Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers

Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After delaying construction, Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to an EV manufacturing plant in GA.

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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

More automakers are offering steep discounts on electric vehicle models. Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. The Kia EV9 and several Genesis EVs are now $7,500 off with new discount offers.

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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

More automakers are offering steep discounts on electric vehicle models. Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. The Kia EV9 and several Genesis EVs are now $7,500 off with new discount offers.

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Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager

Elon Musk was described as a “pigeon CEO”: “he comes, shits all over us, and goes”, said a former Tesla employee.

Now, the CEO is signaling a focus on Tesla.

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Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. The company recently shared intentions to begin selling its nascent vehicles in the UAE, kicking off the new market entry with 53 production builds of an exclusive “Union Edition” model for early adopters in the Middle East.

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Tritium DCFC Limited (DCFC) enters insolvency, is seeking buyers

Australian EV charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse, with its directors declaring insolvency and putting the company into receivership.

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Ford drops its cheapest 2024 F-150 Lightning trim for customer orders

The cheapest 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trim is no longer available for orders, at least for retail customers.

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Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand

Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer Reports.

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Daily EV Recap: Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder votes down CEO package

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and…

Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths

Mining fatalities climbed more than 30 percent from 2022 to 2023, with construction fatalities also continuing to rise. In a bid to help keep miners safe, FIRSTGREEN Industries has launched a new line of cabinless, remote operated skid steers designed specifically for use in critical mining operations.

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