GM announced today the launch of a pilot program with PG&E in California to test the use of electric vehicles for home backup power. More…
More EVs likely means less pollution from utilities, not more: Here’s why
There are some ill-informed opinion pieces suggesting that the more EVs that are put to use, the more we’ll need to tap into dirtier power sources in order to meet demand. But as a recent RMI report suggests, that’s not true—because relatively simple tech like smart charging and time-of-use rates will help smooth loads and help utilities… More…
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On the home straight Britishvolt’s head of r&d tells Rory Jackson how his experience in battery cell technology has led to him being involved in setting up the UK’s first gigafactory In high-tech industries such as the EV world, supply chain resilience is now regarded as a strategic imperative, and many nations now push for […] More…
Gogoro & ProLogium presents lithium-ceramic solid-state battery
Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro has unveiled a prototype lithium ceramic solid-state battery for two-wheel battery swapping. The prototype, jointly developed by Gogoro and solid-state battery specialist ProLogium Technology, integrates with Gogoro’s existing vehicles and battery swap network. The prototype presented looks unspectacular due to its integration into the battery exchange network; it can only be […] More…
Motiv Medium-Duty EV Drives 150+ Miles Hauling 3 Tons Of Payload
That’s thanks to two Aries LFP battery packs totaling 156 kWh supplied by Our Next Energy (ONE). More…
Mazda presents the hybrid crossover CX-60
Mazda is launching its first model with a plug-in hybrid drive, the CX-60. Pre-orders for the CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV are now possible at prices starting at £43,950, with deliveries expected in autumn. Mazda first announced the PHEV crossover in October 2021, at which time a larger seven-seater called the CX-80 was mentioned alongside the five-seater […] More…
Volkswagen ID Buzz World Premiere: Watch The Live Stream Here Today
The long-awaited Buzz reveal livestream will start at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (7:00 PM CET). More…
China’s February NEV sales rise by 189%
In February, 317,000 New Energy Vehicles were sold in China. Compared to the same month last year, sales increased by 189 per cent. The ratio of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric cars within the NEV category remained nearly constant. While the 317,000 sales represent a 24.1 per cent decline from the 412,000 units sold in January […] More…
Renault Trucks to add two electric trucks to lineup by 2023
Renault Trucks is expanding its electric portfolio and has announced the market launch of two new 44-tonner models for the first quarter of 2023: the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for long-distance transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for construction site transport. Plans are also underway for another freight-carrying electric truck. The new models will […] More…
Shocking Supercharger overcharge
The owner of a Tesla Model 3 in China was astonished when, after a relatively short stay at a Supercharger station, he suddenly faced a bill charging 3,846,306 yuan, or about $600,000. To add insult to injury, the drivers’ vehicle was also banned from using the Superchargers. The fault was apparently a software error. cnevpost.com More…
Aston Martin And Britishvolt To Develop High-Performance Batteries
The bespoke high-performance cylindrical battery cell technology will be used in Aston Martin’s first battery electric vehicle in 2025. More…
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids sells out in less than a day (again) after the electric ATV briefly restocked
Even though you can’t buy an actual Tesla Cyberquad yet, your kids can already get a half-sized version. Or at least they could have if they were quick, since Tesla and Radio Flyer’s co-developed Cyberquad for Kids only briefly returned to being in stock before immediately selling out again. More…
Tern launches new Quick Haul e-bike, its most affordable Bosch mid-drive cargo electric bike yet
When I think of Tern and its popular electric cargo e-bikes, I think of two things: Incredible quality and incredibly expensive. But with the launch of its latest model today, the Tern Quick Haul, one of those things is fading away, and it’s not the quality. More…
Ford Pro Launches Comprehensive Suite Of Commercial EV Chargers
Commercial EV customers will have charging hardware options to fit every need and budget. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 8, 2022
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…
Smart EV charging results in substantial emissions reduction – new study
Smart, or optimized, EV charging – automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges – could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, according to a new report from nonprofit RMI and environmental tech nonprofit WattTime. More…
Does Mileage Impact EV Acceleration? Out Of Spec Tests Two Teslas
One covered over 100,000 miles, more than three times the mileage of the other. More…
Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC’s policing of his Tesla tweets
Elon Musk has now officially asked the court to change his 2018 settlement with the SEC in order to terminate the SEC’s policing of his Tesla tweets. More…
Northvolt Plans 100 GWh/Year Cathode Material Gigafactory In Sweden
It will supply multiple battery plants, as well as produce some battery cells too. More…
Tesla Model 3 Performance: How Is It Holding Up At 100,000 Miles?
Tesla has been called out often for inconsistencies with build quality. Will your Model 3 fall apart as it ages? More…
