BMW, Ford, and Honda on Tuesday announced a new company focusing on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV charging, which the partners claim will benefit both EV owners and electric utilities. Called ChargeScape, the company aims to start operations in 2024, pending regulatory approval. Its main focus will be connecting EV owners in the U.S. and Canada with… More…
First hydrogen truck from Toyota & VDL starts street testing
Toyota and VDL have presented the first fuel cell truck from VDL with Toyota technology as part of their cooperation concluded in May. The prototype is now being used and tested in Toyota logistics. The aim is to evaluate and continuously improve it in order to be able to expand the project. The VDL Group […] More…
Next-Generation BMW M3 EV Confirmed, Will Debut In 2027
The all-electric performance sedan will share the limelight with a combustion-powered M3. More…
European Union Opens Probe Into Subsidy-Backed Chinese EVs
EU Commission president said Chinese EVs with “artificially low” prices enabled by “huge state subsidies” are distorting the EU market. More…
Tesla Now Has An Almost 60-Percent Share Of The EV Market In The US
The American carmaker saw a 50 percent increase in registrations from January to July compared to the same period last year. More…
Xpeng to launch the X9 electric van in China
Xpeng will be the next Chinese manufacturer to launch an electric van on the domestic market from the end of this year. This will bear the model designation Xpeng X9 and is to go on sale later this year. The first undisguised pictures and technical key data have now emerged from the registration application at […] More…
Volvo Group to reutilise electric truck and bus batteries
Volvo will give batteries from heavy electric machinery a second life in energy storage systems in cooperation with Connected Energy. The British company specialises in utilising end-of-life vehicle batteries, and Volvo Group set eyes on it last year. Volvo Group was among the investors in June 2022 when Connected Energy raised £15 million, with four […] More…
Renault gears up to launch the E-Tech Trafic transporter
Renault Trucks has announced the imminent launch of the E-Tech Trafic. The all-electric version of the Renault Trafic van model will be available in eight European markets from October/November 2023. Specifically, these are the home market of France, as well as the UK, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. Renault Trucks does not […] More…
BMW, Ford and Honda form JV for charging & energy services
BMW, Ford and Honda are joining forces in North America to form a joint venture called ChargeScape. This is intended to create a low-cost platform that connects energy providers with carmakers and their electric car customers in the USA and Canada. The joint venture will be owned equally by the three automakers, with one-third each. […] More…
Tesla (TSLA) is most shorted stock, Elon Musk suspects Bill Gates still in it
Tesla (TSLA) is still the most shorted stock out of all the US large-caps, and Elon Musk suspects that Bill Gates still has a large position against the company. More…
Refreshed Volkswagen ID.6 Crozz Debuts With $6,200 Discount In China
The Tesla Model Y competitor can go up to 373 miles on a full charge. More…
Why Amazon is apparently closing up shop for its electric cargo bike delivery
Amazon appears to be throwing in the towel for its ambitious electric cargo bike delivery in NYC, recently putting its large cargo e-bike depot up for lease after letting its fleet of e-bike vans sit idle on the roof. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Pair Spotted Showing Air Suspension Height Differences
One pickup seems to be set to its lowest ride height level, while the other one is sitting much higher. More…
Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs
Tesla has now officially launched Powerwall 3 on its website and released all the specs – other than the battery chemistry used. More…
Production of electric mini-trucks begins in Texas
AYRO, an electric mini-truck maker based in Round Rock, Texas, has just announced the start of production at its local factory. The company’s first vehicle, known as the AYRO Vanish, is an electric utility truck with a modular design intended for a wide range of urban uses. More…
Squaring the circular economy
Anyone who has been to a vehicle scrapyard will know that recovery of components and reuse of materials has long been part of the automotive industry. However, today the focus on the circular economy is sharpening and the cradle-to-grave concept of a product’s More…
Stay prepared during any and all weather this season with backup power solution deals from BLUETTI
In late August, Hurricane Idalia touched down on the Gulf side of Florida, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the Southeast United States. Unfortunately, natural disasters like this have become all too common as a symptom of climate change, so it’s important to stay prepared. Energy storage solutions provider BLUETTI recognizes the dangers of hurricane season and other inclement weather and is offering sales on a number of backup power solutions to ensure the lights stay on and you and your loved ones stay safe. Head below for a closer look at these limited time deals.. More…
Hyundai is developing a Tesla-like Giga Press to boost EV production and cut costs
Hyundai is taking a page from Tesla as it plans to model a new EV production method after its Giga Casting. The new process,”hypercasting,” can significantly cut costs while boosting output. More…
STL Airport taps Lightning eMotors for multiple electric shuttle buses and EV chargers
Electrification specialist Lightning eMotors continues to help electrify the commercial vehicle industry around the US, where all of its EVs are developed and assembled. Today, the company announced that the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has purchased several ZEV4 electric shuttle buses that will soon transport travelers between terminals. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 12, 2023
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. More…
