Leapmotor’s move to dismantle its overseas operations unit may be part of its partnership deal with Stellantis, according to local media. Read more…
Lucid to supply drive systems for Genesis
Lucid Motors is negotiating a drive system supply deal with Hyundai subsidiary Genesis. Should the deal be finalized, Genesis will be using Lucid’s high-performance electric drive system in its upcoming sportscar. Read more…
Renault brings a Chinese partner on board for electric Twingo
Renault says it is partnering with a Chinese engineering firm to develop its upcoming electric Twingo. The goal is to create a Twingo with a base price of less than 20,000 euros. Read more…
Nio delivers over 20,000 cars in May, mobile app poster hints
The only other time Nio has previously seen single-month deliveries exceed 20,000 was in July 2023 with 20,462 units. Read more…
600 hp Jeep Wagoneer S makes official debut
Jeep just unveiled its first foray into the full-size electric SUV market with the Wagoneer S. It will be joining the the Jeep Avenger urban crossover in the expanding EV lineup of the iconic US brand. The Wagoneer S boasts an impressive dual-motor powertrain generating 600 horsepower and 837 Nm of torque, propelling the SUV from 0 to 97 km/h… Read more…
VinFast US factory could be further delayed
Vietnamese automaker VinFast could postpone its US EV factory again. The new rumour comes at a time when even legacy automakers are pushing back EV-related commitments due to weakening demand. Read more…
Theion wins third-party validation for ultra-fast charging and safe battery anode
Theion has announced a disruptive innovation in battery technology with its breakthrough anode chemistry.
One of the biggest challenges of batteries using lithium metal foils on the anode is the formation of dendrites during fast charging and discharging, ultimately creating a safety risk. Read more…
Nio to start formal operations of 150-kWh ultra-long-range battery pack on Jun 1
Starting June 1 at 10 am Beijing Time, Nio owners will have the option to rent the 150-kWh battery pack on a daily basis, giving their vehicles up to 1,000 km of range. Read more…
Podcast: a week with the Cybertruck, Mustang Mach-E Rally, Chevy Equinox EV first drive, 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 Fred’s week with the Tesla Cybertruck, the Mustang Mach-E Rally, our Chevy Equinox EV first drive, and more. Read more…
Takeuchi electric compact excavator gets ‘plugged in’ in Australia
Australian equipment specialists Semco recently took delivery of their first Takeuchi TB20e, making it one of the first battery-powered compact excavators on the continent … but that’s not what makes it awesome. Read more…
EV stocks surge in HK ahead of May deliveries, Nio leads with 10% gain
Insurance registrations for Nio vehicles were 15,400 for May 1-26, already close to the full month of deliveries in April. Read more…
Fisker cuts hundreds of jobs in bid to live another day
Fisker’s woes continue. The troubled EV maker has now reportedly cut hundreds more jobs, in a desperate attempt not to go under. The company is continuing its search for funding. If it can’t find any, then the alternatives are a buyout (though that fell through once before) or simply bankruptcy, which at this point is always looming. Workers suspected they… Read more…
Eleport launches EV charging hub in Lithuania
Estonia-based EV charging infrastructure developer Eleport has launched a charging hub in Kaunas, Lithuania. The 20 charging stations installed during the first phase of the project include 12 DC and 8 AC chargers, serving up to 40 EVs simultaneously. Eleport plans to add another 20 stations, bringing the charging capacity up to 3 MW and… Read more…
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV compares to Grand Cherokee, tops 300 miles
Jeep’s first electric vehicle for North America may have been teased for several years, but now it’s been revealed in production form—and with a fall 2024 arrival date, it’s just around the corner. The Wagoneer S is only offered as a battery electric model, with 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque, combined, and a 0-60 mph time… Read more…
Jeep officially unveils its first EV, the Wagoneer S, including a rugged Trailhawk edition
The moment is finally here. Jeep officially revealed its first global EV, the Wagoneer S. Jeep’s premium electric SUV features over 300 miles range, a tech-loaded interior, and “lightning-quick” acceleration. The rugged SUV brand also unveiled a Trailhawk concept built to conquer any terrain. Check out the full details below. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV, VW’s flagship is a no-go, and Elon definitely isn’t hiding in Texas
Scooter Doll reviews Chevy’s new, affordable Equinox 5-passenger crossover, Volkswagen’s US dealers don’t think the company’s flagship ID.7 EV is going to be able to compete with Hyundai and Tesla, and Elon Musk’s plans to move Tesla from Delaware to Texas really, definitely, pinky-swear, have nothing to do with him trying to get his hands on $56 billion. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
New York is first in the US to deploy the Home Energy Rebates program
New York has become the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, which helps low- and middle-income households save up to $14,000 on energy-efficiency upgrades. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Seederal 160 hp electric tractor gets real
French start-up Seederal recently unveiled its first electric tractor prototype during, just one year after announcing its first round of funding. Read more…
GM’s Supercharger Access Plan Is Still On Schedule, Despite Tesla’s Layoffs
Turmoil at Tesla has decimated the Supercharger team. Despite this, GM says its EVs will still get access to the Superchargers soon. Read more…
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept: Rock-Crawling Goes Electric
Jeep’s new midsize electric SUV is probably getting an off-road variant soon. Read more…
