State-owned power company China Three Gorges Renewables Group will build an 8 GW solar farm as part of a nearly $11 billion integrated energy project. Read more…
More Cybertruck delays, GM and Hyundai break records, and a new electric classic
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is delaying Cybertruck deliveries, 3rd time’s a charm for FSD transfers, EV sales are up all over, big trucks go far, and a classic electric Porsche. Read more…
Tesla Needs A Radical Strategy To Turn Around. How About Acting Normal?
Tesla’s global car deliveries dropped for the second quarter in a row. What would it take to turn things around? Read more…
Clarios and Altris formalize joint development agreement for low-voltage sodium-ion battery systems
Clarios, a provider of low-voltage battery solutions, and Altris, a Swedish manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries, have announced a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for low-voltage mobility applications. Under the new JDA, Altris will focus on developing the sodium-ion cell technology for low-voltage applications, while Clarios will develop Battery Management Systems (BMS) and software to design the… Read more…
Tesla Rolls Out New FSD Version, Beta Testers Say It’s ‘Phenomenal’
It still has many flaws, but users say refinements are big over the previous version. Read more…
GM killed Bolt EV and it’s outsold other Chevy EVs in 2024
Despite being discontinued, the Chevy Bolt EV has outsold the Blazer EV in the first half of 2024 Launched last year, the Blazer EV appears to have overcome a problematic rollout GM promises that when the Bolt EV comes back for 2026 it will be the most affordable EV The Chevrolet Bolt EV is no longer in production, but it still outsold the Chevy… Read more…
Xiaomi to boost SU7 production capacity even further to meet growing demand
Xiaomi’s EV arm revealed plans to further boost production capacity in order to reduce wait times for SU7 orders. The company’s latest increase cuts an average of five-week from the waiting period. The optimization and maintenance process started yesterday and it’s crucial for Xiaomi’s plans to expand production even further. Xiaomi spokesperson clarified that the the ongoing optimization will not… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Hit New U.S. Record In Q2 2024
Overall, EV total sales increased 33% during the first half of the year. Read more…
ChargePoint and Porsche partner on Porsche Charging Service integration
California-based EV charging network ChargePoint and Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) have announced an agreement that will give PCNA access to the ChargePoint network in the Porsche Charging Service, increasing the number of North American chargers available to Porsche customers to more than 100,000. The integration is expected to become operative in the fourth quarter… Read more…
TICO launches next-gen Pro-Spotter electric terminal tractor
Terminal tractor and trailer maker TICO Manufacturing, based in South Carolina, has introduced the next generation of its Pro-Spotter electric terminal tractor, which features additional battery and driveline options from a number of suppliers. The new model builds on TICO’s first-generation electric terminal tractor launched in 2023 from its partnership with Volvo Penta. It offers… Read more…
Tata Motors eyes developed countries with its low-cost EVs
JLR owner Tata Motors could launch its low-cost EVs in developed countries. In the process, the Indian automaker may bank on the West’s reluctance towards Chinese EVs. Read more…
Current Classics: electric 911 restomod captures the desired aesthetic
There’s nothing quite like a classic, air-cooled Porsche 911 for setting the tone — and this Essenza series 2 electric conversion from Voitures Extravert promises to be better, faster, and stronger than the original. Whether it is or isn’t, it’s certainly got the look. Read more…
Tesla pushes non-Foundation Cybertrucks to ‘late 2024’
Tesla Cybertrucks without the $20,000 “Foundation Series” package will now start delivery in “late 2024,” rather than this quarter as previously expected. Read more…
Clean energy marketplace EnergySage just went US-wide
EnergySage today announced its expansion to all 50 states and Washington, D.C., becoming the first clean home energy consumer comparison site to go nationwide. Read more…
GM tops Q2 and first half EV sales records as Chevy Blazer, Equinox EVs roll out
GM broke Q2 and first-half EV sales records with new models like the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs hitting the market. However, GM’s new electric cars were not the only ones driving growth, as sales of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EVs also surged. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Owner’s One-Month Review: ‘Cheap’ Interior, Cool Steering
YouTuber Snazzy Labs loves the Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system but isn’t a fan of its appearance or “sloppy” interior design. Read more…
EV discounts increase, average price dips below Tesla
For the first time in nearly 18 months, the average new EV cost less than the average Tesla Dealers are cutting prices on used EVs and offering incentives on new ones The average discount on an EV was 12.4% of the average transaction price in May, nearly six points lower than the industry average Average EV prices have fallen over the past two… Read more…
Xpeng’s New EV Sedan Is Actually A Hatchback With A Record-Setting Drag Coefficient
The $20,000 Tesla Model 3-rivaling Mona M03 has a three-foot-long active air intake and a huge, 22 cubic feet trunk. Read more…
Sila raises $375 million to deliver Titan Silicon for EV series production
Battery materials company Sila has raised $375 million in a Series G funding round led by existing investors Sutter Hill Ventures, with participation by new outside investors as well as existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Coatue, Perry Creek Capital and others. The funding will secure the completion of the company’s Moses Lake plant in Q1… Read more…
The 800-volt EV transition: hardware-in-the-loop simulation’s critical role
Sponsored by Pickering Interfaces. In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles, the shift towards 800 V power system architectures is gaining serious momentum. This white paper, “HIL Simulation’s Crucial Role in the 800 V EV Transition,” explores the reasons behind the move to 800 V, the varied challenges this move presents to test professionals,… Read more…
