The US consortium Battery500 has been awarded $75 million for a second phase of research. The consortium has the task of developing next-generation batteries for electric vehicles can that outperform current lithium-ion batteries. The project has been funded by the Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) as part of $209 million awarded by VTO […] More…
LG Energy Solution IPO Approved For January 2022
The company might raise as much as nearly $11 billion. More…
Lightning eMotors orders batteries from CATL
Lightning eMotors, a company specialising in electric vehicles for commercial fleet use, will in future also rely on batteries from CATL. For Lightning eMotors, this is the second battery order within a few weeks. A two-year contract now signed between the two companies provides for the delivery of CATL battery packs in two configurations (30 […] More…
Check Out This Tesla Model X ‘Stormtrooper’ In Jetstream Blue
Changing your Tesla’s color is as simple as deciding on the wrap. Well, there’s some tedious work involved. More…
Apex.AI raises over $56 million in Series B funding round
Mobility software developer Apex.AI has announced a hefty sum of Series B funding to the tune of $56.5 million, bringing its total funding to $74 million raised to date. The Series B round was led by international investment firm Orillion, among several new ventures added to Apex.AI’s investor list.. More…
Biden administration defines steps toward 500,000-charger national network for EVs
The White House on Monday released its EV Charging Action Plan, outlining steps toward a previously announced goal of a national network of 500,000 charging stations. The plan calls for establishment of a Joint Office of Energy of Transportation to coordinate work by the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Transportation (DOT) on charging… More…
Hyundai announces US pricing for the 2022 Ioniq 5
Hyundai has announced prices for the 2022 Ioniq 5 in the U.S. market to go on sale in late December. A new entry-level 58 kWh battery option is also to be introduced to the lineup in Spring 2022. The entry-level model starts at $39,700 before tax credits. With the smaller battery option, the Ioniq 5 […] More…
BMW plans to introduce new BEV models in China
BMW is apparently planning a renewed expansion of its involvement in China. According to a media report, this not only involves an increase in shares in the BMW-Brilliance joint venture, but also several electrified models – but unlike the iX3, these are not to be built for the global market. As the Handelsblatt writes with reference […] More…
Toyota raises EV targets & presents 15 concept cars
Toyota has concretised its electric plans. At the strategy update, the Japanese company also showed a series of concept cars as a preview of future battery-electric models. Lexus is to play an important role in the BEV plans; the premium brand is to offer only BEVs from 2035. Specifically, Toyota and Lexus plan to launch […] More…
Subaru Solterra EV Will Be AWD-Only In Europe, Offer 400-Km Range
Watch Subaru’s detailed 25-minute video presentation of the European-spec Solterra. More…
Elon Musk: Tesla to start accepting Doge cryptocurrency for merchandise
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will start to accept Doge, a meme cryptocurrency, to buy some merchandise on its website. More…
Police investigate a homicide at Tesla Fremont factory [Updated]
The Fremont Police Department announced that its homicide detectives are investigating a “suspicious death” that occurred at Tesla Fremont factory yesterday, December 13. More…
Police investigate ‘suspicious death’ at Tesla Fremont factory
The Fremont Police Department announced that its homicide detectives are investigating a “suspicious death” that occurred at Tesla Fremont factory yesterday, December 13. More…
Toyota And Lexus Preview EV Onslaught, Unveil 15 Upcoming Models
Toyota Motor Company plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, half of which have been previewed today. More…
Uber partners with Opibus to deploy up to 3,000 electric motorcycles in Africa by 2022
Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent. As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000 of its unique electric motorcycles to support Uber’s growing demand for emissions-free drivers across the continent.. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Vs Tesla Model Y, Other EVs: Price, Range Compared
Let’s see how the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in AWD version stacks up against other EV crossovers/SUVs (Tesla, Ford, Audi, VW, Volvo and Nissan). More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 13, 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…
Magna introduces EtelligentReach connected powertrain, set to debut on new entrant EV in 2022
Manufacturing juggernaut Magna International has shared details of its EtelligentReach EV powertrain, set to debut on a new entrant vehicle in 2022. The new powertrain technology joins a growing list of electrification components Magna is developing and implementing into OEM vehicles to help further accelerate EV adoption.. More…
Volkswagen Group Creates European Battery Company
It will consolidate the company’s battery-related activities along the entire value chain. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at $44,875 for 303-mile version, $40,925 for base model
Hyundai has released starting prices for its Ioniq 5 electric SUV, due for first deliveries later this month. The base Ioniq 5 SE with the 58-kwh battery pack and rear-wheel drive will start at $40,925, including destination, while a base SE model with the larger 77.4-kwh pack and rear-wheel drive will start at $44,875. Those represent the… More…
