After France recently announced new rules for electric car subsidies from 1 January 2024, Italy is now considering a similar approach. The core of the new approach is to scale the environmental bonus of electric cars according to their CO2 footprint. Lire la suite…
Skoda is giving the Enyaq a powertrain update
Skoda has unveiled the new 2024 vintage of its Enyaq electric model, which will start production in November. The improvements known from other MEB models as well as the new APP550 electric motor will be integrated into the Enyaq. This also has an impact on the model designation. Lire la suite…
Wrightbus could deliver 150 H2 buses to transport construction workers
Northern Ireland’s bus manufacturer Wrightbus has signed a deal with Sizewell C, the company responsible for building Britain’s next nuclear power station. If the pilot succeeds, the contract could see 150 hydrogen buses operate on-site in Suffolk. Lire la suite…
USA: Toyota signs battery supply agreement with LGES
Toyota Motor North America has placed a major order with LG Energy Solution for batteries for electric cars. The manufacturer will likely use the batteries for its first US-made EV, a seven-seat electric SUV. Lire la suite…
US-Built Toyota EVs To Use LG Batteries Made In Michigan
The two companies signed a long-term agreement for 20 GWh per year starting in 2025. More…
Kawasaki’s first electric motorcycle prices revealed, orders open in US & UK
Kawasaki has finally revealed the final specs as well as pricing for its first two electric motorcycles, the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1. More…
Munro unveils production version of its Series-M electric 4×4 truck
Munro Vehicles, known for its recent attention-grabbing Mountain Rescue 4×4, is once again in the spotlight. This time, it’s for a more refined EV utility ride named the Series-M. The Series-M has left behind the boxy front that marked its pre-production model, the MK_1. Led by design maestro Ross Compton, the team reshaped and streamlined its face, featuring a new headlights layout and pronounced fender arches. The new design isn’t just about the looks, though – it enhances forward visibility, and, importantly, cooling. The sides of this EV have undergone notable changes too. They… More…
RaceTrac finally opened its first-ever EV charging station
The US Southeast’s 570-store service station chain RaceTrac finally got its first EV charging station. More…
Toyota to power new EVs in the US with big LG battery supply agreement
Toyota has found a battery supplier to power its next wave of electric vehicles in the US. LG Energy Solution and Toyota signed a long-term battery supply agreement Wednesday for upcoming EV models assembled in the US. More…
Here’s how renewables have grown so far in 2023
Wind and solar are mushrooming globally, but drought is throwing a wrench in the works – here’s what renewable growth is looking like in 2023. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 4, 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…
BMW to rethink naming convention as it moves to Neue Klasse
BMW is heading for a naming makeover. The brand is reportedly going to embrace a more consistent naming system for both electric and traditional combustion engine vehicles. Recent applications to the European trademark office reveal BMW’s new approach. These recent revelations are corroborated by additional filings with the German trademark authority. BMW is about to move to a unified naming approach with the “i” prefix indicating electric models staying put. The Neue Klasse platform is where the new naming strategy will make its grand debut. Starting with the X3 family, the… More…
Tesla Built 60-70 Semi Trucks So Far, Engineering Head Tells Jay Leno
Tesla’s Dan Priestley also said the Semi’s price is “very competitive.” More…
US: Ford Sold Record 20,962 BEVs In Q3, Only A Bit More Than GM
Both the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit set new record results, while the F-150 Lightning noted a significant decline. More…
Juiced e-bikes start from $899 lows, Aventon Pace 500.2 now $600 off, more
Juiced Bikes is offering the best prices of the year on a pair of its popular e-bikes when you opt for the yellow colorways. Both the RipCurrent S Step-Through and RipRacer are getting in on the savings, now starting from $899. They’re joined by a 1-day sale on the Aventon Pace 500.2 e-bike at $999, as well as a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
The US needs 100x more EVs to reach net zero by 2050 – report
The US achieving net zero by 2050 is possible, and a new report released today maps how it can get there with EV adoption at scale. More…
Tesla is building something called ‘Giga Water Loop’
Tesla is planning to build something called “Giga Water Loop” just outside of Gigafactory Texas in Austin. More…
Nissan’s sales woes in China worsen as slow EV shift proves costly
Japan’s hesitancy toward EVs is taking its toll on automakers in China. Nissan’s sales are plummeting after failing to keep up with EV leaders like Tesla and BYD.. More…
Ultium-based EVs are gaining traction, GM’s Q3 2023 financial report shows
GM’s Ultium EV platform is finally starting to pick up speed. The latest report by the company reveals EV sales are still a small fraction of the company’s total sales volume – this quarter, companies under the GM umbrella delivered 20,094 EVs compared to the 674,336 total sales. And of those 20,094 units, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV account for 15,835 of the sales. That’s an great performance for a vehicle that’s approaching its end-of-life stage. GM is going to update it using its Ultium platform in the near future, though. Although not record-breaking, the rest of the sales are from… More…
CALB reveals high-density battery with 25-year lifecycle
At the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, CALB, China’s third-largest battery maker, unveiled its 314Ah energy storage solution as part of its strategy of greater globalization. Lire la suite…
