Electric Vehicles
- E-bike fire deaths are plummeting in NYC. Here's the real reason whyelectrek.co E-bike fire deaths are plummeting in NYC. Here's the real reason why
If you’ve been following the news on electric bicycle fires in the US, you’ll already know that New York City...
- Almost two-thirds of Germans can now imagine buying a car from a Chinese manufacturer. The figure is even higher for electric cars, as an ADAC survey shows.www-tagesschau-de.translate.goog ADAC-Umfrage: Zwei Drittel erwägen Kauf eines chinesischen Autos
Mittlerweile können sich fast zwei Drittel der Deutschen vorstellen, ein Auto eines chinesischen Anbieters zu kaufen. Bei Elektroautos liegt der Wert sogar noch höher, wie eine ADAC-Umfrage zeigt.
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- Electric cars: EU hits China with tariffs in battle for sales - BBC Newswww.bbc.co.uk Electric cars: EU hits China with tariffs in battle for sales
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.
- America's cheapest EV defies odds as Nissan LEAF sales climbelectrek.co America's cheapest EV defies the odds as Nissan LEAF sales make US comeback
Nissan’s LEAF was once the world’s best-selling EV, but it’s lost some ground over the years as new, more advanced...
- E-motorbikes: Tredegar under siege from dangerous riders say locals - BBC Newswww.bbc.co.uk E-motorbikes: Tredegar under siege from dangerous riders say locals
There are fears it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed by reckless riders.
- BYD's new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch is coming this month, starting as low as $21,000electrek.co BYD's new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch is coming this month, starting as low as $21,000
A rare sporty electric hatchback will arrive in China later this month. BYD’s new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch...
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- Toyota's EV delay reveals price of protectionism against Chinaasia.nikkei.com Toyota's EV delay reveals price of protectionism against China
Western efforts to shield market hurt demand and drive up prices
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- 5 Chinese EV makers set monthly sales records as discounts draw buyerswww.scmp.com 5 Chinese EV makers set monthly sales records as discounts draw buyers
BYD, Li Auto, Xpeng, Zeekr and Leapmotor posted new monthly delivery records in September as new models and promotions proved enticing.
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- Tesla’s Toxic Culture Has Spread to Its New Plant in Austinwww.thenation.com Tesla’s Toxic Culture Has Spread to Its New Plant in Austin
Allegations of sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and dangerous conditions are now surfacing at another Tesla factory.
- Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Availablewww.torquenews.com Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Available
Tesla has discontinued sales of its Model 3 RWD base model version with LFP batteries in the U.S. Currently, only the long range versions and the performance Model 3 are available.
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- BYD monthly sales surge over the 400,000 mark for the first timewww.businesstimes.com.sg BYD monthly sales surge over the 400,000 mark for the first time
CHINESE automaking behemoth BYD set a new record for monthly deliveries, selling more than 400,000 vehicles in September for the first time. Read more at The Business Times.
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- ‘Huge losses’: Sweden fears for future of batterymaker Northvoltwww.theguardian.com ‘Huge losses’: Sweden fears for future of batterymaker Northvolt
Government rules out bailout for key project in European green industrial transition as job cuts announced
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- SWITCH-ON project has 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks headed to Californiaelectrek.co SWITCH-ON project has 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks headed to California
SWITCH-ON is a $21.5M funding project supported by the EPA that will see more than 70 of Volvo's VNR Electric delivered to customers.
- Aquaculture is going electric in Maine with the help of Aqua superPower and the US DOEelectrek.co Aquaculture is going electric in Maine with the help of Aqua superPower and the US DOE
Leading marine charging network Aqua SuperPower, along with the United States Department of Energy, is helping bring more sustainability to Maine’s...
> Leading marine charging network Aqua SuperPower, along with the United States Department of Energy, is helping bring more sustainability to Maine’s waters. Aquaculture specialist and oyster cultivator Maine Ocean Farms has received a grant from the government to deploy custom-built electric boats that will be recharged by Aqua superPower fast chargers. > > Aqua superPower is no stranger to Electrek and is often involved whenever we cover a company helping electrify marine transportation. > > The company controls an entire marine-specific, dockside network of fast chargers for electric boats, utilizing connected software and an accessible app for fast chargers specifically engineered and rated for use in marine environments.
- World's largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacityelectrek.co World's largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity
Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new electric crane it's calling the world's largest & strongest.
> Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new land-based electric crane. Dubbed the SK6000, the company is calling the 200m tall unit the world’s largest, strongest electric crane.
- BYD is recalling nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two top-selling EVs in Chinaelectrek.co BYD is recalling nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two top-selling EVs in China
BYD has issued a recall for nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two of China’s top-selling EVs. The recall...
- Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA lawelectrek.co Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law
Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law which will allow the CEC to require grid-saving bidirectional charging on EVs when it deems appropriate.
- Mazda EZ-6 is a new electric sedan exclusive to China - ArenaEVm.arenaev.com Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan debuts
Available in both fully electric and EREV versions, it is currently exclusive to the Chinese market.
- Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truckelectrek.co Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truck
Komatsu dropped its future ready, 320 ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas.
Nice to see more industrial vehicles with new-energy options. I suspect batteries will win over other power sources in 99% of ground transportation use cases.
- Xpeng enters Spain and Portugal with 3 modelscnevpost.com Xpeng enters Spain and Portugal with 3 models
Xpeng has launched the G9 and G6 SUVs and the P7 sedan in Spain and Portugal as it expands its European footprint.
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- Alexander Dennis supplies electric buses to Cobra Corporate Servicestransportandenergy.com Alexander Dennis supplies electric buses to Cobra Corporate Services
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has announced it has supplied further electric buses to Cobra Corporate Services.
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- Thailand approves budget for EV subsidy, offering buyers up to $3,000 per vehicle - VnExpress Internationale.vnexpress.net Thailand approves budget for EV subsidy, offering buyers up to $3,000 per vehicle - VnExpress International
The Thai cabinet has approved a budget allocation to fund a subsidy program's second phase, which offers electric vehicle buyers up to 100,000 baht (US$3,070) per vehicle.
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- Tesla ships 1 millionth China-made car for export from Shanghaicnevpost.com Tesla ships 1 millionth China-made car for export from Shanghai
By the end of August, Tesla had exported a total of 966,945 vehicles from China, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
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- BYD Seal best-selling BEV in Malaysia in first seven months of 2024; BYD, Tesla lock out top 5: MyZEVA
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- Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicleselectrek.co Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicles
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading...
- eVTOLs incoming: Market outlook reports 1,044 vertiports being planned globally by 2028electrek.co eVTOLs incoming: Market outlook reports 1,044 vertiports being planned globally by 2028
The Jetsons may have come out in the 1960s, but in 2024, we are finally close to quickly traveling by...
Still mostly in the planning stages, but hopefully research in this tech will translate to future electrification of air travel in general.
- THOR x Harbinger test world’s first hybrid Class A RV with 500 miles range, fulltimers take note - Yanko Designwww.yankodesign.com THOR x Harbinger test world’s first hybrid Class A RV with 500 miles range, fulltimers take note - Yanko Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ureZgPCLg THOR Industries – the parent company of Airstream – has been at the forefront of plug-in-hybrid motorhomes, which could soon be on the verge of a new electric journey. In collaboration with electric vehicle company Harbinger, THOR has unveiled what it tout...
- First Audi-SAIC-made electric car to enter market in 2025
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- China, EU agree to end EV tariff disputes with minimum price pledge | Automotive News
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- The BYD Seagull lands in PH for an affordable Php 898K introductory price - AutoPHtheautoph.com The BYD Seagull lands in PH for an affordable Php 898K introductory price - AutoPH
BYD Cars Philippines is showing no signs of slowing down. After the successful launch of...
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- Stellantis CEO follows Chinese route to avoid EV tariff 'trap'
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- The Electric Vehicle As A Disaster Response Tool - CleanTechnicacleantechnica.com The Electric Vehicle As A Disaster Response Tool - CleanTechnica
Sharp has just unveiled a new electric vehicle concept that recasts the humble minivan as a home-away-from-home.
- South Korean battery maker SK On to cut jobs amid challenging EV market | Reuters
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- GM's Ultium Batteries To Get a Massive Performance Boost Next Year With Help From CATL - autoevolution
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- Leapmotor has landed in the UK with its sub-£16k, all-electric rival to the Dacia Spring | Top Gear
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- BYD rolls 9 millionth NEV off its assembly lines with 1 million built in last 3 months aloneelectrek.co BYD rolls 9 millionth NEV off its assembly lines with 1 million built in last 3 months alone
Yes, you read that correctly. Nine million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built. Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to...
- Ford exec says most drivers don't realize the major perks of EVs like charging at homeelectrek.co Ford exec says most drivers don't realize the major perks of EVs like charging at home
Ford’s Marin Gjaja explained that most drivers don’t realize the major perks of driving an EV. Not only is it...
- Hyundai launches its first Chassis Cab electric work truck in Korea for $42,000electrek.co Hyundai launches its first Chassis Cab electric work truck in Korea for $42,000
Hyundai launched its first small electric work truck in Korea on Wednesday, starting at around $42,000 (55.95 million won). The...
- XPeng launches a new variant of its X9 MPV complete with two LiDARs and XNGP capabilitieselectrek.co XPeng launches a new variant of its X9 MPV complete with two LiDARs and XNGP capabilities
XPeng Motors has just launched a new advanced version of its X9 MPV, featuring LiDAR, XNGP ADAS, and 610km of...
