicle kits pre-manufactured at the company’s Arizona plant. More…
BYD & UzAuto to build EV factory in Uzbekistan
BYD has signed an investment agreement with the government of Uzbekistan to build a production plant for electric and hybrid cars. The plant will be built in Jizzax province through a joint venture with UzAuto. Lire la suite…
Albemarle to use Caterpillar electric vehicles in US mines
Albemarle’s lithium mine in North Carolina could use Caterpillar electric vehicles. The potential use of zero-emission off-highway vehicles is part of a cooperation agreement between the two companies. Lire la suite…
2024 Kia EV9 debuts in the US – priced from $54,900
The unveiling of the 2024 Kia EV9, a three-row electric SUV, promises to bring a fresh wave of excitement to electric vehicle enthusiasts. Slated to hit US dealerships in the fourth quarter, the starting MSRP stands at a competitive $54,900, excluding the yet-to-be-announced mandatory destination charge. With the anticipated shipping fee hovering around $1,320, based the Kia EV6 charges, the EV9’s total starting cost is likely to be just over $56,000. The base model of this Korean marvel, dubbed the EV9 Light RWD, showcases a single-motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain. It flexes its muscles… More…
Lucid Motors opens EV factory in Saudi Arabia
Ultimately, it all went very quickly: Only a few days after Lucid received the operating permit for its plant in Saudi Arabia, the carmaker opened its new factory, where the Lucid Air is force assembled – but not yet fully manufactured. Lire la suite…
See Tesla Model 3 Facelift Reach Top Speed During Development In China
A new video discussing the car’s attributes was posted on the company’s official Weibo account. Lire la suite…
Tesla Megapack Catches Fire In Australia, Continues To Burn Under Supervision
The incident sparked a political debate on clean energy. Lire la suite…
Vitesco Technologies develops innovative power module
Vitesco Technologies, a leading international supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is developing a power module which will be manufactured using transfer molding process.
During this process the power electronics are sealed under a dielectric material that protects the components extremely well. The result is a very robust, cost effective and reliable electronic. The power module consists of three overmolded half-bridges and forms the core of an inverter system, which controls both the drive energy and the energy recovery (recuperation) in high-voltage electric vehicles. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 27, 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…
AOC can’t find a union-made EV to trade for her Tesla: That’s a problem.
In the midst of the United Auto Workers’ strike, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked on Face The Nation whether she plans to trade in her Tesla Model 3 for a union-built EV. More…
BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas
BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” is unlike many auto manufacturers, which is part of the reason behind its success. As the EV maker expands overseas, BYD America CEO Stella Li believes the company has an advantage. More…
Unplugged: VW idles ID.3 and Cupra Born production amidst waning demand
Despite Volkswagen’s concerted efforts to be a frontrunner in the electric vehicle race, the automaker finds itself hitting a speed bump. In an unforeseen turn of events, the German automotive giant has announced a temporary halt in the production of its electric ID.3 and Cupra Born models for the first two weeks of October. Why, you ask? The answer, though somewhat surprising considering the global shift towards EVs, is declining demand for electric VWs. Volkswagen disclosed that the Zwickau factory, responsible for assembling both the ID.3 and the Cupra Born, would cease production… More…
Ride1Up Unleashes New And Improved Prodigy V2 Electric Bike
The Prodigy V2 is offered in either a nine-speed derailleur gear setup, or with an Enviolo CVT and Gates CDX Drive. Lire la suite…
FLO Home X5 EV Charger Review: A Rock-Solid Smart Charging Option
This tough charger can take whatever you throw at it but is limited to 30 amps. Lire la suite…
Specialized Unveils New Creo 2 Lightweight Electric Gravel Bike
No expenses were spared in making the Creo 2 a capable, performance-oriented e-gravel bike. Lire la suite…
Mercedes Drive Pilot becomes the first Level 3 drive assistance in the US
Mercedes announced its Level 3 drive assistance called Drive Pilot earlier this year and even takes legal responsibility if you crash with Drive Pilot active in Germany. And in May, the service was fully operational in Germany and now the company is bringing Drive Pilot to the US as well. But just like in Germany, some conditions apply. Drive Pilot in the US will debut in California and Nevada and in addition to the highways, the drive assistance will be available in major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, San Diego and Las Vegas. The first EQS and… More…
Huge monopiles built for Virginia’s 2.6 GW offshore wind farm have set sail
The first eight monopiles made for the 2.6 gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project have left Germany and are headed for Portsmouth. More…
