BASF and Nanotech Energy have struck a deal to close the loop for lithium-ion batteries in North America. BASF will produce cathode active materials from recycled metals in Michigan for lithium-ion battery cells produced by Nanotech Energy. BASF says it will be the first company in North America to provide cathode active materials produced with […] More…
Stellantis kicks off production of the Fiat 600e in Poland
Stellantis has started series production of the Fiat 600e at its Polish plant in Tychy. The first purely electric 600 in the top version ‘La Prima’ already rolled off the production line at the end of last week – in the colour “Sun of Italy” (orange). Fiat presented the 600e at the beginning of July […] More…
China’s NEV sales hit new high in August
China recorded a new record month for sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in August. After a decline in July to around 780,000 units, around 846,000 of the so-called new energy vehicles were sold in August – with BYD alone accounting for 30 per cent. This is according to figures from the China Association […] More…
Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT Recalled Over Insufficient Battery Sealant
In total, 12 different models sold in the United States are part of the recall. More…
Parker Lord expands CoolTherm portfolio of thermally conductive materials
The Parker Lord Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a leader in motion and control technologies, is pleased to announce the launch of three new products specifically designed for electric vehicle battery systems. With a focus on collaboration, customer service and high quality, Parker Lord provides innovative solutions that meet the design, safety and performance requirements of battery manufacturers. More…
Simulators simplifies e-train design
A new version of the Spice analogue simulator called Qspice can simplify the development of motor control for EV powertrains and other vehicle motors (writes Nick Flaherty).
The Qspice simulator has been written by Mike Englehardt, the creator of several versions of the Spice analogue simulator. It can integrate digital elements such as controllers with no performance penalties alongside the analogue power device simulation. More…
Pave BK review: a street-legal electric motorbike on the blockchain
The Pave BK is a premium 30 mph, fully street-legal motorbike that strikes a great balance between fun and utility. As someone who always checks the top speed specs first when looking at e-bikes, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that while the BK lacked in top speed, it more than made up for it in terms of utility, design, and, more interestingly, technology—but more on that later. More…
Volkswagen launches 2024 ID.6 Crozz EV with more range, $35K starting price in China
Volkswagen has launched the 2024 ID.6 Crozz electric SUV, a refresh of its three-row electric SUV. The new Volkswagen EV features an improved range, design updates, and a starting price of around $35,500 (258,900 yuan). More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 11, 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…
US Added Over 188K EV-Related Jobs In Recent Years, Led By Tesla
President Biden’s EV push contributed to creating EV investment and job hotspots across America. More…
Tennessee said it would develop a statewide network of EV fast charging stations. It’s added one in 2.5 years [update]
Will Blink Charging’s new partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) revive Tennessee’s stagnant Fast Charge TN Network plan?. More…
Scotland’s Orkney Islands to trial electric hydrofoil ferries [video]
Scotland’s Orkney Islands will pilot two electric hydrofoil ferries that will commute between its outer islands in a three-year trial. More…
Tesla Cybertruck wheel cover flies off in traffic as production looms
Tesla’s Cybertruck is just about ready to enter production, but a test vehicle was caught on video causing a potentially dangerous situation as its aerodynamic wheel cover came off in traffic, striking another vehicle and flying into the sky. More…
Stellantis On A Quest To Halve Battery Weight In Pursuit Of Lighter EVs
The group plans to plug the weight gap between gas cars and EVs with new battery chemistries. More…
Report: EV Charging In US Typically Consumes Less Energy Than Water Heating
The new data reveals the average numbers for households in 2020. More…
America Will Remain Deeply Divided In Long-Term EV Adoption: Report
By 2035, California and Colorado will have far higher EV adoption rates than North Dakota and Michigan. More…
BMW Group Invests $645 Million To Produce Mini EVs In The UK
The Mini Aceman and Cooper three-door will begin production in the UK by 2026. More…
Volkswagen Enters E-Bike Scene In Partnership With Pon Holdings
The two companies intend to expand Pon’s Bike Mobility Services (BMS) in the US and Europe. More…
Panasonic eneloop rechargeable AA bundle hits $34, Sun Joe electric pressure washer $133, more
This Panasonic eneloop rechargeable battery bundle is headlining today’s best Green Deals, clocking in with four AAs for $34. It’s joined by Sun Joe’s 1,450 PSI electric pressure washer and an ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 facelift spotted testing in the US with a fresh design update
Hyundai’s fully electric SUV is getting an upgrade. The IONIQ 5 was spotted testing in the US with a fresh facelift… including what’s likely a new interior. More…
