Mercedes’ me Charge network has reached the impressive milestone of 1.5 million charging points worldwide, making it one of the biggest charging networks in the world. The me Charge network operates in 31 countries across three continents. About 600,000 of the charging points are located in Europe, 100,000 of which are in Germany alone, 800,000 are in Asia, and 100,000… Read more…
CPCA expects China’s Jan NEV retail sales to be 800,000 units, 15.3% lower than Dec
China’s passenger car retail sales are estimated to be around 2.2 million units in January, down 6.5 percent from December. Read more…
Watch a Rivian R1T pull a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow [Video]
Who said electric vehicles can’t perform in the cold? A recent video shows a Rivian R1T successfully pulling a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow. Read more…
A $2-3 billion battery factory for electric trucks is headed to Mississippi
Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR will build a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi. Read more…
SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion
The autonomous mining experts at SafeAI have collaborated with Japanese Obayashi Corp. to build a first-of-its-kind, self-driving battery electric haul truck, paving the way for other companies to upgrade their existing equipment assets to reach their sustainability goals. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 18, 2024
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. Read more…
Ford showcases F-150 Lightning Switchgear – just don’t call it Raptor electric
Ford is giving us an interesting take on off-road vehicles with the F-150 Lightning Switchgear. The one-off vehicle is done in collaboration with RTR Vehicles and Ford hopes it can prove that EVs can deliver the same all-terrain performance as their gas-powered counterparts. Ford decided that an unmodified 580-horsepower powertrain found in F-150 Lightning XLT was up to the task.… Read more…
U.S. EV Sales Ended 2023 At 1.1 Million
Add plug-in hybrids and the U.S. bought a record 1.4 million rechargeable cars last year. Read more…
China’s EVs Consumed As Much Energy As Ireland In 2023
It’s not as big a problem as you might think. Read more…
Upcoming Jeep Wagoneer S hits 97 km/h in 3.5 seconds
Jeep is once again teasing the upcoming Wagoneer S EV, which we’ve seen before – way back in October of 2022, actually. Back then, the company said the “S” stands for “speed”, and today it’s back to prove that point. The Wagoneer S will only be offered as a pure all-electric EV, and it will do 0 to 97 km/h… Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets Bronze treatment, fastest yet with performance upgrade
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is getting a new “Bronze Appearance Package” that’ll make any head turn. With an optional performance upgrade, the new EV is the fastest Mach-E yet. Read more…
Estes just offset nearly 100% of its energy needs with rooftop solar
The largest privately owned freight carrier in North America has finished installing rooftop solar panels at its 4th and 5th trucking terminals, and announced plans to add solar installations at two more of its locations, furthering its commitment to solar transformation. Read more…
Doug DeMuro Thinks The New Tax Credits Will Shake Up The Used EV Market
For example, why would anyone buy a Model 3 now that the Model Y is less expensive? Read more…
Himiway Showcases Impressive Lineup Of E-Bikes At CES 2024
Himiway has sporty riders in its crosshairs with the launch of a range of new e-MTBs. Read more…
Why EV Efficiency Is So Important For Getting The Most Electric Range
We spoke with Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to discuss the keys to making a long range EV. Read more…
Tesla Cut Model Y Prices In Europe As Demand Weakened
As it turns out, the Model Y is now priced similarly to the Model 3 (Highland). Read more…
We’re Driving The 2024 Kia EV9. What Do You Want To Know?
We’re taking our first spin in the hotly anticipated electric three-row crossover. Read more…
US Army orders 88 EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems from Beam Global
Beam Global has secured an order from the US Army Corps of Engineers for 88 more EV ARC off-grid charging systems. The EV ARC systems will be deployed across 21 locations in 16 states. Executive Order 14057 calls for 100% zero-emission federal fleet vehicle acquisitions by 2035, including 100% light-duty acquisitions by 2027. This could… Read more…
A wood-burning EV charger?
EV chargers come in all shapes and sizes to fit a variety of use cases, but we’ve never heard of a wood-burning EV charger until now. Florida-based Air Burners, a manufacturer of air curtain burner systems, collaborated with Rolls-Royce and Volvo Construction Equipment to develop a portable machine that turns biomass waste into energy. The… Read more…
Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best selling car in 2023, a first for an EV
Tesla’s Model Y was Europe’s best selling car in 2023. Not the best selling EV, mind you, but the best selling car. Its estimated 254,822 units sold across the continent outnumbered any other car model – EVs, PHEVs, ICE cars, you name it. It’s the first time in history an EV has managed this feat. It’s also the first time… Read more…
