Ford’s third-quarter earnings have unveiled a paradoxical situation. While the auto giant managed to edge out its rival, General Motors, in terms of electric vehicle sales, it found itself grappling with an escalating financial loss in its EV division. The primary culprits? A sluggish demand for EVs and a fierce price war, courtesy of Tesla. In the third quarter, Ford reported sales of 20,962 electric vehicles, a figure that marginally surpassed General Motors. This uptick was largely due to the robust production and sales of the Mustang Mach-E. Specifically, the Mach-E witnessed a… More…
Tesla opens shareholder lottery for Cybertruck delivery event tickets
Tesla is holding a lottery for tickets to its upcoming Cybertruck delivery event on November 30th at its Texas Gigafactory in Austin. More…
Baidu-backed Jiyue officially launches its debut EV model to take on Tesla Model Y
The Jiyue 01 is larger and less expensive than the Tesla Model Y, while leveraging Baidu’s capabilities on cockpit intelligence as well as smart driving to provide additional appeal. Read more…
Geely and Baidu officially launch JiYue 01 ROBOCAR with AI and voice-activated parking
Just over two months after announcing a restructuring of its business partnership to bring its AI-powered 01 ROBOCAR to market, Geely and Baidu have officially launched the futuristic autonomous EV in China. The 01 arrives as the world’s first consumer vehicle featuring Baidu’s full Apollo suite of Level 4 autonomous driving solutions. More…
Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars
Tesla Service workers have gone on strike across Sweden due to Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. In response, Swedish dockworkers have stated that they will refuse to unload Tesla vehicles in Swedish ports unless the conflict is resolved quickly. More…
Panasonic launches a central heat pump system that works in -15C (5F)
Panasonic has launched a new residential heat pump system in Canada, where heat pumps make up less than 10% of the market.. More…
Super 73 R electric motorbikes start from $2,700, Greenworks electric snow blower $200 off, more
When it comes to iconic e-bike designs, there’s no one in the space doing it quite like the folks over at Super73. The company’s signature R electric motorbike stands above just about everything else on the market, and now it’s seeing a rare discount alongside all of the other day’s best Green Deals.. More…
VW delays new Porsche Macan EV platform, cuts jobs as software struggles persist
The drama at Volkswagen’s Cariad unit continues. VW plans to cut around 2,000 jobs while delaying the (already delayed) new software architecture due to be used in upcoming Porsche and Audi EVs. More…
Podcast: Tesla starts selling Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla starting to sell Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more. More…
Ford Cuts EV Investment After Losing $36,000 On Every EV Sold In Q3
After posting a $1.3 billion loss in Q3, Ford’s Model e EV unit said it would cut Mustang Mach-E production and delay a battery plant. More…
Tesla Introduces New Stealth Grey Paint Color For Model S And Model X
Will it attract customers and boost sales a bit? More…
Tesla unveils Stealth Grey color option for Model S and Model X
Tesla introduced a new paint shade for its Model S and Model X vehicles: Stealth Grey. While many may argue that it’s just a color, Tesla cars are rather limited in terms of color selection, so it’s a significant improvement. As a premium carmaker, Tesla’s color palette for its vehicles has been notably limited. We are often reminded of the famous statement attributed to Henry Ford regarding the Model T: “You can have it in any color you want so long as it is black.” Quite a stark choice, wasn’t it? Model X in Stealth Grey The reason behind this stringent color choice is… More…
Check Out Bamboo Bicycle Club’s Unique E-Cargo Bike
It’s meant to be assembled at home and has an impressive payload capacity of 250 kilograms (551 pounds). More…
Webinar: Development of innovative materials, testing methodologies and simulation models for safe battery systems
Battery safety is one of the key priorities in battery development. Even though the safety of the battery is already of a high standard today due to many measures, the future designs demand innovative battery safety materials. In this session, we will talk about the application-specific material development and how simulations and testing methodologies under… Read more…
Kempower introduces Megawatt Charging System for heavy-duty EVs
Kempower, a Finnish manufacturer of DC fast charging solutions, has added hardware based on the Megawatt Charging System to its offerings. A Kempower spokesperson confirmed to Charged that the company’s MCS solution will be compliant with CharIN specifications. The new Kempower Megawatt Charging System is based on the company’s existing technology, including its high-power satellite… Read more…
I Rode Honda’s Uni-One ‘Mobility Device.’ It’s Coming To The US For Lease-Only
I got a quick ride and a whole lot of details about Honda’s advanced scooter at the Japan Mobility Show. More…
BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations and more
BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located near airports and in… More…
Toyota shows an electric van the length of a Mini Cooper
The 2023 Tokyo auto show is chock full of new concept cars and production models, but perhaps none as novel as the Toyota Kayoibako concept. The Kayoibako is an electric van that, at about 157 inches long and on a 110.2-inch wheelbase, is close to the length of a Mini Cooper. Fittingly, the word Japanese word “kayoibako” refers to shipping… More…
Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans
Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market.. More…
House Republicans just voted against energy efficiency rebates and for nuclear warheads
House Republicans voted yesterday to scrap “wasteful” energy efficiency rebates – and also voted to spend $19.1 billion on nuclear warheads. More…
