Are you noticing more electric vehicles driving by on your daily commute? It’s not just you. The US EV market just breached 6.7% in the first half of 2022, up from just 1.8% in 2019. And, new data suggests this is just the start as recent US climate initiatives put the US EV market into overdrive.. More…
White House announces $13B to modernize the US power grid
The Biden administration, through the US Department of Energy (DOE), today announced that applications are now open to states, tribes, and utilities to tap into $13 billion in new financing opportunities for the expansion and modernization of the US power grid. More…
Geely Showcases SEA-M Platform Used By Waymo’s Zeekr Robotaxi
Derived from Geely’s SEA platform, SEA-M is for future mobility products like robotaxis, multi-purpose vehicles and logistics vehicles. More…
Podcast: LA Auto Show, Tesla CEO successor, Tesla Semi, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss everything we saw at the LA Auto Show, a potential Tesla CEO successor, Tesla Semi, and more. More…
Semi-Solid State Batteries Debut on Zendure SuperBase V [Video]
Zendure shocks the world of clean energy with their affordable and super powerful SUPERBASE V. This modular energy storage product is brining a wealth of industry firsts, for a comparatively budget price. The SuberBase V removes the guess work and work-arounds that are common in the backup storage world, and replaces them with cutting edge tech and plug-and-play features. More…
Geely licenses electric platform to Polish carmaker EMP
Geely has signed an agreement to license its all-electric Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) to ElectroMobility Poland (EMP), a budding electric vehicle manufacturer backed by the Polish government. EMP plans to develop several electric models for its Izera brand. Two show cars were unveiled in July 2020. Already at that time, it was said that the […] More…
This $6,000 E-Scooter Was Developed by The Red Bull F1 Team
Does a carbon fiber body and 750 watts of power make up for its astronomical price tag? More…
VW plant produces 7,100 electric cars in one week
Volkswagen’s electric car plant in Zwickau set a production record in the week from 7 to 11 November when 7,100 electric cars were produced, more than in any previous week. This means that the plant is close to reaching its maximum capacity. On average, more than 1,400 electric cars were built daily during the record […] More…
From EV school buses to tractors, US seeks zero-emission heavy-duty transport by 2040
The US has just joined the global drive to achieve 100% zero-emission truck and bus sales by 2040. By signing the nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU), the US establishes a clear path for heavy- and medium-duty vehicles, from EV school buses to tractors, to generate zero emissions. More…
BYD To Launch Two New EV Brands In 2023: Yangwang And One New
The company intends to expand into the premium segment soon. More…
Tesla (TSLA) drops to near value stock level, says analyst
The beating that Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has been through has brought it down to near value stock level, says a Morgan Stanley analyst. More…
Ford Is One Of First US Automakers To Partner With Manufacture 2030
Ford is including its global supply chain on the Manufacture 2030 platform, which is designed to help suppliers reduce emissions. More…
Honda e cars become a virtual power plant in Germany
In Germany, Honda has received certification for a fleet of mass-produced electric vehicles for primary control reserve (PRL) prequalification by transmission system operator Amprion as part of a pilot project with Next Kraftwerke. Honda calls it a “significant breakthrough in V2G technology.” In the pilot project, series-produced Honda e vehicles were used in the pilot […] More…
Nio Now Has More Than 1,200 Battery Swap Stations In China
The automaker has plans to have 4,000 of them in operation by 2025 (of which 1,000 will be outside China). More…
Drako Dragon Debuts, Toyota Prius Revealed, And Lucid Air Pure Arrives
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California adopts $1 billion program for EV charging
In the USA, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has adopted a five-year, statewide, $1 billion transportation electrification program. This encompasses funding for charging facilities for both heavy and light-duty vehicles. The CPUC has the task of regulating services and utilities to protect consumers, safeguard the environment, and assure Californians’ access to safe and reliable […] More…
Tesla issues another ‘recall’ that is fixed with software update
Tesla issued another “safety recall,” a term the company doesn’t like because the recall didn’t require a physical recall of the 30,000 vehicles affected. An over-the-air software update was the fix. More…
Why Fiat is bringing back the 500e EV it once asked Americans not to buy
The reborn 2024 Fiat 500e is coming to the U.S., Stellantis confirmed this week, although not until the first quarter of 2024. This won’t be the first time Fiat has sold the 500e in the U.S. The previous generation of this model was sold exclusively in California and Oregon—although it became a favorite among EV enthusiasts (and enthusiasts… More…
Tesla Superchargers open to third parties in Italy
Tesla has also started to open Supercharger stations in Italy for electric cars of other brands. The Supercharger map in Italy now also includes the note, “This Supercharger is open to Tesla vehicles and Non-Tesla vehicles with CCS compatibility”. This means that in 15 European countries, selected Tesla fast chargers are now also accessible to […] More…
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Will Only Be Available As A PHEV In US
The previously announced 2.0-liter gasoline engine will not be offered due to the need to cut CO2 emissions, especially in CARB states. More…
