It has a bunch of solar panels on the roof and there’s also a battery-equipped model on offer. Read more…
Nio exports 1,083 cars in Jan-Sept, 0.67% of production
Nio exported 1,083 vehicles in January-September, or 0.67 percent of its production of 161,903, according to an image in a CCTV report. Read more…
X Shore expands to German-speaking markets in Europe
Electric boat manufacturer X Shore will deliver a total of 32 electric vessels to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It is the company’s largest order to date, and the first units will be delivered before the end of the year. Read more…
ChargePoint introduces more affordable fleet charging solution
ChargePoint announced the availability of a low-cost charging solution for fleets aiming to go electric. ChargePoint’s Level 2 charger CPF50 is connected with a suite of fleet charge management features. Read more…
BMW launches two electric trucks in Leipzig
Two fully electric trucks have recently hit the road in Leipzig to transport components between a logistics warehouse and the high-voltage battery production halls at the BMW plant. Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 ‘ultra-fast’ lease offer lets you upgrade it like an iPhone
If you like to upgrade your car yearly as you would with an iPhone, now you can. Hyundai launched a new “ultra-fast” lease offer on the IONIQ 5 so you don’t miss out on the latest tech and features. To sweeten the deal, Hyundai requires $0 due at signing. Read more…
Tesla releases new mobile app update with more offline commands, power meter, more
Tesla has released a new mobile app update that adds more offline functionalities, Powerwall power meter, and more. Read more…
Tesla’s Cybercab Wireless Charging Video May Tell Us A Lot
This video demo could give a hint of how big the Cybercab’s battery is. Read more…
Hyundai Gave Its Smallest EV A Little More Off-Road Attitude
The Hyundai Inster Cross has a roof box, skid plates and special matte paint for mini off-road excursions. Why can’t we have this here? Read more…
Able Electropolishing introduces fourth-generation scanning electron microscope
US-based Able Electropolishing has added a fourth-generation scanning electron microscope (SEM) to its product lineup, to provide customers in the EV manufacturing industry access to in-house analytic and testing capabilities. The JCM-7000 NeoScopeä Benchtop SEM features a platform for applications from measurement and analysis of surface defects to elemental analysis. The SEM offers part magnification… Read more…
BASF unveils new PPA housing material for IGBT semiconductors
The world’s largest chemical producer, Germany’s BASF, has developed a polyphthalamide (PPA) for manufacturing housings of insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) semiconductors for next-generation power electronics. The Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 is designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance, reliable electronic components for EVs, as well as high-speed trains, smart manufacturing and renewable electricity generation…. Read more…
BYD officially launches new Seal 06 GT starting for under $20,000
As promised when pre-orders started this past August, BYD has officially launched its sporty new Seal 06 GT in China and has delivered pricing even lower than initially promised. All hail the electric hot hatch.. Read more…
Lectric XPress 750 e-bike with $257 in free gear at $1,299, Segway Navimow robot mowers $600 off, Rad Power, EcoFlow, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’ve spotlighted Lectric’s XPress 750 e-bikes that are coming along with $257 in free gear at $1,299. We then have the continued $600 discount on Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Lawn Mowers that we saw during the recent Prime Day event starting from the $1,299 low. Rad Power has launched another e-bike sale with three models getting up to $300 in savings in the form of price cuts and free accessories, while EcoFlow’s River 2 Pro Portable Power Station and its bundle option return to their lowest prices starting from $379. And lastly, Best Buy is offering another one-day sale on the Hyper Jet Fuel Step-Over BMX e-bike at a new $535 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low price on Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC 90Ah power station or the big discounts on Samsung’s Bespoke all-in-one electric washer & ventless dryer, and more.. Read more…
Ford is replacing some NACS adapters sent to EV owners
Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-e drivers may have to wait a little longer to plug into Tesla’s Supercharger network. After several had already received their NACS adapters, Ford emailed many to say it was replacing the unit. In the meantime, the company doesn’t recommend using the current one. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla’s FSD problem, Cybertruck backlog, GMC Sierra EV pickup, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s FSD problem, Cybertruck backlog disappearing, GMC’s new Sierra EV pickup, and more. Read more…
Why Used EV Deals Will Get Crazy On Jan. 1, 2025
Many more used cars will qualify for the used EV tax credit starting in January. Here’s what you need to know. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck orders now open to everyone as reservation depleted
Tesla announced its Cybertruck in 2019 and before launching it in late 2023 collected reservations from buyers with refundable $100 deposits. They were so numerous that it would take years to fullfil them, but it appears that few of them were actually converted. Starting today anyone can open Tesla’s configurator and order a Cybertruck without needing a reservation. That’s a… Read more…
HIL simulation’s crucial role in the 800 V EV transition
Sponsored by Pickering Interfaces. The next power architecture of choice for EVs is 800 V, which requires components to be suitably rated and more durable than their 400 V counterparts. However, most test equipment used for 400 V EV system development can be re-used for 800 V if it can handle the higher voltages, making… Read more…
Liebherr and Fortescue to expand zero-emission equipment partnership
German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr and Australia-headquartered metal mining company Fortescue have announced a deal for the development and supply of zero-emission technologies that, once they enter series production, will become available for mining companies worldwide. The partnership features a total of 475 zero-emission Liebherr machines that include 55 electric excavators, 60 battery-powered dozers, and… Read more…
Ford Asks EV Customers To Stop Using Tesla NACS Adapters
Ford will send out replacement units to affected owners soon, because the current units could cause slower charging speeds or port damage. Read more…