A new Toyota battery plant is reportedly in the works The Japanese plant would make batteries for Lexus EVs Automakers are pulling back on EV production and targets Toyota plans to build a Japanese EV battery plant for its Lexus luxury brand, the Nikkei business daily reported Friday. Circulated by Reuters, the report said the new battery plant… Read more…
This Remarkable Hybrid Tech Could Make Volvo Even Better
The Lynk & Co 07 and 08 may not be sold here, but the tech they use may come to the U.S. Are Volvo hybrids about to get a boost? Read more…
Honda embraces China’s EV revolution, cuts ICE vehicle production capacity
The winds of change sweep through the Chinese automotive landscape, and Honda sails along. Not just adapting but charging ahead. The Japanese auto giant announced it’s going to slash its gasoline vehicle production capacity in China by a whopping 290,000 units. This news comes as the country doubles down on its electrification efforts, leaving traditional carmakers scrambling to keep up.… Read more…
Here’s How Ford Plans To Outpace Chinese Rivals
Also in today’s roundup: impact of U.S. market on global automakers and Hyundai crushing it in the U.S. Read more…
US could restrict Chinese software in cars
Wheel-E Podcast: MOD Berlin e-bike, ELF bike-car is back, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from MOD and Mooncool, how micromobility is having an interesting impact on the Paris Olympics, a review of the Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike, a potential return of the lovable ELF electric bike-car, and more. Read more…
Check out Kia’s sporty new EV3 GT-Line [Video]
It may be small, but Kia’s new EV3 GT-Line has a big presence on the road. Hyundai gave us a closer look at the sporty electric SUV driving on domestic highways. From the first look, the EV3 GT-Line appears nimble and quick. Check out the new video below. Read more…
EV startup Karma to debut GT-UV concept in Monterey
Karma Automotive still exists The automaker plans to unveil a concept vehicle in August The concept might be an SUV Karma this week said it will show up to next month’s 2024 Monterey Car Week with a new concept vehicle whose description suggests it will be an SUV of some sort. The concept is referred to as the GT UV Design Study, though that isn’t… Read more…
Tesla Was The Leader In New EV Owner Satisfaction. Not Anymore
A new J.D. Power survey shows that Tesla is being “surpassed” by other EV makers, and those cars rank higher than gas ones too. Read more…
This Spanish EV Dirt Bike Looks Perfect For Beginners
Experienced riders are sure to have a blast on this thing, too. Read more…
No, You Can’t Lease A Nissan Leaf For $9. But This Deal Is Still Insane
Add up all the fees and taxes and the effective monthly fee is considerably higher than $9, but it’s still worth considering. Read more…
LGES to establish factory for LFP batteries for Europe
Like other South Korean cell manufacturers, LG Energy Solution has so far focussed on nickel-containing electric car batteries. Now the company also wants to produce cheaper LFP cells for Europe and is apparently getting support from China. Read more…
GM and Scania invest in battery startup Addionics
The Israeli battery technology company Addionics, specialising in 3D copper foils for electric car batteries, has secured 39 million dollars in capital. General Motors and Scania are among the investors. Read more…
ABB to deliver hybrid drives for Washington State Ferries
Volvo reevaluates all-electric strategy, hybrids take center stage
Swedish automaker Volvo is joining other brands and adjusting its course on the road to electrification. Previously committed to an all-electric future by 2030, Volvo is now considering a more prominent role for hybrid vehicles in its lineup. The shift is a response to varying global demand for electric vehicles and uncertainties in key markets like the US and China.… Read more…
MG develops new S5 EV electric compact SUV in China
MG has developed a new electric compact SUV for China – the S5 EV. The model’s preliminary specifications suggest the company could launch it as the next-gen ZS EV in European countries and other international markets in late 2024. Read more…
Someone Did The ‘Finger Test’ On A Chevy Silverado EV Frunk. It Didn’t Go Well
After the Tesla Cybertruck went viral for injuring human fingers with its frunk, it appears the Silverado EV has a similar habit. Read more…
CATL sees profit up in Q2, gross margin flat
CATL saw second-quarter profit rebound from the first quarter, while gross margin remained flat. Read more…
ZF cuts up to 14,000 jobs – focus on electric drive division
The supplier ZF announced that it will gradually reduce the number of employees in Germany by 11,000 to 14,000 by 2028. The restructuring will mainly focus on the Electrified Powertrain Technologies division “due to strong competition, cost pressure and weak demand for electric vehicles.” Read more…
Study: Traditional brands’ EVs have passed Tesla in satisfaction
J.D. Power’s 2024 APEAL study shows non-Tesla EVs higher in satisfaction than Teslas Buyers of traditional brands’ EVs are more satisfied than buyers of gas or PHEV models Value-minded mainstream Tesla buyers are more critical than the brand’s fans Tesla appears to be having a much harder time charming EV buyers who are new to the brand, while… Read more…
