Chinese electric car manufacturer Aiways has become a strategic partner with Thai eMobility service provider Phoenix EV. The deal includes an order for at least 100,000 Aiways vehicles over the next five years and the establishment of a joint venture. The collaboration between the two companies will focus on the Thai market, according to an […] More…
Tesla announces two recalls at the same time in China
There are two more recalls for Tesla, this time in China. One of the actions concerns a problem with the battery management software of 67,698 imported Model S and Model X, which can lead to a loss of power. The other is more serious, as it pertains to seat belt issues. The first problem can […] More…
Inflation Reduction Act Disrupts EV Market, Says Kia Of America COO
Steve Center believes the law pulls the rug out from the entire industry. More…
Software predicts future cell health
A machine learning algorithm could help reduce charging times and prolong battery life in EVs by predicting how different driving patterns affect battery performance (writes Nick Flaherty). Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK developed a non-invasive impedance-based approach to get accurate data on the state of health (SOH) of a battery. The […] More…
Tesla Recalls 80,000 EVs In China, But Only 16% Need Service Visit
The recall is caused by software and seat belt issues on China-made and imported vehicles. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 28, 2022
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…
The new Pepsi challenge: Coke and Pepsi race toward sustainable delivery fleets
Coke and Pepsi are fighting for first again. Only this time, they are battling for the right reasons. A few days before Pepsi is set to receive its first Tesla electric semi trucks on December 1, Coca-Cola has exciting news of its own – the company has begun deliveries in its new electric truck fleet.. More…
Tesla, Quebec, LG, and others work on new ‘battery passport’
Tesla, Quebec, LG, and others, through the Global Battery Alliance, are working on a new “battery passport” to help track battery materials. More…
What Is An EV Tire And Do I Need It?
Will your electric car benefit from an EV-specific tire? More…
Lucid Could Be Working On A $50,000 Electric Sedan Coming In 2025
The manufacturer recently revealed the $250,000 Air Sapphire and it’s in the process of launching the more affordable Air Pure model. More…
Alaska oil and gas lease sale is on because Joe Manchin insisted
The US Interior Department today announced that an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Cook Inlet will take place on December 30 – a concession made to Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) so that he’d vote for the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). More…
Electric skateboard review: Is the Tynee Mini 2 the budget e-shortboard for you?
Electric skateboards are often overlooked in the broader micromobility ecosystem, but they’re tons of fun as both commuter EVs and recreational rides. The Tynee Mini 2 brings affordable electric shortboards to the masses, and is even more convenient than a bulky electric longboard. More…
VW CEO says EU is losing competitiveness while urging clean energy investments
VW brand CEO, Thomas Shafer, says Europe, Germany in particular, is “rapidly losing” its competitiveness as it falls behind in the race to a clean energy economy.. More…
Stellantis relaunches Lancia as all-electric marque, teases radical EV design
Italian automotive brand Lancia is experiencing a new renaissance in its 116 year history, and it involves going all electric. During a “Design Day” event today, the Stellantis subsidiary kicked off a ten year strategy that will introduce three bespoke Lancia EVs between 2024-2028. While it didn’t share any glimpse of its future EVs, Lancia did share an interesting looking automotive sculpture that encompasses the radical design we will see in all three of the future models. See more below. More…
Nissan Ariya Noted A Good Result In Moose Test: 77 km/h (48 mph)
It’s better than the Renault Megane E-Tech, based on the same platform. More…
Tesla’s EVs May Figure Out If You’re Using Devices To Cheat Autopilot
Now that Tesla’s latest version of Full Self-Driving beta is becoming available to everyone, it seems the safety More…
Quicksilver Tesla Model Y Seen Outside Berlin Gigafactory With White Interior
Along with Midnight Cherry, Quicksilver was developed in Tesla’s advanced new paint shop in Germany. More…
Renewables outproduced coal by 15.5% in the US during first 3 quarters of 2022
Renewable energy provided almost 23% of electrical generation in the US during the first three quarters of 2022, according to new data released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. More…
I’ve ridden every electric motorcycle out there. Here’s what I’ve discovered
Electric motorcycles are my jam. If I’m on two wheels and it’s not a bicycle, then odds are I’m on an electric motorcycle. I don’t ride them because they’re clean or green, though those are nice side benefits – I ride them because they’re fun and enjoyable. They’re infinitely better than sitting in a car watching the world go by through glass. And the ownership experience is so much nicer than gas motorcycles due to their greatly reduced maintenance, lower cost of ownership, lack of vibrating cacophony, and a laundry list of other reasons. More…
Canada to decarbonise mining & construction vehicles
In Canada, the mining and construction industries will get a boost for transitioning to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles through a new tax credit from the federal government. The tax credits will begin in the spring of 2023. According to a report from Electric Autonomy Canada, the 30 per cent refundable tax credit will apply to hydrogen […] More…
