The first model based on CATL’s CIIC skateboard chassis will be the 800-volt version of the Neta S Kombi. It had already become apparent that Neta would be one of the first customers of the CATL chassis. Read more…
Xpeng launches G6 electric SUV in Thailand
The G6 is Xpeng’s first model launched in Thailand, and the SUV will also be available in Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia in the coming months. Read more…
VW’s battery plants will have less capacity due to EV sales slump
Volkswagen has decided to cut back its EV battery cell plant plans given the recent sales slump for EVs. The company is scaling back its developments in Europe and North America, and will reevaluate in the future based on how the EV market evolves. VW announced in 2021 that it would have six battery cell plants by 2030 with a… Read more…
The US govt is fixing and upgrading 4,500 EV charging ports
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has broken ground on a $150 million grant project to repair and upgrade 4,500 EV charging ports. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buzz pricing, Ford’s change of plan with EVs, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a bunch of Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buz pricing, Ford’s change of plan with EVs, and more. Read more…
Tesla Superchargers boost EV satisfaction, but public charging failures persist
Satisfaction with EV charging has improved, particularly with DC fast chargers and Tesla Superchargers, but challenges remain, according to the J.D. Power “2024 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study.”. Read more…
Range Rover’s first EV secures over 42,000 reservations
The all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although the brand admits it’s been challenging, Range Rover’s first EV will be a “true Range Rover” with unrivaled capability and luxury as reservations top 42,000. Read more…
BYD Overtook Honda And Nissan In Sales Last Quarter
It turns out that people really do want cheap electric cars. If the trend continues, it won’t be long until BYD passes Ford. Read more…
Used Volkswagen ID.4’s Are Getting Really Cheap
The ID.4 may not be the best EV in its class, but used ones could be compelling to buyers on a budget. Read more…
Acura slashes nearly $30K off 2024 ZDX models, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y by a mile
Acura wants its share of the US electric vehicle market. After introducing a massive new incentive, the 2024 Acura ZDX is cheaper to lease than the Tesla Model Y. With a nearly $30,000 discount, is Acura’s luxury electric SUV worth it. Read more…
Fat Murf e-bike $1,000 off, Lectric’s Labor Day e-bike sale with up to $727 off bundles, GoTrax G6 e-scooter low, more
It’s another issue of micromobility solutions in today’s Green Deals, lead by Murf E-Bikes dropping its best-selling Fat Murf Cruiser e-bike by an unexpected $1,000 to a new $1,995 low, along with other models in the lineup seeing price cuts. It is joined by Lectric’s Labor Day savings event that has changed up prices on its e-bike bundles through the upcoming holiday, with its XPeak Off-Road e-bikes once again getting an extra battery offer among its $727 in free gear. We’ve also got GoTrax’s G6 Commute Electric Scooter hitting a new $500 low as well, but it only lasts through the rest of the day. There’s some Labor Day discounts on a selection of Traeger electric grills and smokers, as well as a new low price on Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s $1,242 discount on Hover-1’s class 3 Altai Pro R750 e-bike that comes decked out in accessories and the new low price on Hiboy’s 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike too.. Read more…
Porsche launches limited Taycan Turbo K-Edition, but you can’t have it
Porsche unveiled the exclusive Taycan Turbo K-Edition on Friday to celebrate its 10th year in Korea. The limited edition Porsche stands apart with unique exterior and interior elements inspired by Korean culture. Read more…
Tesla Semis Were Just Spotted In Europe
Despite not being widely launched in the U.S., Tesla could be gearing up to bring the Semi to Europe. Read more…
Neta S Hunting Edition to pioneer CATL’s skateboard chassis
Electric vehicle manufacturer Neta Auto is set to break new ground with the upcoming launch of its Neta S Hunting Edition. This model will be the first in the world to use CATL’s innovative CIIC skateboard chassis. The official unveiling of the Neta S Hunting Edition is scheduled for August 25. The spotlight will be on the 800V version, built… Read more…
hofer powertrain to accelerate the development of new electric motor designs by up to 80%
Drivetrain engineering firm hofer powertrain has announced that its new initiative set will reduce electric drive design time by 80% by using AI and Deeptech innovations, allowing for faster time-to-market for automotive customers. hofer has been utilizing in-house developed AI-driven approaches for some time and now has partnered with Deeptech engineering specialist Monumo. A cambridge-based… Read more…
Chemical firm Chemours opens Battery Innovation Center to develop EV batteries tech
Industrial chemicals firm Chemours, the maker of such well-known products as Freon and Teflon, is also a player in battery technology. Now the company has opened a new laboratory facility, the Chemours Battery Innovation Center (CBIC) at its Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware. The CBIC will support the testing and scaling of Chemours’s next-generation EV… Read more…
Chinese Automakers Are Already Feeling The Heat From EU-Market Tariffs
The tariffs are already affecting sales, but proposed revisions will give Chinese automakers a bit of a break. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Heybike and Jackrabbit e-bikes, Tom Cruise electric Olympics, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new launches from Heybike and Jackrabbit, a new pair of e-motorcycles from Can-Am, a discussion of e-bike charging costs, Clip’s e-bike kit, and more. Read more…
BYD surges past Honda and Nissan’s sales for the first time, targets Ford with low-cost EVs
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, sold more vehicles than Honda and Nissan for the first time in the second quarter. BYD is now the world’s seventh-largest automaker. With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. Read more…
A Tesla Semi is spotted in Europe, but why?
A Tesla Semi has been spotted in Europe around Germany, but it’s not clear why since the vehicle is unavailable in the region. Read more…
