General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
Fisker confirms Tesla Supercharger access in 2025, future NACS port
Fisker is joining a growing cadre of automakers offering Tesla Supercharger access and making plans to add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. An agreement with Tesla will allow access to the Supercharger network, the company explained in a press release. Customers with EVs that have the current Combined Charging Standard (CCS)… More…
GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry
General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
On this side of miracles: the five most important battery trends
Range, charging power, and cost: the traction battery remains the most important component in the electric car. The progress is noticeable in the current models, but further improvements in the coming years are vital. What is already happening on the road and not just in the lab? *** The battery revolution has yet to happen: […] More…
Pipistrel Velis Electro – a report from above the clouds
The race for the type of electric drive system has been decided for passenger cars – the battery has won. However, the race is still on in other areas, especially in aviation. Currently, there is only one type-approved electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis. A Swiss electric pioneer flies the two-seater over the Alps and across […] More…
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Rory Jackson looks at how these electric powertrains and their inverter have been designed for crewed aircraft integrators
In every part of aerospace engineering, a race is on to break new ground and claim headline-grabbing milestones in sustainable aviation. While it might seem to some that commercial airliners are moving at a sluggish pace compared with the automotive world in reducing their harmful emissions, it is not out of a lack of interest in decarbonisation. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 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. More…
EV maker VinFast (VFS) shines in US market debut, but is it worth more than Ford, GM?
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast celebrated its listing on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker “VFS” on Tuesday. During its market debut, VinFast’s market cap easily surpassed Ford and GM, ending the day worth almost as much as both combined. More…
Why don’t 71% of Americans know about the money they can get from the IRA?
Most Americans apparently don’t know about the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy and EV rebates and tax credits, according to a recent poll – here’s why. More…
Tesla launches new ‘universal wall connector’ that puts the charging world on notice
Tesla has launched a product: the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. The product is perfect for non-Tesla EV buyers in North America. More…
Kia teases limited edition EV that looks like a radiant Hulk green EV6 GT
Kia is teasing a new limited edition EV ahead of its debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week in a few days. More…
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has set a world record
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has broken a world record for the most power produced by a single turbine over a 24-hour period. More…
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has set a world record
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has broken a world record for the most power produced by a single turbine over a 24-hour period. More…
Cadillac Optiq EV breaks cover in China – a potential Tesla Model Y competitor?
New photos of the Cadillac Optiq have emerged in China, showing a sleek midsize electric crossover SUV, typical of what you would expect from the luxury brand. But can it compete with the Tesla Model Y. More…
Cadillac Optiq EV breaks cover in China – a potential Tesla Model Y competitor?
New photos of the Cadillac Optiq have emerged in China, showing a sleek midsize electric crossover SUV, typical of what you would expect from the luxury brand. But can it compete with the Tesla Model Y. More…
REI Co-op Cycles e1.2 e-bike $399 off, Sun Joe 48V electric chainsaw, plus tons of EVs
Offering a rare discount on one of the more utility-focused e-bikes out there, REI’s Co-op Cycles e1.2 has two cargo racks and is now $399 off. It’s joined by price cuts on Sun Joe’s electric 48V electric chainsaw at $110 as well as the sleek Schwinn Mendocino e-bike at $900. Just don’t forget about our massive list of e-bike discounts now live, too. More…
Electrify America begins initial operations at its massive, 75-Megawatt ‘Solar Glow 1’ site
Fifteen months after initially announcing plans for a 75-megawatt solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project called Solar Glow 1, Electrify America has officially begun commercial operations. This site is shiny, new, and gargantuan – check it out. More…
Tesla is taking steps to launch FSD Beta in China
Tesla is starting to take steps to launch Full Self-Driving Beta in China, but there are likely some hurdles ahead. More…
Tesla drops Model S, Model X base price with Standard Range versions
Tesla on Monday added lower-priced versions of its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUVs. In new Standard Range form, the Model S and Model X now start at $80,130 and $89,880, respectively, including a mandatory $1,390 destination fee, representing a $10,000 price drop versus what had up until now been the lowest-price versions of the two… More…
Rivian Quad-Motor R1S is the first production EV to tackle the gritty Rubicon Trail
Rivian’s new Quad-Motor R1S electric SUV just became the first production EV to tackle the Rubicon Trail, recognized as one of (if not the) most demanding off-road trails in North America. More…
