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BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas.
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Donald Trump has talked about electric cars in a new interview, and as usual, he has decided to trash them and show that he doesn’t know much about them.
Expand Expanding CloseBosch’s first 28 MPH electric bike with Smart System in US launched in Gazelle Eclipse

Gazelle Bikes, the largest Dutch bicycle maker with dozens of popular bicycle models, has just announced the launch of its Gazelle Eclipse trekking model for the US market.
Expand Expanding ClosePorsche’s new electric Macan earns 10,000 orders ahead of deliveries

Porsche is launching four new vehicles this year, its most ever. This will include the new all-electric Macan EV, which Porsche says is already seeing strong orders.
Expand Expanding CloseLectric ONE shockingly unveiled as low-cost premium e-bike with auto-shifting gearbox

In what is likely to the biggest shock unveiling in the e-bike industry so far this year, leading electric bike maker Lectric Ebikes has just rolled out the new Lectric ONE. Positioned as a premium commuter e-bike in the budget space, the new model marks equally new territory for the low-cost e-bike company turned premium space competitor.
Expand Expanding CloseThese commercial brands are testing Level 4 autonomous trucks through Plus partnership

Autonomous driving software specialist Plus has announced a long-term partnership with several commercial fleet developers under the Traton Group, including MAN, Scania, and Navistar, to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks globally. Public road testing is already underway on two continents.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla pushes new FSD Beta v12 update, no new note, but Musk says it’s a ‘big release’

Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta v12 software update. It’s still not going wide, there’s no new release note, but CEO Elon Musk says it’s a “big release”.
Expand Expanding CloseMahindra electrifying its three-wheelers across India with the help of IRP

It’s hard to imagine India’s roads without picturing the country’s popular three-wheelers weaving around traffic jams. They’re a staple of India’s transportation ecosystem, and now leading three-wheeler manufacturer Mahindra is hoping to turn them all electric with the help of IRP Systems’ cutting-edge electric vehicle technology.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla starts offering early Cybertruck delivery for long-term TSLA shareholders

Tesla has put up a webpage allowing TSLA shareholders to register for early Cybertruck delivery, as long as they fit certain criteria. It could give us a hint as to how Cybertruck deliveries are going.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: March 11, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Volvo Cars says its new partner will reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%

Volvo Cars has partnered with Imperial College London spinoff Breathe Battery Technologies to reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%.
Expand Expanding CloseLed by Tesla, US EV prices dropped by 13% year-over-year in February

EV prices dropped by nearly 13% year-over-year in February, led in part by Tesla Model 3 and Model Y price drops, reports Kelley Blue Book.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD to slash EV prices even more with new platform as it looks to crush ICE car sales

BYD is leading an offensive against ICE vehicles. A new report claims BYD’s new EV platform will slash costs even further as the automaker kicks off a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars.
Expand Expanding CloseSpan smart panel expands homebuilder/utility footprint with additional form factors

It has been a big few weeks for smart electrical panel-maker Span. The company announced major deals with Pulte Homes and utilities with Landis + Gyr. The startup also expanded its lineup to include small home and apartment-sized panels and even subpanels
But firstly, why do we even need $3500 smart electric panels?
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai IONIQ 9 looks big and bold after the three-row electric SUV was spotted testing [Video]

As the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets closer to its official debut, we are finally getting a sneak peek of what we can expect. Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV was spotted testing, revealing its large body and sleek design.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US Treasury released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify

The US Treasury Department released updated guidance on EV charger tax credit eligibility for individuals and businesses – we’re reposting this story because it’s tax season.
Expand Expanding CloseBlink Charging will more than triple EV charger production with a new factory

EV charger maker Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) is turbocharging its manufacturing capacity with a new 30,000-square-foot factory in Maryland.
Expand Expanding CloseThis 408-MW solar farm will be one of the largest in Texas

Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.
Expand Expanding CloseFord is losing millions per day due to a strike in Germany, where it’s retiring the Focus

Due to a strike in Germany, Ford is losing millions with production at a standstill in Saarlouis, Germany where the Ford Focus is built.
Expand Expanding CloseSave $200 on seven Rad Power e-bikes from $1,199, Jackery power station hits $640, more deals

Leading today’s green deals is the Rad Power RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike for a new $1,199 low, with the brand also taking $200 off its lineup of classic e-bike models. It is joined by the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station dropping down to $640, as well as the Panasonic eneloop pro Rechargeable Battery Power Pack at $53. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week.
Head below for other New Green Deals 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 CloseTesla goes after Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks for profit

Tesla is following through with its threat to go after early Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks.
Expand Expanding CloseLiverpool unveils plans to build the world’s largest tidal power project

The City of Liverpool, England, has unveiled advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal power generator on the River Mersey.
Expand Expanding ClosePorsche’s new 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT steals another Tesla record as its fastest vehicle yet

The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse. With over 1,000 hp and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, it is the fastest, most powerful road-legal Porsche of all time.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) set to score extra incentives for bringing R2 production to Illinois

After announcing that R2 production will kick off in Illinois, Rivian (RIVN) is poised to earn additional incentives with plans to expand its Normal EV plant.
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