Forget range anxiety; charging anxiety is now the No. 1 reason consumers aren’t committing to EVs, according to Jim Farley. More…
Ford CEO Says “Charging Anxiety” Hampers Widespread EV Adoption
All-New Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric Debuts With 184 Miles Of Range
There’s also a long-range version that can go up to 200 miles, but the top speed is limited to 56 mph. More…
Hyundai places major drive core order with Posco
The South Korean steel company Posco has received a major new order from the Hyundai Motor Group to supply 3.53 million traction motor cores with stator and rotor. Part of this order is to be delivered to America, the other to South Korea. Under the new contract, Posco International will supply 2.72 million traction motor […] More…
VW and Audi to expand EV production
Despite low capacity utilisation at Volkswagen’s Zwickau electric car factory, production of the Audi Q4 e-tron and the VW ID.3 is to be expanded to other locations. As reported yesterday, Volkswagen is cutting hundreds of jobs in Zwickau due to the “current market situation”. The decisions announced last year remain valid: the production of the […] More…
There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars
In the growing electric vehicle industry, it is electric cars that are given center stage when it comes to environmentally-conscious solutions to transportation. But what if I told you there was an electric vehicle that was displacing twice as much oil as those electric cars? And if that wasn’t impressive enough, consider this: It does it with half as many wheels. More…
UAW goes on strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis
In the USA, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis workers are on strike. After negotiations on higher wages and improved working conditions broke down on Friday night, the United Auto Workers (UAW) started to strike the first plants of the “Big Three”. UAW leader Shawn Fain does not rule out nationwide strikes by the union’s nearly […] More…
Karma Automotive President’s Bold Vision For The Future
Karma president Marques McCammon is pivoting the brand to launch “more than two” distinct new EVs. More…
Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors
Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors. More…
Rivian Improves R1T, R1S Ride Comfort Through OTA Software Update
Software version 2023.34.0 also adds a new option for setting the driving speed while using adaptive cruise control. More…
China Blasts EU Probe Into EV Subsidies, Describes It As “Protectionist”
Analysts warn of retaliation from Beijing if tariffs are imposed, a concern shared by Germany’s car industry. More…
You can now retrofit your Tesla Model 3 with a powered liftgate for $800
Tesla has started selling a powered liftgate retrofit for the Model 3 for $800 on its online shop. More…
Rivian CEO Hints At Leasing Options That Will Unlock $7,500 Tax Credit
RJ Scaringe said it’s frustrating to see R1T and R1S owners sell their vehicles after one month to make a profit. More…
Tesla removes cheapest and Texas-built Model Y trim – raising eyebrows
Tesla has removed its cheapest Model Y trim from its online configurator for orders in the US. It also happens to be its cheapest Model Y. More…
UAW is now on strike – Jeep 4xe is the only EV currently affected
The United Auto Workers union has begun a strike against all three major American automakers, with about 12,700 workers currently on strike, and the potential for up to 146,000 total to go on strike in the future if automakers do not offer the union a satisfactory agreement. More…
Potenza Technology announces latest battery management system
Electric and hybrid-electric vehicle systems developer Potenza Technology has unveiled its fifth-generation BMS. The system is fully compliant with ISO 26262 ASIL C.
It is compatible with 400 and 800 V battery systems, which can be configured at an application level to enable OEMs to maximise its effectiveness for each use case, from commercial vehicles to hypercars. More…
The Port of Baltimore just bought an electric wheel loader
Maryland’s Port of Baltimore is buying an electric wheel loader from electric heavy equipment developer and maker HEVI. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 14, 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…
Tesla Officially Introduces Powerwall 3
It will be available to customers starting in 2024. More…
Tesla Reportedly Makes One-Piece Giga Casting Breakthrough
Several innovations would allow Tesla to die cast nearly all the complex underbody of an EV in one piece, Reuters reports. More…
Rivian CEO suggests leasing is coming soon, unlocking $7,500 EV tax credit
You may soon be able to lease a Rivian electric vehicle. Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, spoke about leasing and how it could unlock more price incentives for customers at Morgan Stanley’s 11th annual Laguna Conference.. More…
