The new Recirculate project aims to create new business models for the repair, reuse and recycling of second-life batteries. Eleven companies are involved in the €4.9 million EU-funded project, which started this month. The consortium will work for three years to create more advanced dismantling and sorting technologies for battery recycling and a marketplace for […] More…
Jackery’s new Explorer 2000 Plus makes the switch to LFP batteries with 2kWh capacity
Jackery today is introducing a new lineup of portable power stations deemed the Explorer Plus series. The first model to hit the scene is the new Explorer 2000 Plus, which makes some notable improvements in order to be one of the brand’s most capable releases to date for tapping into some power while camping or just at home during outages. As Jackery’s first LFP power station, the new Explorer 2000 Plus packs a 2kWh capacity, 3,000W output, and modular design. More…
Tesla Semi Volume Production Will Not Start Until Late 2024: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk blamed this on battery supply constraints, according to the Wall Street Journal. More…
Stellantis “Continues To Evaluate” Tesla NACS Charging Standard
There is no decision yet. More…
Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Continued To Increase In May 2023
Similar to April, BEV sales amounted to around 23,000 units. More…
Korean Tech Giants LG, SK, and Samsung Partner With Hyundai
Hyundai is partnering with LG, SK and Samsung for avant-garde automotive tech. More…
E-Bike Brand Hercules Presents The Prima E5 Moped-Style Electric Bicycle
It’s styled to look like vintage gas-powered mopeds of the 1970s. More…
Updated 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Doesn’t Come With A Mobile Charger Anymore
The car is cheaper than before, but the mobile cord is now a $500 optional extra. More…
Coherent introduces new fibre lasers for EV battery manufacture
Coherent has introduced a range of adjustable ring mode (ARM) lasers, part of the HighLight FL ARM series, which are designed to enhance the control of the welding process over large working areas. Target applications are those that are common in battery manufacturing for EVs… More…
Merchants Fleet To Buy 12,500 Ram ProMaster EV Electric Vans
The fleet management company becomes the second commercial customer for the 2024 Ram ProMaster EV after Amazon. More…
Lordstown Motors Considering Suing Foxconn Over Funding Issues
The Delaware-based maker of the Endurance EV pickup says investor Foxconn has a “pattern of bad faith.” More…
Lucid Air GT Tops 20-Minute DC Fast Charging Test With 208 Miles
The most recharged miles per MSRP award goes to the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD, though. More…
Volvo Penta and FTMH announce range of e-forklifts
Volvo Penta and FTMH have expanded their partnership to include the development of electric forklifts.
The companies will develop a range of e-forklifts of up to 52 t. The 26 t capacity FTF 26-12, which currently uses a Volvo Penta D8 engine, will be the first to be electrified as the FTF 26-12 EL. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 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…
Rivian (RIVN) will lose its spot in the Nasdaq-100 index next week, Nasdaq confirms
And it’s official. Rivian (RIVN) will lose its position on the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX) after its stock price fell over 90% from its all-time high achieved shortly after going public. More…
Meet Telo MT1, A Mini Cooper SE-Sized Subcompact Electric Truck
California start-up Telo claims to have the world’s most efficient electric truck, with the capabilities of a mid-size pickup. More…
Buick Electra E4 Unveiled As A More Stylish Alternative To The E5
The brand’s second Ultium-based EV has the same wheelbase as the Electra E5, but it adopts a more dynamic-looking SUV coupe body. More…
Stellantis says it’s not ready to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, but it is considering it
Stellantis confirmed that it is “evaluating” Tesla’s NACS connector. It is considering adopting it, but the automaker doesn’t seem ready to commit. More…
Fastest production electric car lands in the US as Rimac hands over first Nevera EV hypercar
Rimac Automobili revealed Tuesday it had delivered its first Nevera electric hypercar to a customer in the US. One of the fastest cars in the world and the current fastest production electric car, the Rimac Nevera, was handed over to its owner by the company’s dealer in New York. More…
BLUETTI AC180: Fast Charging Goldilocks-Sized 1152Wh Power Supply
In a world that demands constant connectivity and the need for power on the go, BLUETTI presents the AC180, a perfectly packed power station that brings together fast charging, exceptional battery capacity, and an array of innovative features. With its ability to charge within one hour and provide uninterrupted power throughout the day, the AC180 is set to stay powered at home, in the great outdoors, or during a power outage. More…
