Kia confirmed plans to launch new AWD and GT variants for its electric EV3 SUV. The EV3 is the first of Kia’s new low-cost EV lineup as it looks to challenge industry leaders.
It’s been almost a year since Kia first took the sheets off the EV3 during its first annual EV Day last October.
After opening orders this summer in Korea with prices starting at just $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), Kia’s…
Lucid's (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more
September 11, 2024
Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update rolled out today, unlocking a host of new features, such as 3D lane visualization and turn-by-turn navigation with Apple CarPlay. Here’s what else is new in Lucid UX 2.4.
Check out what’s new in Lucid’s (UX 2.4) software…
ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, 'E-Lixr'
September 11, 2024
The innovative founders of ARKHAUS, a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban…
How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US
September 11, 2024
It’s a widely held opinion that improving safety in lithium-ion batteries used for electric bikes and e-scooters is generally considered to be a good thing. And yet you may be surprised at why Texas senator Ted Cruz is obstructing a bipartisan bill to improve battery safety in the US. Believe it or not, it largely comes down to a strange culture war over gas stoves.
While e-bike battery fires…
Oxford commercializes its 20% more powerful solar panels in the US
September 10, 2024
University of Oxford spin-off Oxford PV has revealed a “world-first” commercial sale of its tandem solar panels that produce 20% more energy than standard silicon panels.
The 72-cell panels, comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, will…
I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here's why
September 10, 2024
I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my tesla shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none.
I’ve followed Tesla shares since 2008 and invested in the company after it went public in…
Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy
September 10, 2024
A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 electric SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3.
Volvo EX60 mid-size electric SUV coming in 2026
Despite pushing back its 100% EV sales pledge by 2030, Volvo still believes electric cars are the…
NIO beats Wall Street's expectations in Q2 earnings and reports record-high EV deliveries
September 9, 2024
NIO has shared its unaudited Q2 financial results for 2024, which detailed record-high EV deliveries that helped the automaker snag an even larger portion of the overall market in China. NIO also surpassed the expectations of financial gurus on Wall Street with its quarterly…
Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers.
Tesla official AI Roadmap with self-driving software releases
September 2024
v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions
v12.5.2…
Ford's updated E-Transit, America's best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
September 5, 2024
America’s best-selling electric van now has even more range and faster charging. Ford announced on Wednesday that it began shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America.
Ford changed the game after introducing the E-Transit in 2020, the all-electric version of its best-selling van. After debuting in 2022, the E-Transit has held the top-selling EV van title…
