The crossover should arrive late 2018. We’ve known that Kia would produce the Niro EV almost a year before it appeared in concept form at the Consumer Electronics Show this past January. Still, we haven’t heard anything about the Korean aut…
Month: June 2018
Battery Production Begins For Mercedes Citaro Electric Buses
German company AKASOL began production of battery packs for the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Citaro Electric, which will enter market later this year. Daimler’s subsidiary EvoBus selected AKASOL to supply battery packs (243 kWh) using Samsung SDI lithi…
Electrek Podcast: Tesla Pickup Truck, Model 3 option and pricing update, production ramp, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a lot of new information about the upcoming Tesla Pickup Truck, Tesla updates Model 3 option and pricing update, the latest …
Hyundai eyeing EV production in India
Hyundai has announced plans to begin assembling electric vehicles in India, as well as set up EV production in the nation in the long-term. The currently standing factory in Chennai will be refitted for EV production and become the new regional headquarters. The South Korean vehicle manufacturer is planning to introduce 8 EV models to […]
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BMW announces billion euro contract for CATL
Harald Krüger, head of the BMW board, announced the contract with the Chinese battery manufacturer for cells valued at over one billion euros. The announcement came in an interview, where it was also confirmed that CATL will be opening a factory near Erfurt, Germany. Krüger also used the interview to clarify a few initiatives hinted […]
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Green Deals: Nest 3rd Gen. Learning Thermostat $166, more
Today only, 232Tech (99.2% positive feedback from 23,000 shoppers) via eBay Daily Deals offers the Nest 3rd Generation Learning Thermostat for $165.74 shipped when promo code PERFECTDAY is applied during checkout. Originally $250, but selling for aroun…
Hotstick Reveals High Voltage Detector For First Responders
The growing number of plug-in electric cars, and also hybrids, as well as expanding solar market, leads to the topic of how emergency responders will be able to detect high DC voltage. One of the recent Tesla accidents raised questions of how to deal w…
Nissan Leaf battery packs now power large energy storage system at Johan Cruijff Arena
Electric vehicle battery packs are becoming increasingly popular for stationary energy storage projects.
In the latest, Nissan Leaf battery packs are now powering a new large energy storage system at the Johan Cruijff Arena. more…
European Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased In May To Nearly 29,000
In Europe, growth of plug-in electric car sales continues with a healthy pace of 38% in May. In total, some 28,776 car sales translated into 2.0% market share last month, while the YTD number stands at 146,295 (up 44%) at 2.1% market share. Results are…
Hyundai KONA Electric pried from £29,495 in the UK
Hyundai Motor UK has officially announced the pricing and specification of the KONA Electric, which will be available to order from the 2 August. Prices will start from £29,495 (excluding £4,500 Plug In Car Grant) for the KONA Electric SE 39kWh, with …
