Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi officially unveiled its first electric car yesterday at a launch event in Beijing, while declaring its big ambitions to rival Tesla and Porsche and become a top automaker within the next two decades.
The SU7, which we’ve previously covered, signals the transition of the Chinese electronics giant to brave new ventures, and its billionaire cofounder Lei Jun is…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2023
December 29, 2023
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Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January
December 29, 2023
Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast.
GM’s CEO Mary Barra revealed in April…
LG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]
December 28, 2023
LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for electric vehicles in Tennessee – here’s the latest.
December 27: The groundbreaking ceremony took place last week for LG Chem’s battery cathode factory. Some of the company’s original plans have changed since I last reported on this announcement.
The factory was initially supposed to break ground in Q1 2023 and start mass…
Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says
December 28, 2023
A report is claiming that the Tesla Model Y refresh might be coming in the next few months as the automaker plans a factory shutdown at Gigafactory Shanghai.
Last summer, Tesla launched the refresh version of the Model 3 in Asia, Pacific, and Europe.
The new version of the…
Here at Electrek, I’ve had the pleasure of covering some fascinating electric boat news stories. In just the past year, we’ve seen everything from high-power electric speed boats and pleasure cruisers to efficient flying electric ferries. But when it comes to the most…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 26, 2023
December 28, 2023
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Volvo’s cheapest and smallest electric SUV, the EX30, is already getting custom design upgrades. A new Sport and rugged Outland edition bring out the best of Volvo’s latest EV.
Volvo is entering unfamiliar territory with its new EX30 electric SUV. The EX30 is aimed at…
Banned! Why 2023 saw more e-bike and e-scooter bans than ever before
December 28, 2023
Electric bicycle ridership grew to never-before-seen levels in 2023. But despite the increased ridership, or perhaps even because of it, this year has seen an increase in the number of limits and bans placed on electric bicycles and e-scooters. Here’s a look back at some…
This strange electric bike has three wheels... in a row
December 22, 2023
What has three wheels, three motors, and seemingly endless possibilities? The Dolas Defender 250 electric bike. It may be a three-wheeler, but just don’t call it a tricycle. It’s something of a rollerblade to the rest of the rollerskates of the trike world, fitting all three of its wheels in a single track.
That’s just one of several clever and sometimes strange engineering choices found…
