Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with StoreDot, maker of extreme fast charging (XFC) EV batteries.
Teams from Volvo Cars and StoreDot will work together to develop XFC cells that will be optimized and tailored for Volvo’s future EV architectures. It’s expected that the first samples will be delivered for testing in 2024.
Javier Varela, chief operating…
The electric motorcycle so expensive you have to prove you're rich to test ride it
September 28, 2023
Public test rides have now opened for one of the most expensive electric motorcycles in the world, the Arc Vector. The only problem is you and I probably don’t have deep enough pockets to get on the list for test rides any time soon.
The Arc Vector is custom built for…
Jeep's first fully electric SUV racks up over 40,000 orders
September 28, 2023
Jeep’s first 100% electric SUV, the Jeep Avenger, is creating a buzz in Europe. The Avenger has received over 40,000 orders since launching, as momentum picks up into the second half of the year.
Orders for Jeep’s first electric SUV are picking up
The rugged SUV maker…
Tesla enters critical trial over fatal Autopilot crash
September 28, 2023
Tesla is going into a critical trial today over a death that reportedly happened in an Autopilot crash. The result of the trial could have an impact on the legal outcomes of other similar incidents.
Starting today, the trial is taking place in California’s Riverside County Superior Court over a civil lawsuit brought by Micah Lee’s estate against Tesla.
It revolves around an accident where…
Utility-scale solar and wind kept the Texas grid online during 2023’s record-breaking summer heat, according to IEEFA – here’s how it breaks down.
Texas is a solar powerhouse
Researchers from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) crunched…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 27, 2023
September 28, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas
September 27, 2023
BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” is unlike many auto manufacturers, which is part of the reason behind its success. As the EV maker expands overseas, BYD America CEO Stella Li believes the company has an advantage.
BYD brings affordable EVs to North America
At the launch of BYD’s affordable Dolphin electric hatchback in Brazil, MotorTrend caught up with Li to discuss Chinese EVs and expanding…
The Grand Canyon Visitor Center now has DC fast chargers for those who've gotta hit the road already
September 27, 2023
If you only have a few minutes to enjoy the Grand Canyon’s views, EV road trippers, you can plug in to the new Electrify America DC fast chargers at the visitor center.
There are two sites at the Grand Canyon National Park (Maswik Lodge, and Market Lodge and Yavapai…
AOC can't find a union-made EV to trade for her Tesla: That's a problem.
September 27, 2023
In the midst of the United Auto Workers’ strike, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked on Face The Nation whether she plans to trade in her Tesla Model 3 for a union-built EV.
However, there really aren’t many EVs she could pick from, and that’s a problem…
Kia says flagship EV9 electric SUV starts at $54,900 as an industry "Wake-up call"
September 27, 2023
Kia finally announced the starting price for its flagship EV9, its first three-row electric SUV. At $54,900, Kia says the EV9 will be “a wake-up call to the industry.” The 2024 Kia EV9 is expected to begin rolling out in the US later this year.
2024 Kia EV9 Light RWD gets a $54,900 starting price tag
“We knew we had to get the EV9 pricing right and we believe today’s announcement will…
