With iOS 17 this year, Apple is further expanding on its set of features in Apple Maps for electric car owners. Starting this year, Apple Maps will show real-time charging availability information and let drivers choose a preferred charging network.
Apple first announced support for EV routing in Apple Maps back at WWDC 2020. The feature eventually debuted for Ford Mustang Mach-E drivers last…
Gotion unveils LMFP EV battery it says can deliver 1,000 km per single charge for a lower price
June 6, 2023
Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. A battery developer has unveiled a “breakthrough” in chemistry that will deliver some of the best range in the EV industry. Gotion High-Tech is the latest company to promise more range, but if its LMFP battery chemistry can…
General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant…
Panasonic said that it will add a new battery cell production line at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada to increase production by about 10%.
Gigafactory Nevada is a project owned by Tesla, but Panasonic has battery cell production within the project.
The Japanese manufacturer produces 2170 cells for all of Tesla’s vehicle programs.
When originally announcing the plan for the factory, Tesla was talking…
Intramotev is helping electrify the mining industry with its self-propelled battery electric railcars
June 6, 2023
Zero-emissions freight mobility solutions developer Intramotev is helping clean up an industry its technology could one day replace altogether. Pennsylvanian coal mining company Iron Senergy has purchased three of Intramotev’s ReVolt battery electric railcars to reduce…
Acura's first EV will arrive with Google apps built-in and can optimize routes for charging
June 6, 2023
We have yet to see the public reveal of Acura’s first EV – the ZDX. However, as that debut moves closer, the automaker has shared some of the integrated apps and features future drivers will be able to take advantage of including Google Assistant, Maps, and Apple…
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck caught fire while charging at an Electrify America station in California yesterday.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
It’s important to keep in mind that electric vehicles are statistically less likely to catch on fire than gasoline-powered vehicles.
But electric vehicle fires can still happen, and sometimes they are worth noting as they have at…
Luminar and Plus partner up to bring LiDAR- and AI-led driver assist to commercial trucking
June 6, 2023
Automated and fully autonomous driving developer Plus has selected Luminar as its exclusive long-range LiDAR provider to support its PlusDrive assisted driving system for commercial vehicles. Together, the companies hope to expand road safety and autonomy across the…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 5, 2023
June 6, 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…
At least Democrats and Republicans are beginning to agree on one thing – EVs can save you money (and the environment). Although EVs are often associated with liberal-leaning voters, more and more conservative buyers are going electric to save money on gas and experience the latest performance and technology.
Electric vehicles hit a record 7.2% share of new vehicle sales in the first quarter…
