Evonik is investing a mid-double-digit million euro sum in the expansion of production facilities for fumed aluminium oxide at its Yokkaichi site in Japan. The material will be used in extremely thin coatings for separator foils in batteries. It will be the German chemical company’s first alumina plant in Asia, geared toward producing speciality solutions […] More…
Lotus Electric Sedan Shows Its Sleek Production Body For First Time
Internally codenamed Type 133, the electric performance sedan will target the Porsche Taycan and other similar high-end models. More…
Tesla and Mexico to announce a deal for a factory, says official
Following a call between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, officials say a deal should be announced any day for a Tesla factory in Mexico. More…
Li-Cycle receives million-dollar loan from US government
Battery recycling company Li-Cycle has received a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy for a 375 million dollar loan. The money will be used for the Canadian company’s first US facility in Rochester, New York, USA. Li-Cycle reprocesses battery materials at the plant. The Canadians’ concept is to carry out the mechanical processing […] More…
Tesla orders billions of dollars worth of cathode material from L&F
South Korean battery materials manufacturer L&F has won a 2.9 billion dollar deal from Tesla. L&F Co. will supply the carmaker with high-nickel cathode materials in 2024 and 2025. L&F’s brief announcement gives few details other than the price, and the amount could change depending on fluctuations in the exchange rate or raw material prices. […] More…
Shell buys Swiss charging network Evpass
Shell wants to expand its charging network and has taken over Evpass in Switzerland. According to Shell, the latter operates the largest network of charging stations in the country, with locations in all cantons and about a third of municipalities. “Switzerland is an important market for our Mobility business where we plan to rapidly expand […] More…
Spark Bulgarian extends EV fleet
The electric car-sharing service Ride Share Bulgaria has added 100 Dacia Spring to its fleet. According to an announcement on social media, the company, which operates under the name „Spark,“ now has 650 electric vehicles in its fleet. Spark, a Lithuanian startup, posted the news on Facebook. According to it, the Dacia Spring can travel […] More…
Stellantis invests in sustainable copper
Stellantis has invested 155 million US dollars in a sustainable copper production project in Argentina. The project is called Los Azules, which will produce 100,000 tonnes of cathode-quality copper per year from 2027. According to the car company, it is acquiring a 14.2 per cent stake in McEwen Copper for the equivalent of 146.2 million […] More…
Magicycle unveils world’s first step-through full suspension e-bike
Magicycle has launched its Magicycle Deer e-bike, which it says is the first all-terrain full suspension step-through e-bike. The Deer’s suspension system is hydraulic, and allows riders to adjust the distance between the frame and the ground to traverse varying degrees of rough terrain. Its motor has an average output of 750 W and a […] More…
Fisker Ocean could launch in Europe this year
According to carmaker Fisker, its first model, the Fisker Ocean, is getting ready to hit the streets in over 20 countries before the end of the year. Homologation testing for Europe and the US is said to be completed in March. And once the regulatory approval process is finished, sales could kick off. Fisker will […] More…
Watch Atlis Demonstrate Over 1 Megawatt Charging Capability
There’s no vehicle currently capable of accepting charge at such a high rate, so Atlis Motor Vehicles had to improvise a little. More…
Mercedes launches EQS SUV in China
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its EQS SUV to China. The EV will be available from 910.500 yuan (about 123.900 euros or 132,000 dollars), making it more expensive there than in Germany or the US, where it is already available. Three variants are available: the 450+ and 450 4MATIC, each with 265 kW output, and the 580 […] More…
Smart announces the end of its EQ Fortwo
Smart is closing its order books for the EQ Fortwo from April 2023. According to German media outlet Smart Emotion, production will continue until mid-2024 due to long delivery times. But then, the EQ Fortwo will no longer be built. The reason is simple: the brand is going in a new direction, now building cars […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 27, 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…
This wind turbine blade snaking up a mountain is anxiety-inducing
Check out this video of a huge wind turbine blade traversing a narrow mountain road in China – but you might want to watch through your fingers. More…
Tesla dominates brand loyalty in the US as electric cars take over
Tesla is completely dominating brand loyalty in the US, and that’s because electric cars are taking over, and Tesla is basically the electric car market in America right now. More…
Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full year 2022 earnings preview: The moment of truth
Rivian (RIVN) is set to release Q4 and full year results for 2022 on Tuesday, February 28, after the market close in what is shaping up to be a significant one as the young EV maker looks to overcome recent hurdles as it ramps production. . More…
Tesla Giga Berlin Production Rate Reached 4,000 Model Y Per Week
That’s equivalent to roughly 200,000 units per year. More…
Siemens Gamesa spins up its most powerful offshore wind turbine
Siemens Gamesa’s SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine prototype – the company’s largest and most powerful wind turbine to date – is now ready to be powered up. More…
Fisker (FSR) Q4, full 2022 results: 56 Ocean EVs built, 0 customer deliveries, new PEAR images
Fisker Inc. shared its Q4 and full 2022 results with investors this morning, detailing the progress of its flagship Ocean SUV; an update on its second EV model, the PEAR; and a report of operational results that were “better than expectations.” While the American automaker continues its work to deliver its first EV to customers, it is projecting positive growth numbers in 2023. More below. More…
