In the US, share was 5.1 percent between January and October 2022. In Europe, more than 1 vehicle out of 10 is electric. More…
Record Market Share For EVs In The USA And Europe
LG Chem & Korea Zinc announce component partership
LG Chem has announced a partnership with a South Korean smelter of nonferrous metals, Korea Zinc, to work together for a stable supply of EV battery components in North America. LG Chem signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Zinc on a comprehensive business partnership, including the joint exploration of metals that can be used […] More…
French aeronautic consortium to install chargers for electric aircraft
TotalEnergies, Groupe ADP and the Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA) have agreed to install charging stations for electric aircraft at three airfields in the Ile-de-France region. The partnership includes the first phase of installation of four charging stations in spring 2023. These are to be installed at the Toussus-le-Noble, Etampes and Pontoise airfields managed by Groupe […] More…
SK to introduce fast chargers with integrated battery diagnosis in 2023
The South Korean conglomerate SK is developing a battery diagnosis service for electric vehicles and plans to introduce it next year. However, the function will only be available in its own charging stations. For the project, battery manufacturer SK On and charger producer SK Signet, both part of the group, are joining forces. The service […] More…
BMW to build high-voltage battery assembly in Debrecen
BMW has announced that it will build assembly lines for the high-voltage batteries next to the new vehicle plant in Debrecen, Hungary. The first construction work is already underway, and production of the battery packs will then begin in parallel with vehicle production of the New Class. As reported, the vehicle plant itself has been […] More…
Jointly-Developed Honda-Sony EVs May Have Built-In PlayStation 5
If this becomes reality, the vehicle will become a gamers’ favorite. More…
Hyundai Mobis To Build EV Power Electric System Plant In Georgia
The $926 million investment is expected to result in 1,500 new jobs. More…
Kamaz to make EVs branded Moskvich
Under pressure from Western sanctions, Russia is making a new attempt at domestic electric car production. The Russian manufacturer Kamaz is reviving the Soviet-era Moskvich brand, yet, with Chinese involvement, and will produce the Moskvich 3 in a plant near Moscow given up by Renault. The electric Moskvich 3 appears to be a copy of […] More…
Canada EV Sales Up By A Third In 2022, Still Behind The Rest Of The World
One in eight new passenger vehicles bought in Canada in H1 2022 was a plug-in. More…
Moove launches roaming service for Uber drivers with Paua
The African fintech company Moove has launched Moove Charge in London. The roaming service made for Uber drivers relies on technology by Paua, a roaming provider specialising in UK fleets. Moove Charge is to provide access to 6,600 charge points across the British capital. Here is a brief introduction for those new to Moove and […] More…
London EV charging infrastructure update
City Hall and TfL announce the release of land for 100 new ultra-rapid public charging points on London roads. The first 25 of these will be put out to tender on 30 November, and 75 more will follow by late April next year, aiming for all 100 to be operational by the end of 2023. […] More…
Weird Alibaba: A solar-powered $10,000 inflatable electric houseboat
The list of weird yet awesome electric boats on Alibaba seems to grow every week. Fortunately for us, we’ve managed to stumble upon another oddball offering in the form of an inflatable electric houseboat. And if you ask me, it’s perfect for the latest edition of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series.. More…
Best Cyber Monday 2022 Green Deals: e-bikes, power stations, more
Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage this week, with Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and many others offering up notable deals. Head below for the best Cyber Monday 2022 Green Deals and more. More…
Podcast: Tesla FSD Beta wide release, Cybertruck reservations, TSLA investors ask board to help, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s FSD Beta wide release, Cybertruck reservations reaching 1.5 million, TSLA investors asking the board for help, and more. More…
Report: Tesla Deployed 14 GWh Of EV Batteries In Record-Breaking September
The company remains the largest battery consumer with a huge advantage over BYD. More…
Tesla now detects Autopilot cheating devices
Tesla is now starting to detect Autopilot cheating devices that enable you not to hold the steering wheel, and it is acting on it if you use it. More…