VW takes another step towards establishing a new local sub-brand for electric cars in China. German media reports the new label would incorporate the lines of the ID family, which Chinese customers have met with only moderate enthusiasm. Yet, VW already has a model in mind. The new Volkswagen China brand shall convey more lifestyle […] More…
REE Automotive adds new P7-C chassis cab to its all-electric platform lineup
EV mobility developer REE Automotive has unveiled its latest vehicle design atop its modular P7 EV platform. The P7-C chassis cab completes REE’s trio of Class 3-5 electric truck options for commercial customers and will begin deliveries later this year. More…
Tesla Says Model Y AWD Is “Most Efficient Electric SUV Ever Built”
The efficiency rating listed by Tesla is not accurate, but it doesn’t change the fact the Model Y is the most efficient electric SUV. More…
Inductive charging highway section to be built in Florida
The Norwegian company ENRX wants to inductively charge electric vehicles with 200 kW while driving on a section of highway in Florida. A one-mile section of a four-lane highway near Orlando is to be electrified. ENRX was founded in March this year, as a merger of EFD Induction, a provider of induction heating solutions, and […] More…
Fast charging by crystal seedling
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a high-capacity lithium metal battery that can charge in as little as an hour (writes Nick Flaherty). The fast charging is enabled by using lithium metal crystals that can be seeded, and grown quickly and uniformly on a substrate that is different from the traditional […] More…
BMW and E.ON offer smart charging for the home
BMW and E.ON have agreed to cooperate on smart charging. Initially, the aim is to charge EVs at home at times convenient for the grid. But bidirectional charging could also play a role in the long term. The ‘Connected Home Charging’ service will launch in several European countries in the second half of the year. […] More…
Hyundai launches Xcient fuel cell tractor in the US
Hyundai unveiled its fuel cell tractor Xcient for the US market. The class 8 vehicle is already available in five other countries, including Germany and Switzerland. The model shown in Anaheim, California, has two 90 kW hydrogen fuel cell systems (total 180 kW power) and a 350 kW electric motor. According to Hyundai, the 6×4 […] More…
Ora presents unnamed EV for the UK
Great Wall Motors’ brand Ora has presented its newest model for the UK. The new model is yet to be named and is a fully-electric saloon with a range of more than 300 miles (482 km). It will go on sale in early 2024. For the UK, there is no pricing or technical specifications for […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Testing At Fremont Track As Launch Draws Closer
Tesla is going full-speed ahead with the development of the highly anticipated pickup. More…
Kostal Group takes over Compleo
The insolvent company Compleo Charging Solutions has found a buyer. The Kostal Group will take over the charging infrastructure manufacturer. All activities concerning stationary charging technology will continue under the Compleo brand name. That is according to a provision in the acquisition contract – which is still subject to reservations. Because Compleo has been in […] More…
Tesla Supercharger Network Reaches 5,000 Locations Globally
The American EV brand is expanding its charger network in key markets around the world. More…
Tesla increases Model Y/3 prices in US & China… but not by much
Tesla has increased Model Y and Model 3 prices in the US and China, after several price drops so far this year. But this time, the increase is pretty minor. More…
California: Green light for combustion engine phase-out
California is getting serious and banning the sale of new trucks with combustion engines from 2036. This is provided for in the “Advanced Clean Fleets” regulation now passed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). On Friday, CARB voted unanimously to ban the sale of new large diesel trucks, vans and rubbish trucks by 2036 […] More…
GM’s Wuling Bingo Is An $8,600 EV With An Inflatable Mattress
The local brand has sold over 16,000 units last month. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 1, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Ford and Collins share specs for E-transit electric school bus, orders open today
The E-Transit Type A school bus, which Ford showcased back in March, is now available for order from Collins Bus Corporation, one of the leading US school bus manufacturers. More…
The world’s largest tool company debuts Kentucky’s largest private onsite solar farm
Stanley Black & Decker, the world’s largest tool company, just launched the largest privately funded onsite solar farm in Kentucky. More…
GM lures buyers in China with new Wuling Bingo EV starting at under $10K with fun features
General Motors (GM), through its joint venture, SGMW, began sales of its Wuling Bingo on March 29 with a starting price of 59,800 yuan ($8,500). After only a month, SGMW revealed 16,383 Bingo deliveries as the automaker continues to gain market share in China’s booming EV sector. More…
Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm just broke ground
Monsoon Wind, Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm, is Laos’ first wind project, and it’s also the region’s first cross-border wind power plant. More…
Rivian R1T Spotted In Germany With Austrian Manufacturer’s Plates
The license plates are from Graz, where contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has its headquarters and factory. More…
