Nearly 18-months after the initial announcement of a new “N” performance line of EVs beginning with the IONIQ 5, Hyundai has brought its souped up model stateside to kickoff 2023’s AutoMobility LA event in California. Here’s the latest. Read more…
Infineon to supply semiconductors for Hyundai and Kia EVs
Hyundai and Kia have entered a supply agreement with semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies to secure power semiconductors for EVs. Hyundai and Kia will buy automotive power semiconductors such as diodes, insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and silicon carbide (SiC) power modules for their electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Infineon will supply the companies with power… Read more…
Polestar 4 Production Starts In China, International Sales In 2024
Customer deliveries will begin before the end of this year. Read more…
HiPhi A takes on Tesla and Lucid’s most powerful EVs
China’s HiPhi is making waves with its newest offering, dubbed HiPhi A. Now, before we proceed any further, we need to address the electric elephant in the room – the A is the Z. Although the company touts it as a brand-new model, the A is essentially a high-performance version of the HiPhi Z electric sedan. The company claims it is actually a hypercar and looking at the specification, we begin to understand why it’s no longer called the Z. The HiPhi A emerges as a direct challenger to established names like Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, or the Zeekr 001 FR. Powering the… Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 15, 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…
Even the Vatican is going all-electric after VW scores deal to replace entire fleet with EVs
The Vatican City State, home to the Pope, will replace its entire fleet of vehicles with EVs by 2030. Volkswagen will deliver fully electric cars, including the ID.3 and ID.4, to the Vatican State to support its transition to EVs.. Read more…
Domino’s to use this flashy new delivery electric bike with a built-in pizza oven
Your next Domino’s pizza delivery could be a lot cooler… and hotter! The company is rolling out an impressive-looking new delivery e-bike with a built-in pizza oven. The bike is known as the dxb and it could turn pizza delivery on its head. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Wants To Build North America’s Fastest EV Charging Network, Starts With 400 kW
2024 Mercedes-Benz EVs will receive two years of unlimited complimentary charging at Mercedes-Benz charging hubs. Read more…
Researchers develop a new approach for EV battery recycling
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new approach to recycling metals from used EV batteries. The method recovers 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium from EV batteries, according to the researchers. In traditional aqueous-based recycling, all EV battery metals are dissolved in inorganic acid to remove impurities… Read more…
Umicore expands its EV battery materials production with CAM and pCAM plant in Ontario
Umicore, a Belgian metal technology company, is building a 35 GWh equivalent battery materials production plant in Loyalist, Ontario, for the North American EV battery industry. The federal and provincial governments have agreed to directly provide Umicore with €1.27 billion in co-funding. Using precursor cathode active material (pCAM) and CAM, critical components for battery performance,… Read more…
Tesla quietly backtracks on Cybertruck resale contract clause
A few days ago it became clear that Tesla has a clause in place, forbidding new Cybertruck owners from reselling the EV within the first year. It seems Tesla has now removed the clause from the Cybertruck’s pre-order agreement. It’s not clear whether Tesla has changed its mind, if the clause will be kept out of the agreement, or if the clause will return in some new form. Tesla isn’t the only carmaker to implement such a clause. Ferrari has a one-year no-reselling clause, while Porsche’s 911 S/T is lease-only for the first year. The original clause was put in place to prevent… Read more…
The 2026 Renault Twingo Is A Hyper-Efficient EV Comeback Under $22K
Described by Renault’s CEO as “the European kei car,” the city car promises to be 50 percent more efficient than current small EVs. Read more…
Tesla releases update with new way to activate Autopilot/FSD and separate backseat audio
Tesla has started to release a new software update that introduces a simpler way to activate Autopilot and/or Full Self-Driving Beta and also enables separate backseat audio via Bluetooth headphones. Read more…
Which EVs charge the fastest? Hyundai, Kia, and Porsche lead in new charging test
Charging speed can be a big part of buying an electric vehicle. Are you wondering which EVs charge the fastest? A new Edmunds EV charging test shows Hyundai, Kia, and Porsche electric cars top the list. Check out the full list below. Read more…
Michigan is about to pass a 100% clean electricity by 2040 law
Michigan will become the 12th state to pass landmark legislation that sets a 100% clean electricity deadline for utilities.. Read more…
Ford Raptor R proves no match for the Hummer EV (even with help) in a drag race [video]
In a battle of the beasts, the Ford Raptor R went head to head against the all-electric GMC Hummer EV to see who was fastest. Who do you think came out on top?. Read more…
Polestar 3 First Ride: Polestar’s First SUV Has Great Expectations And A Big Price Tag
The Polestar 3 feels impressive and likable, but will the rest of the driving experience live up to the high price tag? Read more…
ChargePoint Introduces New 500 kW Ultra-Fast DC Charging System
It will soon be used at a Mercedes-Benz site that’s claimed to be the “fastest charging network in North America.” Read more…
Take A Look At Kona’s Practical And Versatile Remote E-MTB
Kona keeps things simple with an aluminum hardtail frame and Shimano components. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz opens the first charging hub in its premium US EV charging network
Mercedes-Benz has big plans for its own US charging network, and it aims to deliver a premium charging experience commensurate with the Mercedes brand. Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy (an energy provider that operates 900 renewable energy projects in 28 states), will “set a new standard for fast,… Read more…
