The EX30 has yet to arrive stateside, and it may never do so for the jaw-dropping sub- $35,000 price tag Volvo announced. Read more…
130+ Wendy’s restaurants are now running on community solar
Over 130 Wendy’s restaurants in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are now sourcing between 30% and 100% of their energy from community solar. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac goes driverless, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the two Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac going driverless, and more. Read more…
BYD’s +1,200 hp Ferrari-slaying electric sports car spotted testing at Nurburgring [Video]
BYD’s new Yangwang U9, its first electric sports car, was caught racing around the Nurburgring this week. With four electric motors and over 1,200 hp, the new EV supercar will leave Ferrari in the dust. Read more…
The US announces a big offshore wind sale in the Central Atlantic
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced an offshore wind Final Sale Notice and auction for 275,000+ acres off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka obtains $182-million loan to finance growth in Europe
Polish EV charger manufacturer Ekoenergetyka has signed a $182-million loan agreement with Bank Pekao to finance increased production capacity to meet growing European demand. The company, which has launched a new production line for improved efficiency and product quality, plans to further automate the line by introducing industrial robots for some elements of production. Ekoenergetyka… Read more…
Hofer Powertrain and ETH Zurich launch GaN multilevel inverter development project
Germany-headquartered EV powertrain manufacturer Hofer Powertrain has started a research project in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) to develop a three-level gallium nitride (GaN) traction inverter that uses adaptive gate drivers and enables lower switching losses. The project is supported by funding from Innosuisse, the Swiss Agency of Innovation… Read more…
Rivian Plans A Charger That Can Power Your House
Rivian says its existing fleet of R1 vehicles will soon be able to power a customer’s home with its new wall charger. Read more…
China-Made EVs Accounted For 18.5% Of All EVs Sold In Europe In May 2024
Last month, two of the top five best-selling EVs were imported from China. Read more…
Lucid Air finally embraces Android Auto
The Lucid Air sedan, is finally integrating Android Auto into its infotainment system. This update is a long-awaited addition, as some owners have resorted to creating their own hardware workarounds to access Android Auto. While EV manufacturers like Tesla and Rivian have opted for proprietary operating systems, Lucid is embracing the popular smartphone integration platforms. The Lucid Air, known for… Read more…
Fisker, Amid Bankruptcy, Recalls Every Single Car In U.S.
The recall includes a mandatory stop sale as the availability of parts and service is as questionable as Fisker’s future. Read more…
Scania establishes truck depot EV charging company Erinion
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has announced the formation of Erinion, a new entity specializing in truck depot and destination EV charging stations. To facilitate the transition to electric fleets and help fulfill Scania’s aim for 50% of its European sales volume to be electric by 2030, plans call for the installation of a minimum… Read more…
Turner Construction: Electrification is one of our most promising tools to reduce job site emissions
Turner Construction is the largest general contractor in the US, and it has a presence in 20 countries. Charged talked to Abby Roberts, Turner’s Sustainability Program Manager, to discuss the company’s goal of achieving net zero emissions on its job sites. Part of Turner’s strategy involves the use of electrified off-highway vehicles, and Roberts said… Read more…
Jeep says a $25,000 Renegade EV is coming to the US, but can it deliver?
Rugged SUV maker Jeep officially announced plans to launch a Renegade EV in the US for under $25,000. However, industry experts believe the low starting price point may be hard to hit. Can Jeep deliver an electric Renegade for under $25K. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) stock slides as losses widen, will new EVs boost sales?
EV maker Polestar’s (PSNY) stock is down Friday after reporting 2023 results. Can Polestar’s new electric models help turn things around as losses rise? The report comes as the first Polestar 3 buyers received their electric SUVs this week. Read more…
Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array
A Tesla Semi was spotted driving on the highway with a sensor array on top of the vehicle. The automaker has long been quiet about the autonomous driving capacity of its commercial trucks. Read more…
Toyota to unveil first ‘full’ self driving EV next year as it chases Tesla
As it looks to close the gap with Tesla and other EV tech leaders, Toyota is set to unveil its first EV with an advanced self-driving system. Toyota’s joint venture, GAC Toyota, confirmed it’s launching an EV with Tesla Full Self Drive-like capabilities next year in China. Read more…
Which Teslas Qualify For The EV Tax Credit In 2024?
The Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Model X are all eligible for a $7,500 federal rebate. But you have to pick the right one. Read more…
2025 Volvo EX90 launching with battery drain issue
The three-row electric crossover SUV can lose up to 3% of charge while parked, initially Features such as Apple CarPlay and front cross-traffic alert will activate later with a software update Plug & Charge and bidirectional charging initially won’t be available either Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV started earlier this month… Read more…
CAM study shows BMW is the world’s most innovative carmaker
The Centre of Automotive Management (CAM) has presented its new ranking of global automakers. Even though BMW takes the top spot, the overall winners are Chinese OEMs. Read more…
