The G318 is Deepal’s third model after the SL03 sedan and S7 SUV and is an EREV. Read more…
Logistics company DFDS nearly doubles Volvo electric truck fleet
DFDS, with headquarters in Copenhagen, has ordered another 100 electric trucks from Volvo. Once the order is fulfilled, DFDS will nearly double its Volvo e-truck fleet and run 225 trucks in European logistic operations.
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Nio switches 75-kWh pack to LFP cells
In future, Nio will only supply its 75 kWh battery pack with LFP cells, apparently in order to further reduce costs. Previously, Nio had relied on a mixture of LFP and NMC chemistry for this battery. Read more…
Leak reveals pricing and two more Xiaomi SU7 versions – Tesla Plaid challenger in tow
What better way to start a week than with a full specification reveal of the upcoming Xiaomi SU7. While we all thought the only thing left undiscovered was the pricing, Xiaomi managed to keep a few secrets close to its chest. It turns out there are not just 2 SU7 versions – there are 4. And if that wasn’t enough,… Read more…
Hungarian Credobus presents lightweight electric bus
There are new electric buses from Hungary that will be particularly lightweight. Local manufacturer Credobus has started production of its first BEV model – and promises a range of 300 kilometres with a battery capacity that is a quarter smaller than that of other manufacturers. Read more…
Ballard wants to build new fuel cell plant in Texas
Ballard Power Systems is planning a new “Gigafactory” in Texas for the production of fuel cell components and systems. Ballard plans to invest around 160 million dollars in the new factory called Ballard Rockwall Giga 1 in Rockwall, Texas. Read more…
Cell-to-pack architecture for fast charging
StoreDot has developed a cell-to-pack architecture for its silicon-based fast-charging batteries, writes Nick Flaherty.
The I-BEAM XFC is a patented cell design that accelerates the integration of extreme fast charging (XFC) into EVs using StoreDot’s proprietary 100in5 electrode technology. The silicon anodes enable charging for 100 miles of range in just five minutes. Read more…
Car hire company Hertz changes its CEO
Following the unsuccessful electric car offensive, which resulted in high write-downs, car rental company Hertz has changed its CEO. Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr is stepping down and will be replaced on 1 April by Gil West, who until recently was responsible for operations at GM’s robotaxi company Cruise.
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India wants to attract EV manufacturers with customs discount
India’s government has adopted an incentive programme to turn the country into an EV production hub. Car manufacturers can import a limited number of electric cars into India at significantly reduced customs duties if they set up production there. Read more…
IM Motors to equip L6 sedan with smart chassis that supports ‘crab walk’
IM Motors has shared two videos showing the L6 being able to maneuver in tight spaces with the help of the smart chassis. Read more…
First Formula E victory for McLaren in Brazil
Sam Bird has won the Formula E race in Sao Paulo in a McLaren. The Brit secured victory in the fourth round of the electric racing series on the final lap ahead of Mitch Evans (Jaguar) and Oliver Rowland (Nissan). Read more…
Rivian R1S And R1T Owners Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers
Plug & charge works, too, and owners don’t even need the Tesla smartphone app. Read more…
Xpeng to enter Singapore market by H2 2024, report says
Xpeng recently appointed Premium Automobiles in Singapore as its dealer, and its first model to retail there is expected to be the G6 SUV, according to The Straits Times. Read more…
Nio Phone gen 2 has completed development, says William Li
Huawei, Xiaomi are making cars, and the Nio Phone is a defensive strategy for Nio, William Li said. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: March 17, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Neta takes page from Li Auto on Neta L’s interior design
Neta has shared multiple images of the Neta L’s interior, saying that the model will offer a better “refrigerator, color TV, and big sofa.” Read more…
BYD launches updated Frigate 07 with 13% lower starting price
The updated Frigate 07 SUV has a starting price of RMB 179,800, which is RMB 23,000, or 12.79 percent, lower than its predecessor’s starting price of RMB 202,800. Read more…
Huawei’s auto unit expected to become profitable this year, exec says
Huawei’s automotive business is expected to turn a profit this year, bolstered by mid-to-high-end models built in partnership with automakers, the unit’s chairman said. Read more…
All Tesla Model Y Trims Will Cost $1,000 More On April 1, 2024
The company hints at the price increase and adds 5,000 miles of free Supercharging to boost its Q1 sales results. Read more…
Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy
Gen X and Millennials tend to buy more EVs than Baby Boomers, but the older generation is still in control of EV policy, a pair of recent studies show. Experian’s fourth quarter 2023 Automotive Market Trends report, released Thursday, noted that 9.4% of new vehicles purchased by Gen X in 2023 were electric. Gen X purchased the most new vehicles of… Read more…