Volkswagen and US electric car maker Rivian have entered into a transaction agreement, officially creating their joint venture. To that end, the German automaker invested 5.8 billion dollars in Rivian – more than initially planned. Read more…
China NEV retail at 310,000 in Nov 1-10, up 10% from same period last month
China’s retail sales of all passenger vehicles in the November 1-10 period were 567,000 units, up 29 percent from the same period last year, but down 3 percent from the same period last month. Read more…
Karsan brings right-hand drive e-Jest to the UK
Turkish manufacturer Karsan presented the right-hand drive version of its e-Jest electric minibus for Europe at the Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham. The trade fair also marks the model’s market launch in the UK. Read more…
Endesa to supply EV chargers to GLS Spain
Delivery company GLS Spain wants to electrify its entire fleet. As part of a recent agreement with Endesa regarding renewable energy, electric mobility, and the installation of photovoltaic panels, the latter will install EV infrastructure at GLS locations in Spain. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV Will Have A ‘Lounge-Like’ Interior
Hyundai’s first-ever three-row electric SUV is also its first large EV. It will debut on November 21. Read more…
CATL would build plant in US if Trump clears path, chairman says
CATL would consider building a plant in the US if Trump opens the door for Chinese investment in the US EV supply chain, the battery maker’s chairman Robin Zeng said. Read more…
ACP Systems automates jelly roll production in Germany
To reduce reject rates, improve quality and develop innovative designs, an automated and digitised production line for cylindrical battery cells has been developed at the Center for Digitalized Battery Cell Manufacturing (ZDB) at Fraunhofer IPA in Germany. Read more…
Li Auto sees cheapest model Li L6 cross 150,000 deliveries
Li L6 delivered 25,814 units in October, contributing 50.18 percent of Li Auto’s monthly deliveries. Read more…
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Elon Musk Tapped to Lead New ‘DOGE’ Department—Despite the Government Already Having One for Efficiency
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is to officially join Trump’s administration as the co-head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency – a second federal department with the goal of making government spending more efficient. Read more…
BYD to enter South Korean passenger car market in 2025
BYD Korea said it has “completed review to release passenger car brands in the domestic market” and expects to enter the South Korean market early next year. Read more…
Xpeng enters Nepal, begins local deliveries of G6
Xpeng opened its first flagship showroom in Nepal in Kathmandu and delivered the first 25 G6 SUVs to local customers. Read more…
BLUETTI’s new Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station promises 17 years of powerful charging
BLUETTI has debuted the all-powerful yet compact Elite 200 V2, a 2KWh portable power station designed for both home backup and outdoor activities. Read more…
An all-new 650 hp Cadillac, Hertz is selling off more EVs, and something weird at Tesla
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got the Vistiq! It’s all-new, three row SUV from Cadillac that packs 650 hp and can go from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, a serious word from Rivian, and something fishy at Tesla. Read more…
Xiaomi EV reaches production milestone of 100,000th car off line
Xiaomi EV saw the 100,000th unit of the SU7 roll off the assembly line, with the 100,000th delivery milestone expected to be reached later this month. Read more…
The role of thermal material in modern electronic devices (download now)
Sponsored by Honeywell. With the continuing trend of reduction of electronic device dimensions, there is a growing demand for effective cooling solutions as the electronics required to be more powerful and compact, and the increased data transfer speed and processing of 5G devices will generate elevated levels of heat. In this application note, we’ll examine… Read more…
Micromobility America heads to Southern California, e-bikes and more in tow
Micromobility America returns to California, and this time the show will be coming to a new venue in Costa Mesa. Each year, Micromobility America brings together many of the leading companies, consultants, policymakers, and more in the micromobility industry. A two-day experience of e-bikes, e-scooters, and just about everything else is set to kick off later this week, and Electrek will be there to give you all a front-row look at all of the action. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen officially launch their new EV business partnership
Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen, an upcoming EV startup and one of the world’s largest automakers, are teaming up to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. Read more…
The UK steps up with an 81% emissions cut target at COP29 following Trump win
Following Donald Trump’s US election win, the UK has stepped into a leadership role at COP29, and it’s just announced a more ambitious climate goal. Read more…
Trump EPA pick says he’ll protect clean air… by making the air dirtier?
It looks like the next EPA head will likely be Lee Zeldin, a former New York Congressman and failed gubernatorial candidate, and he’s already promising policy moves that would make the air dirtier and increase health and fuel costs for Americans. Read more…
