Chery New Energy has slashed the official guide prices of its cheaper Little Ant and QQ Ice Cream models by 7.7 percent to 16.7 percent. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 28, 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…
Nio releases new battery upgrade rules, new conditions to apply after Jan 1
Customers who buy a Nio vehicle including the battery pack on or after January 1, 2024, will only be able to permanently upgrade the standard-range battery pack to long-range one year later. Read more…
The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine is now online
Swedish startup Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, and it’s now sending power to 400 homes in Sweden. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) CEO says R2 will be its Tesla Model 3 moment as more affordable EVs are needed
Although Rivian (RIVN) and Tesla have different products, they are more alike than you may think. Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe said its upcoming R2 model will be its version of the Tesla Model 3. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving version 12.1 beta faces yet more delays
Tesla’s much-anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12.1 has begun its slow rollout, raising questions about its future deployment beyond employees and the validity of its “beta” distinction. Despite promises of a revolutionary shift in autonomous driving, skepticism lingers as Tesla faces yet another delay in achieving its self-driving goals. In a recent update, Teslascope revealed that FSD beta v12.1… Read more…
BMC Has Urban Riders In Mind With 257 AMP AL One E-Bike
This urban commuter keeps things simple while packing impressive tech and performance. Read more…
LG Energy Solution and Impact Clean Power sign agreement to power electric buses in Europe
LG Energy Solution, a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, and Impact Clean Power Technology (ICPT), a supplier of heavy-duty battery systems, have signed a supply agreement for nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) battery modules. LG Energy Solution will ship 200,000 battery modules from its Wroclaw, Poland plant to ICPT’s GigafactoryX in Pruszkow over the next three years to be… Read more…
JiYue 07 unveiled as a sleek EV fastback to rival Tesla’s Model 3 with Volvo underpinnings
A new electric fastback, the JiYue 07, was unveiled this week after winning the 2023 German Red Dot and iF design awards. The new electric sedan will take on Tesla’s Model 3 sitting atop the same platform that powers the Volvo EX90 and EX30 models. Read more…
The largest clean energy project in US history closes $11B, starts full construction
SunZia, a massive clean energy project in the US Southwest, has closed $11 billion non-recourse financing and launched full construction.. Read more…
Aptera secures multi-million dollar supply deal and investment for solar EV battery packs
As Aptera Motors looks to reach its long-sought scaled solar EV production milestone, it has secured a tier-1 battery supplier and a hefty investment from Korean manufacturer CTNS.. Read more…
Want to try an EV out before committing? EV micro leases are gaining popularity
If you want to try an EV out before getting locked into a long-term contract, there’s an option for you. EV micro leases are taking off, giving shoppers added flexibility with new models launching next year. Read more…
Nio ET9 Flagship Brings Steer-By-Wire, 600kW Charging, Tons Of Tech
Priced from $113,500 in China, the Nio ET9 has some serious, industry-leading specs. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency, And More
Let’s see how these two electric crossovers stack up against each other. Read more…
Zeon begins preparations for US Li-ion battery binder production
Zeon, a Japanese chemicals corporation, is preparing to build a Li-ion battery binder production line via its subsidiary Zeon Chemicals at its Texas plant. Zeon expects the new facility to be operational by 2026. Zeon’s Li-ion battery binders include anode, cathode, functional layer (for separator coating) and sealant binders and materials for battery cells. Zeon’s… Read more…
Working to eliminate dangerous e-bike batteries
Electric bicycles have quickly become enormously popular—the Light Electric Vehicle Association estimates that some 880,000 were imported to the US in 2021. However, some of them have a way of catching fire unexpectedly, sometimes in residential settings, with unfortunate consequences. At this point, unfortunately, a disclaimer is necessary. This is not one of those “EVs… Read more…
Varla Eagle One V2.0 electric scooter review: High-power full-suspension stand up ride!
The last time I was on a Varla electric scooter, it was a fun and recreational ride. Not a powerhouse, but an exhilarating ride, nonetheless. This time, they’ve stepped things up significantly with the new Varla Eagle One V2.0 electric scooter. With two powerful motors and dual suspension, this ride is seriously high-performance. Read more…
EV underdog VinFast to open first dealership in US
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has announced that it will open doors to its first dealership in the US, in the same state where it is building its $4 billion EV factory. The automaker is partnering with North Carolina’s Leith Automotive Group to start selling its fully electric cars in the state. Read more…
Ford will follow Toyota as it leans into hybrids, scaling back EV targets
As Ford struggles amid the industry’s shift to EVs, the automaker plans to lean into its hybrids. In a move that mirrors Toyota, Ford is scaling back its transition to EVs to bet on hybrids.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging a Rivian R1T electric pickup
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted charging a Rivian R1T electric pickup, seemingly stuck without a functioning fast charger. Read more…
