New York City has relaxed its zoning laws for renewables, including opening over 8,500 acres of parking lots for solar canopies. Read more…
Volkswagen introduces bidirectional charging in Europe
Volkswagen is finally introducing bidirectional charging technology in Europe. Bidirectional charging, often referred to as Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology, allows electric vehicles to not only draw power from the grid but also to give back to it. Volkswagen has announced it is rolling out this feature on its latest ID electric vehicles in Europe. The EV can act as a back-up… Read more…
ZEEKR to hold ‘Power Day 2023’ event this month, showcasing battery tech developed in-house
Before Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR begins selling the 007 – its first mass-market electric sedan- it will introduce new battery technology developed in-house that will debut in the EV. ZEEKR promised to share more details of its battery developments later this month during a “Power Day 2023” event. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
See how Ford builds its F-150 Lightning electric pickup [video]
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the top selling electric truck in the US through November. As production at its Rouge EV plant ramps up, a new video gives us an inside look at how Ford builds its Lightning in the US. Read more…
Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi Investment aim to launch electric air taxi service in UAE
California-headquartered Archer Aviation, a designer and developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), an independent economic development agency of the UAE government, to jointly work toward commencing air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026. Archer’s goal is to replace… Read more…
China accuses the US of violating trade rules in electric car battery battle
In the latest exchange on the global stage, China accused President Joe Biden’s administration of breaching international trade rules by attempting to exclude Chinese batteries from the American electric vehicle supply chain. China’s allegations stem from the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce the presence of Chinese materials in batteries eligible for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According… Read more…
VW’s Scout Motors Confirms Magna As ‘Engineering Partner’ For Off-Road EVs
CEO Scott Keogh said Magna helped get the electric SUV/pickup project off the ground but “Scout engineers are in the lead” now. Read more…
Save $400 on customizable e-bikes from Electric Bike Co., portable power stations, more
Right now you can customize one of these Electric Bike Co. e-bikes at up to $400 off as we head into the weekend. The savings come joined by this ALLPOWERS R600 portable power station at $168, as well as this ongoing launch discount for the new Juiced Scrambler X2 e-bike at $400 off. Read more…
VW’s rugged Scout EV brand on track to debut electric pickup and SUV next year
The new rugged Scout brand from Volkswagen remains on track to debut its electric pickup and SUV next year. VW Scout CEO Scott Keogh says the designs are upwards of 95% complete. Read more…
Juiced Scorpion X2 update: many new components, improved?
I’ve spent the better part of the last month with the Juiced Scorpion X2 and 2 years with its predecessor the Scorpion X. Juiced has changed a few things with the X2 but what hasn’t changed is that this descendant of one of the first “moped e-bikes” and our once vehicle of the year is still a great ride. But is the X2 really an improvement over the X1?. Read more…
Podcast: Electrek’s Vehicle of the Year, Cybertruck Foundation Series, GM Bolt EUV only, 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 Electrek’s Vehicle of the Year, Cybertruck Foundation Series, GM Bolt EUV coming back, and more. Read more…
What is this EV mandate that auto dealers are kvetching about?
Since the advent of modern EVs, auto dealerships have been seen as an impediment to faster EV adoption—and that image doesn’t appear likely to change any time soon, even though annual US EV sales cracked the one-million mark in 2023. Over 3,800 US auto dealers recently signed on to an open letter to President Joe… Read more…
ubitricity to provide public EV charge points in London borough of Bexley
London- and Berlin-based EV charge point operator ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Shell Group, has been selected by Bexley Borough Council to supply and maintain a hundred 5 kW public charge points to be installed in existing on-street lamp posts and bollards. The charge points take as little as two hours each to… Read more…
Drivers Spent Nearly Twice The Time At Free DC Chargers Than At Paid Ones
Are free DC fast chargers really working out as intended? Yes and no. Read more…
A 650HP Lamborghini Urus Is No Match For The Tri-Motor Tesla Cybertruck In A Drag Race
Even though the Cybertruck tips the scales at almost 7,000 pounds, weight doesn’t seem to be an issue for the American EV. Read more…
Tesla adds Apple Podcasts in Holiday Update 2023
Tesla announced that its 2023 Holiday Update will roll out to supported models and countries next week and detailed the changes. One of the major ones is Apple Podcasts support – something that was rumored. Apple Podcasts is a key Apple CarPlay app that’s making the move to Tesla (which famously doesn’t support CarPlay). Keep in mind that while support… Read more…
Supercharging A Tesla In Winter: Preconditioned Vs. Cold Battery Test
Model Y owner from Sweden shows why battery preconditioning makes a big difference when DC fast charging your EV in the cold. Read more…
ChargeX consortium recommends common EV charging station error codes
The National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX) is a collaboration among DOE national labs, EV charging industry players and consumer advocates. Its mission is to gauge and improve the customer experience with public EV charging infrastructure in the US. Now the consortium has released a report that recommends 26 common EV charging error codes to enable… Read more…
Epsilon Advanced Materials to build $650-million battery anode manufacturing facility in North Carolina
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), an Indian battery materials manufacturer, will build a $650-million graphite anode manufacturing plant in Brunswick County in North Carolina. The company will start construction in 2024 and begin manufacturing in 2026, achieving full capacity by 2031. The plant will make high-capacity EV battery anodes using green technology. EAM is in talks… Read more…
Analysis: EV interest is strong, but there’s a “missing mass market”
Recent coverage of increasing EV inventories is missing the point, J.D. Power argues in a new report. EVs accounted for 8.2% of new-vehicle sales in the U.S. through October 2023, up from just 2.6% in 2020. But much recent discussion has focused on the increasing number of EVs on dealer lots, which is taken as an indication that EV demand is… Read more…
