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GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3
After releasing Q3 earnings Tuesday, GM says it will delay the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV production to “protect” pricing and enhance profitability.
Expand Expanding CloseEnphase Energy’s new IQ battery joins Powur’s sales platform, supporting easier solar adoption
Less than a week after unveiling a new line of chargers supported by its third-generation IQ battery technology, Enphase Energy has garnered the sales support of platform-based company Powur, PBC, which will help get the technology into the homes of consumers looking to use cleaner energy and alleviate grid dependency.
Expand Expanding CloseInternet is arguing about Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t matter
Tesla fans and naysayers are arguing on the internet about the Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t really matter. At least, not at this point.
Expand Expanding CloseMitsubishi to invest up to $200 million in Renault Ampere EV unit
Mitsubishi has been something of an also-ran in the automotive world for the past decade, with the brand’s storied badges (Delica, Lancer, Pajero, Eclipse — to name a few) largely forgotten in modern vehicular conversation. Now, it says it will invest up to $200 million in partner firm Renault’s Ampere EV unit.
Expand Expanding CloseGogoro launches ‘first two-wheel SUV’ using company’s swappable batteries
Gogoro, the leading industry player in the swappable batteries for light electric vehicles market, has just unveiled its new Gogoro CrossOver Smartscooter. The electric two-wheeler is the company’s first entirely new platform of the year, yet relies on the same network of over 1 million swappable batteries as Gogoro’s other electric scooters.
Expand Expanding CloseGM offers $1,400 to ’20-’22 Chevy Bolt owners who don’t get battery replacement
As the latest step in the saga of recalled Chevy Bolts, GM is offering owners of ’20-’22 Bolts early payment of $1,400 of an anticipated class action settlement in exchange for installing a piece of diagnostics software that the company says will detect whether batteries require a full replacement.
Expand Expanding CloseFor the first time ever, the IEA predicts that global emissions will peak by 2025
Clean energy will transform the global energy system by 2030, and solar and EVs are providing “hope for the way forward,” according to the IEA’s new “World Energy Outlook 2023,” released today.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: October 23, 2023
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.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s new EV9 electric SUV outshines the EV6 in wholesale exports in September
Kia’s new EV9 electric SUV saw a massive leap in wholesale exports this past month. Kia doubled the number of EV9 vehicles sold from Korean plants for export, while EV6 shipments lagged.
Expand Expanding CloseBoeing’s electric flying taxi company Wisk takes flight in LA [Video]
Wisk Aero, Boeing’s electric flying taxi company, held the first public eVTOL demonstration flights in LA this week. The company accomplished the feat at the 100th anniversary of the Long Beach Airport. A video from the event shows the record-setting flight.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla tops list of least stolen vehicles – GPS tracking will do that
All of Tesla’s vehicles have topped the list of least stolen vehicles in the US, thanks to having GPS tracking as a standard feature.
Expand Expanding CloseFord is offering up to $13,000 off the 2023 Mustang Mach-E
With a new dealer incentive and Retail Customer Cash bonus, now may be the best time to buy Ford’s all-electric SUV. All versions of the 2023 Mustang Mach-E now include a significant discount for those buying or leasing.
Expand Expanding CloseAnker 256Wh power station hits $170, Greenworks electric leaf blower $199, more
Some perfect fall discounts are here in the green energy world, with Anker’s 256Wh portable power station falling to a new $170 low. It comes joined by this Greenworks 80V electric leaf blower at $199, as well as Electric Bike Co.’s Model E e-bike at $400 off. Plus, you’ll find an assortment of other notable EV discounts below, too.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding ClosePorsche chief designer admits Chinese EVs, Tesla are forcing German automakers to get bold
As Chinese EV brands expand their European footprint, Michael Mauer, Porsche, and Volkswagens chief designer, is taking note. Mauer says with the ability to “do things completely different,” Chinese EVs are forcing German automakers to be more open-minded.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck breaking down at Supercharger gives size comparison with F-150 Raptor
A Tesla Cybertruck couldn’t charge at a Supercharger station in the Mojave desert and had to be towed, but it gave us a half-decent size comparison with Ford F-150 Raptor.
Expand Expanding CloseFactorial Energy opens solid-state battery plant, the largest assembly line of its kind in US
Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy announced it has begun operations at its new state-of-the-art facility in Massachusetts. The new facility serves as a key milestone as Factorial looks to scale its solid-state technology for EV implementations.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024 – but Tesla is still king
It’s soon game over for Volkswagen combustion-engine passenger cars in Norway. Norwegian VW importer Møller Mobility Group just confirmed the plan to wrap up any orders on ICE cars in the country by December 2023 – after that, the brand will only sell its electric models.
Hyundai follows Lucid partnering with Saudi’s PIF to build a new manufacturing plant
Hyundai and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced plans Monday to establish a new auto manufacturing plant in “The Kingdom.”
Expand Expanding CloseRivian R1T makes history as the first EV to win the off-road Rebelle Rally
Rivian earned its place in the history books over the weekend. The Rivian R1T won the longest off-road rally in the US, the 2023 Rebelle Rally, in a pure EV for the first time.
Expand Expanding CloseFisker lowers price of Ocean Extreme trim before raising MSRP of its 2024 models next month
As Fisker looks to hit its production stride (and annual output target) going into Q4, it’s also preparing for its 2024 model year. Beginning today, Fisker has lowered the price of its top-tier Ocean Extreme trim by $7,500 – but if you’re looking to get any other version of Ocean, best to buy now, as MSRPs are set to see some price increases when the 2024 models go on sale next month.
Tesla to get into ‘larger scale’ advertising, but only once it figures out how
Elon Musk said that Tesla will get into “larger scale” advertising, something that investors have been calling for, but only once the company figures out how.
Expand Expanding CloseLucid Motors turns to a new demand lever: An owner referral program
Relatively young EV automaker Lucid Motors has announced a new referral program for current and incoming owners of its flagship Air sedan. The American automaker is still looking to find a larger audience in the growing EV segment and hopes to incentivize buyers with some tiered perks.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy the new sub-$1K Ride1Up Portola electric bike will shake up the market
If you’re wondering what that rumble you just felt was, it’s a shockwave rippling through the e-bike market in the US after this morning’s launch of the Ride1Up Portola. The $995 e-bike could upend the race for top-value e-bikes thanks to its low price combined with impressive performance.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) reveals DOJ has ramped up investigation with subpoenas
Tesla has revealed that the Department of Justice has ramped up its investigation into the company with subpoenas relating to several matters.
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