The struggling battery manufacturer Varta has taken a significant step closer to financial recovery. This progress is supported by a bridge loan and agreements with lenders and bondholders, as well as with Austrian investor Michael Tojner and sports car manufacturer Porsche. Read more…
Tesla pushes the Model 3 to over 700 kilometres of range
Tesla is expanding its Model 3 offering in Europe to now include a rear-wheel-drive version with extended range. The new variant is expected to cover up to 702 kilometres without needing a charging stop – and will be priced from €44,990. Read more…
Toyota to build an electric vehicle factory in India
Toyota is reportedly planning to build a new factory for electric and hybrid vehicles in India. The automaker is said to have already acquired land in the state of Maharashtra through its local joint venture, Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Read more…
Own an electric bike and prepping for a hurricane? Do this right away
As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida’s Gulf Coast threatening a lethal combination of high winds, storm surge, and heavy downpouring rain, here’s a reminder of what to do if you own an electric bike and expect to be in the path of a powerful hurricane. Read more…
The Rivian R2 And R3 Won’t Be Built In Georgia Until At Least 2028
The R2 is still slated to go into production in 2026 at the Normal, Illinois plant, but can Rivian survive until then? Read more…
Lucid Is Killing It
The California-based startup cleared a lot of its inventory in the third quarter, which led to a massive increase in deliveries. Read more…
Chinese EV makers see strong ‘golden week’ sales
During the October 1-7 National Day holiday, the Xiaomi SU7 received more than 6,000 orders, Leapmotor 17,397 units and Deepal 14,465 units. Read more…
TLX to exhibit modular valves at EV Tech Expo
TLX Technologies is set to launch the first two components in its new family of modular valves at EV Tech Expo, held on October 8-10 in Detroit, US.
Uniting critical performance characteristics and flexibility, TLX’s new 4-Way and 3-Way Switching Valves give OEM and system design teams thermal-management controls that suit multiple vehicle platforms. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Aug 2024: CATL 37.1%, BYD 16.4%
CATL and BYD continued to hold the top two positions as the world’s largest battery makers in the January-August period, with the former seeing a slight decrease in share and the latter an increase. Read more…
Xpeng to unveil P7+ electric sedan on Oct 10
Xpeng will unveil its new flagship electric sedan, the P7+, on October 10, with a live video stream beginning at 2:00 pm Beijing time (2:00 am US Eastern time). Read more…
First product from new Fortescue Detroit factory: marine batteries [Quick Charge]
Earlier today, global mining giant Fortescue announced plans to begin operations at its new Detroit factory with the production of HV marine batteries that will be used initially by EVOA to power a range of luxury marine vessels, wake boats, and tenders — and they’ve come to Quick Charge to tell us all about it. Read more…
China’s auto market sees 195 models cut prices in Jan-Sept, surpassing all of 2023
In the January-September period, China saw 195 models with price cuts, surpassing the 150 models in the whole of 2023, and significantly higher than the 95 models in 2022. Read more…
Here are the EVs you can lease for under $200 a month this October
Who said electric vehicles are too expensive? With several EVs on sale for lease under $200 a month this October, the prices prove otherwise. Here are some of the best EV lease deals this month. Read more…
Here’s what to know if you drive an EV and live in Hurricane Milton’s path
If you drive an EV and live on Florida’s Gulf Coast, you have two choices before the powerful Hurricane Milton arrives – here’s what to know. Read more…
Mini to bring two JCW models to Paris Motor Show next week
The Mondial de l’Automobile 2024 in Paris is shaping up to be a showcase of electric innovation, and Mini is also planing to expand its EV lineup. The British brand will introduce two John Cooper Works models. They should inject a dose of high-performance excitement into the EV lineup. The company promises thrilling performance combined with the brand’s signature go-kart… Read more…
LG Chem to supply cathode active materials to Toyota-Panasonic JV
South Korea’s LG Chem has secured a supply of cathode active materials (CAM) for EV battery manufacturer Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES), a Japanese joint venture between Toyota Motor and Panasonic, starting in 2026. PPES has been supplying batteries to global OEMs including Toyota from its plant in Japan. LG Chem’s technical approach to… Read more…
Sales start for the Avatr 07 in China
The Avatr brand from Changan, CATL, and Huawei has kicked off sales of its third model in China. The Avatr 07 SUV crossover is the brand’s first model to be offered as a battery-electric model, and with an additional range extender. Read more…
Plug-In Hybrids Are Not The Solution You Think They Are
New research from J.D. Power shows why—despite a lot of hype—PHEVs still aren’t taking off. Read more…
Pando Electric launches integrated EV charging for multifamily properties
California-headquartered EV charging company Pando Electric has introduced an EV charging system designed for multifamily properties that uses existing NEMA 14-50 electrical sockets to minimize upfront setup costs. The system integrates compact Level 2 charging hardware with adaptive load-management software, which is designed to prevent capacity overload, enable smart metering and automatically scale back charging… Read more…
New study: initial charging at high currents increases battery lifespan
Charging lithium-ion batteries at high currents just before they leave the factory is 30 times faster and increases battery lifespans by 50%, according to a study at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center in California. Researchers at the center report in a study published in energy research journal Joule that giving batteries their first charge at unusually… Read more…
