Porsche and Aston Martin are unveiled a preview of the upcoming changes to Apple CarPlay. Unlike the current iteration, the next-gen CarPlay will extend its influence beyond the central display, encompassing the instrument cluster and additional screens. While retaining the familiar app drawer on the central display, Apple’s projection feature now extends its reach to the three-dial layout behind the… Read more…
Arcfox, Deepal get permit to test vehicles with L3 autonomous driving systems in China
Automakers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and IM Motors have announced that they are authorized to conduct L3 autonomous driving tests after China announced new regulations last month. Read more…
BYD to announce EV plant in Hungary soon, report says
BYD plans to build a new factory to produce EVs and batteries in Szeged, southern Hungary, according to the Financial Times. Read more…
Tesla launches Megapack project in Shanghai
A land acquisition and signing ceremony for Tesla’s Megapack project was held in Shanghai on Friday morning, marking the official start of what the company called a “milestone project”. Read more…
Nio reaches target of adding 1,000 swap stations in China in 2023
Nio’s 1,000th battery swap station added this year is in Xi’an, where it will hold Nio Day 2023 one day later on December 23. Read more…
Li Auto, STMicro sign SiC chip supply agreement
Li Auto’s upcoming 800 V high-voltage all-electric platform will utilize STMicro’s third-generation 1200 V SiC MOSFET technology. Read more…
Nio Day 2023 to start at 7 pm Beijing Time on Dec 23
The start time of Nio Day 2023 will be 6:00 am US Eastern Time and 12:00 pm Central European Time. Read more…
2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre gets up to 468 km of EPA range
The US EPA has just published its range ratings for the 2024 model year Rolls-Royce Spectre. Not that anyone will be buying this car for its range, but still – it’s nice to know what to expect for your (loads and loads of) money. The maximum, according to the EPA, is 468 km combined cycle, for the version with 22″… Read more…
Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger when buying or leasing select EVs
If you’ve been eyeing an Audi EV, now may be the time to make a move. Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger ($649 value) with the purchase or lease of select e-tron models. Read more…
The UK just set a new wind energy generation record
The UK, which felt the punch of Storm Pia today, set a new wind energy generation record in just a half hour this morning, according to National Grid Electricity System Operator data. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 21, 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. Read more…
A Cybersecurity Firm On THAT Tesla Scene From Netflix’s ‘Leave The World Behind’
Could hordes of self-driving cars be turned into weapons against us? It’s a little silly, but the science isn’t entirely fiction. Read more…
Mercedes uses SwissAI for public charging site selection
Mercedes-Benz is developing its own public charging network, and it has chosen SwissAI to provide network planning and site selection services. SwissAI’s AI-based analysis and forecasting SaaS platform, AIOME, is designed to facilitate location selection and charging infrastructure deployment. By the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz Mobility plans to build some 2,000 charging hubs with… Read more…
Mobil 1 thermal management fluid improves Porsche electric race car performance
Oil and gas giant ExxonMobil and German auto brand Porsche have collaborated to introduce a 3-in-1 thermal management fluid for an electric racing car. The Mobil 1 thermal management fluid meets the needs of the Porsche GT4 e-Performance, a racing car with a new cooling system. The Porsche GT4 e-Performance can deliver a peak output… Read more…
Ford draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup
Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford looks to upgrade the experience with its next electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors. Read more…
The world’s single-largest wind farm gets the green light
Danish renewables giant Ørsted just committed to building the world’s single-largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3. Read more…
India’s Waaree Energies will build a 5 GW solar factory in Texas
India’s Waaree Energies today announced that it will open its first US solar panel factory in the Houston area. Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq will lose tax credit eligibility, but only temporarily
GM revealed the new Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq are expected to lose eligibility for the EV tax credit starting January 1. According to GM, the disqualification is only temporary due to minor components. Read more…
Tesla Knew It Installed Defective Parts In Its EVs. It Charged Customers For Repairs Anyway
The automaker blamed drivers for vehicle “abuse,” but some cars had fewer than 1,000 miles on the odometer. Read more…
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric video teaser released
Renault is set to unveil the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric at the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show, promising a modern twist on the iconic Renault 5. As the date of unveiling slowly approaches, Renault’s teaser campaign is picking up speed. The company has just released the first official video teaser, leaving very little to the imagination. Renault’s new electric wonder… Read more…
