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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Lucid stock is down almost 10% Tuesday following the departure of its key financial executive. more… The post Lucid (LCID) stock crashes as EV maker loses key executive appeared first on Electrek. California-based EV maker Lucid (LCID) faces a new hurdle with CFO Sherry House leaving the company.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Tesla is looking to acquire a large piece of land for a factory in Thailand, according to the Prime Minister following a visit from Tesla executives. more… The post Tesla is looking at land for a factory in Thailand, PM says appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 15, 2023

SAE has followed through on its plan to finish its NACS certification by the end of the year , and the NACS standard is now ready to go. more… The post SAE’s NACS certification is ready, and it’ll fix every EV charging problem at once appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some Tesla investors are hopelessly turning to the company’s board of directors in the hope that they would rein in Elon Musk following growing concerns that he is negatively affecting Tesla’s brand. more… The post Tesla investors hopelessly turn to TSLA board to rein in Elon Musk appeared first on Electrek.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Tesla has released a new video demonstration of its latest self-driving software following Elon Musk’s underwhelming livestream. more… The post Tesla releases new video of self-driving software appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Days after sharing details of its trim levels and its own internal range estimates, Kia has followed up with the official EPA estimates for its EV9 SUV ahead of pre-orders next week. more… The post Kia follows up with official EPA ranges for the EV9 SUV, topping out over 300 miles appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Following several new documents containing details of the Tesla Cybertruck posted to the EPA’s website, we have been able to better understand the efficiencies the truck will achieve. more… The post EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Following the debut of its second-ever EV model the 12 (pronounced “one-two”), Avatr – backed by big tech names like CATL , Huawei, and Changan – will not only sell its EVs in Europe but also intends to build them there too. Young EV startup Avatr appears to be the latest Chinese automaker sharing plans to expand to new markets in Europe.

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Electrek

JUNE 5, 2023

Following the deal to work with Ford on access to the Supercharger network, CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is open to licensing Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, and EV technology to other automakers. more… The post Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JUNE 21, 2023

Tesla is an interested buyer of a small Germany-based wireless charging startup following the automaker’s indications that it might launch its own EV wireless charger. more… The post Tesla is looking to acquire wireless charging startup appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 17, 2023

more… The post Hyundai slashes EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 following Tesla appeared first on Electrek. Hyundai is slashing EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 , offering some of the cheapest rates since launching.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Lucid Motors (LCID) is cutting its 2023 production goal following widening losses in Q3. more… The post Lucid (LCID) cuts 2023 EV production target as operating losses widen in Q3 appeared first on Electrek. The EV maker is facing stiff competition in the premium electric vehicle market.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 18, 2023

NIO’s stock is up over 5% Monday following the investment. billion investment appeared first on Electrek. Chinese EV maker NIO (NIO) is trending after receiving $2.2 billion in funding from Abu-Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings. more… The post NIO (NIO) stock spikes after EV maker scores massive $2.2

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Electrek

JANUARY 8, 2024

Following the debut of the production-intent design of its Helix light eVTOL, electric aviation startup Pivotal has begun selling the personal aircraft in the US. more… The post Pivotal begins US sales of the Helix – a light eVTOL that doesn’t require FAA pilot certification appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MAY 9, 2023

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted stuck in a field in rural Texas following the groundbreaking ceremony for Tesla’s new lithium refinery. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted stuck in a field appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 11, 2024

Following the achievement, REE has begun deliveries of its P7-C electric truck. more… The post REE’s P7-C becomes first ‘x-by-wire’ EV certified in US, may qualify for up to $100k in incentives appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 15, 2024

Following up the $900 discount on Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus that’s live through the end of today, we’re now tracking the best price on Gotrax’s Eclipse Ultra electric scooter at $663. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 23, 2023

more… The post Hyundai follows Lucid partnering with Saudi’s PIF to build a new manufacturing plant appeared first on Electrek. Hyundai and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced plans Monday to establish a new auto manufacturing plant in “The Kingdom.”

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In a matter of months since first teasing the Tesla Model S competitor, followed by an influx of pre-orders, Chery and Huawei have now shared trim variants, pricing, and of course, range – which tops out at an impressive 855 km.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Following an announcement this past summer, ChargePoint is now deploying NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to replenish without needing to bring their own adapters. more… The post ChargePoint begins rolling out NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to use its charger network appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 22, 2024

Following up the exclusive $600 discount on the 1,200W Smartravel Electric Bike that is still going, we’re now tracking the best price we have seen on Aventon’s Pace 500.3 Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek ’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Cruiser e-bike at $1,099.

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Electrek

JULY 6, 2023

Following a big second quarter, Rivian’s CEO and founder, RJ Scaringe, believes the best is yet to come. more… The post Rivian CEO has encouraging words about EV production, expanding into Europe appeared first on Electrek. Scaringe says Rivian’s supply chain is coming together, allowing for more predictability regarding production.

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Electrek

JULY 6, 2023

more… The post Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant appeared first on Electrek. The automaker plans to begin building EVs in the US, starting with a pair of electric sedans in 2026.

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Electrek

JULY 6, 2023

Polestar’s stock is trending, up 5%, following the rising deliveries. more… The post Polestar (PSNY) stock spikes after reporting strong Q2 2023 deliveries appeared first on Electrek. EV maker Polestar (PSNY) delivered roughly 15,800 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, up 31% from Q1.

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Electrek

JUNE 27, 2023

Tesla has begun running some Google ads for the first time following Elon Musk’s statement that the automaker would try advertising. more… The post Tesla starts running ads appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 25, 2023

Elon Musk dismissed a serious question from investors about his negative impact on Tesla’s reputation following his political comments and Twitter acquisition. He not only dismissed the question, but he gave a douchey answer bragging about his number of followers.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Following the close of Q3 2023, solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has updated the public to its progress the last three months, which includes some encouraging results. more… The post QuantumScape (QS) Q3 2023: prototype solid-state test cells exceed performance targets appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Light eVTOL developer Opener.aero has announced it has changed its company name to Pivotal, following the debut of first scalable production aircraft, Helix. more… The post eVTOL developer Opener rebrands as Pivotal, unveils production-ready Helix aircraft appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission unanimously approved a new Colorado Clean Car rule, which essentially follows California’s “Advanced Clean Cars 2” rule but falls short of setting a 2035 target for 100% EV sales.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Kia is following in the footsteps of Ford, GM, and Rivian as it prepares to “be reborn as a central brand.” more… The post Kia takes a page from Ford and Rivian as it moves toward purpose-built EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Following its first flight, Archer can begin the process of certification to begin commercial air taxi operations. more… The post Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL takes flight ahead of air taxi operations in 2025 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2023

3 , is seeing more orders in China following significant price cuts implemented last month. 3 racks up over 10,000 orders following price cut in China appeared first on Electrek. Volkswagen’s smallest electric car, the ID.3 more… The post Volkswagen ID.3

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Following “changes in the market,” Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. more… The post Ford caves on EV dealer program and will cut charger requirements appeared first on Electrek. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Following in Telsa’s footsteps, Volvo has just signed a contract with Italian giga press maker IDRA to install two of its largest presses at a new site in Slovakia. more… The post Volvo inks deal for enormous, Tesla-style giga press appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Following EV battery agreements with CATL and EVE Energy last fall, BMW shared it is adding SVOLT Energy to its rolodex. more… The post BMW taps Great Wall Motor’s SVOLT Energy for EV battery order worth $13 billion appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

EVgo is also following in Tesla’s footsteps and building prefabricated models for its charging sites. more… The post Fast charging network EVgo offers one-year deal to Hertz renters appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

more… The post Lucid job post hints at addition of Apple and Amazon Music to its EVs – more media apps to follow? appeared first on Electrek.

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