After a failed first try, YouTuber “Chillin’ with Chet” added 7,000 pounds of weight to the $130K EV to prevent it from floating. More…
This Tesla Model S Plaid Drove Underwater, Lived To Tell The Tale
Foxconn presents their own BEV lineup
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has unveiled three prototype electric vehicles it developed itself. The Model C SUV, Model E sedan and Model T city bus all run under the Foxtron brand. Known internationally as Foxconn, Hon Hai Technology Group unveiled the three vehicles at the company’s own Hon Hai Tech Day, where it aims to […] More…
CEO frenemies up to shenanigans
Herbert Diess and Elon Musk are always good for little stunts. For example, at a recent conference of 200 high-ranking Volkswagen Group managers, Elon Musk was suddenly dialled in via video conference and explained his management style for Tesla. Diess also announced a visit to the Tesla factory in Brandenburg. insideevs.com, teslarati.com More…
Charles de Gaulle airport (timidly) tests autonomous EV luggage haulers
Groupe ADP, the French company that operates Paris area airports, is running a trial of autonomous electric vehicles (EV) transporting luggage in the Charles de Gaulle platform – the biggest in Europe now that Brexit has turned Heathrow into a mid-Atlantic outpost. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 18, 2021
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…
First Mustang Mach-E models built in China roll off assembly line
Ford has just successfully rolled the first models of its Mustang Mach-E off its assembly line in China, ahead of deliveries to local customers later this year. The new EVs will be sold in China through Ford’s direct sales network and will be manufactured at Changan Ford’s manufacturing plant in Chongqing.. More…
Tesla Vs Volkswagen Group: Is VW Really Catching Up?
Let’s compare electric car sales to find out. More…
Ford announces $316 million UK facility transformation to build first EV components in Europe
Ford has announced that its vehicle transmission facility at Halewood in the UK will be transformed to build electric power units for future Ford passenger and commercial EVs in Europe. The £230 million (~$315 million) investment will see a complete revamp to the facility, which is scheduled to begin EV component production in 2024. When complete, the Halewood site will be the first producing EV components for Ford in Europe.. More…
The cheapest EV in the world has landed in the US – here’s what it’s like
Electrek was invited to try out the cheapest EV in the world, which is manufactured by Changli. It was hilarious, cute, “cheap” in every way, and a wild exercise for the imagination. Even though it doesn’t retain its famed price tag, the US importers have put great effort into adding back value where the shipping costs took it away. More…
Desten Teases 5 Minute, 900 kW Ultra-Fast Charging Battery Tech
Its batteries are expected to be used in the upcoming Piech GT Electric Grand Tourer. More…
Tesla adds solar panels back to its referral program with $300 award
Tesla has added back solar panel installation to its referral program with a new $300 award for both referrers and new buyers being referred. More…
NIO Day 2021 to be held in December amid plenty of new model rumors
EV automaker NIO has just announced that its annual “NIO Day” 2021 event will be held at the Olympic Sports Center in Suzhou, west of Shanghai on December 18. NIO Day 2020 was held in early January of this year, and the event is usually when the automaker introduces new models. That trend should continue this year as the automaker is expected to reveal at least two new models and possibly an entirely new vehicle brand. Here’s what we know so far. More…
Confirmed: Nissan Leaf Will Be Replaced By Electric Crossover
The upcoming high-riding electric vehicle will be built on the CMF-EV platform in Sunderland, UK. More…
UK: Ford’s Halewood Facility To Produce EV Drive Units
Four new all-electric models (on top of the Mach-E) for Europe were announced. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning: Chief Engineer Answers Compelling Questions
Who better to answer questions about Ford’s upcoming all-electric F-150 than chief engineer Linda Zhang? More…
Tesla drops claim that solar roof tiles are ‘3x stronger than standard tiles’
Tesla has updated the solar roof webpage and dropped the claim that its tiles are “3x stronger than standard tiles”. More…
Stellantis and LG Energy are going to open a joint ‘gigafactory’ in North America
Amsterdam-headquartered global auto manufacturer Stellantis and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution today announced that they will form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. More…
Wireless charging corridor gains Momentum
In California, Momentum Dynamics and Solano Transportation Authority (STA) plan to deploy 300kW automatic wireless fast-charging infrastructure along a bus transit corridor. The wireless charging pads will be located at seven transit centres in the region between San Francisco and Sacramento. This allows buses automatic charging while remaining on their designated routes. Although Momentum Dynamics […] More…
Toyota plans US-made batteries by 2025: Will more ambitious EV targets follow?
Toyota on Monday announced plans to invest $3.4 billion in U.S.-built batteries through 2030. It’s part of a $13.5 billion global battery development investment made in September by Toyota Motor Corporation that included a push for reducing battery cost by 50% and improving efficiency by 30% over current EV tech. Of that, Toyota plans to… More…
WM Motor teases LiDAR-equipped M7 sedan ahead of unveiling this Friday
EV startup WM Motor has teased a first image of its upcoming M7 sedan ahead of its official unveiling in China later this week. The M7 is based on a concept EV previously shared by WM Motor and will be the first sedan in its fleet. Furthermore, it’s reported to come equipped with three separate LiDAR sensors. More…
