With six Hypercharger charging columns with up to 300 kW of power, the “Seed & Greet” charging park in Hilden was already one of Fastned’s larger installations in Germany. Now, the Dutch company installed five more columns with up to 400 kW each, making it the largest Fastned location in Europe with a total of 22 charging points. Lire la suite…
Qiyuan unveils electric sedan A07
Changan Automobile, a forerunner in the Chinese auto industry, has recently launched a new sub-brand, Qiyuan, which now brought its first model, the A07 in extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) versions. This dual-model approach, a diversification in offerings, seems to resonate with local EV makers as a more efficacious strategy to boost sales than solely offering BEVs. The A07 was officially introduced to the market at an event, showcasing five different versions of the model, including three EREV and two BEV variants. For the potential buyer, the… More…
Ascend Elements and SK ecoplant build battery recycling plant in the US
SK ecoplant’s subsidiary TES is also part of the joint undertaking. Ascend Elements will use the recycled materials to produce cathode material and precursors at its nearby battery materials facility. Lire la suite…
Netherlands announce H2 subsidy scheme
The goal is to increase the number of hydrogen-powered trucks and vans on the road and set up refuelling infrastructure in the country. The application requirements are formulated so that fleet and refuelling station operators will have to collaborate to receive the grants. Lire la suite…
REI pull the cover off its first ever full-suspension electric mountain bike
REI’s bicycle brand Co-op Cycles has just unveiled its first ever in-house developed electric mountain bike, the Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1. More…
Everrati debuts an all-electric Mercedes SL W113 ‘Pagoda’ in Monaco
A mere 24 hours after introducing an all-electric Land Rover Defender designed specifically as a Shore Tender vehicle for yachts, EV conversion specialist Everrati is unveiling yet another spin on a classic – an electric Mercedes-Benz SL W113 “Pagoda.” The 1960s Benz is being showcased in Monte Carlo with a second, more sustainable life as an EV. More…
VW lowers EV production in October
The carmaker sites weak demand and will thus manufacture less ID.3 and Cupra Born next month. After the autumn holidays, VW will again ramp up production. Lire la suite…
Lifted Rivian R1T With 38-Inch Tires Looks Ready For The Apocalypse
A $150,000 silent cruising machine for all the preppers out there. Lire la suite…
Nyobolt EV
Despite the pace at which sales of electric passenger vehicles are growing, and the promise they hold for lowering worldwide carbon emissions, there is a major conflict between the way EV designs are evolving and how that threatens to create serious problems for the sustainability of automotive supply chains.
Historically, the primary deterrent to consumers adopting EVs has been range anxiety, given the comparatively lower MPGe of battery packs versus fuel tanks in IC-engined cars, and the far lower availability of charging points relative to fuelling stations. In response, automotive OEMs are building EVs with ever-larger batteries, with a view to enabling EVs to complete their day-to-day journeys and make it back home without needing to recharge. More…
Tesla expands Magic Dock Superchargers for non-Tesla electric cars in the US
Tesla has made another rare expansion of its Magic Dock Superchargers for non-Tesla electric cars in North America. More…
Rivian (RIVN) and Fisker (FSR) stocks jump on optimistic EV delivery expectations
The end of the third quarter is approaching as EV makers prepare for a crucial stretch into the end of the year. Several EV stocks, including Rivian (RIVN) and Fisker (FSR), are climbing Tuesday on optimistic delivery expectations. More…
Rich white people are overwhelmingly blocking wind farms
The NIMBYs blocking the deployment of wind farms are overwhelmingly rich and white in the US and Canada, according to a new study. More…
Ford electric vehicle owners are getting a charging experience upgrade
Several Ford electric vehicle owners are beta-testing a new charging feature set to roll out to all new Ford EV models. Ford is introducing a software update to make the charging experience as easy as possible. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 26, 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 aims to elevate its servicing with AI-driven proactive care
Well – AI is pretty much everywhere these days. We have AI-driven apps, services, and toasters and soon enough anything we can think will have been touched by the “magic” of AI. BMW Group, not to be left in the dust, takes a leap in revolutionizing customer service with the introduction of Proactive Care. This AI and data-centric platform promises a plethora of cutting-edge services, offering customers tailored solutions based on their vehicle’s needs and their preferences, thereby – apparently – redefining the realms of connected vehicles and customer service. Proactive Care is touted… More…
Fisker Builds 5,000th Ocean EV, Targets 300 Deliveries Per Day In Q4
Production appears to be taking off as Fisker had built 3,123 units as of the week of September 4. Lire la suite…
Is this the production Tesla Cybertruck?
New Tesla Cybertrucks, rumored to be “Master Candidates,” the final step before production, have been spotted coming out of Gigafactory Texas. More…
Honda’s new electric sports car will debut next month, hinting at an NSX successor EV
At the Japan Mobility Show next month, Honda will showcase several new products and tech, including a new electric sports car that will headline the booth. More…
Volkswagen cites slow demand amid EV production cuts at German plants
Amid several reports that Volkswagen is cutting EV production at two German plants, the automaker revealed the reason – slowing demand. More…
Ride1Up’s original Prodigy e-bike hits $1,895, Anker SOLIX power station first discount, more
Ride1Up just launched its new V2 e-bike, but you can score the original Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. It’s being joined by the first discount on Anker’s just-released SOLIX C1000 power station at $749, as well as Hover-1’s Night Owl folding e-scooter at $610 off. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
