The company will start building ET7 customer cars on March 10 at its plant in Hefei, Anhui province. More…
NIO ET7 Test Drives Begin In China, Deliveries To Start March 28
Evergrande on rocky ground
Last year, Hong Kong-based Evengrande New Energy Vehicle hired the experienced German car manager Daniel Kirchert. The EV vehicle startup’s mother-company, real estate giant Evergrande is struggling with enormous debt. Less than a year later, Kirchert has already left the company according to the German publication Manager Magazin. Even though the start of series production […] More…
Here’s a closer look at Arcimoto’s radical new leaning three-wheeled electric bike
Arcimoto recently unveiled a fascinating new electric bicycle-like vehicle known as the Mean Lean Machine, or MLM for short. The unveiling left us with plenty of questions about the radical new electric three-wheeler, and Arcimoto has delivered again in the form of a video overview with designer Leo Cruces. More…
Electric scooter company NIU’s Q4 earnings report shows continued growth, but stock drops on missed earnings goal
Leading smart electric scooter company NIU has seen a rollercoaster ride of stock prices over the last year, not unlike many other electric vehicle companies. However, NIU’s overall downward trend in stock price over the last year wasn’t abated by its recent 2021 Q4 earnings report. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 7, 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…
Solar and battery storage make up 60% of planned new US electric generation capacity
Power plant developers and operators are expected to add 51 gigawatts (GW) of new solar and battery storage projects to the US power grid from 2022 to 2023, which will make up 60% of new generating capacity, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). More…
After The Storm: Rivian R1T And R1S Prices Compared
For new customers, the duo in the original configuration is now more expensive, but early reservation holders will avoid the price hike. More…
Electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks will be cheaper than diesel trucks by 2035
The US Department of Energy today released a study showing that by 2035, electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks will cost the same as or less than diesel trucks. More…
Hispano Suiza delivers bespoke Carmen Boulogne electric hypercar to first US client
Spanish automotive brand Hispano Suiza has officially made its debut in the United States, delivering its first Carmen Boulogne all-electric hypercar to a customer during the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida. This bespoke hypercar was designed to the client’s specifications and will be one of five Carmen Boulognes produced in the world.. More…
GM partners with POSCO on $400 million factory to produce cathode material for EV batteries
General Motors announced an expansion of its supply chain for its ambitious electric vehicle production plans with a new cathode factory in partnership with POSCO in Quebec, Canada. More…
Kia Partners With Currently For On-Demand EV Charging Service
Kia EV owners get drivers two months of service at no cost. More…
Vinfast Shows VF8, VF9 Electric SUVs Coming To US In 2022
Vinast wants to start selling these two big EVs in Europe in the second half of 2022 and in the US close to the end of the year. More…
Nissan demonstrates e-4ORCE control technology in its upcoming Ariya with what else, but a hot bowl of ramen
Japanese automaker, Nissan, has showcased the comfort of its e-4ORCE vehicle control will provide by demonstrating the technology in a motorized serving tray hauling ramen – a popular Japanese noodle soup. The e-4ORCE technology, which will debut in the upcoming Nissan Ariya EV, will be translated from the motorized tray which can be seen zooming across the food counter without sloshing the hot ramen. More…
Innovation Automotive offers DFSK electric van
UK multi-brand electric vehicle startup Innovation Automotive has launched its debut vehicle, the DFSK EC35 all-electric van. The EC35 is on sale for £20,999 + VAT. Innovation Automotive, is calling itself the “UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle company,” with the rights to distribute several electric vehicle brands. The debut van is manufactured in China by […] More…
Leading Canadian electric scooter company Apollo teases all-new City model ahead of big release
Canadian electric scooter company Apollo is hyping the upcoming launch of the brand’s redesigned Apollo City electric scooter. As the name implies, the scooter is designed for urban commuters, but the latest version is expected to have some big updates.. More…
GM Announces $400 Million EV Battery Materials Plant In Canada
The GM and POSCO Chemical joint venture will operate the plant that will employ 200 people to produce cathode active material (CAM). More…
NIO begins ET7 test drives ahead of deliveries in China beginning March 28
Chinese automaker NIO has officially begun initial test drives for its electric luxury ET7 sedan. Chinese customers had their drive experiences at the NIO House in Hefei, Anhui province, ahead of ET7 deliveries scheduled for the end of this month. More…
Hyundai & Iveco team up on electric commercial EVs
Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group have agreed to explore possible cooperation in shared commercial vehicle technology, joint procurement and mutual supply. Possible areas for cooperation include electric powertrains and platforms, as well as hydrogen fuel cell systems. Hyundai has announced that a memorandum of understanding has now been signed. This is “a preliminary step […] More…
Tesla Giga Berlin: Unofficial Report Outlines Potential Production Targets
The plant produces Model Y powered by 2170-type batteries, but is expected to switch to 4680-type later this year. More…
Ford’s EV And ICE Reorganization Will Have Huge Impact On Dealers
In order for Ford’s future plan to work, it must work with dealerships, which will have to make major changes. More…
