Electric Cars

Kia America reports 58,276 car sales in October, which is not only 11.9% more than a year ago, but also the best-ever result in October. Nonetheless, the total year-to-date result of 576,424 is 5.1% lower than a year ago. According to Kia, its EV electrified (HEVs, PHEVs and BEVs) more than doubled last month: “Led

By William Johnson Posted on November 4, 2022 Tesla has a new Megapack production facility in Lathrop, California, and via a post shared on Instagram, the company shared some impressive statistics. In the post shared on Instagram, Tesla shows off the production of the Megapack already occurring at the facility. The new manufacturing area is

German crane maker Sennebogen last week debuted a 50-metric-ton electric telescopic crawler crane – the first battery-powered crane in its weight class. Telescopic crawler cranes are used to lift materials with a hydraulic winch and by raising and lowering the boom – aka pick and carry. They have excellent maneuverability on difficult terrain. The 653 E

I’ve been saying for years that electric vehicles won’t go mainstream in the US until there are electric pickup trucks. Here in the US, we love our pickup trucks. So much so that pickup trucks are typically the number 1, 2, and 3 selling vehicles annually. Well, electric pickups arrived in 2022 and there are

By Joey Klender Posted on November 2, 2022 Tesla battery cell supplier Panasonic broke ground on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas, contributing approximately 30 GWh of annual capacity in North America. The facility is set to focus on rapidly ramping up the manufacture of 2170 cylindrical cells to match surging

Rad Power Bikes is the largest electric bicycle company in North America, meaning that when they make moves, the industry responds. And the latest move we could soon see from the Seattle, Washington-based e-bike manufacturer may be the introduction of a new low-cost electric bike to replace the RadMission. Here’s why. Current state of affairs

Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr has unveiled its second production model in China, the striking 009 large minivan based on a stretched version of the parent company’s SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) electric platform that also underpins the 001 crossover. Zeekr‘s eccentric-looking minivan stands out thanks to its blocky body shape and features like the

By Joey Klender Posted on November 1, 2022 Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is expanding, and progress on the early stages of land development has officially begun. Tesla has started clearing additional trees from the property, according to drone operators who followed the Gigafactory Berlin property this weekend. The new project will clear an additional 70 hectares

Just over a month after officially launching its G9 SUV in China, XPeng Motors has announced its latest EV has received a permit for autonomous driving tests on public roads. According to the Chinese automaker, the G9 is the first unmodified, mass-produced commercial vehicle to qualify for such tests and is on its way to

The resurrection of the Hummer brand as GMC’s high-end EV sub-brand appears to be a great business idea and, considering recent news, it seems to have surpassed all expectations. Demand for both models – the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and the GMC Hummer EV SUV – is strong, which ppromptedthe company to close reservations after

By Johnna Crider Posted on October 29, 2022 Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has finally come to a close, and as he takes charge of the platform, some advertisers aren’t too happy. Citing his love for humanity, Elon Musk wrote a letter to Twitter’s advertisers emphasizing the importance of ad relevancy on Thursday. On Friday,

No need to get caught in the dark, trick-or-treaters: Portable power station leader BLUETTI is offering great deals on power generators, batteries, and solar panels. This Halloween sale is running until November 5 at 7:00 p.m. PDT. Don’t miss it, as these deals are a treat. You can find the full sale if you click

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that more than 20,000 ID. Buzz orders have been placed. According to the company, that’s the number before the ID. Buzz was even displayed at dealerships, which indicates quite significant interest in Europe, where the new all-electric van is available. Lars Krause, Brand Management Board Member for Sales and Marketing

By William Johnson Posted on October 29, 2022 Stock in the German automaker Porsche has hit record highs today after the company posted a stellar earnings report for Q3. In short, Porsche (XETRA: P911) had an incredibly successful quarter, especially regarding financials. The company has increased revenue by 41% in the first nine months of

Bp Pulse, the global oil leader’s charging infrastructure unit, is teaming up with Hertz to build a network of EV fast chargers in high-demand locations such as airports. The project aims to accelerate EV adoption by providing charging solutions where they are most needed. In September, Hertz and Bp signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)

Tesla design boss Franz von Holzhausen was present at the California College of Design in Pasadena alumni show earlier this week alongside what appears to be the original Cybertruck concept from 2019. The truck was displayed on campus next to other vehicles whose design was significant, but it surely drew in a big crowd, especially

By William Johnson Posted on October 27, 2022 The Tesla Model Y continues to succeed worldwide, most recently being recognized as Europe’s best-selling vehicle in September. Thanks in large part to Tesla’s continuing production ramp and their new European facility outside of Berlin, the company is finally able to capitalize on the enormous demand for

In order to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requires a proportion of battery minerals in EVs to be extracted or processed in the US or free-trade partner countries. But a lot of automakers simply aren’t prepared for that requirement. Electrek spoke with Megan O’Connor, cofounder and CEO of Nth Cycle, a