GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase

Workers at GM’s Ultium plant in Warren, Ohio have negotiated an agreement to increase their pay by an additional $3-4 an hour, about a 25% increase from current base pay. The plan covers around 1,100 workers and would go into effect immediately if ratified by a union vote in the next few days.

more…

The post GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase appeared first on Electrek.

Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K

Volkswagen opened pre-orders for its flagship ID.7 electric sedan on Thursday for European customers. The new flagship EV will start at around $62,000 (€56,995) with up to 385 miles (621 km) of WLTC range.

more…

The post Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K appeared first on Electrek.

Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K

Volkswagen opened pre-orders for its flagship ID.7 electric sedan on Thursday for European customers. The new flagship EV will start at around $62,000 (€56,995) with up to 385 miles (621 km) of WLTC range.

more…

The post Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K appeared first on Electrek.

Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K

Volkswagen opened pre-orders for its flagship ID.7 electric sedan on Thursday for European customers. The new flagship EV will start at around $62,000 (€56,995) with up to 385 miles (621 km) of WLTC range.

more…

The post Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K appeared first on Electrek.

Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor

Nissan showed off its next-generation electric vehicles to dealers this week, previewing its future lineup. The automaker presented three new EVs, including a successor to the LEAF hatchback, a performance sedan that could take the Maxima’s place, and a third electric model.

more…

The post Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor appeared first on Electrek.

These autonomous robots deliver students meals while popping wheelies and using unique voices

As classes resume at college campuses all around the US, there may be some new and rather short members of the student body roaming around. Starship Technologies has expanded its existing roster of autonomous delivery robots to 50 schools, offering its Level 4 on-demand meal service to over 1.1 million students in the US alone.

more…

The post These autonomous robots deliver students meals while popping wheelies and using unique voices appeared first on Electrek.

Mercedes electric 7-seat EQB upgraded for 2024 w/fresh facelift, new tech [Images]

Mercedes-Benz upgraded the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year with a fresh makeover, including a newly designed modern grille and headlights up front. The updated 2024 Mercedes Benz EQB will arrive at US dealerships in the first half of 2024. Check out what’s new below.

more…

The post Mercedes electric 7-seat EQB upgraded for 2024 w/fresh facelift, new tech [Images] appeared first on Electrek.

Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro power station now $280 off, Hover-1 e-motorcycles, more

One of the best prices ever is landing on Jackery’s all-new Explorer 3000 Pro power station. It’s now down to $2,519, with $280 in savings attached. As much as $600 in savings now make Hover-1’s Altai Pro e-motorcycles more affordable than ever. Now starting at $1,785, we also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too, if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different.

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.

more…

The post Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro power station now $280 off, Hover-1 e-motorcycles, more appeared first on Electrek.

GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser is the ultimate adventure machine that can charge itself

The highly-anticipated GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser made its official debut Thursday. The electric pickup is fitted with EarthCruiser’s overland upfit solution, offering the ultimate zero-emission adventure vehicle with self-charging capabilities via solar power.

more…

The post GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser is the ultimate adventure machine that can charge itself appeared first on Electrek.

GM looks to catch up in China after getting OK to begin testing autonomous driving tech

General Motors (GM) has recently been given permission to begin testing Level 4 autonomous driving technology in China. Together with self-driving startup Momenta, GM will begin rolling out autonomous Cadillac Lyriqs as it looks to catch up with several other genuine competitors in the country.

more…

The post GM looks to catch up in China after getting OK to begin testing autonomous driving tech appeared first on Electrek.