According to a Chinese media report, Mercedes-Benz will use battery cells from BYD in the production version of its all-electric CLA. The Stuttgart company presented the model as a concept at the IAA Mobility, and it is due to make its market debut next year. The official magazine of the China Automotive Battery Research Institute […] More…
Verkor pulls in over €2 billion in fresh capital
French battery manufacturer and Renault partner Verkor has received more than two billion euros in fresh capital. The money will go towards the construction of its battery cell factory in the north of France and research and development activities in Grenoble. Verkor states that the company has generated at least 850 million euros from investors […] More…
USA opens applications to fix up public chargers
In the USA, the Biden-Harris government aims to improve the reliability of electric vehicle chargers with a $100 million Federal fund to repair and replace existing but non-operational charging infrastructure. Applications for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator are now open. The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has said that, based […] More…
US: BEV Registrations Exceeded 100,000 For The First Time In July 2023
During the month, the volume almost doubled year-over-year. More…
Possibly world’s largest lithium deposits found in the USA
A large lithium deposit has been discovered in an extinct volcanic crater on the border of the US states of Nevada and Oregon. The deposits, spread over the area around Thacker Pass, hold 20 to 40, with a maximum of 120 million tons of lithium. The lithium mine at Thacker Pass is a project of […] More…
Volvo Trucks launches electric truck production in Ghent
Volvo Trucks is starting series production of electric trucks at its Belgian plant in Ghent, specifically with the three heavy-duty models FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric. Ghent is the fourth Volvo Trucks plant to produce battery-electric trucks. Brief review: It all started in Blainville, France, where Volvo began building electric trucks for waste […] More…
Major response to announced EU anti-price-dumping investigation
The European Commission has scheduled an investigation to examine the imposition of punitive tariffs to protect EU carmakers from Chinese electric vehicle imports. This has triggered a huge response from the body within a few hours. The Chinese government has now also positioned itself. The anti-dumping investigation now launched is based on the European Commission’s […] More…
2023 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Although its lead has started to dwindle a bit going into 2023, Tesla continues to be the true #1 in EVs around the globe by market cap. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker continues to offer four super popular EV models. That being said, prices have risen in recent years and continue to fluctuate… often. Here’s where Tesla prices currently sit in 2023. More…
Tesla Gets Nearly $150M In EU Funding For Supercharger Network Expansion
The American company is the biggest beneficiary of the European Union’s latest funding scheme. More…
Tesla might offer Cybertruck coating to make it scratch-proof to everything but diamonds
Elon Musk suggested that Tesla might offer an optional coating for Cybertruck that should make the electric pickup scratch-proof to everything except objects with diamond-level hardness. More…
1,599 Miles: Student-Made EV Sets New Record For Longest-Range Electric Car
Students from the Technical University of Munich needed six days to run the 15.5-kilowatt-hour battery dry. More…
10 Tesla Model Y EVs Burn In Frankfurt, Anonymous Letter Claims Responsibility
Five more Teslas were damaged, according to the fire department. More…
Tesla moves closer to launching ‘Tesla Electric’ in Australia
Tesla applied with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to become a “Market Customer” in the electricity market in Australia – a move that is likely in preparation for the launch of its new “Tesla Electric” service in Australia. More…
X Shore launches its third electric boat, entering new category
X Shore, the Swedish electric boat maker, has just unveiled its third vessel, the X Shore PRO. Built on a similar platform to its flagship Eelex 8000 electric boat, the X Shore PRO is designed for the maritime professional sector. More…
Solar panel exports are breaking records – now let’s install them
Solar panel exports from China grew by 34% in the first half of 2023, with 114 gigawatts (GW) shipped worldwide, compared to 85 GW in the same period last year, according to a new analysis by energy think tank Ember. We need to get them online ASAP. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 13, 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 renewables’ annual capacity additions to triple in 10 years – WoodMac
With the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) driving the economic competitiveness of renewables, annual capacity additions will nearly triple in 10 years to 110 gigawatts (GW), asserts Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac). More…
Rivian Electrifies The Blue Ridge Parkway With New Fast Chargers
The electric automaker built five DC fast charging stations housing thirty chargers along the parkway. More…
First electric BMW M3 confirmed as a quad-motor EV powerhouse
The BMW M3 sports sedan, the German automaker’s most iconic high-performance vehicle, is going electric. During a roundtable interview in Portugal this week, BMW’s product development chief, Frank Weber, confirmed the rumors. More…
Prime time! Amazon Prime Video has been integrated in Polestar 2 operating system
Just in time for NFL Thursday Night Football, Polestar 2 owners will be able to tune in and watch the game on Amazon Prime Video from the comfort of their… EVs. Just months after adding Google’s YouTube app to its operating system, Polestar is following up by adding another major streaming app in Prime Video. More…
