Fortescue and MacLean announced a partnership to decarbonise the mining industry. MacLean will supply a fleet of 30 GR8 EV graders to Fortescue’s mining operations in Western Australia between 2026 and 2029. Read more…
GM Wants Super Cruise To Do Hands-Off, Eyes-Off Driving Assistance
That would make it the first American-designed Level 3 driving assistance system. Read more…
Webinar: Solving EVSE deployment and scalability challenges with flexible power distribution
As the number of EVs on the road continues to rise, EV charging station providers often struggle to keep up. High upfront site ready costs, existing infrastructure limitations and inflexible, hardwired, electrical infrastructure pose significant problems for installers. The need for flexible, versatile and scalable charging station infrastructure is critical. Choosing the right power distribution… Read more…
German car makers protest Chinese EV tariff decision
The European Union’s recent decision to impose tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles imported from China has caused concern to certain car makers feom the block. While intended to protect European manufacturers, this move may also backfire if China responds in kind, creating complications for European carmakers. The tariffs, set to take effect on October 31st, stem from… Read more…
PwC Belgium gets 200 new Mini Cooper E for young professionals
PwC Belgium is adding 200 new Mini Cooper E cars to its fleet by the end of this year to replace 200 diesel-powered BMW 1 Series. They are reserved for the company’s young professionals. With the new vehicles, PwC Belgium will have a total of 300 electrified Mini vehicles in its fleet. Read more…
Peugeot now sells the E-3008 and E-5008 with a larger battery
Peugeot is now accepting orders for the long-range variants of its two electric SUVs, the E-3008 and E-5008. It also announced that it will “soon” offer the EVs with a third electric powertrain. Read more…
Arriva to operate 82 electric buses to Budapest
The British company Arriva will operate electric buses in the Hungarian capital Budapest. Arriva will introduce 82 fully electric buses, which are scheduled to go into operation from the end of 2025. There is also an option for a further 21 vehicles. Read more…
Tesla is likely planning four versions of the 4680 battery cells
According to insider information, Tesla is planning four versions of its 4680 battery cells with dry-coated cathodes. These will each be designed for different purposes and models – and are to be launched on the market by 2026. Read more…
Rivian lowers its production forecast for 2024
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian is lowering its production forecast for this year to between 47,000 and 49,000 electric vehicles. Although the company kept reaffirming its earlier production target, the adjustment does not really come as a surprise. Read more…
Hyundai starts up US plant for electric cars
Hyundai has started production at its new electric car plant in Georgia, USA. It has also entered into a multi-year partnership with Waymo in the US to integrate the Georgia-built Ioniq 5 into Waymo’s autonomous driving fleet. Read more…
The Tesla Supercharger Network Is Growing Again
After a weak second quarter due to the massive surprise layoffs in April, the Supercharger team recorded an uptick in deployments. Read more…
Leapmotor C10 Mid-Size Electric SUV: Better Than A Tesla Model Y?
It comes in pure electric or range-extended for and it’s arriving in Europe as a Model Y competitor. Read more…
This Electric Minivan From China Is Less Than $10,000
That’s how much a small EV costs in China, so getting something this roomy for similar money sounds like a really good deal. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: JLG E313 electric telehandler
Designed for both all-terrain and off-road use, the all-electric E313 telehandler from JLG is a new, low-noise solution for moving materials around indoor construction, urban, residential, and municipal projects. Read more…
QOTD: is Volvo planning a low cost, electric Robotaxi rival?
It’s probably nothing. Just a playful post on social media from a random Volvo account celebrating an obscure concept car from the early aughts. It couldn’t possibly mean that Volvo is actually going to build the thing … right. Read more…
California May Require Bidirectional Charging EVs. That Could Save Lives
A new California law could require the battery power in EVs to feed other devices, homes and even the grid could be a game-changer. Read more…
Bollinger delivers first B4 electric work trucks to customers
It’s got a long way to go, but the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and the first delivery of Bollinger B4 electric trucks to Nacarato Truck Centers is now in the history books. Read more…
The Future Of EV Charging Is Way Nicer Than Any Gas Station
Rove’s station has 40 fast charging stalls, a high-end mini mart, public seating, on-site security and clean bathrooms. Read more…
Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes
A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
