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LG Chem and LX Hausys announce material for delaying thermal runaways
LG Chem has announced that, together with LX Hausys, it has developed a material that delays battery thermal runaways.
Their Special Flame Retardant Continuous Fibre Thermoplastic (CFT) can withstand flames and high pressure for more than 14 times longer than existing thermoplastics. More…
Moulding method for pack covers
Materials firm Sabic has successfully moulded an EV battery pack top cover using low-pressure injection moulding (writes Nick Flaherty).
The trial of the process is part of Sabic’s Bluehero initiative to show the manufacturability of large EV battery components using thermoplastic injection moulding.
This specific form of injection moulding caters to the large size and functionality of the top cover, and is a new approach for the high-volume production needs of the future for EVs. More…
Li Auto Q3 earnings preview: Solid quarter expected, should competition from Aito be a concern?
While demand for Li Auto’s vehicles remains robust, investor concerns about competition have increased, particularly around Huawei-backed Aito, said Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu’s team. Read more…
BYD offers $1,370 limited-time discount on Qin Plus EV
The Qin family was the third best-selling BYD model in October with 42,767 units sold. Read more…
BYD Oct sales breakdown: Song 63,965, Seagull 43,350
With 63,965 units sold in October, the Song family continues to rank as the top-selling BYD model, up 1.79 percent from September. Read more…
Watch Tesla testing Cybertruck’s 4-wheel steering as if it’s sliding on ice
Tesla has been spotted testing the Cybertruck’s 4-wheel steering capability at Gigafactory Texas. It makes the pickup look like it is sliding on ice. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 1, 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…
EV sales still rising at 22.3% in CA, Tesla cedes lead back to Toyota
EV sales continue to rise steadily in California, reaching a record 22.3% market share in Q3. But Tesla has returned to its position as second-best selling brand in the state, behind longtime leader Toyota, after briefly eclipsing the brand last quarter. More…
Lucid Motors considers enhancing audio experience with Apple and Amazon Music
California’s very own Lucid Motors seems to be gearing up for an audio extravaganza. A fresh job listing on Lucid’s LinkedIn suggests they are on the lookout for a Senior Product Manager. This new recruit will be spearheading the integration of Apple and Amazon Music into the carmaker’s proprietary infotainment system. The job listing’s description hints that both the Air and the forthcoming Gravity SUV might soon be treated to in-built controls dedicated to these music streaming giants. However, Lucid isn’t entirely new to the Apple ecosystem. All Air EVs come equipped with both wired… More…
Did You Know That The Tesla Cybertruck Can Crab Walk?
Perhaps this is another detail that Tesla isn’t willing to reveal yet. More…
Ørsted just axed plans for two New Jersey offshore wind farms – here’s why
New Jersey’s governor is furious because Ørsted canceled two huge offshore wind farms off the New Jersey coast – this is what happened. More…
Volvo gives first look at the EM90’s ‘Scandinavian living room’ interior ahead of debut
Volvo’s first electric minivan will be revealed in less than two weeks. Ahead of its debut, Volvo is giving us our first glimpse of the EM90’s “Scandinavian living room” interior, designed to make the most of time spent in the car. More…
2024 Tesla Model 3 Is “The Grown-Up Model 3” With Better Suspension And Cabin: U.S. Reviewer
Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews is full of praise for the facelifted Model 3 after driving it in Europe – Autobahn included. More…
Polestar 4 has the lowest carbon impact of all Polestar vehicles at launch
The Polestar 4, unveiled back in April for the Chinese market, is the vehicle with the lowest carbon impact at launch from the entire Polestar lineup. The brand just published its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for it, and the results are great. The Polestar 4 is made at Geely’s SEA factory in Hangzhou Bay, China. This plant combines green electricity that carries the I-REC hydro power certificate with photovoltaic electricity from its roof. The climate impact is further reduced during production by employing low-carbon aluminum from smelters using hydropower electricity, as the data… More…
I Drove Nissan’s Japan-Only $15,500 EV. Here’s Why It Could Fill A Huge Hole Here Too
Nissan isn’t exporting its electrified Kei car to the States any time soon, but does the Sakura provide a useful template for an attractive minimalist EV? More…
California’s Love For Electric Cars Continued In Q3 2023
New registrations of electric cars, led by Tesla Model Y and Model 3, increased by 56 percent year-over-year. More…
Subaru finally hops on the Tesla NACS EV charging train
Japanese automaker Subaru finally made the announcement everyone’s been waiting for. Subaru will adopt Tesla’s NACS charging ports for its EVs starting in 2025.. More…
Anker portable power stations on sale from $130, Segway e-scooter $300, more
A collection of are now live, offering the best prices of the year on battery backups from $130. You can also save $280 on Segway’s Ninebot E22 electric kickscooter with the added perk of a removable seat, as well as these Greenworks electric pressure washers starting from $119. More…
Volkswagen delays fourth EV battery plant over ‘sluggish’ sales
Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen, is delaying plans for a fourth EV battery factory for now. CEO Oliver Blume said the decision was based on market conditions in Europe. More…
