Emerging UK battery cell manufacturer Britishvolt has signed a two-year, multi-million-pound contract with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to further develop and manufacture its high nickel electric vehicle sample cells for mass production. The UKBIC national facility was established in 2021 to foster battery development and production and is open to all companies working […] More…
All-Electric Porsche Mission R Is Fascinating To Drive On A Track
Top Gear had the opportunity to drive the 1,073-hp Porsche Mission R Concept and was absolutely thrilled with the experience. More…
Boeing invests in Wisk Aero
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has invested a further $450 million in Wisk Aero, the joint venture between Kitty Hawk and Boeing to develop electric aerial taxis. The investment is intended to further the development of Wisk’s sixth-generation eVTOL and fund preparations for the start of series production. According to the company, which was founded in […] More…
Mini starts retrofitting classic Mini models
The BMW brand Mini is now offering owners of the classic Mini a factory conversion to an all-electric drive. As part of the Mini Recharged project developed by a team at the Mini plant in Oxford, the classic Mini can be equipped with an electric drive system on request. According to BMW, the electric motor […] More…
Geely & Lifan launch battery swapping JV
Chinese car company Geely has set up a joint venture with Lifan Technology, a vehicle manufacturer it controls, to build a battery swap ecosystem for electric cars. The first compatible car is to be launched in February. Geely had already announced last year that it wanted to install 5,000 battery swap stations for electric cars […] More…
Volkswagen to decide on Trinity production in 2023
VW wants to have made the decision on the location of the planned new production facility for the manufacture of the electric flagship Trinity outside the Wolfsburg factory premises by the end of this year if possible. “At present, various locations in Lower Saxony are being examined,” the company admitted. Nothing has been decided yet. […] More…
General Motors targets profiteering auto dealers
After Ford’s example, General Motors is now also threatening dealers who charge customers a premium over the list price for the new electric models. The company says it will take action against such dealers and, if necessary, cut the electric car quotas. Much like Ford, what the actual consequences will be for dealerships that charge […] More…
Inverter sintering set to boost range
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is working with STMicroelectronics on improved sinter technology for EV inverter assemblies. The process, known as pressure sintering, can significantly increase vehicle efficiency and range as well as lowering production costs (writes Nick Flaherty). Pressure sintering provides much lower thermal resistance in an inverter, which leads to better power cycling and […] More…
F-150 Lightning No. 1 Alternative For Many Silverado EV Shoppers
More than half of 114 Silverado EV reservation holders surveyed by the Silverado EV Forum say they’re also considering the Ford. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Hub Dyno Tests Reveals Up To 1,101 HP
Tesla said the car has a peak power output of 1,020 HP. More…
Lamborghini announces all future vehicles will have an electric motor – first all-electric likely four-door car
Lamborghini announced that this year is going to be its last for purely combustion engine vehicles. Starting next year, it will only introduce vehicles with electric motors – starting with hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The CEO also confirmed that the legendary automaker’s first all-electric vehicle is likely going to be a four-door. More…
Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year
Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Aptera Motors, recently shared test footage of the beta version of its upcoming SEV. The SEV prototype was seen on a test track alongside the three alpha versions already unveiled by Aptera. The beta version represents Aptera’s last phase before pre-production and deliveries later this year. More…
BYD Han Station Wagon Version Spotted In China
Previously, a convertible version was seen as well. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 24, 2022
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…
Chinese part supplier orders super die-casting machines from Tesla partner, could NIO and Xpeng adopt one-piece manufacturing?
Guangdong Hongtu Technology (GHT), a part supplier to Chinese EV automakers like NIO and XPeng, announced it will begin developing a 12,000-ton die-casting unit with the help of Tesla supplier LK Technology. Recent responses from representatives at NIO and XPeng hint that they might soon be using GHT’s large, one-piece die-casting machines to manufacture their own EVs.. More…
Sony seeks partners in turning its Vision-S EVs into entertainment spaces
Sony executives have said that the company is searching for new technology partners to help it bring its electric vehicle projects to life as it forges its path from entertainment company to the automotive and e-mobility space. More…
Munro Live’s Tesla Model S Plaid Teardown Begins
It’s the last time you are going to see this car in one piece. More…
Tesla’s Fremont Is The Most Productive Car Plant In North America
With a production of 8,550 cars a week last year, Fremont beat Toyota’s Georgetown plant in Kentucky (8,427 cars a week). More…
Sweden’s stylish RGNT retro-themed electric motorcycles now available for order in the US
The Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer RGNT has now opened orders to US riders, finally bringing its retro-styled electric motorcycles stateside. More…
Lucid Air Dream Edition Range: Setting A New 70-MPH Range Record
I would roll 500 miles, and I would charge 500 more. More…
