You’d think there’d be some progress over time. Read more…
This Chinese electric bus is adorably shaped like a koala bear
Have you ever been in the mood to drive an electric bus, and then thought to yourself, “the only thing that could make this better is if the bus was shaped like a marsupial”? Yea, me neither. At least not until I stumbled upon this precious specimen of a koala bus. Read more…
BMW i7 xDrive60 real world range test
BMW i7 is the flagship luxury sedan of the German brand, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. The i7 is BMW’s first full-size electric vehicle and as such it has to meet a very high standard to be a worthy successor to the 7 series throne. The i7 has questionable looks,… Read more…
Wave installs inductive charging solution in a Kenworth electric truck
The US Ideanomics subsidiary Wave develops inductive charging systems for electric commercial vehicles and has now announced the first integration of its solution in a manufacturer-approved electric truck. Read more…
PEM to support new battery coating process
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components at RWTH Aachen University and tits spin-off PEM Motion have partnered with the Dutch startup Nanoloy. They want to develop novel electrodes and speak of a new production concept allowing previously unusual cell chemistries. Read more…
EcoG opens US headquarters at a historic site in Detroit
The German e-mobility startup EcoG has set up shop in the USA. The company, which counts Siemens among its clients, opened its new headquarters near Ford in Motown, supported by the state of Michigan. Read more…
Podcast: next-gen Tesla in 2025, TSLA earnings, Porsche Macan EV unveiled, 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 next-gen Tesla vehicles coming in 2025, TSLA earnings, the Porsche Macan EV being unveiled, and more. Read more…
BYD Tang gets bigger battery to better compete with Tesla Model Y
BYD decided it was time to upgrade its Tang electric SUV for European customers. Despite entering the European market less than a year ago, BYD is fitting the Tang with a more potent battery, hoping this will be enough to rival the ever-so-popular Tesla Model Y. The Tang EV, which first debuted in Norway in 2020, expanded its market to… Read more…
BLUETTI’s Solar+: Your one-stop solution for solar – with a free battery!
If you’re looking to save money by transitioning to solar energy and ensure your home is prepared for grid outages and extreme weather, BLUETTI has you covered. BLUETTI, one of the most trusted names in energy storage solutions, has announced the exciting launch of the BLUETTI Solar+ Program for Texas homeowners. The program encompasses a wide range of flexible solar and battery home power solutions designed to not only slash your energy bills but also propel your home into an era of clean and resilient energy. What’s more, with BLUETTI’s Solar+ Program, you get a free battery with your solar setup – an incredible savings to start your solar journey. Read more…
Ford enables dealers to use the Mustang Mach-E as a rental car, expanding EV loaners
If you want to try the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E before buying, you may be in luck. Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs. Read more…
The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont [update]
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is being fitted up in South Burlington and will open soon. Read more…
Tesla announces new $500 million Dojo supercomputer coming to New York
Tesla has announced a new $500 million project to build a giant Dojo supercomputer cluster at Gigafactory New York in Bufallo. Read more…
Cruise Probed By Feds Over Dragging Pedestrian In October Crash
An independent investigation concluded that Cruise kept key details of the crash from investigators, regulators, and the media. Read more…
Veolia completes refuse truck vehicle-to-grid trial in the UK
Veolia, a water, energy and waste recycling services multinational headquartered in France, has presented the results of a successful vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial that enabled two specially designed bidirectional vehicles to be charged and then to discharge 110 kW of energy, or enough to power 110 households for over two hours during peak evening hours. Turbo… Read more…
Tesla’s Annual Vehicle Production Capacity Remains Stable At Over 2.3 Million
In Q4, Tesla global production reached a record annualized run rate of nearly 2.0 million vehicles. Read more…
Could the next James Bond be driving an EV powered by Lucid Motors?
The public may not yet know who the next actor will be to fill the polished, often knife-equipped, shoes of M16’s top 00 agent – James Bond, but we do have a better idea of what type of vehicle he may be driving to evade the baddies when he makes his on-screen debut. Following an existing supply agreement with Aston Martin, Lucid Motors’ CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson hinted that James Bond’s next vehicle could be 100% electric. Read more…
Moog modular battery concept for heavy equipment is too smart to ignore
Th electronic controls experts at Moog Construction have launched the ZQuip Modular Battery System as a lower cost electrification option that enables fleets to convert their diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles at a lower cost than buying all-new machines. Read more…
Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL
We finally got our first look at the new all-electric Porsche Macan EV this week. Porsche’s electric Macan features a 100 kWh battery pack that will reportedly be supplied by China’s CATL.. Read more…
Smart introduces new, cheaper base model #1 in UK
If you are in the UK and always wanted to buy the new all-electric Smart #1 but it always felt out of reach – this may be your lucky day. Smart has been paying close attention to the busy EV market and decided it is time to undercut rivals from Hyundai and Jeep. The drop in price is not a… Read more…
TeraWatt and New Mexico DOT secure $64-million grant to deploy heavy-duty EV charging along I-10 corridor
TeraWatt Infrastructure, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), has been selected to receive $63.8 million in federal grant funding via the US DOT’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program. TeraWatt’s grant is one of 47 awarded to projects nationwide in the first $623-million tranche of the CFI program, part of… Read more…
