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The funding will be used to transition the university’s bus fleet to 100% electric vehicles, expand service, and fund California’s first in-road EV charging system with the help of <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electreon/">Electreon</a>.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="california,electreon,wireless-charging" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="390985" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/26/ucla-receives-20m-to-electrify-bus-fleet-and-deploy-californias-first-in-road-ev-charging-system/#more-390985" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/robotaxi/">Robotaxi</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/autonomous-vehicle/">autonomous vehicle</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/baidu/">Baidu</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/baidu-apollo/">Baidu Apollo</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/26/baidu-expand-apollo-go-robotaxis-hong-kong-china-before-years-end/">Baidu to reportedly expand Apollo Go Robotaxis to Hong Kong before year’s end</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">18 hours ago</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/26/baidu-expand-apollo-go-robotaxis-hong-kong-china-before-years-end/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/26/baidu-expand-apollo-go-robotaxis-hong-kong-china-before-years-end/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/Baidu-Apollo-Go.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="China robotaxi" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/Baidu-Apollo-Go.jpeg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/Baidu-Apollo-Go.jpeg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/Baidu-Apollo-Go.jpeg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/Baidu-Apollo-Go.jpeg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Apollo Go, tech company <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/baidu/">Baidu’s</a> autonomous robotaxi service, will reportedly expand its services to Hong Kong before the end of 2024. Hong Kong marks the next city in mainland China where Baidu’s robotaxis may be operational as the company continues to grow as the leader in autonomous public rides in the country.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="autonomous-vehicle,baidu,baidu-apollo,robotaxi" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="390957" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/26/baidu-expand-apollo-go-robotaxis-hong-kong-china-before-years-end/#more-390957" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electric-watercraft/">electric watercraft</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electric-surfboards/">Electric Surfboards</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/lind/">LIND</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/21/lind-combining-artistrty-crafting-surfboards-with-electric-drivetrains/">LIND is combining the artistry of crafting surfboards with modern electric drivetrains</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 21 2024 - 7:54 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/21/lind-combining-artistrty-crafting-surfboards-with-electric-drivetrains/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/21/lind-combining-artistrty-crafting-surfboards-with-electric-drivetrains/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Electric-surfboard-LIND-side.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Electric-surfboard-LIND-side.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Electric-surfboard-LIND-side.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Electric-surfboard-LIND-side.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Electric-surfboard-LIND-side.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>A young marine electric mobility specialist called LIND is delivering a fresh take on <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electric-watercraft/">watersports</a> by combining the art of surfboard design with sustainability. LIND’s flagship electric surfboard, called Canvas, has hit the market and is the first of what LIND promises to be a series of “game-changing boards.” </p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="electric-surfboards,electric-watercraft,lind" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="390219" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/21/lind-combining-artistrty-crafting-surfboards-with-electric-drivetrains/#more-390219" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/china/">China</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nio/">Nio</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/firefly/">Firefly</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/20/nio-shares-details-third-brand-firefly-first-ev-full-launch-next-month/">NIO shares details of its third brand, ‘Firefly,’ and its first EV, ahead of a full launch next month</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 20 2024 - 8:57 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/20/nio-shares-details-third-brand-firefly-first-ev-full-launch-next-month/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 5 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/20/nio-shares-details-third-brand-firefly-first-ev-full-launch-next-month/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/NIO-Firefly-EV-day-2024.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="NIO Firefly EV" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/NIO-Firefly-EV-day-2024.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/NIO-Firefly-EV-day-2024.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/NIO-Firefly-EV-day-2024.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/NIO-Firefly-EV-day-2024.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>NIO executives shared details of the Chinese automaker’s third EV brand, Firefly, as well as what the new marque will call its first model. The news comes about one month before <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/firefly/">Firefly</a> officially launches in China during its parent company’s 10th annual NIO Day event.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="china,firefly,nio" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="390000" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/20/nio-shares-details-third-brand-firefly-first-ev-full-launch-next-month/#more-390000" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/evtol/">eVTOL</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/south-carolina/">South Carolina</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/skydrive/">SkyDrive</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/skydrive-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-south-carolina-home-us/">SkyDrive to bring more eVTOL air taxi services to South Carolina, home to its US headquarters</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 19 2024 - 11:22 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/skydrive-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-south-carolina-home-us/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 2 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/skydrive-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-south-carolina-home-us/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/SkyDrive-South-Carolina-eVTOL.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="SkyDrive South Carolina" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/SkyDrive-South-Carolina-eVTOL.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/SkyDrive-South-Carolina-eVTOL.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/SkyDrive-South-Carolina-eVTOL.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/SkyDrive-South-Carolina-eVTOL.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive continues to grow its order books and is now expanding potential air taxi operations in South Carolina, a state it chose as its US base last year. <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/skydrive/">SkyDrive</a> has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of the state’s largest private jet charter companies, which includes purchasing up to ten SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="evtol,skydrive,south-carolina" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="389872" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/skydrive-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-south-carolina-home-us/#more-389872" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/last-mile-delivery-evs/">Last Mile Delivery EVs</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/autonomous-vehicle/">autonomous vehicle</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nuro/">Nuro</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/nuro-expands-l4-autonomous-vehicle-operations/">Nuro expands L4 autonomous vehicle operations following several technical advancements</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 19 2024 - 10:51 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/nuro-expands-l4-autonomous-vehicle-operations/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 9 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/nuro-expands-l4-autonomous-vehicle-operations/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Nuro-autonomous-vehicle-driving.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Nuro autonomous" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Nuro-autonomous-vehicle-driving.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Nuro-autonomous-vehicle-driving.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Nuro-autonomous-vehicle-driving.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Nuro-autonomous-vehicle-driving.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Autonomous vehicle developer <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nuro/">Nuro</a> has announced it is significantly expanding the capabilities of its zero-occupant vehicles. Powered by the company’s AI-enabled Nuro Driver system, these Level 4 autonomous vehicles are now operational in two states, expanding in both deployment and capabilities on the road.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="autonomous-vehicle,last-mile-delivery-evs,nuro" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="389816" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/nuro-expands-l4-autonomous-vehicle-operations/#more-389816" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-charging/">EV Charging</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-chargers/">EV Chargers</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-charging-stations/">EV charging stations</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/evgo/">EVgo</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/evgo-to-add-480-ev-fast-chargers-meijer-locations-across-midwest/">EVgo to add up to 480 new EV fast chargers at Meijer locations across the Midwest</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 19 2024 - 7:55 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/evgo-to-add-480-ev-fast-chargers-meijer-locations-across-midwest/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 45 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/evgo-to-add-480-ev-fast-chargers-meijer-locations-across-midwest/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EV-chargers-Meijer.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="EV chargers Meijer" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EV-chargers-Meijer.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EV-chargers-Meijer.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EV-chargers-Meijer.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EV-chargers-Meijer.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>US charging network <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/evgo/">EVgo</a> has announced an expanded partnership with supermarket chain Meijer to install up to 480 new fast chargers at store locations across the Midwestern United States. Meijer has already installed EV chargers at over a third of its store locations.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="ev-chargers,ev-charging,ev-charging-stations,evgo" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="389747" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/19/evgo-to-add-480-ev-fast-chargers-meijer-locations-across-midwest/#more-389747" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/geely/">geely</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/baidu/">Baidu</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/jidu/">JIDU</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/jiyue/">JiYue</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/jiyue-robo-x/">JiYue ROBO X</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/15/baidu-geely-jiyue-unveils-robo-x-ev-that-goes-0-100-km-h-under-1-9-sec/">Baidu- and Geely-backed JIDU brand unveils ROBO X EV that goes 0-100 km/h in under 1.9 sec</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 15 2024 - 6:38 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/15/baidu-geely-jiyue-unveils-robo-x-ev-that-goes-0-100-km-h-under-1-9-sec/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 11 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/15/baidu-geely-jiyue-unveils-robo-x-ev-that-goes-0-100-km-h-under-1-9-sec/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/JiYue-ROBO-X-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="JiYue ROBO X" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/JiYue-ROBO-X-hero.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/JiYue-ROBO-X-hero.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/JiYue-ROBO-X-hero.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/JiYue-ROBO-X-hero.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>JIDU, aka <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/jiyue/">JiYue,</a> a Chinese EV brand focused on delivering all-electric “robocars” to the masses, has unveiled its latest model, and it’s quite a deviation from its previous EVs—but in the best way. Earlier today, JiYue launched the ROBO X supercar, designed for high-speed racing. By high speed, we mean 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 1.9 seconds. My mouth is watering.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="baidu,geely,jidu,jiyue,jiyue-robo-x" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="389287" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/15/baidu-geely-jiyue-unveils-robo-x-ev-that-goes-0-100-km-h-under-1-9-sec/#more-389287" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/michigan/">Michigan</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xos/">Xos</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ups/">UPS</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electreon/">Electreon</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/electreon-xos-wireless-charging-commercial-ev-deliveries-ups-michigan/">Electreon and Xos to deploy wireless charging for commercial EV deliveries like UPS in Michigan</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 14 2024 - 9:54 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/electreon-xos-wireless-charging-commercial-ev-deliveries-ups-michigan/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 6 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/electreon-xos-wireless-charging-commercial-ev-deliveries-ups-michigan/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Michigan-wireless-EV-charging-UPS.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Michigan wireless EV charging" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Michigan-wireless-EV-charging-UPS.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Michigan-wireless-EV-charging-UPS.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Michigan-wireless-EV-charging-UPS.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Michigan-wireless-EV-charging-UPS.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>The State of Michigan has announced a new partnership with wireless EV charging specialist Electreon and Commercial EV manufacturer <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xos/">Xos, Inc</a>. Together, the companies have secured funding from the state to expand wireless charging availability for commercial vehicles, including UPS trucks in Detroit. </p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="electreon,michigan,ups,xos" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="389159" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/electreon-xos-wireless-charging-commercial-ev-deliveries-ups-michigan/#more-389159" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/which-electric-vehicles-qualify-us-federal-tax-credit-ev-2024/">Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit in 2024</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 14 2024 - 6:00 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/which-electric-vehicles-qualify-us-federal-tax-credit-ev-2024/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 150 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/which-electric-vehicles-qualify-us-federal-tax-credit-ev-2024/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Electric-vehicle-tax-credits-2024.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Electric vehicle tax credits" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Electric-vehicle-tax-credits-2024.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Electric-vehicle-tax-credits-2024.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Electric-vehicle-tax-credits-2024.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Electric-vehicle-tax-credits-2024.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-federal-tax-credit/">federal tax credit</a> on electric vehicles. Whether your vehicle qualifies or not is a simple yes or no question, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number of different factors. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="160594" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/which-electric-vehicles-qualify-us-federal-tax-credit-ev-2024/#more-160594" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electric-plane/">Electric Plane</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/beta-technologies/">BETA Technologies</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ectol/">eCTOL</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/beta-technologies-founder-completes-first-test-flight-in-its-production-intent-ectol-video/">Beta Technologies founder completes first test flight in its production-intent eCTOL [Video]</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 14 2024 - 5:47 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/beta-technologies-founder-completes-first-test-flight-in-its-production-intent-ectol-video/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 14 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/beta-technologies-founder-completes-first-test-flight-in-its-production-intent-ectol-video/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Beta-test-flight-eCTOL-mountains.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Beta test flight" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Beta-test-flight-eCTOL-mountains.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Beta-test-flight-eCTOL-mountains.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Beta-test-flight-eCTOL-mountains.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Beta-test-flight-eCTOL-mountains.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>All-electric aircraft developer <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/beta-technologies/">BETA Technologies</a> has shared another important milestone in bringing its first two vessels to market. Most recently, BETA’s founder, CEO, and test pilot Kyle Clark took the production version of its ALIA eCTOL up for its first flight, as seen in the video below.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="beta-technologies,ectol,electric-plane" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="389129" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/beta-technologies-founder-completes-first-test-flight-in-its-production-intent-ectol-video/#more-389129" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xiaomi/">Xiaomi</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xiaomi-automobile/">Xiaomi Automobile</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xiaomi-su7/">Xiaomi SU7</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/ev-xiaomi-rolls-100000th-su7-off-assembly-line-in-230-days/">EV newcomer Xiaomi rolls its 100,000th SU7 off its assembly line… in a mere 230 days</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 13 2024 - 7:02 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/ev-xiaomi-rolls-100000th-su7-off-assembly-line-in-230-days/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 39 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/ev-xiaomi-rolls-100000th-su7-off-assembly-line-in-230-days/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Xiaomi-SU7-100K.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Xiaomi SU7" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Xiaomi-SU7-100K.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Xiaomi-SU7-100K.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Xiaomi-SU7-100K.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Xiaomi-SU7-100K.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>We say it all the time. Scaling is hard. However, that doesn’t appear to be an issue for <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xiaomi/">Xiaomi Automobile</a>, the new EV business arm of consumer electronics giant Xiaomi Corporation. According to a recent social media post by Xiaomi’s founder, the automotive division has built the 100,000th example of its flagship SU7 EV in a blistering 230 days since its launch.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="xiaomi,xiaomi-automobile,xiaomi-su7" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388997" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/ev-xiaomi-rolls-100000th-su7-off-assembly-line-in-230-days/#more-388997" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/china/">China</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-batteries/">EV batteries</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/catl/">CATL</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/trump/">Trump</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/catl-chairman-open-to-us-battery-plant-trump-china-join-ev-supply-chain/">CATL chairman is open to a US battery plant as long as Trump lets China join its EV supply chain</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 13 2024 - 5:31 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/catl-chairman-open-to-us-battery-plant-trump-china-join-ev-supply-chain/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 40 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/catl-chairman-open-to-us-battery-plant-trump-china-join-ev-supply-chain/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/CATL-US.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="CATL US" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/CATL-US.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/CATL-US.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/CATL-US.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/05/CATL-US.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>CATL, the world’s largest <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-batteries/">battery manufacturer</a>, is considering building a localized plant on US soil, but there’s a big “if.” The company’s chairman said he is open to erecting a US battery facility if President-elect Donald Trump paves the way, despite escalating a trade war with China during his first term.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="catl,china,ev-batteries,trump" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388987" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/13/catl-chairman-open-to-us-battery-plant-trump-china-join-ev-supply-chain/#more-388987" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-charging/">EV Charging</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-chargers/">EV Chargers</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-charging-stations/">EV charging stations</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/evgo/">EVgo</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/evgo-record-q3-results-triple-digit-yoy-growth-eighth-consecutive-quarter/">EVgo shares record Q3 results and double digit YoY growth for eighth consecutive quarter</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 12 2024 - 8:23 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/evgo-record-q3-results-triple-digit-yoy-growth-eighth-consecutive-quarter/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 9 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/evgo-record-q3-results-triple-digit-yoy-growth-eighth-consecutive-quarter/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EVgo-Q3-results-2024.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="EVgo Q3" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EVgo-Q3-results-2024.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EVgo-Q3-results-2024.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EVgo-Q3-results-2024.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/EVgo-Q3-results-2024.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>EV charging network EVgo has published its Q3 2024 financial report, which shows record revenue and tremendous year-over-year growth. <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/evgo/">EVgo’s</a> growth has continued over the last eight quarters, seven of which saw a triple-digit increase in energy throughput.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="ev-chargers,ev-charging,ev-charging-stations,evgo" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388746" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/evgo-record-q3-results-triple-digit-yoy-growth-eighth-consecutive-quarter/#more-388746" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/vinfast/">VinFast</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/vingroup/">VinGroup</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/vietnam/">Vietnam</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/vinfast-secures-a-1-4-billion-loan-from-parent-vingroup-plus-another-2-1b-from-its-chairman/">VinFast secures a $1.4 billion loan from parent Vingroup, plus another $2.1B from its chairman</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 12 2024 - 7:04 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/vinfast-secures-a-1-4-billion-loan-from-parent-vingroup-plus-another-2-1b-from-its-chairman/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 3 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/vinfast-secures-a-1-4-billion-loan-from-parent-vingroup-plus-another-2-1b-from-its-chairman/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/VinFast-loan-HQ.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="VinFast loan" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/VinFast-loan-HQ.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/VinFast-loan-HQ.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/VinFast-loan-HQ.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/VinFast-loan-HQ.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Vietnamese EV automaker <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/vinfast/">VinFast</a> has just secured more funding to continue its operations. VinFast has been offered a loan for billions more from its parent company, Vingroup, including a $2.1 billion “sponsorship” from the Group’s chairman, Pham Nhat Vuong. All this is to achieve a break-even point and cash flow balance by the end of 2026.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="vietnam,vinfast,vingroup" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388727" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/12/vinfast-secures-a-1-4-billion-loan-from-parent-vingroup-plus-another-2-1b-from-its-chairman/#more-388727" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/robotaxi/">Robotaxi</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/autonomous-vehicle/">autonomous vehicle</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/san-francisco/">San Francisco</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/zoox/">Zoox</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/zoox-begins-testing-its-unique-robotaxis-in-san-francisco/">Zoox begins testing its unique robotaxis in San Francisco</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 11 2024 - 11:05 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/zoox-begins-testing-its-unique-robotaxis-in-san-francisco/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 15 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/zoox-begins-testing-its-unique-robotaxis-in-san-francisco/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Zoox-San-Francisco-rides.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Zoox San Francisco" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Zoox-San-Francisco-rides.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Zoox-San-Francisco-rides.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Zoox-San-Francisco-rides.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Zoox-San-Francisco-rides.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Autonomous robotaxi developer Zoox has shared its latest progress update, which includes expansions into its second commercial market—San Francisco. The company has begun testing its <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/zoox/">proprietary robotaxis</a> in the region and already has some specific neighborhoods in mind where it will want to begin offering driverless rides.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="autonomous-vehicle,robotaxi,san-francisco,zoox" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388597" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/zoox-begins-testing-its-unique-robotaxis-in-san-francisco/#more-388597" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/china/">China</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nevs/">Nevs</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-sales/">EV sales</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/ev-sales-soar-in-china-hitting-record-tallies-second-consecutive-month/">EV sales continue to soar in China, hitting record tallies for a second consecutive month</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 11 2024 - 9:19 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/ev-sales-soar-in-china-hitting-record-tallies-second-consecutive-month/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 29 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/ev-sales-soar-in-china-hitting-record-tallies-second-consecutive-month/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/BYD-Forvia-Europe-1.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="BYD-hiring-spree" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/BYD-Forvia-Europe-1.jpeg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/BYD-Forvia-Europe-1.jpeg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/BYD-Forvia-Europe-1.jpeg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/BYD-Forvia-Europe-1.jpeg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) has shared its new energy vehicle (NEV) <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-sales/">sales numbers</a> for October, showcasing that EV adoption is at an all-time high, surpassing September 2024, which was the previous record.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="china,ev-sales,nevs" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388571" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/11/ev-sales-soar-in-china-hitting-record-tallies-second-consecutive-month/#more-388571" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/e1/">E1</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/e1-series/">E1 Series</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/uim-e1-world-championship/">UIM E1 World Championship</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electric-boat-racing/">Electric Boat Racing</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/08/e1-season-2-electric-boat-racing-calendar-team-brady-championship/">E1 shares season 2 electric boat racing calendar after Team Brady wins the inaugural championship</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 8 2024 - 6:22 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/08/e1-season-2-electric-boat-racing-calendar-team-brady-championship/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/08/e1-season-2-electric-boat-racing-calendar-team-brady-championship/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/E1-racing-calendar-Team-Brady.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="E1 racing calendar" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/E1-racing-calendar-Team-Brady.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/E1-racing-calendar-Team-Brady.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/E1-racing-calendar-Team-Brady.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/E1-racing-calendar-Team-Brady.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Young <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/e1-series/">electric boat racing series E1</a> capped off its inaugural season last month with the first championship going to a team led by someone who knows how to win – Tom Brady. As we approach the new year, E1’s focus is on season 2, and it has shared the tentative racing calendar, which includes seven Grand Prix events scattered worldwide, including a race in the USA.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="e1,e1-series,electric-boat-racing,uim-e1-world-championship" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388317" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/08/e1-season-2-electric-boat-racing-calendar-team-brady-championship/#more-388317" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/rivian/">Rivian</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ev-batteries/">EV batteries</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/lg-energy-solutions/">LG Energy Solutions</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/rivian-r2/">Rivian R2</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/lg-energy-solution-to-provide-rivian-4695-cylindrical-batteries-produced-in-the-us-for-the-r2/">LG Energy Solution to provide Rivian 4695 cylindrical batteries produced in the US for the R2</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 7 2024 - 3:33 pm PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/lg-energy-solution-to-provide-rivian-4695-cylindrical-batteries-produced-in-the-us-for-the-r2/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 18 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/lg-energy-solution-to-provide-rivian-4695-cylindrical-batteries-produced-in-the-us-for-the-r2/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Rivian-R2-pre-orders.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Rivian-Q3-2024-earnings" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Rivian-R2-pre-orders.jpeg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Rivian-R2-pre-orders.jpeg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Rivian-R2-pre-orders.jpeg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Rivian-R2-pre-orders.jpeg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Battery manufacturer LG <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/lg-energy-solutions/">Energy Solution</a> just announced that its Arizona subsidiary has signed a long-term supply agreement with US automaker Rivian for 4695 cylindrical batteries. The cells will be produced at LG Energy Solution Arizona’s new standalone US facility beginning next year and will power Rivian’s upcoming R2 BEVs.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="ev-batteries,lg-energy-solutions,rivian,rivian-r2" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388239" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/lg-energy-solution-to-provide-rivian-4695-cylindrical-batteries-produced-in-the-us-for-the-r2/#more-388239" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xpeng-motors/">Xpeng Motors</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xpeng/">Xpeng</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xpeng-p7/">Xpeng P7</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/xpeng-motors-launches-p7-starting-at-26100-441-mile-range/">XPeng Motors officially launches P7+ BEV starting at $26,150 and capable of up to 441 mile range</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 7 2024 - 8:23 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/xpeng-motors-launches-p7-starting-at-26100-441-mile-range/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 17 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/xpeng-motors-launches-p7-starting-at-26100-441-mile-range/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-P7-launch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-P7-launch.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-P7-launch.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-P7-launch.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-P7-launch.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>As promised, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xpeng/">XPeng Motors</a> followed yesterday’s annual Tech Day event with the launch of its next all-electric model, the P7+. The sleek sedan arrives priced below previous pre-order numbers and is loaded with AI-centric technology while providing multiple battery chemistries to offer varying ranges.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="xpeng,xpeng-motors,xpeng-p7" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="388141" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/xpeng-motors-launches-p7-starting-at-26100-441-mile-range/#more-388141" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/evtol/">eVTOL</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/japan/">Japan</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/archer-aviation/">Archer Aviation</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/air-taxi/">Air Taxi</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/soracle/">Soracle</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/archer-aviation-signs-a-joint-venture-with-soracle-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-to-japan/">Archer Aviation signs a joint venture with Soracle to bring eVTOL air taxi services to Japan</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 7 2024 - 5:00 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/archer-aviation-signs-a-joint-venture-with-soracle-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-to-japan/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 1 Comment </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/archer-aviation-signs-a-joint-venture-with-soracle-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-to-japan/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Air-taxi-Japan-Soracle-Archer.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="air taxi Japan" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Air-taxi-Japan-Soracle-Archer.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Air-taxi-Japan-Soracle-Archer.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Air-taxi-Japan-Soracle-Archer.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Air-taxi-Japan-Soracle-Archer.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Japan is quickly becoming a hub for eVTOL and air taxi technology. This morning, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/archer-aviation/">Archer Aviation</a> announced it is the latest sustainable aviation developer to sign a deal in the region and implement aerial taxi transportation, beginning with Soracle Corporation’s purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="air-taxi,archer-aviation,evtol,japan,soracle" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="387992" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/07/archer-aviation-signs-a-joint-venture-with-soracle-to-bring-evtol-air-taxi-services-to-japan/#more-387992" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/robotaxi/">Robotaxi</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/autonomous-vehicle/">autonomous vehicle</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/lyft/">Lyft</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/mobileye/">Mobileye</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ridesharing/">ridesharing</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/lyft-mobileye-large-scale-fleets-autonomous-vehicles-rideshare-services/">Lyft aligns with Mobileye to bring large scale fleets of autonomous vehicles to rideshare services</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 6 2024 - 10:05 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/lyft-mobileye-large-scale-fleets-autonomous-vehicles-rideshare-services/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 4 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/lyft-mobileye-large-scale-fleets-autonomous-vehicles-rideshare-services/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Lyft-Autonomous-Mobileye.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Lyft autonomous" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Lyft-Autonomous-Mobileye.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Lyft-Autonomous-Mobileye.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Lyft-Autonomous-Mobileye.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/Lyft-Autonomous-Mobileye.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Rideshare network Lyft has enlisted the help of self-driving and ADAS technology provider <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/mobileye/">Mobileye </a>to establish the widespread commercialization of autonomous vehicles to large fleet operators.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="autonomous-vehicle,lyft,mobileye,ridesharing,robotaxi" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="387994" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/lyft-mobileye-large-scale-fleets-autonomous-vehicles-rideshare-services/#more-387994" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/evtol/">eVTOL</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xpeng-motors/">Xpeng Motors</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xpeng/">Xpeng</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/robots/">robots</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/flying-car/">flying car</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/xpeng-2024-tech-day-ai-chips-autonomy-evtol-humanoid-robots-range-extenders/">XPeng 2024 Tech Day: AI chips, L4 autonomy, eVTOLs, humanoid robots, and… range extenders?</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 6 2024 - 7:46 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/xpeng-2024-tech-day-ai-chips-autonomy-evtol-humanoid-robots-range-extenders/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 14 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/xpeng-2024-tech-day-ai-chips-autonomy-evtol-humanoid-robots-range-extenders/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-Tech-Day-Hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-Tech-Day-Hero.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-Tech-Day-Hero.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-Tech-Day-Hero.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/XPeng-Tech-Day-Hero.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>XPeng Motors celebrated its annual Tech Day event in China earlier today, which was renamed “AI Day” for good reason. The topic of artificial intelligence dominated the Chinese mobility company’s incoming technologies, which were abundant. We got updates on a new in-house AI computing chip, a new <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/xpeng/">Xpeng</a> platform to support Level 4 autonomous robotaxis, flying cars, and eVTOLs, a new humanoid robot called “Iron,” complete with an existential launch video, and a surprising adoption of combustion-powered extenders that deliver up to 970 miles of additional range.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="aeroht,evtol,flying-car,robots,xpeng,xpeng-motors" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="387882" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/06/xpeng-2024-tech-day-ai-chips-autonomy-evtol-humanoid-robots-range-extenders/#more-387882" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/aptera/">Aptera</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/05/aptera-co-ceo-hints-at-return-to-crowdfunding-60m-raise-falters/">Aptera co-CEO hints at a return to crowdfunding as $60M raise with US Capital Global falters</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/"> <img alt='Avatar for Scooter Doll' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=18&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd09dac3751d928d842f51569ac1fa89?s=36&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://electrek.co/author/scooterdoll/" title="Posts by Scooter Doll" rel="author">Scooter Doll</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Nov 5 2024 - 11:24 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/05/aptera-co-ceo-hints-at-return-to-crowdfunding-60m-raise-falters/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 43 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://electrek.co/2024/11/05/aptera-co-ceo-hints-at-return-to-crowdfunding-60m-raise-falters/"> <img width="1400" height="700" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Aptera-crowdfunding-Chris.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1400" class=" wp-post-image" alt="Aptera crowdfunding" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Aptera-crowdfunding-Chris.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Aptera-crowdfunding-Chris.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Aptera-crowdfunding-Chris.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Aptera-crowdfunding-Chris.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/aptera/">Aptera Motors</a> is currently doing fine testing its first production-intent solar electric vehicles but has been very candid about its need for more funding to reach bonafide production. 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