Nissan plans to bring its e-4orce AWD tech into Formula E Formula E may in turn become a testbed for performance AWD Battery tech will stay divergent between production and racing Nissan’s Formula E race car is wearing the e-4orce badge for the first time this 2023/24 season. Yes, that’s the same badge you might find on a 2024 Nissan… Read more…
Nio narrows down candidate cities for hosting Nio Day 2024 to 3
Nio has narrowed down the candidate cities to host Nio Day 2024 from eight to three — Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Xiamen, one of which will host the event. Read more…
Nyobolt demonstrates extremely fast-charging battery
Using its in-house battery technology, the British startup Nyobolt has demonstrated a fast-charging process in which the battery of an electric sports car was charged from 10 to 80 per cent SoC in four and a half minutes. Read more…
We’re Driving A 2024 BMW i5 Touring M60. What Would You Like To Know?
With 600 horsepower and a huge dollop of instant torque, this is one seriously quick load-lugger. Read more…
BYD to sell electric buses to Azerbaijan and plans to set up a factory
Azerbaijan transport operator BakuBus wants to buy 160 electric buses and 100 chargers from BYD. The buses should hit the road in Baku by the end of October, just before it hosts the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference. Moreover, BYD is looking to sell further buses to Azerbaijan and produce them locally. Read more…
Lion Electric secures loan of up to 7.5 CAD
Lion Electric announced a new loan agreement with Investissement Québec for up to 7.5 million Canadian dollars. The electric commercial vehicle maker also announced final certification of its LionBattery heavy-duty battery pack. Read more…
Nio validating use of 1st humanoid robot with Huawei’s HarmonyOS at its factory, report says
Nio is validating the first humanoid robot powered by Huawei’s HarmonyOS at its factory, which uses Huawei’s Pangu large model, according to local media. Read more…
Electrified marine technology leaders Vita and Evoy combine forces
Electric marine experts Vita and Evoy have announced plans to unite their respective businesses in order to “consolidate their leading positions in the high-output space.” The two companies bring together a wealth of experience in all-electric propulsion and powertrain technology in the marine segment. Read more…
Podcast: let’s dive into Tesla, Ford, GM, BYD EV delivery results
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 EV delivery results from the industry, especially Tesla, Ford, and GM. Read more…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Now just a week away
The countdown is on for this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) collegiate solar car track event, swiftly followed by the Electrek American Solar Solar Challenge cross-country race. In just one week, teams from universities worldwide will put rubber to track at NCM Motorsports Park, competing to complete as many laps as possible on nothing but solar energy. Read more…
SAIC Motor disputes EU’s anti-subsidy investigation and tariffs on Chinese EVs
Leading Chinese automaker SAIC Motor Corp has announced it will formally request a hearing with the European Commission to challenge the additional tariffs imposed on Chinese electric vehicles. The company asserts that the EC’s anti-subsidy investigation is riddled with errors and unfair practices, ultimately harming both SAIC and its European customers. At the heart of the dispute is the EC’s… Read more…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV U.S. Sales Weakened In Q2 2024
The new plug-in models are still a few years away. Read more…
Porsche to slow Taycan output as sales slump, can the new Macan EV turn things around?
Porsche’s first all-electric sports car was a hit. But, nearly five years later, Taycan sales are falling amid new competition. Porsche is reportedly cutting Taycan output amid the sales slump. With the new Macan EV viewed as a beacon of hope, can Porsche turn things around. Read more…
Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it
Tesla Model S and Model X sales are not doing well, and Tesla is hiding that decline through its opaque delivery reporting. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru offer the best electric SUV lease deals in July, starts at $199/mo
July is finally here, and the deals are heating up. The best SUV lease deals in July are almost all fully electric models, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia Niro EV, and Subaru Solterra. Check out the new offers below. Read more…
Volvo’s U.S. PHEV Sales Outsold EVs By A Ratio Of 9 To 1 In Q2 2024
There are still no all-electric EX models to reverse the ratio. Read more…
Тesla puts Indian manufacturing on hold as German factory gets expansion approval
Following a bunch of high profile meetings it appeared Tesla is on the verge of entering the Indian market. However, Elon Musk’s recent actions suggests the company isn’t going to invest in India anytime soon and any potential plans are put on hold. While last year Elon Musk was in a hurry to enter the Indian market, he might have… Read more…
We’re Driving A 2024 GMC Hummer EV. What Do You Want To Know?
It’s big, it’s bold, it’s battery-powered. But is GMC’s electric Hummer revival actually any good? Let’s find out. Read more…
DOE: Pickups could save the most on fuel as EVs vs. gasoline
Pickup truck drivers stand to save the most by going electric, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Pickups tend to be bigger than other vehicle types, meaning they use more energy and thus offer greater potential for savings when the cost of that energy is reduced, the DOE recently noted. And reducing consumption of gasoline or… Read more…
BMW U.S. EV Sales Improved To Near-Record Level In Q2 2024
The BMW’s four all-electric models represented over 15% of the brand’s total volume. Read more…
