The preconception is familiar: Electric cars are no good in winter; their range plummets. Battery-electric trucks will probably be no different. But two special models hit the road for winter maintenance – sometimes on snow-covered and difficult mountain passes. Read more…
Heuliez to deliver 200 electric buses to Marseille
The city bus brand Heuliez, which belongs to the Iveco Group, has been commissioned by Régie des Transports Métropolitains (RTM) to supply 200 electric buses. The first GX 337 Elec buses are to be delivered this year and the remaining vehicles by 2027. Read more…
Audi boss Döllner brings in new chief designer from JLR
After appointing several top management positions, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner is also installing a new head of the design department. Massimo Frascella will replace Marc Lichte as Chief Designer on 1 June, although Lichte will remain with the Group. Read more…
Scarbo SV Rover is a 1,000 hp electric hypertruck
California dreamin’ of a 1,000-horsepower electric monster truck? Well, Scarbo Vintage says it’s built it – the “world’s first street-legal hypertruck,” the SV Rover. But before you start revving your imaginary electric motors, let’s take a closer look under the hood (figuratively, of course) of this ambitious beast. Scarbo boasts the SV Rover is equally at home conquering sand dunes… Read more…
Ford opens electric drive testing lab in the UK
Ford has opened a new EV powertrain test laboratory at its UK headquarters in Essex. The first tests at the new Propulsion Development Laboratory involved components for the E-Transit Courier, E-Transit Custom and Ford Puma Gen-E. Read more…
LGES to launch 4680 series production in August
LG Energy Solution plans to start series production of the large 4680 cylindrical cells at its plant in Ochang, South Korea in August 2024. The large-volume cylindrical cells are also expected to be built in the USA from the end of 2025. Read more…
Revival of Lancia starts in Europe with Ypsilon urban EV
Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled the redesigned Lancia Ypsilon hatchback—the historic Italian brand’s first EV. This marks the beginning of a revival of Lancia, which has produced classics like the Aurelia, Fulvia, Stratos, and Delta Integrale, but has been largely ignored by Stellantis and predecessor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The… Read more…
This major US city wants to ban new gas stations
Sacramento, capital city of the EV-loving Golden State, is the latest city proposing to ban new gas stations or upgrading existing stations, unless of course you’re adding electric vehicle charging. Read more…
Watch out: New Jersey bill to require all e-bike riders to register, get insurance
It’s been a rough week for anyone who enjoys the freedom of riding e-bikes without undue state-applied hassle and burden. The latest news sure to disappoint electric bike riders and proponents of reduced car usage comes from the Garden State, where a pending New Jersey bill seeks to require e-bike riders to register their bikes and carry liability insurance. Read more…
GM nearly doubles its map of Super Cruise hands-free driving routes in North America
General Motors (GM) has once again expanded its maps of routes that enable Super Cruise hands-free driving in North America. The American automaker now operates the largest hands-free driving network now that it has nearly doubled the mileage of available routes on the continent. Read more…
Lancia Ypsilon shows how Lancia is tackling the electric relaunch
Lancia has unveiled the new Ypsilon, which will be the brand’s first model to be launched on the market with a purely electric drive. The small electric car is based on the Stellantis Group’s e-CMP platform and, as an electric vehicle, is equipped with the familiar 115 kW electric drive in conjunction with the 54 kWh battery. Read more…
VW opens competence centre for large castings in Kassel
Volkswagen Group Components has opened a new Large Castings Competence Centre at its Kassel site. Large castings are regarded as a key technology for structural components of the Group’s future all-electric platforms. Read more…
Chery plans model lineup with ‘E0X’ tech platform
The Chinese car manufacturer Chery has unveiled its E0X vehicle platform, which is suitable for both electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Based on this platform, a total of 15 BEV and 24 PHEV models are to be offered over the next two years. Read more…
EU Transport Committee pushes for greater maximum weight for electric trucks
The majority of members of the Transport Committee in the EU Parliament have spoken out in favour of increasing the maximum weight and length of zero-emission trucks. The goal is to compensate for the space and weight required for batteries and hydrogen fuel cell systems, thus incentivising companies to switch to zero-emission drive systems. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 14, 2024
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. Read more…
Tesla releases promo video for the new Model 3
While a refreshed Model Y isn’t coming this year, the new Model 3, codenamed Highland, just launched in late 2023, and only arrived in North America last month. For everyone who’s interested in the new Model 3, and especially for those who weren’t even aware of its existence, Tesla has today posted a quick promo video showcasing its features and… Read more…
Here’s how to take the sting out of the cost of installing a heat pump
Heat pump installation has to become more affordable to make adoption more compelling in the US, but in the meantime, there are ways to mitigate that cost. Read more…
Ford ‘better get going on EVs,’ or it will lose out to cheaper Chinese electric cars
Are cheaper Chinese EVs a “colossal strategic threat” poised to enter the US market? Marin Gjaja, chief operating officer for Ford’s EV unit, believes they could put them out of business. Read more…
Isuzu to invest two billion bucks in electric trucks and batteries
Japanese automaker Isuzu is planning to invest nearly two billion dollars in electric trucks and batteries, according to EV news outlet Electrive. According to a regulatory filing, Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution will supply Isuzu with cylindrical cells through 2026 in a deal worth one trillion Korean won ($748 million). LG has been supplying… Read more…
The 2024 Ypsilon Is Lancia’s First New Car In 13 Years
The troubled Italian brand signals rebirth with its first-ever EV. Read more…
