Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
electrek.co/2024/04/25/toyota-preps-new-electric-suv-us-highlander-ev/
Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation: A Tesla Cybertruck owner has been quoted over $30,000 for a Powershare installation ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/tesla-cybertruck-owner-quoted-over-30000-powershare-installation/
Honda joins EV race with historic $11B investment to build 240K EVs a year: Honda is finally joining the EV race after announcing a massive $11 billion (CAD$15 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/honda-build-240k-evs-year-historic-11b-investment/
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
- Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.
- Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
- The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.
- Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year: Tesla now says that it expects its own 4680 battery cells to become cheaper ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/tesla-expects-4680-battery-cells-cheaper-than-suppliers-end-of-year/
New York State’s largest solar + storage carport breaks ground at JFK airport: New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/new-york-state-largest-solar-storage-carport-jfk-airport/
"Hey at least the trunk still works." 😂
Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, 1,000 in a week: Tesla has released a rare update on Cybertruck production – confirming the production of 1 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/tesla-gives-update-cybertruck-1000-week/
Formula E’s new car is all-wheel drive and accelerates faster than F1: Formula E unveiled its new “Gen3 EVO” car, an update to the Gen3 car which debuted last ...
electrek.co/2024/04/26/formula-es-new-car-is-all-wheel-drive-and-accelerates-faster-than-f1/
Gogoro battery-swapping electric scooters continue international expansion: Gogoro has been on a roll lately, showing off a steady stream of new scooter models ...
electrek.co/2024/04/26/gogoro-battery-swapping-electric-scooters-continue-international-expansion/
In a first, the US will restrict existing coal-fired plants’ emissions: The EPA will require existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired power plants to ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/us-restrict-existing-coal-fired-plants-emissions/
Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
- The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.
- The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.
- The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.
- The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
Daily Ev Recap: Ultra-fast charging adds 370 miles of range in 10 minutes: Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/daily-ev-recap-ultra-fast-charging-adds-370-miles-of-range-in-10-minutes/
Watch the world’s first artificial energy island being built [video]: The first of 23 caissons for Princess Elisabeth Island, the world’s first artificial energy ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/watch-the-worlds-first-artificial-energy-island-being-built-video/
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XPeng at Beijing Auto Show: 2K pure vision ADAS, neural network, 1km/sec fast charging, and a new AI-driven EV sub-brand [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/25/xpeng-2k-pure-visual-adas-neural-network-fast-charging-ai-ev-sub-brand-beijing/
Everrati rebrands B2B EV conversion arm to ‘Powered by Everrati’ amid clientele increase
electrek.co/2024/04/25/everrati-rebrands-b2b-ev-conversion-arm-powered-by-everrati/
Hyundai to add hybrids at EV-only plant as rising demand throws a curveball: Following similar announcements from rivals, Hyundai is adding more hybrids to its ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/hyundai-adds-hybrids-ev-only-plant-rising-sales-throws-curveball/
The US just came up with a plan to upgrade 100k miles of transmission lines in 5 years
electrek.co/2024/04/25/us-plan-upgrade-100k-miles-of-transmission-lines-5-years/
Save $500 on RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099, Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller hits $99, and more
electrek.co/2024/04/25/radrover-6-plus-high-step-e-bike-rachio-3-sprinkler-controller-and-more/
Genesis unveils new G80 EV Magma concept teasing latest Tesla Model S Plaid rival
electrek.co/2024/04/25/genesis-g80-ev-magma-concept-teases-tesla-model-s-plaid-rival/
Yadea factory tour: The surprises I found at the world’s largest electric vehicle maker
electrek.co/2024/04/25/yadea-factory-tour-the-surprises-i-found-at-the-worlds-largest-electric-vehicle-maker/
NIO and Lotus announce plans to co-develop unified battery standards, charging, and swaps
electrek.co/2024/04/25/nio-lotus-to-co-develop-unified-battery-standards-charging-swaps/
CASE shows off electric construction equipment in the UK [CIO interview]: CASE Construction Equipment broke new ground last week, becoming the first to deliver a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/case-shows-off-electric-construction-equipment-in-the-uk-cio-interview/
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CATL unveils world’s first LFP battery with 4C ultra-fast charging for 370-mi in 10 mins
electrek.co/2024/04/25/catl-unveils-worlds-first-lfp-battery-4c-ultra-fast-charging/
Daily EV Recap: Tesla in talks over licensing Full Self-Driving: Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/daily-ev-recap-tesla-in-talks-over-licensing-full-self-driving/
ICYMI! Tesla's Q1 earnings and news roundup:
Financial results Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2024 results: missed expectations, loads release with news | Electrek Tesla's ride-hailing service Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app | Electrek Optimus orders opening Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk | Electrek New vehicle models ... Show more
Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars | Electrek
Tesla now plans electric semi truck volume production in 'late 2025' | Electrek
Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars | Electrek
Tesla now plans electric semi truck volume production in 'late 2025' | Electrek
BMW unveils 2025 i4 with a reimagined gloss black front end and sportier digitized interior
electrek.co/2024/04/24/bmw-unveils-2025-i4-reimagined-gloss-black-front-end-sportier-digitized-interior/
SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000: SunPower just sent an email to its employees saying that it will "wind down" residential ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/sunpower-ceases-residential-installations-lays-off-1000/
Volvo’s low-cost EX30 EV is already living up to its promise to deliver profitable growth
electrek.co/2024/04/24/volvos-low-cost-ex30-ev-already-living-up-to-promise/
Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave: Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged 12% today, one of its best days in a long time, as Elon Musk tries to...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/tesla-tsla-surges-elon-musk-trying-to-ride-ai-wave/
Ford tops Q1 2024 earnings despite pricing pressure weighing on its EV unit: Amid a shifting strategy, Ford (F) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/ford-tops-q1-2024-earnings-pricing-pressure-weighs-ev-unit/
Rivian design boss shares how R2 builds off R1S and R1T at a lower price: Rivian wants to shake up the industry with its next-generation R2 electric vehicle ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/rivian-r2-builds-off-r1s-r1t-at-lower-price-design-boss/
First discounts on new Goal Zero power stations, $500 off GoTRax Everest e-dirt bike, and more
electrek.co/2024/04/24/gotrax-everest-electric-dirt-bike-goal-zeros-newest-power-stations-and-more/
BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform: Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/byd-teases-bold-ocean-m-electric-car-new-ev-platform/
EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles: Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $1 billion in ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/epa-grants-electric-school-buses-heavy-duty-vehicles/
I went to China to witness the secrets of micromobility factories. Here’s what’s coming
electrek.co/2024/04/24/i-went-to-china-to-witness-the-secrets-of-micromobility-factories-heres-whats-coming/
Volkswagen unveils new Porsche-like electric SUV design, but you can’t have it: The Volkswagen ID. Code previews a new electric SUV aimed at younger buyers ...
electrek.co/2024/04/24/vw-unveils-new-porsche-like-ev-design-but-you-cant-have-it/
Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec: Tesla has officially unveiled and opened orders for the new Model 3 Performance and ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-officially-unveils-new-model-3-performance/
Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand: Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/tesla-lowest-maintenance-repair-cost-any-brand/
Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’: Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is currently in talks with “one major automaker ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-in-talks-one-major-automaker-licensing-full-self-driving/
Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric
electrek.co/2024/04/22/global-ev-sales-are-robust-more-than-1-in-5-cars-sold-in-2024-will-be-electric/
Quick Glance: New Global Record: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Surge in 2024
- Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will reach a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- The IEA predicted that 17 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up over 20% from 2023.
- The IEA also mentioned that most electric cars are expected to be priced equivalently to petrol cars by 2030 as prices decrease. Tesla recently reduced prices to maintain its market share against strong competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the world's largest battery electric car producer.
Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
electrek.co/2024/04/22/elon-musk-pigeon-ceo-former-tesla-manager/
Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars: Tesla announced that it is changing its product plan to introduce cheaper electric cars to be ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-announces-change-of-plans-to-build-cheaper-electric-cars/
Subaru is retiring the Legacy to make way for new electric SUVs and crossovers: The Subaru Legacy will ride off into the sunset next year as the brand preps for ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/subaru-retiring-legacy-make-way-new-evs/
After months of rumors, prototype sightings, and leaks, Tesla has officially unveiled and opened orders for the new Model 3 Performance and confirmed a new 0 ... Show more
Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec | Electrek
Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec | Electrek
Tesla fired its entire new ad team in recent layoffs: Tesla has fired its entire 40-person “growth content” ad team as part of its recent massive round of ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/tesla-fired-its-entire-new-ad-team-in-recent-layoffs/
The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground: Brightline West, a future electric high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/las-vegas-la-electric-high-speed-rail-line/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders: This massive Liebherr electric excavator reached a major operational milestone ...
electrek.co/2024/04/20/liebherr-electric-excavator-reaches-million-ton-milestone-scores-more-orders/
Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000: The software, which CEO Elon Musk said would only get more expensive as it gets more ...
electrek.co/2024/04/21/tesla-lowers-price-of-full-self-driving-to-8000-down-from-12000/
Polestar 4 officially goes on sale in the US alongside its first-ever phone in China
electrek.co/2024/04/24/polestar-launches-first-phone-free-to-customers-who-order-polestar-4/
Mercedes unveils 2025 electric G-Class, with 4 motors and tank turns: Mercedes unveiled its 2025 electric G-Class tonight – which it’s calling the “G580 with EQ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/mercedes-unveils-2025-electric-g-class-with-4-motors-and-tank-turns/
Quick Glance: Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Blends New and Old Tech
- The Mercedes G-Class, an iconic off-roader, undergoes a radical electric transformation.
- The G580 with EQ Technology maintains the iconic design but features an electric powertrain.
- The electric G-Class utilizes a 116-kWh battery, delivering 579 HP and 859 lb-ft of torque.
- Enhancements like G-Turn and G-Steering improve the off-road capabilities of the electric vehicle.
Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths: FIRSTGREEN's new line of cabinless, remote operated electric skid steers hope ...
electrek.co/2024/04/21/firstgreen-remote-operated-electric-skid-steer-hopes-to-reduce-mining-deaths/
BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/24/beta-hits-latest-evtol-milestone-transitioning-mid-air-pilot-onboard-video/
Factorial Energy and LG Chem sign MOU to accelerate solid-state battery development
electrek.co/2024/04/24/factorial-energy-lg-chem-sign-mou-solid-state-battery-development/
First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E: SDG&E says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 Peterbilt 579EV marks the first time an electric semi ...
electrek.co/2024/04/20/first-ever-electric-semi-truck-rides-into-mexico-with-sdge/
The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations: DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/dc-fast-charging-station-for-every-15-gas-stations/
Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk: Elon Musk announced that Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-may-start-selling-optimus-humanoid-robot-next-year-elon-musk/
Quick Glance: Tesla aims to potentially launch its humanoid robot Optimus next year, Elon Musk suggests
- Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of Tesla introducing its humanoid robot Optimus to the market next year. The company plans to deploy the robot in its own factory by the year's end.
- Not long ago, Tesla revealed “Optimus Gen 2”, a new iteration of its humanoid robot designed to assume repetitive human tasks.
- Tesla's confidence in achieving this stems from its utilization of AI technologies in the self-driving vehicle sector and its proficiency in battery and electric motor innovations. The notion that its vehicles are essentially robots on wheels was posited.
- Envisioning a future where households incorporate a Tesla Optimus robot that assumes various manufacturing and service roles, the CEO's perspective is clear.
Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm: Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/norway-just-signed-a-contract-for-its-first-commercial-offshore-wind-farm/
Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot: A Tesla driver was arrested for vehicular homicide after he ran over a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-driver-arrested-homicide-running-over-motorcyclist-autopilot/
GreenPower just launched this versatile electric utility truck: GreenPower (Nasdaq: GP) today announced the launch of its customizable EV Star Utility Truck ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/greenpower-just-launched-this-versatile-electric-utility-truck/
VinFast just added 12 new car dealers in the US: VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced that it's officially signed agreements with 12 new car dealers ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/vinfast-12-new-car-dealers-us/
Hitachi Energy invests $1.5B to make more transformers for grid upgrades: Hitachi Energy is investing $1.5 billion to ramp up transformer production to support ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/hitachi-energy-invests-1-5b-transformers/
Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app: Tesla has teased its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing app, previously called ‘Tesla Network’ ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-teases-uber-like-self-driving-ride-hailing-app/
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2024 results: missed expectations, loads release with news
electrek.co/2024/04/23/tesla-tsla-q1-2024-results/
Kia EV3 teaser reveals new electric SUV’s compact design ahead of its imminent debut
electrek.co/2024/04/23/kia-ev3-teaser-reveals-new-electric-suvs-compact-design/
GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share
electrek.co/2024/04/23/gm-hopes-35k-chevy-equinox-ev-win-back-market-share/
Lectric XP e-Trike bundle now $1,499, Anker 299Wh power station, and more: Get $333 in free gear during the two-day lightning sale on Lectric's XP e-Trike ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/lectric-xp-e-trike-anker-522-power-station-and-more/
Why there’s literally never been a better time to buy an electric bike: It’s right there in the title. Having followed the electric bicycle industry for 15 years ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/why-theres-literally-never-been-a-better-time-to-buy-an-electric-bike/
Nissan LEAF and Ariya top most affordable EVs in Q1 as Hyundai, Tesla, Toyota close in
electrek.co/2024/04/23/most-affordable-evs-q1-include-nissan-hyundai-tesla-toyota/
Arres Prevent robot uses advanced AI to fight potholes [video]: A UK-based startup called Robotiz3d claims it's invented a world's first: an autonomous ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/arres-prevent-robot-uses-advanced-ai-to-fight-potholes-video/
![Arres Prevent robot uses advanced AI to fight potholes [video]](/web/db/posts/45058/45058381.jpg)
Range Rover’s first 100% electric vehicle finally shows its face, a stunning modernist SUV
electrek.co/2024/04/23/range-rover-reveals-first-images-sleek-new-electric-suv/
Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries: A new startup is partnering with Jaguar Land Rover on a new portable BESS designed to ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/allye-energy-wants-to-power-your-job-site-with-used-land-rover-batteries/
You can lease a Toyota bZ4X for next to nothing right now: Toyota's only all-electric model hasn't been selling great, so the automaker is resorting to ...
electrek.co/2024/04/23/you-can-lease-a-toyota-bz4x-for-next-to-nothing-right-now/
Biden commits $7B to low-income solar, expands climate corps on Earth Day: Funding will put solar on 900k low-income homes and create 200k jobs ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/biden-commits-7b-to-low-income-solar-expands-climate-corps-on-earth-day/
ICYMI! Tesla has once again lowered the price of its Full Self-Driving software by $4,000, now costing $8,000, down from a previous price of $12,000 in the US ... Show more
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
A close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance: We get a close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time as it is about...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/a-close-look-at-the-new-tesla-model-3-performance/
Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory: Tesla used a new Texas law to exempt itself from environmental regulations ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/tesla-skirts-austins-environmental-rules-at-texas-gigafactory/
Kia’s $15,000 EV2 caught in the wild as affordable EV offensive kicks off [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/19/kias-15000-ev2-caught-in-wild-most-affordable-ev-video/
Rivian is offering discounts up to $5k off a new R1 when you trade in your dusty old gas vehicle
electrek.co/2024/04/22/rivian-offering-discounts-up-to-5k-off-a-new-r1-trade-in-gas-vehicle/
Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’
electrek.co/2024/04/22/aptera-sell-solar-evs-in-uae-beginning-53-exclusive-union-editions-solar-chill/
Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers: Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/rivian-reaffirms-ga-ev-plant-commitment-state-presses-more/
These are the best-selling used EVs – and what’s being traded in for them: Used car retailer CarMax just released its latest used EV sales data ...
electrek.co/2024/04/22/best-selling-used-evs-2024/
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