Beijing-headquartered electric power company Huaneng Power International (HPI) has completed the world’s largest floating solar project in Dezhou, which is in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. The 320 megawatt (MW) project is the largest floating solar farm to come online to date. More…
Geely and Foxconn establish JV to push back against chip shortage
Everywhere you look, you can see signs of an automotive market that’s been hit hard by a silicon “chip shortage.” Everywhere that is, except Tesla, where a more flexible, software-focused approach and sturdier grip on its critical parts supplies have allowed the company to nearly double its deliveries from the year before. Over in China, Geely and Foxconn have taken notice. More…
US: The ‘Cheap’ Volkswagen ID.4 Is Coming ‘In The $35,000 Range’
The company says that it could quadruple sales in 2021 if it’s able to make enough cars. More…
Ford To Dealers: Break The Rules And Lose F-150 Lightning Allotment
Ford’s basically saying “operate ethically or we won’t send you any Lightning in 2022”. More…
Podcast: Tesla incredible production numbers, GM unveils Silverado EV and Equinox EV, Ford F-150 Lightning pricing, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s incredible Q4 performance, GM unveiling the Silverado EV and Equinox EV, Ford releasing pricing and configurator for the F-150 Lightning pricing, and more. More…
US: Volkswagen Sold Almost 17,000 ID.4 In 2021
That’s not even half of the more than 40,000 reservations. This, year local production in Tennessee starts. More…
670 hp Kenworth T680E electric semi debuts at CES with 150 mi. range
Kenworth’s latest, production-ready T680E electric semi truck made its debut earlier this week at the PACCAR CES display in Las Vegas. Make no mistake, this K Whopper is ready to work with 670 hp and an absolutely massive battery to give it 150 mi. of range – but that’s just the headline, and it gets more impressive from there. Read on. More…
TOGG Reveals Pininfarina-Designed Fastback At CES 2022
The Turkish startup plans to launch five different models, the first two by 2024. More…
Tesla Introduces Plaid Track Mode: Tops Out At 175 MPH
“…to make Model S Plaid as quick around a racetrack as it is at the drag strip.” More…
Most Anticipated Electric Cars Of 2022
Here are the hottest EVs expected to go on sale this year. More…
All the EV Tech we Found at CES 2022 [Video]
The show must go on. Despite the sparse attendance and looming threat of new Covid variants, the CES trade show had a limited opening during these difficult times. Electrek put boots on the ground and takes you along to see some of the latest tech in the electric vehicle space. More…
Rivian Owners Share Info About Recent Over-The-Air Updates
It likely won’t be long before all new cars have such over-the-air software update capability. More…
Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 electric bicycles expand into Canada after rolling out in EU, US
After beginning sales in the US and recently opening up sales in Europe, Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycle brand Serial 1 has now expanded into Canada, where its e-bikes will be available exclusively at 15 of Canada’s Harley-Davidson dealerships. More…
Chevrolet Debuts Silverado EV, Teases Affordable Equinox EV
Episode 92. More…
Honda Confirms Second EV Plant In China For Next-Gen Global Models
Built by the Dongfeng Honda joint venture, the factory will have an initial annual capacity of 120,000 vehicles when it opens in 2024. More…
China halts ban on foreign-owned factories, Honda announces an EV factory in China
You could argue that the quietest business week in the Western world is that week between Christmas and New Year’s, and into that nebulous, boozy, cheese-filled week of relative silence was lobbed news that China has lifted its decades-old ban on foreign ownership of Chinese car factories. Tesla already owned their Chinese factory, so it seemed like business as usual – until Honda announced plans to build a massive EV factory in China. More…
Tesla Model X Plaid Now Comes Only As 6-Seater, Costs $6,500 More
The optional 6-seat configuration ($6,500) has become standard, while 5-seat and 7-seat versions are now gone. More…
Chrysler Airflow EV concept marks a leading edge for Stellantis’ EV push
Pontiac. Mercury. Oldsmobile. It seemed that Chrysler was headed for the same fate as these other ill-fated legacy American brands, but the company with the winged logo is looking to take flight again as the electric vehicle emissary for Stellantis. And that has given Chrysler new life. At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Showcase, Chrysler unveiled… More…
Two Tesla Semis Spotted At Giga Nevada
Are those production vehicles for PepsiCo? More…
Ford warns dealers taking advantage of F150 Lightning reservation holders
Ford issued a warning to dealerships that are taking advantage of F150 Lightning reservation holders and asking for more money. More…
