After topping Tesla in the final three months of 2023, BYD is starting the year off strong with EV sales rising another 50% in January.. Read more…
Nio doubles NOP+ coverage of urban road mileage in Jan
At the end of January, NOP+ reached 651,640 kilometers of urban road coverage in 606 cities. Read more…
Leviton’s new 50 A heavy-duty receptacle is designed to meet the rugged requirements of EV charging
Professional EVSE installers understand that the standard electrical receptacles sold at big-box stores aren’t really suitable for use with plug-in EV charging stations (see our 2023 interview with Qmerit’s CEO). To support sustained high power levels and frequent insertions, you need something like Leviton’s new industrial-grade 50 Amp Heavy Duty EV Charging Receptacle. Leviton calls… Read more…
Mini Aceman is coming on April 24 with choice of 2 motors and 3 trims
Mini has only just completed the grueling extreme weather testing of the upcoming Aceman and now we know the debut date. The Aceman will be unveiled at the 18th Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. The funky crossover brings a lot of design ideas from the concept car we saw way back and promises decent performance, more room… Read more…
Majority of dealers complain US is bringing them too fast into the EV future
A strong majority of car dealers complain the US government’s strategy is bringing them too fast into the electric vehicle future. Read more…
Meet the all-electric MWM Spartan 2.0 that looks just like a G Wagon but is half the cost
The new all-electric MWM Spartan EV 2.0 looks just like the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, but it’s less than half the cost. Czech startup MW Motors launched the EV off-roader as the UK’s first electric 4×4.. Read more…
This off-grid island will switch from diesel to tidal energy [video]
The UK’s Inyanga Marine Energy Group is going to build Southeast Asia’s first tidal energy plant, which will power an off-grid island. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
ABI Research report projects public EV charging revenue to reach $164 billion by 2035
US-based tech research firm ABI Research foresees revenue from public EV charging growing by 2035 to more than $164 billion. EVs are expected to comprise 27% of registered cars globally by that date. The Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure report also found that by 2035, about two thirds of public charging points will be AC chargers… Read more…
America’s Guardrails Can’t Handle Hefty EV Trucks
In a recent test, a Rivian R1T pickup ripped through a steel guardrail like it was barely there. Read more…
Heybike Ranger e-bike $999, Save 20% on Greenworks garden tools, and more
Headlining today’s top deals is the Heybike Ranger Foldable Cargo e-bike that boasts a 55-mile travel range for $999. It is joined by a 5-day garden sale promotion from Greenworks on a selection of edgers, cultivators, dethatchers, and sprayers, as well as the EGO Power+ 16-inch 56V Cordless Electric Chainsaw at $219. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms
WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – has now been online for three years and continues to break its own power output records. Read more…
This company has upped the golf experience with a luxe EV cart that comes in a limousine version
A special-purpose vehicle developer out of South Korea has introduced a new line of electric golf carts that can bring more technology and comfort to the game. While these innovative Cruise LABE EVs won’t help shave strokes off your score, they provide luxury, protection from the elements, and a slew of cool features sure to impress others on the links… maybe even the girls on the drink carts. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers cause unusual wear, will be redesigned
Tesla Cybertrucks are now being delivered without aerodynamic wheel covers installed, due to the covers causing excessive wear and tear to tires. Tesla is currently redesigning the covers, with a fix coming soon™. Read more…
Some Automakers Soften On EVs, But Lucid Charges Forward
CEO Peter Rawlinson thinks the future is bright for Lucid, citing behind-the-scenes groundwork that should pay off soon. Read more…
Department of Homeland Security orders $4.8 million worth of Beam Global off-grid EV charging systems
Government agencies and municipalities are lining up to buy Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered off-grid EV charging systems, which not only come in handy in a disaster-recovery scenario, but also offer a quick and simple way to deploy EV charging. The latest customer is the US Department of Homeland Security, which has ordered 47 Beam… Read more…
DOE releases $131 million in funding for EV batteries and other transport-related projects
The latest round of funding to be announced by the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office includes support for a wide range of projects designed to advance low-carbon transportation technologies, including several EV-related initiatives. A big chunk of the money—$60 million—will go to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium to further develop pre-competitive vehicle-related… Read more…
Volvo Stops Funding Polestar As Geely Prepares Bailout
The two companies will continue to collaborate on R&D, manufacturing, and sales. Read more…
Winter range test of 23 EVs produces surprising champion
Motor.no carries out winter tests each year in Norway to see which EV performs best in these harsh winter conditions and more often than not it was one of Tesla models on top with the Model S Plaid achieving 530 km last year. However, this year it was the HiPhi Z to come on top. It did 522 km on… Read more…
Hyundai Motor Group Sold More EVs In The U.S. Than GM And Ford In 2023
The South Korean group remains the top OEM in terms of all-electric car sales after Tesla. Read more…
