The Zeekr 7X is based on the 800 V high-voltage platform, and the dual-motor variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds. Read more…
Elon delays Robotaxi, Tesla union squabbles, Goodwood, & a retro restomod
On today’s episode of Quick Charge: a new report indicates that Elon will delay the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi, Giga Berlin squabbles with unions, Polestar rolls out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a retro-tastic Mercedes restomod that’s more Model 3 than 300 breaks cover. Read more…
Only 4% of TV news correctly connected Hurricane Beryl to climate change
The 2024 hurricane season is here, and we’ve already had our first record-breaking hurricane in Beryl, which caused billions in damage and deaths in Texas, Grenada, Venezuela and nearby areas. Read more…
Tesla reportedly delays Robotaxi launch by two months
According to a report from Bloomberg today, Tesla has delayed its Robotaxi launch event. Initially scheduled to take place on August 8, it will now be pushed back to October, if this is accurate. The reason? Allowing its teams to have more time to build additional prototypes, according to “people familiar with the decision”. The delay has reportedly been communicated… Read more…
Biden awards $1.7B to bring auto manufacturing back to 8 states
The Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today targeted at helping automakers keep 11 troubled manufacturing plants open and to start building EVs there. Read more…
Union threatens strike at Tesla Giga Berlin after contentious meeting
A powerful German union has threatened a potential strike at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. Read more…
Kia overtakes Hyundai in US electric vehicle sales in Q2 as its new EV9 sparks growth
Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share. Read more…
Deal lays path to solid-state batteries for a million VW EVs annually
VW’s PowerCo could eventually make up to 80 gigawatt-hours of solid-state cells annually QuantumScape and PowerCo will combine forces to scale up production Production timeline and location weren’t specified Volkswagen’s PowerCo battery unit and the solid-state battery tech firm QuantumScape on Thursday announced a path toward the… Read more…
Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Are Down Despite Overall Car Market Growth
The two most popular EV models—Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5—were down 40% this year. Read more…
Volkswagen licences solid-state battery tech from QuantumScape
We’ve been writing about solid-state batteries many times before, and every time some company makes a bold claim about yet another breakthrough. This time it’s not a technological milestone – this time we get one step closer to actually having this promising technology in our cars. The wait isn’t over yet, but we are getting much closer. The electric vehicle… Read more…
Enphase Energy introduces US-made solar solutions that qualify for up to 50% in tax credits
Solar and battery systems provider Enphase Energy has introduced new residential and commercial products made in the United States that will help bolster the percentage of available federal tax credits available to customers installing the tech.. Read more…
Save $308 on Lectric e-bike bundles, Goal Zero Yeti 6000X now 50% off, Worx Nitro 40V 21-inch mower at $299, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s latest Dog Days of Summer sale that is taking up to $308 off e-bike bundles for the next week, with the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike standing in the spotlight once more with the biggest discount at $1,199 – plus, a choice in one of the added accessories. There’s also Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station that just hit a new $2,499 low, as well as the Worx Nitro 40V 21-inch Push Lawn Mower at a new $299 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including a one-day discount on the handy Worx Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart at the best price of 2024 so far.. Read more…
International Battery Metals (IBAT) commences operations at first lithium extraction plant in US
Advanced material extraction technology company International Battery Metals hit a significant milestone today, beginning lithium extraction operations at a new facility in the US. The plant, home to the company’s proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), is the first in North America and will produce the first lithium derived from DLE operations worldwide. Read more…
Genesis confirms new GV60 Magma EV is set to launch next year
The first Genesis to get a sporty “Magma” upgrade will be the all-electric GV60. Genesis confirmed the GV60 Magma EV is set to launch next year with performance and design upgrades, kicking off a new era for the luxury automaker. Read more…
Florida Has A Huge EV Market. It’s Paying For Other States’ Chargers Instead
Gov. Ron DeSantis once aimed to “strengthen” Florida’s EV infrastructure. Now it’s denying federal charging funds, and the money is going elsewhere. Read more…
Hyundai Kona EV, No Fast Charging: What Do You Want To Know?
I’m testing a Hyundai Kona EV for two weeks, but I won’t use DC fast charging at all. How much do we really need it? Let’s find out. Read more…
The Best EVs Of 2024 Are From Korea And Germany, Says Consumer Reports
Hyundai and Kia make the best mainstream EVs, while Porsche and BMW scored the highest in the luxury segment. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.Golf Postponed To 2029 As More Delays Mount: Report
More delays from Volkswagen over, you guessed it, software. Read more…
Lincoln Electric’s Velion 150 kW DC fast charging station earns UL certification
Lincoln Electric’s Velion 150 kW DC fast charging station has achieved Canadian Standards Association (CSA/US) certification to standards UL 2202, UL 2231-1 and UL 2231-2 for EV chargers. The certification indicates that Lincoln Electric’s Velion EV fast charging station adheres to stringent safety and performance standards. Having earned CSA/US certification, Velion EV fast chargers are… Read more…
2025 Chevy Equinox EV costs $34,995 for 319 miles, gets power boost
Chevrolet appears to have held true on the arrival of an Equinox EV version that costs just $34,995 and is set to deliver well over 300 miles of range. But it’s arriving for the 2025 model year, rather than 2024. The GM brand said Thursday that the base 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT will be available “soon.” It rides on 19-inch machined wheels and… Read more…
