Ever since the introduction of the first Type 2 (since renamed to T1) in 1950, Volkswagen has established itself as a dominant force in family van development. A whole generation of post-war families was brought up with the Transporter and the journeys, moments and memories the little van has created sure last a lifetime. It became a symbol of the… Read more…
777 hp electric overland concept from Italdesign bows in Beijing [video]
The all-new, all-electric Italdesign Quintessenza concept is a high-tech Italian take on the Porsche Dakar concept that’s just begging to be put into production. Read more…
Watch Porsche’s Portable DCFC Charger Juice Up The Macan Electric
This portable charging trailer has 2.1 MWh of capacity and can charge at up to 320 kW. Read more…
Kia EV9 GT is coming in January 2025
The Kia EV9, already a popular family-sized electric SUV, is receiving a major power bump with the upcoming launch of the EV9 GT. This high-performance version, according to Kia’s CEO, is slated for a January 2025 debut and promises plenty of power and an exciting driving experience. Kia’s CEO presenting EV9 GT The secret of the EV9 GT lies in… Read more…
Toyota launches two electric SUVs for China
Toyota presented two new BEV models for the Chinese market at the Auto China in Beijing. The electric mid-size SUVs were developed with joint venture partners FAW and GAC. Read more…
Volvo EX30 AWD Performance Long Distance Driving Test Shows What To Expect
The car completed Bjørn’s 622 miles (1,000 km) challenge in 11 hours but needed eight charging stops. Read more…
Month Of Hell: Tesla Cybertruck Owner Frustrated By Quality Issues
A creaking console, a dangling gear shifter, a busted tailgate and a botched pedal recall fix. What more could go wrong? Read more…
Flexible controls could boost EV charging station reliability
EVs and charging stations have aspired to provide EV drivers with something that rivals the turnaround time of gas stations. While charge rates are important, reliability and simply being able to get a charge, ultimately, are perhaps more important points that some charging networks seem to have glossed over in the process. According to a 2023… Read more…
Modded Tesla Cybertruck and Toyota Land Cruisers Explore Death Valley
Their trip was disrupted by landslides, road closures and broken down gas pumps. Read more…
Would You Pay $70,000 For A 2.5-Second Rivian R2? Rivan Wants To Know
How about $43,500 for AWD and a 275-mile range? Rivian is asking interested buyers just how much they would pay and what features they want. Read more…
The new Momentum Cito E+ dares you to leave the car at home [Video]
All the cool suburbanites are already taking their kids to school, loading up at the farmers’ market, and making deliveries on clever and capable cargo e-bikes, but the new Momentum Cito E+ from Giant raises the cargo bike bar even higher — and makes leaving the car at home easier than ever. Read more…
China offers incentives to boost old car replacements, analysts expect up to 2 million additional sales
China has issued policy details encouraging consumers to trade in old cars for new ones, starting to offer subsidies of up to RMB 10,000 ($1,380), effective by the end of the year. Read more…
Maritime Transport begins electrification of trucking fleet
One of the UK’s leading road and rail logistics companies, Maritime Transport, is making some big moves in a bid to electrify its trucking fleet – with fully 18 all-electric, three axle tractor units from Scania leading the charge. Read more…
World’s first hydrogen station for commercial trucks opens – is it too late?
FirstElement Fuels has opened the world’s first large-scale hydrogen fueling station for heavy-duty commercial trucks just outside the Port of Oakland. Read more…
Volvo EX30: 10 Things To Love About This Compact Electric SUV
The EX30 has some flaws, but the pros mostly outweigh those. Let’s discuss the highlights of the EX30. Read more…
“Building and operating a pan-European HPC network” – Marcus Groll from Ionity
Markus Groll, Managing Director and COO at Ionity, spoke at our online conference electrive LIVE. He outlined the challenges CPOs face when setting up a pan-European charging network but also mentioned which markets have the most potential. As the European Alternative Fuels Regulations (AFIR) took effect, countries must ensure a tighter DC charging network along major routes, for example. But will it solve existing issues? Read more…
Lotus partners with Nio for battery swapping
Nio has won Lotus as another partner for its battery swapping business. Both companies have agreed on a comprehensive strategic cooperation in connection with swapping and charging electric car batteries. Read more…
UK: MG Motors launches its Cyberster
MG Motor UK has opened the order books for its electric roadster called Cyberster. The single-motor version starts at £54,995. First deliveries are scheduled for August. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance is 3 days old and already got a $1k price hike
Tesla just released the Model 3 Performance on Tuesday, and already Tesla has hiked the price by $1,000. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, 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 all the news coming out of Tesla’s earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more. Read more…
