The Genesis Electrified G80 has been upgraded to the flagship level in its latest reboot. Genesis launched the Electrified G80 update in Korea with a roomier interior, more range and features, and a sleek new style. Read more…
Porsche powers plant in Germany with second-life EV batteries
The new stationary energy storage system (ESS) that supplies power to the Porsche plant in Leipzig covers an area nearly as big as two basketball courts and is made up of 4,400 end-of-service-life Taycan batteries salvaged from pre-series and works vehicles. The system has a total energy capacity of 10 MWh, and can deliver up… Read more…
Review: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-hauler
Volvo flew us to Newport Beach, California, to test its new EX90 7-seat AWD SUV. For many people, including my family, this is the holy grail of EVs. It is part electric luxury sports sedan, part four-wheel-drive off-roader and trailer hauler, and most importantly, part minivan.. Read more…
Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign
Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market. Read more…
‘Full Self-Driving’ Teslas Still Can’t Reverse. That May Change Soon
Tesla has hyped up FSD as the future of driving for years. Soon, Tesla says it’ll finally be able to drive in reverse. Read more…
Bollinger Motors counts down to September start of production for new B4 electric truck
Bollinger Motors, a US manufacturer of all-electric commercial chassis cab trucks, has announced it plans to start production of the Bollinger B4 on September 16, 2024. The B4 is a chassis cab electric truck. Thus far only pre-production evaluation vehicles have been manufactured but, in a few weeks, saleable B4 trucks will be coming down… Read more…
South African utility pilots EV charging infrastructure
South African electricity supplier Eskom has launched an EV pilot at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in the town of Midrand, Gauteng Province. The pilot project includes the procurement of 20 vehicles ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks for operational use. The company will install 10 charging stations in partnership with South… Read more…
Here Are All The Upcoming Off-Road Electric Crossovers And SUVs
Off-road focused EVs are getting more popular, with plenty of new options coming soon. Read more…
I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why
I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none. Read more…
Oxford commercializes its 20% more powerful solar panels in the US
University of Oxford spin-off Oxford PV has revealed a “world-first” commercial sale of its tandem solar panels that produce 20% more energy than standard silicon panels. Read more…
RadRover 6 Plus e-bike $200 off + FREE $499 battery, Segway e-scooter $425 low, Jackery power station $270 off, more
It’s time for another edition of our daily Green Deals roundup, but don’t spend too much time reading this if you’re looking to score today’s offer on the RadRover 6 Plus Electric Fat Tire Bike. It’s now $200 off with a FREE $499 extra battery thrown-in for today only, and it’s already starting to sell out. We also spotted the best price of the year on Segway Ninebot F35 Electric Scooter joined by some solid price drops on Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station and this Greenworks 48V Brushless Leaf Blower Kit to make sure you’re fall ready at a discount, and gas-free.. Read more…
Hyundai launches lower-priced IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric in Korea
Hyundai’s electric vehicles are becoming more affordable in Korea. Hyundai unveiled new E-Value + trims for the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona EVs in its home market. The cheaper Hyundai EVs use the same battery as the standard models and start at around $22,500 with incentives. Will the new models make their way to the US. Read more…
We Drive The Quirky, Head-Turning Citroen Ami Buggy
If you’re the type who enjoys a “quirky” car and actively seeks out silly things in silly colors, then the Ami Buggy might be perfect for you. Read more…
Webinar: Ultrasonic welding for low and high-voltage EV applications
Join this webinar at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Schunk Sonosystems North America, to learn about the benefits of ultrasonic metal welding in various applications in EVs. In this presentation, we’ll explore and discuss the battery tab, wire splicing, and terminal with bus bar welding for low- and high-voltage applications. Reserve… Read more…
Revolutionary screw solution for silver-plated aluminum busbars: a case study
Sponsored by Telsonic. Telsonic’s advanced torsional SONIQTWIST® welding technology has been successfully applied in a groundbreaking solution for fixing silver-plated aluminum busbars using screws. This innovation, developed in collaboration with the KERN-LIEBERS Group, a producer of precision stamped parts, promises to set new standards for reliability and conductivity in electrical connections for industrial applications. The… Read more…
Lynk & Co will launch its own phone courtesy of Meizu
More and more automakers are venturing into the smartphone market. This September, Geely’s Lynk & Co, in partnership with Meizu, will launch the Lynk & Co Phone Pro. Although this might seem like it’s merely about selling another gadget, it actually points to a deeper integration of automotive and smartphone technology. The promise of a seamless integration between two of… Read more…
First drive in the Volvo EX90: Was it worth the wait?
Images of the new electric flagship EX90 have been circulating for a while. After all, Volvo unveiled the large electric SUV back in 2022. However, production was postponed due to software problems and only started a few weeks ago. Shortly before the premiere, we were able to take a first spin in the new EX90. Can the Volvo impress in 2024 and beyond?
Honda Is Crushing It Right Now
Strong sales of hybrids, the all-electric Prologue and its SUV lineup led Honda to record sales in August. Read more…
BMW to launch hydrogen series model by 2028
As previously leaked, BMW and Toyota are intensifying their cooperation for fuel cell passenger cars. They are jointly developing a third-generation fuel cell system that will be used in models from both manufacturers – in the case of BMW, it will be the first hydrogen production model. Read more…
Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architecture
Electric alternative to Volvo XC60 expected to launch in 2026 New crossover to be called EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform SPA3 vehicles to incorporate mega casting to save weight and improve production efficiencies Volvo has only introduced the SPA2 platform in the 2025 EX90 electric midsize SUV which starts U.S. deliveries later this… Read more…
