Hyundai believes automated charging robots could help make EV charging easier and more accessible. The automaker on Tuesday released a short video showing its prototype robot charging an Ioniq 6 sedan. Hyundai showed the design of the robot in a computer-generated video last year, but this time it’s showing a working version that’s been undergoing… More…
California keeps pushing for 100% zero-emissions trucks by 2045
California will have cleaner air than the rest of the US sooner. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to greenlight plans allowing the state to phase out diesel trucks earlier than the rest of the United States and introduce stricter emission regulations. The Washington Post cites sources that say state regulators have already […] More…
Final EU vote on combustion ban this week looking questionable
After the postponed final vote of the EU states on the ban of combustion engines in new cars from 2035, the hanging game continues. Although the EU Commission has submitted a proposal to the German government on e-fuel use after 2035, an agreement at the EU summit this week seems doubtful, according to media reports. […] More…
Mullen Gets Approval To Assemble And Distribute Qiantu K50 EV In US
The EV supercar will be sold as the Mullen GT and Mullen GTRS, with the latter projected to do 0-60 in 1.95 seconds and hit 200 mph. More…
Elon Musk Overruled Tesla Engineers Who Said Removing Radar Would Be Problematic: Report
Two years later, Tesla is putting back the sensor in its new vehicles. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Recall Reveals Root Cause Of Fire That Stopped Production
Documents published by the NHTSA shed light on the incident. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 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. More…
Tesla taking delivery of another of world’s largest press for Cybertruck production
Tesla is taking delivery of another of the world’s largest press at Gigafactory Texas, and it is again expected to be used for Cybertruck production. More…
Electric seaplane maker secures first order en route to accelerate eco-friendly air travel
Switzerland-based aircraft manufacturer Jekta Switzerland SA is developing an electric passenger hydro aircraft, or seaplane, capable of flying nearly 100 miles on a single charge. The company revealed today it has already secured its first order. More…
New Hyundai IONIQ 6 owners will receive two years of free charging from Electrify America
DC fast charging network Electrify America announced its latest complimentary charging program available for EV owners today. Looking ahead, future owners of the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ 6 will receive two years of free 30-minute charging sessions on its network, offering speeds up to 350 kW – perfect for the electric streamliner’s 800V e-GMP platform. More…
Aptera secures first fleet order for 101 solar EVs with intentions for 100,000 more in the future
Solar electric vehicle start-up Aptera Motors has announced its first fleet order from SustainabilitySooner, Inc. The initial pre-order is for 101 of Aptera’s 400-mile range solar EVs and is expected to deliver millions in future revenue. However, what may be more exciting is the prospect of future fleet orders as SustainabilitySooner looks to eventually operate a fleet of over 100,000 SEVs. More…
Tsunami Of BEVs Is Already Here: Nearly 40 Models Available
The number of available all-electric vehicle models almost doubled in just one year. More…
Tesla Model 3 Sees Biggest Discount Among All Cars On Used Market
If you’re in the market for a compelling EV at a discount price, now is the time to start your search for a used Tesla Model 3. More…
US-assembled Genesis electric GV70 is now available in 15 states
Genesis Motor revealed today that the fully electric “Electrified GV70,” assembled in the US at its Alabama facility, is now available to US buyers in 15 states. More…
Owner Takes Tesla Model S Plaid To Nurburgring, Makes It Look So Easy
Mind you, this is no average owner, it’s endurance racing driver Sebastian Vittel (no typo). More…
CATL begins mass production of its Qilin batteries with 13% more power than other 4680 cells
According to recent reports out of China, the world’s leading battery manufacturer CATL has successfully achieved mass production of its energy dense Qilin batteries capable of delivering 1,000 km (621 miles) of range. CATL’s new cells utilize the 4680 pack structure and will debut on the upcoming ZEEKR 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).. More…
E-Bike Specialist Himiway Releases Three New Electric Bicycles
The Pony, Rambler, and Rhino are ready to tackle the street and trials. More…
Tesla (TSLA) surges on strong sales in China
Tesla (TSLA) stock is surging amid data coming out of China, showing that the automaker will likely deliver a strong quarter in this important market. More…
The world saw a record 9.6% growth in renewables in 2022
By the end of 2022, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 3372 gigawatts (GW), growing the stock of renewable power by 295 GW or 9.6%, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More…
Watch Hyundai’s new AI-based robot charge an IONIQ 6 [Video]
Hyundai revealed Tuesday it has developed an EV charging robot that automatically plugs in using a 3D camera-based AI algorithm. Watch how it works on the IONIQ 6 in Hyundai’s latest video below. More…
