The pint-sized electric van can export up to 1.5 kW of power from its high-voltage battery. More…
Tesla Semi Logs Over 1,000 Miles On A Single Day In Independent Test
One of PepsiCo’s all-electric rigs drove for almost 372 miles before needing to recharge. More…
Carbon fibre made from sawdust
Researchers at the Bernal Institute in the University of Limerick (UL) are developing processes to create sustainable carbon fibres for car structures and batteries (writes Nick Flaherty).
The processes use lignin, which is found in the walls of plant cells and is the second most common carbon material after cellulose. More…
Honda unveils the 2024 Prologue – 483 km range for less than $50,000
Honda, the automotive giant known for its hybrid ventures since the late 1990s, finally jumped into the electric SUV bandwagon with the unveiling of the 2024 Honda Prologue for the US market. The Passport-sized crossover comes with an estimated 483 km range, an Ultium platform, and a starting price in the upper-$40k range, launching Honda into the competitive electric vehicle market. The Prologue, sharing its Ultium platform and battery with GM counterparts like the Chevrolet Blazer EV, makes a bold statement in the EV realm. Honda accentuates its distinctive suspension tuning, styling,… More…
Lucid expands into Porsche and Mercedes-Benz home turf with new EV studio
California-based Lucid Motors will take on Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW on their home turf with its new EV retail studio in Germany. More…
Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
Tesla has broken ground on the site of its planned futuristic diner with a drive-in theater and Supercharger station. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 28, 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…
Nio and Mercedes are talking about a partnership
The Chinese EV market is the most booming in the world, there’s no doubt about that, and Nio has been one of the most well received brands in its home market. Recently we’ve seen VW making moves in China – investing in XPeng, using a Chinese EV platform for the Jetta brand, and Audi partnering with Chinese auto maker SAIC. Could Mercedes be only the latest German car brand to go the same (or a similar) route? A new report from Reuters today says that’s a distinct possibility, as apparently Mercedes and Nio have been engaged in exploratory talks about a partnership of their own. This… More…
Honda previews its first electric SUV arriving in 2024 with estimated range, pricing
We are finally getting a sneak peek of Honda’s first 100% electric SUV arriving next year, the Honda Prologue. With pre-sales starting later this year, here’s what you can expect regarding pricing and range.. More…
SRAM launches new mid-drive e-bike motor, outsmarts the competition
SRAM’s new Eagle Powertrain electric bike motor has been officially unveiled, ushering forward a new era of ultra-smart e-bike motors that know what you want to do before you even know it. More…
Tesla embarrasses all automakers with these two charts
Tesla has a well-known lead in the US electric vehicle market, but these two new charts help visualize that lead to a degree that should embarrass all other automakers in the US. More…
Rove’s 40-spot full-service EV charger concept breaks ground in Santa Ana
Rove, a new developer of full-service charging stations, broke ground today on its first charging station in Santa Ana, California, which will include 40 charging spots, grocery store, indoor and outdoor seating, and a car wash. More…
US: In Top Counties, EV Market Penetration Exceeds 30%
But besides a small number of top examples, the overall market share is just a few percent. More…
2024 Tesla Model 3 Walkaround Video Shows What’s New Inside And Out
The fit and finish on this particular vehicle painted Stealth Gray looks great, with no visible panel gaps or misalignments. More…
XPeng G9 SUV lands in Sweden
XPeng is making inroads into the Swedish market with its flagship G9 SUV, scheduled to start deliveries on September 29. This venture was proudly disclosed by XPeng’s founder, He Xiaopeng, who is currently in Sweden to commemorate this pivotal move. Sweden, a fast-growing hub for electric vehicles, has seen EVs conquer over 40% of the local market as of August 2023. The electrified roads of this Scandinavian country have, until now, mostly felt the tread of BYD vehicles – the lone Chinese brand boasting notable sales figures in the region. XPeng, with its eyes set on increasing its… More…
StoreDot and Volvo are pairing up to develop bespoke ultrafast EV batteries
Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with StoreDot, maker of extreme fast charging (XFC) EV batteries. More…
Northvolt chooses Quebec for its next battery gigafactory – a giant $5 billion project
Northvolt has announced that it has selected a location in Quebec, on the south shore of Montreal, to build a new $5 billion battery gigafactory. More…
Mercedes-Benz and NIO are exploring an EV tech partnership, report says
Another German automaker may be looking to China for electric vehicle tech. A new report claims that Mercedes-Benz and NIO have discussed a potential EV tech partnership. More…
Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel – hinting at imminent launch
Tesla has started to deliver Cybertruck launch event apparel to employees – hinting at an imminent launch for the electric pickup truck. More…
2024 Honda Prologue first look: 300-mile electric SUV starts under $50,000
If you’re lured in by the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, or even the Ford Mustang Mach-E or Tesla Model Y, the 2024 Honda Prologue simply isn’t for you. That’s because you won’t find design overtures effectively remaking the shape of the vehicle around an EV skateboard platform. Or splashy styling themes that look… More…
