The Austrian police are testing a total of 23 electric cars in four federal provinces for their suitability in police service. The pilot project will start in the fourth quarter of 2023, but the 20 police stations in Salzburg, Lower Austria, Vienna and Tyrol have already taken delivery of the electric cars. According to a […] More…
Rivian electric pickup caught fire while charging at Electrify America station
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck caught fire while charging at an Electrify America station in California yesterday. More…
Egypt accelerates transport transition with large-scale vehicle conversions
In Egypt, more than 100,000 internal combustion vehicles are to be converted to electric drives. As a local media news site has reported, the country’s Supreme Council for Vehicle Construction has approved initiatives by two national electric mobility companies. According to the report, the start-up Shift EV and the e-mobility platform BluEV have been given […] More…
MG Motor India & Lohum form battery material supply loop
MG Motor India has joined forces with Indian reuse and recycling company Lohum to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for the reuse and life cycle management of EV batteries. Under the collaboration, Lohum will reuse batteries from MG electric vehicles in second-life Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for “a wide variety of clean energy applications in […] More…
Tesla announces scrappage scheme bonus in the UK
Tesla has launched a new car scrappage scheme in the UK for customers who trade in an older petrol or diesel car model. Over June, customers whose car is valued at less than £2,000 will get £2,000 off the purchase of a new Model 3 or Model Y. The new scrappage scheme will sit on […] More…
Cruise Robotaxi Gets Stuck In The Middle Of An Intersection, Elon Musk Replies
Tesla’s CEO says Cruise’s navigation abilities are “extremely brittle to local conditions.” More…
Mercedes to leave transporter cooperation with Renault
Mercedes-Benz, a long-time partner of Renault in the van sector, will probably not participate in the French company’s FlexEVan project. Instead, the Stuttgart-based company apparently wants to focus on its own VAN.EA electric platform. This is reported by Reuters with reference to two sources familiar with the matter. The background is that Renault is planning […] More…
Smart’s electric SUV #3 arrives in China
Smart has launched sales of the Smart #3 in China. The second model since the brand’s revamp, presented in April, is an all-electric SUV coupé that will also be launched in the first European markets from the end of this year. In China, the Smart #3 will be offered in three regular versions (Pro+, Pulse […] More…
This Toyota bZ4X’s 12-Volt Battery Drained, Is It A Common Issue?
Out of Spec Reviews’ Kyle Conner says the 12-volt battery went flat after the car sat parked overnight. More…
Tesla Issues Recall For Model Y Steering Wheel That May Have Loose Fastener
A loose fastener may cause the steering wheel to detach from the steering column. More…
Stellantis gears up Rennes factory for SUV production
The car manufacturer Stellantis has announced plans to invest 160 million euros in its plant in Rennes in the north of France. An electric SUV is to roll off the production line there from 2025. The electric car is based on the STLA Medium platform and is codenamed CR3, according to Reuters. It will be […] More…
Apparent Tesla Cybertruck Rear Castings Spotted At Giga Texas
The massive rear pieces were laying on the ground outside. More…
The Next Generation of EV Charge Point Management: Introducing EVesto by Longship.io
As we move towards a more sustainable future and the popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, the need for effective and reliable charge point management software is essential. Longship.io, a well-established player in the EV cloud development arena, released its Charge Point Management Software (CPMS) in 2020, now proudly named “EVesto“. Today marks the […] More…
Elon Musk: Tesla Is Happy To License Autopilot, FSD To Other Automakers
The outspoken CEO said that Tesla is also happy to license other technology to rival brands. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 5, 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…
Ford Switch To Tesla Charging Standard Annoys CCS Alliance
Starting in 2024, Ford’s next-gen models in North America will be equipped with Tesla’s NACS charging inlet. More…
EVs are winning over largely conservative areas as buyers look to save money
At least Democrats and Republicans are beginning to agree on one thing – EVs can save you money (and the environment). Although EVs are often associated with liberal-leaning voters, more and more conservative buyers are going electric to save money on gas and experience the latest performance and technology. More…
Tesla Model 3 Price Slashed In Half Thanks To Incentives: Just $19,830
California’s tax rebates, combined with the federal clean vehicle credit, can make select electric cars significantly more affordable for some buyers. More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2023
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Stellantis forms joint venture to recycle end-of-life vehicles and create a more circular economy
Global automaker Stellantis is announced a new joint venture with metal recycling specialist Galloo to develop a more circular economy on its way to becoming greener throughout its entire business by 2030. Together, Stellantis and Galloo intend to implement a service to recycle end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) from the former’s brands, and possibly other automakers. More…
