The Brooklyn-based EV infrastructure company Revel is expanding to Los Angeles. It will build one of its so-called fast-charging Superhubs with 42 fast-charging stalls. The location in Downtown LA should open in 2026 and will be open to the public 24/7. Read more…
Delivery robot brings orders to the door via Uber Eats
Serve Robotics, an Uber spin-off for autonomous delivery robots, is expanding its partnership with Uber Eats. The Nvidia-backed startup plans to deploy up to 2,000 of its delivery robots via the Uber platform in several markets in the US. Read more…
BYD opens 1st store in Sri Lanka, brings in new model
BYD has launched the Sealion 6 in Sri Lanka, its fourth model there after the Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3. Read more…
North Carolina is getting a $1.4B sodium-ion battery gigafactory
Natron Energy has announced it will build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the US, in North Carolina. Read more…
2024 Acura ZDX recalled for software that cuts braking power
The 2024 Acura ZDX is being recalled for a software issue that can cause the anti-lock braking system to reduce stopping power at speeds under 25 mph, Acura announced Friday. The proposed remedy is easy enough: an over-the-air software update patched through at home that should take about five minutes. That means no trip to the dealer, unless you… Read more…
Kia EV9 discounts reached over $18,000 on average in June
The electric vehicle deals are heating up. As new models hit the market, automakers are offering massive incentives. Some are offering discounts in the five-digit range, like the Kia EV9, with discounts topping $18,000 in June. Read more…
Podcast: cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris’ utopian mobility, new VW e-Golf, 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 the cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris’ utopian mobility, a new VW e-Golf, and more. Read more…
This startup’s heat pump water heater syncs with your solar
Startup Cala Systems, which makes seriously smart heat pump water heaters, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding and commercially launched its product. Read more…
Volkswagen’s first electric ID GTI will be ‘a real go kart’ to drive
The Volkswagen GTI badge will live on in the electric era. Volkswagen’s first electric ID GTI “will be a real go kart” to drive with elements from the legends. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Test Comes To A Grinding Halt. Literally
Edmunds waited four years to get its own Tesla Cybertruck. Then on the day of testing, it broke down. Read more…
Are Chinese electric buses exempt from European EV tariffs?
The EU has joined the US in imposing substantial new tariffs on EVs built in China. In June, the EU announced import tariffs on Chinese EVs ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%. The rationale behind the new tariffs is that the Chinese government has unfairly subsidized its auto industry, enabling Chinese automakers to sell EVs at… Read more…
EVgo pursues several initiatives to improve public EV charging reliability
Fast charging provider EVgo has announced several significant enhancements to its network. The company is not only upgrading existing charging stations and adding new ones—it has undertaken several initiatives to improve reliability and customer service. “As the EV industry expands from early adopters to mass-market consumers, EVgo’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class charging experience is… Read more…
Staying ‘Flexible’ On EVs Could Be A Dangerous Approach
Car makers prioritizing a “flexible” transition from ICE to EVs could suffer job losses and plant closures over instability. Read more…
Thomas Built Buses develops curriculum to educate students about electric school buses
Thomas Built Buses has developed an educational curriculum to help educate students about electric school buses. Casey Harris, an EV Business Analyst for Thomas, is a former teacher, principal and school superintendent. He developed the curriculum as a comprehensive educational approach centered around achieving core learning objectives through the exploration of the electric school bus…. Read more…
Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi to partner on electrification
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly discuss a framework to develop vehicle electrification. Nissan and Honda are in discussions to develop environmental and electrification technologies as well as software to accelerate autonomous driving and EV adoption. Mitsubishi’s participation aims to provide further synergies. “Nissan… Read more…
Nevera R: Rimac turns the Nevera into a hypercar
From hyper-GT to hyper-sports car – Rimac has pursued this idea in the further development of its first Nevera model. The R model is even more powerful and, above all, equipped with a more dynamic chassis. And it is strictly limited – to just 40 units. Read more…
Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept previews possible performance EV
Cadillac is thinking about leaning into an ultra-luxury future, and if it comes it will be propelled by electric powertrains. The brand has already produced the $340,000 Celestiq EV and previewed a possible EV convertible called the Sollei concept. On Friday at Monterey Car Week, the American luxury brand showed the Cadillac Opulent Velocity… Read more…
Tesla is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000
Tesla is testing a Model 3 with a cheaper interior. It is currently only available in Mexico, but it could make it to other markets if successful. Read more…
BYD plots another overseas EV plant: Here’s why that could be a bigger deal than you think
China’s leading automaker, BYD, is reportedly planning to build yet another EV factory overseas as it looks to take on new global markets. The facility will kick off BYD’s entry into Pakistan, the fifth-most populated country in the world. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets modded into an electric tank for military
Tesla Cybertruck has received a few new aftermarket modification packages that turn it into an electric tank for military applications – or for safety-concerned civilians. Read more…
