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Hyundai has started taking pre-sale orderss for its upcoming Ioniq V, but if you’re reading this from anywhere that speaks English, you can’t have it… yet? The Ioniq V debuted as just four months ago at the Beijing Auto Show (just weeks after its concept reveal), with a shockingly angular design, looking like a low-polygon version of the new Toyota Prius. It’s the beginning salvo in Hyundai’s 20-model planned entry into the crowded Chinese EV market, and the rest of the vehicles are expected to use similar design language. Now Hyundai is back with the Ioniq V at the Chengdu…
Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution’s gigafactory in Lansing, Michigan, is half a mile long and a quarter mile wide. Inside, the 2.8-million-square-foot facility has hallways illuminated by bright white lights that seem to stretch as far as the eye can see. The atmosphere feels clinical and slightly eerie, with robots doing most of the work, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) transporting raw materials around the plant, and humans supervising it all. They work together at the $2-billion-plus facility, quietly humming toward a cleaner future. The factory sits on a 226-acre site and was originally planned as an Ultium Cells joint…
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla killing the Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. Advertisement -…
Tesla welcomed JPMorgan analysts to one of its factories earlier this month, with the Wall Street firm highlighting its findings in a new note to investors. One of the more pertinent pieces of information is that Tesla admitted to slowly integrating Model Y vehicles into its Robotaxi fleet, but it has a good reason. JPMorgan analysts recently toured Tesla’s Fremont Factory and met with the company’s investor relations team, emerging with a clearer picture of the automaker’s Robotaxi strategy. According to the bank’s note, Tesla is intentionally limiting the addition of Model Y vehicles to its existing Robotaxi fleet. The…
Lamborghini is changing course with the Lanzador. Originally planned as the brand’s first fully electric model, the four-seat coupe will now arrive with a plug-in hybrid powertrain instead. The Lanzador remains scheduled to become Lamborghini’s fourth model line in 2028, but its planned dual-motor electric setup producing 1,341 hp has been dropped. Lamborghini confirmed earlier this year that the production model would instead combine an internal-combustion engine with electric motors. Now, CEO Stephan Winkelmann has put a nail to it. “We decided to change the Lanzador from full electric to plug-in hybrid, and this was very well accepted by the…
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) says that some interior door handle releases are too close in color to the rest of the vehicle trim, making them too hard to use in an emergency. The recall affects millions of vehicles, including 2.98 million Teslas. China has set specific standards for door handles, banning hidden electronic ones that do not have an obvious mechanical backup, starting in 2027. Hidden and electronic door handles have rightfully gotten a bad rap as of late. All across the globe, consumers are starting to realize they’ve had enough, while governments have expressed concerns about safety…
Hyundai is offering EV drivers, including select Genesis models, an extra 10% discount on all IONNA charging sessions through the end of September. With a stackable bonus from IONNA, drivers can save 20% on charging for a limited time. Hyundai EV drivers get a discount on IONNA charging With gas prices averaging over $4.00 a gallon in the US, EV drivers are already saving money on fuel costs. How does an extra 20% discount on top of that sound? Hyundai is now offering a 10% discount on all IONNA charging sessions. As a bonus, IONNA is automatically giving Hyundai EV…
Tesla welcomed JPMorgan analysts to one of its factories earlier this month, with the Wall Street firm highlighting its findings in a new note to investors. One of the more pertinent pieces of information is that Tesla admitted to slowly integrating Model Y vehicles into its Robotaxi fleet, but it has a good reason. JPMorgan analysts recently toured Tesla’s Fremont Factory and met with the company’s investor relations team, emerging with a clearer picture of the automaker’s Robotaxi strategy. According to the bank’s note, Tesla is intentionally limiting the addition of Model Y vehicles to its existing Robotaxi fleet. The…
Nevada has approved the rollout of paid robotaxi rides for three companies. Waymo, Tesla, and Uber can now operate commercial autonomous taxi services in the state. The three companies received permits to deploy over 5,000 vehicles over the next 12 months. Nevada’s Transportation Authority approved three permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to offer paid robotaxi rides in Clark County. In total, the three companies can deploy thousands of autonomous cabs over the next 12 months, according to TechCrunch. With roughly 2.5 million residents, Clark County is the home to Nevada’s three largest cities, including Las Vegas. This gives companies…
Franz von Holzhausen sent Model S Plaid chassis 001, one of 250, to Unplugged Performance for preservation rather than tuning. Unplugged wrapped the car, added a ceramic coating and window film. The Plaid retains its tri-motor setup producing 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft, with 0–60 mph in 1.99 seconds. Franz von Holzhausen has spent 18 years shaping Tesla’s lineup, and his latest project is not a concept sketch. It is chassis 001 of the Model S Plaid Signature Edition, the first of just 250 units built, and he has already sent it off for protection rather than tuning. The car,…