Ford announced today plans to invest $1 billion in transforming its Cologne, Germany, factory into its first electric vehicle factory and “center” in Europe.
Earlier this month, we reported on Ford announcing that it is doubling its planned electric vehicle investment to $22 billion through 2025.
We noted that the announcement was encouraging, but it lacked ways that Ford was planning to…
ElectraMeccanica chooses city for US plant, announcement to follow
February 17, 2021
Canadian EV manufacturer Electrameccanica recently announced a decision on the location of its first US-based assembly facility. The chosen location will also be the new home to the manufacturer’s engineering technical center. The facility will produce the three-wheeled…
Bill Gates launches his climate book (and backlash ensues)
February 17, 2021
Microsoft cofounder, philanthropist, and innovator Bill Gates just released his much anticipated book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need. He describes it, simply, as “a plan for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions.” And…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 16, 2021
February 17, 2021
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.
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Solid-state battery maker QuantumScape has announced a plan to build a new pilot battery production factory in California.
QuantumScape
QuantumScape is a San Jose-based battery company founded 10 years ago by Jagdeep Singh, a computer scientist and co-founder of Infinera…
Hyundai reveals redesign to 2022 Kona Electric SUV
February 17, 2021
A press release from Hyundai USA has revealed a glimpse at its 2022 Kona Electric SUV, featuring a slight redesign. According to the automaker, these EVs will be available in the US some time this spring.
The Kona Electric first debuted in Korea and Europe in 2018, before…
Tesla competitors growing in China: NIO, Xpeng, and more
February 17, 2021
Tesla continues to grow in market value and most recently, in crypto currency. Being No. 1 puts an “x” on the American automaker’s back, but it also helps fuel a healthy pool of Tesla competitors, especially in China. Below are several of the big names making extensive gains in the Asian auto market. These companies are already challenging Tesla in China, and some may bring the competition…
A glimpse inside Lucid Motors’ new factory in Arizona
February 17, 2021
Lucid Motors is making strides toward delivering its foremost electric sedan this spring. Its production lines are beginning to come to life. This is all taking place in Casa Grande, Arizona, a 590-acre footprint and home to Lucid Motors’ new production factory.
The Lucid…
Giant oil tanker goes electric with massive 3.5 MWh battery pack
February 17, 2021
The project to build the first all-electric oil tanker is moving forward, and it is going to be equipped with a massive 3.5 MWh battery pack.
Oil tankers and cargo ships are some of the biggest and most polluting vehicles on the planet.
Some of the world’s largest cargo…
EGEB: Why is Texas’s grid failing in the state’s big freeze?
February 17, 2021
Texas is experiencing extremely cold temperatures and has had to implement rolling blackouts.
Ford is the first US auto manufacturer to join the initiative promoting responsible mining.
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