Emerging Chinese EV maker NIO announced Friday it has officially begun deliveries of its EC7 electric coupe SUV, deemed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs on the market. NIO’s new flagship coupe is poised to compete in an expanding premium electric SUV market along with the Polestar 3.
NIO unveiled its latest electric model, the EC7, during NIO Day 2022 this past December. With a drag coefficient…
On 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 inventory problem, Musk’s deep fakes self-driving comments?, the Bolt EV getting killed, and more.
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The California Air Resources Board has voted unanimously to finalize its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, a massive new regulation on medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles that, among other things, requires all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold or registered in the state…
German automakers, known for their luxury and performance, hold different views on the use of e-fuels. While Mercedes-Benz CEO says it will favor “technically superior” EVs over ICE vehicles powered by e-fuels, Audi’s CEO says the synthetic fuels will play a major role within the Volkswagen Group’s plans, including Porsche.
E-fuels are synthetic fuels made using captured carbon dioxide…
The House of Representatives voted to restore tariffs on solar panels made in four Southeast Asian countries – but that move would seriously hurt the US solar industry.
The 221-202 bipartisan vote sends the measure to the Democratic-controlled Senate – 12 Democrats voted…
InCharge Energy launches three bidirectional DC fast chargers for fleets that help power local grids
April 30, 2023
Electrified fleet services provider InCharge Energy has launched a new portfolio of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional chargers that can not only optimize fleet operations but also help bolster the available energy to local grids.
InCharge Energy is a…
The new 900hp Lotus Eletre SUV is insanely fast, but can it beat a Tesla Model X Plaid? [Video]
April 30, 2023
Lotus has officially unveiled its all-electric hyper SUV, the Lotus Eletre, deemed the most advanced vehicle the brand has ever made. With up to 905hp and a 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds, is it enough to beat the Tesla Model X Plaid?
The Lotus Eletre is expected to play a key role in the automaker’s transition to a fully electric lineup. Lotus has pledged to release only all-electric…
Ford CEO warns Tesla about ‘product freshness,’ believes their EVs are becoming commodities
April 30, 2023
Ford CEO Jim Farley is warning Tesla about “product freshness” as he believes Tesla’s electric cars are at risk of becoming commodities.
Last summer, Farley accurately predicted that a price war in the EV market would be coming soon. Tesla started it in early January…
Global auto tech company SEA Electric is adding a hydrogen range-extender option to its systems that power large commercial electric trucks.
SEA Electric is launching the SEA-Drive 250 model, along with the optional hydrogen RE (range extender) model that will feature a…
The Round Rock, Texas-based EV company AYRO has begun exhibiting its AYRO Vanish utility vehicle ahead of its full-scale production commencement.
Previously only seen in computer rendering images, we’re now getting our first look at the actual, in-the-flesh AYRO Vanish.
The Vanish is intended for utility work with a modular design including flatbed, box truck, and other configurations that…
