Flyer AG, easily a Swiss pedelec pioneer, says “difficult market conditions” force it to restructure. The company is letting go of nearly a third of its staff in Switzerland, but Flyer wants to continue building on “Swissness”. Lire la suite…
Nissan Hyper Urban concept EV taps V2G tech, flaunts bold design
Nissan is unveiling four EV concepts in the weeks leading up to the 2023 Tokyo auto show. Each will have the prefix “hyper,” with one debuting each week until the Tokyo show’s press day, scheduled for Oct. 25. First up is the Hyper Urban crossover which, according to Nissan’s press materials, targets “urban- and suburban-based professionals.”… More…
Ekoenergetyka implements Plug&Charge
Poland’s primary charging infrastructure provider Ekoenergetyka is implementing its own Plug&Charge technology. The first seven charging hubs in the Ekoen network will feature easy charging before the year’s end. Lire la suite…
Livista secures site in Germany for lithium refinery
Livista Energy wants to build a lithium refinery in Emden, Germany, and has now been awarded the use of a 32-hectare site at Wybelsumer Polder. The site is close to the harbour. Lire la suite…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Increased By 45% In September 2023
The result after nine months of the year is still in the red, though. More…
Audi cancels plans to produce flagship model in Hanover
In addition to the relocation of production of the planned VW electric flagship Trinity from Wolfsburg to Zwickau, several other decisions have been made within the Volkswagen Group. Audi, for example, is pulling its planned top electric model from Hanover. Lire la suite…
Italy: Stellantis Melfi plant to produce five electric models
Stellantis is increasing electric car production in Southern Italy. The Melfi plant just won the contract to manufacture another EV model and will build a total of five electric cars starting next year. Meanwhile, Maserati and Fiat are facing less productive times. Lire la suite…
Kia Teases Two New EVs Ahead Of Inaugural EV Day Event On Oct 12
At Kia EV Day, the brand will preview its expanded EV lineup, which will include three new small- to medium-sized electric models. More…
9,000 electric vehicles registered in Norway over September
In Norway, 9,000 new electric cars were registered in September, 250 fewer than in August. Purely electric cars accounted for 87 per cent of new registrations. In the model rankings, the Tesla Model Y was ahead by a clear margin. Lire la suite…
Drivers of Honda electric cars to get access to all major US charging networks
Honda’s North American business division has agreed on far-reaching charging deals for drivers of its electric cars. This is in addition to its latest deal with Tesla. Lire la suite…
Geely’s Galaxy E8 electric sedan appears in photos
Geely’s upcoming flagship electric vehicle, the Galaxy E8 sedan coupe, official images surfaced, revealing its design and some key specs. Measuring 5,010 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,465 mm in height, the Galaxy E8 plants its feet firmly in the medium-to-large electric sedan category. Its 2,925 mm wheelbase promises a spacious interior, and perhaps, a smoother drive. Visually, Geely has gone the modern route with a sleek fastback body that boasts hidden door handles and the increasingly popular through-type taillights. Petal-style rims round off the design. The front end… More…
Tesla’s deliveries and production numbers in slight decline
Tesla produced 430,488 electric cars and delivered 435,059 in the third quarter. Both figures are significantly lower than in the second quarter. Tesla also provided an explanation for the decline – but it is not a drop in demand. Lire la suite…
London tourists may soon hop on electric buses
Equipmake will equip the capital’s iconic tourist buses with electric drives. Their new client Big Bus Tours expects to improve the sightseeing experience as much as the air quality. Lire la suite…
See Tesla Cybertruck Launch From A Standstill, Leave Everyone Behind
The person who filmed the encounter was also driving a Tesla. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Infotainment UI Revealed In New Video
There’s a glimpse of the battery percentage indicator. More…
Battery welding
Welding experts give Peter Donaldson their views on how the technology is keeping abreast of developments in the EV batteries industry Welding is a vitally important family of joining techniques for EV battery systems. A large battery might need thousands of individual connections, joining the positive and negative terminals of cells together in combinations of parallel and series blocks to form modules and packs of the required voltage and capacity. More…
Firsthand look at Tesla Cybertruck’s interior
From its polarizing exterior design to its high-profile unveilings, Tesla Cybertruck has been a magnet for attention. However, its interior has so far been shrouded in secrecy. A recently surfaced 56-second video clip has given us the most detailed look yet at what lies inside it. While many of us have caught glimpses of the Cybertruck during its numerous public outings – charging, towing, and occasionally resting after a misadventure – the inside has been a bit elusive. The video isn’t your typical Tesla insider. Could it be a mischievous transport worker? Or maybe just an… More…
Volkswagen taps Tesla, Rivian vet to fix EV software issues
Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla, Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs. More…
Tesla expands Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico, adds new accessories
Tesla has expanded Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico – in Baja California, at the starting point of a rally in which Elon Musk hinted the Cybertruck would perform well. The automaker also seems to be testing new accessories. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 3, 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…
