First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), the US’s largest solar panel maker, announced it will open a new 3.7-gigawatt (GW) factory in the US to finish production of its Series 6 modules started at its overseas factories. Read more…
Six of the seven Car of the Year finalists are EVs
The 2026 Car of the Year award will be announced on January 9. Before that, we got the full list of finalists today, and out of the seven on the list, six are EVs or have an EV version. The cars in question are the Citroen C5 Aircross, the Fiat Grande Panda, the Mercedes CLA, the Skoda Elroq, the Kia… Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a superhero costume from Brian Kim Designs
Just in time for next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, Brian Kim Designs has dressed up the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 in a wild concept body with wings, flared fenders, wild colors, and a whole lot more – perfect for Halloween. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster, Elon’s pay, new EVs from Japan, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster, Elon’s pay package, new EVs unveiled at Japan’s mobility show, and more. Read more…
This Wild EV Sports Car Built By Former Tesla Executives Is Limited To Just 150 Units
It weighs less than 2,000 pounds and has a claimed range of 275 miles. Lire la suite…
Toyota Material Handling invests in Advanced Charging Technologies to advance electric equipment
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), composed of the Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling brands, has made a strategic investment in Advanced Charging Technologies (ACT). ACT, a provider of battery charging solutions to both Raymond and Toyota, develops advanced charging technologies specifically for the material handling sector. The investment will expand ACT’s role within… Read more…
Skymark Refuelers introduces 7,000-gallon electric aircraft refueler
Skymark Refuelers has announced the debut of what it said is the largest electric aircraft refueler in the US, the EV Refueler. The 7,000-gallon (26,498-liter) vehicle is designed to support sustainable fueling operations. The EV Refueler “marks a step forward in the electrification of airport ground support equipment,” the company said. The launch customer for… Read more…
Experts Predicted An EV Sales Collapse. It’s Already Started
Experts said electric car sales would fall off a cliff in October. Here’s what happened. Lire la suite…
France tests highway that charges electric cars as they drive
For many drivers, thinking about electric cars brings up one big worry: the battery. How far can it go? Where will I charge? How long will I have to wait? This “range anxiety” is the main reason many people still stick with gasoline. But what if you didn’t have to stop to charge? What if your car could charge while… Read more…
VW under criticism for advertising coffee during drive
Today’s vehicles, with their digital structures and numerous displays, make it possible to deliver advertising to users. Manufacturers such as VW have already launched the technology, to some chagrin from customers. Read more…
Sam Altman tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster, but he was ghosted
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO and Elon Musk’s rival in AI, has tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster reservation and get his $50,000 deposit refunded. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric SUV looks mean as an off-roader [Images]
Hyundai’s new electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, looks like a beast as an off-roader. The IONIQ 9 off-road concept is more than up for the adventure with a few “BigTime” upgrades. Read more…
Another Chip Shortage Could Disrupt The Auto Industry
We also discuss why BYD’s profits are shrinking and how Volvo turned back on its EV promises. Lire la suite…
LibertyStream commissions lithium refinery in Texas
Canadian lithium extraction technology company LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has started commissioning its lithium carbonate refining unit in Texas and has received a grant of $500,000 with its partner Wellspring Hydro from the State of North Dakota to support production. LibertyStream aims to build a vertically integrated supply chain for high-purity lithium carbonate sourced from its… Read more…
Samsung SDI, Solid Power, and BMW to collaborate on solid-state batteries
Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed an agreement with the BMW Group and US solid-state battery specialist Solid Power to collaborate on a validation project for pure solid-state batteries. Read more…
Project E|MPOWER launches test phase for highway charging in Germany
In the E|MPOWER project for inductive charging of EVs while driving, the construction phase on the A6 motorway near Amberg has been completed. The test phase is now beginning. This is the first time in Germany that research is being conducted on a motorway into how electric vehicles can be charged wirelessly while driving. Read more…
This Toyota bZ Is Anything But Boring
It’s six inches lower than the standard electric crossover, and the power output has been upped by a fair bit. Lire la suite…
The Self-Driving Race Is Fully Back On
This week on the Plugged-In Podcast: news from Slate Auto, Lucid, and Nvidia. Plus an electric Toyota Corolla is coming. Lire la suite…
Nio expects Nov production capacity for all-new ES8 to rise 70% from Oct
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will accelerate further in November, with production capacity set to increase by 70 percent compared to October, a Nio executive said.
Nio aims to further boost production capacity in December, targeting additional deliveries beyond the 15,000-unit baseline.
Nio expects Nov production capacity for all-new ES8 to rise 70% from Oct
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will accelerate further in November, with production capacity set to increase by 70 percent compared to October, a Nio executive said.
Nio aims to further boost production capacity in December, targeting additional deliveries beyond the 15,000-unit baseline.
