Audi CEO Gernot Döllner is also to take over the Volkswagen brand’s Development department. According to a media report, however, the current Chief Development Officer Oliver Hoffmann will remain with the brand – albeit in a different role. Read more…
Tern launches wild new off-road adventure cargo e-bike with 200 mile range
If you’re already familiar with Tern, then it’s likely from the company’s critically-acclaimed urban cargo e-bikes, often see in cities shuttling children to school behind parents or whisking home an entire family’s grocery load. But now the premium electric bike maker is tackling an entirely new market and heading off-road with its latest unveiling: the Tern Orox adventure cargo e-bike. Read more…
New design, familiar drive system: Dacia refreshes its Spring
Dacia is relaunching its electric compact car Spring. The Renault brand focuses on the look, the interior, connectivity, and equipment reorganisation. In terms of drive and charging, however, everything remains the same. The new Spring will thus also feature a small 26.8 kWh battery and have a maximum output of 48 kW. Read more…
Lotus Tech to begin trading on Nasdaq on Feb 23
Lotus Technology’s business combination with a SPAC is expected to close on February 22 and will trade under the ticker symbol “LOT”. Read more…
Hyundai’s three-row Ioniq 7 electric SUV debuts this summer
After teasing us with concept cars and spy shots, Hyundai’s much-awaited electric SUV is finally becoming a reality. This isn’t just another EV in an increasingly crowded market – the Ioniq 7 is Hyundai’s first three-row all-electric SUV, pushing the company further into family-friendly transportation with its unique styling and cutting-edge tech. Hyundai’s Ioniq line has gained a reputation for… Read more…
The Cheap Dacia Spring EV Gets V2L And A New Design With Second Facelift
The Chinese-made urban runabout can export up to 3.5 kilowatts of power from its 27-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Read more…
Buick launches updated Electra E4 in China with $4,180 lower starting price
Buick has become the latest to join the price war, with significant price cuts for all four trims of the Electra E4. Read more…
IoTecha and Software République fire up Mobilize Powerbox
IoTecha, a provider of smart charging solutions for electric vehicles, has developed the Mobilize Powerbox, a smart, secure, bidirectional AC EV charger, with Software République.
IoTecha’s IoT.ON is an integrated platform consisting of software, hardware and cloud components for the smart charging infrastructure and power-grid integration of all kinds of EVs, including light-duty vehicles, trucks and school buses. Read more…
Li Auto owners drive 74.73 million km with assisted driving in Chinese New Year break
From February 8-17, Li Auto owners drove 74.73 million kilometers with the AD assisted driving system turned on, including 49.54 million km of NOA mileage. Read more…
Volvo is streamlining the naming scheme of its EVs, ‘Recharge’ is no more
In case some of you found Volvo’s naming scheme of some of its vehicles confusing, the company agrees with you. From now on, Volvo’s fully electric and plug-in hybrids will no longer have “Recharge” in their names. The “Recharge” word is swapped out for an “E” prefix, so the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, for example, are now EX40 and… Read more…
Nio Firefly: Spy shots of suspected debut model revealed for 1st time
Although the car is tightly wrapped in camouflage, it can be seen looking similar to the Zeekr X or Volkswagen’s ID.3. Read more…
Meet GUSS – an electric, autonomous sprayer from John Deere
Building on the success of the autonomous GUSS sprayer launched in 2023, this fully electric and autonomous sprayer co-developed with John Deere allows growers to manage multiple sprayers remotely. Read more…
Germany pulls the plug on subsidies for electric semi trucks and buses
Like it did with passenger EV rebates back in December, Germany has decided to pull the plug on subsidy programs for electric semi trucks and city buses. What happens to the nation’s commercial EV market now. Read more…
Nio’s busiest swap station offers 195 services in 1 day during Chinese New Year holiday travel rush
Nio’s battery swap stations provided a total of 871,477 services from February 8-18, with a peak of 90,199 services in a single day. Read more…
Ford makes the Mustang Mach-E cheaper, adds cash incentives for the F-150 Lightning
Ford has lowered the prices for the Mustang Mach-E in the United States starting today, in response to slower EV sales across the market. The Mustang is now up to $8,100 cheaper than it used to be, with the minimum discount being $3,100. The entry level Select RWD trim is now $39,895 ($3,100 cheaper), followed by Select AWD and Premium… Read more…
Rivian CEO calls $48K the sweet spot for EV prices, says R2 will rival Tesla’s Model Y
Rivian looks to expand the brand with its more affordable R2 electric SUV. Ahead of the R2’s official debut, Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe called $48,000 an “important sweet spot” for buyers switching from gas vehicles. Scaringe also said the upcoming R2 will compete in the same market as Tesla’s best-selling Model Y.. Read more…
Nikola Badger electric pickup makes a comeback in the most hilarious way
The Nikola Badger electric pickup, one of the biggest blunders in the history of the EV space, is making a comeback in the most hilarious way: through a Youtuber friend of convicted felon Trevor Milton. Read more…
In a US first, Seattle to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging
Seattle will become the first in the US to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging technology. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 20, 2024
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. Read more…
Mullen THREE EV truck receives California Air Resources Board certification
California-headquartered EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has announced that its Mullen THREE Class 3 truck, which had previously obtained EPA certification, has now received CARB certification. The truck now qualifies for sale throughout the US, including in CARB-compliant jurisdictions. CARB certification also qualifies the Mullen THREE for EV incentive programs that vary by state. Under California’s… Read more…
