German automotive supplier Mahle has released a new battery cooling plate and considers it a “technological leap”. The company’s engineers took inspiration from nature to develop a bionic structure for the cooling channels enabling the coolant to flow differently. According to Mahle, this significantly improves the thermodynamic performance and the structural-mechanical properties of the cooling […] More…
New TeraWatt charge park to cater for fleets in the busy LAX area
TeraWatt Infrastructure, founded by ex-Google strategist Neha Palmer, has broken ground on a new charging site for EV fleets in California. The charging park near Los Angeles Airport will host 26 DC fast chargers and is slated to open next year. TeraWatt owns the site and will operate and maintain the charging infrastructure. At the […] More…
ZEEKR throws shade at Tesla while teasing a new performance version of its 001 EV
Young EV brand ZEEKR continues to innovate at a speed worthy of a name like “Plaid” or “Sapphire,” but apparently views itself and its latest incoming sports car in an entirely different echelon. In a tweet earlier today, ZEEKR teased a performance version of its flagship 001 sedan, making it known it’s entering the sports car segment and it has its sights set on Tesla. More…
Lotte to build copper foil factory in Spain
The South Korean conglomerate Lotte has announced the construction of a factory in Spain for the production of copper foils for use in battery cells for electric cars. Near Tarragona, up to 30,000 tonnes of copper foils are to be produced per year from 2025. Construction will be carried out by subsidiary Lotte Energy Materials, […] More…
Volkswagen ID.3 sales surge over 300% after recent price cuts
The Volkswagen ID.3 is seeing a surge in demand following the automaker’s decision to slash prices last month. The lower ID.3 price had a significant impact this past month, with sales rising over 300%. More…
Electrify America moving to station-specific pricing structure, idle fees
Electrify America is changing its pricing structure for EV charging, moving to station-specific pricing and adding idle fees as of August 17. First reported by Autoblog, the changes were announced in a recent email to customers. The timing for the pricing change was subsequently confirmed in an email to Green Car Reports by Electrify America… More…
Greenflux has a new large-scale DC smart charging algorithm
Dutch charging software provider GreenFlux has launched a DC-specific algorithm for intelligent fast charging. The algorithm is designed to ensure that the combined power consumption of a group of charging stations automatically stays below a specific limit. This makes it geared towards commercial customers, and Greenflux confirms that the algorithm has already been incorporated into […] More…
Ford postpones production launch for the Explorer in Cologne
Ford has postponed the market launch of its Cologne-built electric model Explorer, previously planned for early 2024, by about half a year. The issue is apparently related to new global safety regulations for the drive train. As reported by the Cologne-based publication Kölnische Rundschau, Ford informed the Cologne workforce on Thursday morning. According to the […] More…
Li Auto to launch luxury BEV in China
The Chinese carmaker Li Auto plans to introduce its first pure BEV model, Mega, at this year’s end and launch three more BEVs on the Chinese market in 2024. So far, the company has focused on hybrid models with range extenders (EREV). Li Auto is thus “declaring war” on brands such as BMW, Audi and […] More…
Motiv Power Systems releases new EV chassis series Argo
Motiv Power Systems presents the new Argo series featuring the first medium-duty EV cab designed from the ground up. The commercial electric vehicle specialist says the Argo can support all medium-duty applications across Class 4-6. This includes box trucks, step vans, shuttle buses, refrigerated vehicles, vocational vehicles, and other specialities, so Motiv. The company considers […] More…
Cadillac introduces the electric Escalade
Cadillac has unveiled the Escalade IQ, an all-electric “full-size SUV” that is scheduled to go into production in the summer of 2024. Based on General Motors’ Ultium platform, the Cadillac Escalade IQ gets an enormous battery. The Escalade IQ, which will debut with the 2025 model year, has up to 559 kW of all-wheel drive […] More…
Eicher electric trucks to join Amazon delivery fleets in India
Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Eicher Trucks and Buses has partnered with Amazon to drive the retailer’s middle and last-mile delivery operations in India. The deal will see Amazon and Eicher launch 1,000 electric vehicles over the next five years. As a first step, Amazon will deploy 50 Eicher electric trucks in major cities like Delhi, […] More…
Italian powertrain maker Mavel to equip new Nio EVs
Nio Capital, the investment arm of the Chinese carmaker, takes a stake in the Italian drive specialist Mavel Powertrain. Mavel counts McLaren and Aston Martin among its clients and will soon supply next-gen Nio EVs with new drives. Nio Capital has taken the lead in Mavel’s Series A funding round that is expected to bring […] More…
Tesla hires new management to expand production in North America
Tesla has hired two new managers to expand its production in North America. German manufacturing specialist Michael Schmitt has joined Tesla from Bosch, and manager Michael Hildebrand from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. What the portal Electrek first reported is confirmed by Schmitt’s LinkedIn profile: Michael Schmitt now works for Tesla as “Director Operation Giga Tesla” […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 9, 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…
New damning footage shows several Tesla vehicles on Autopilot crashing into police
A new report has revealed damning footage showing several Tesla vehicles on Autopilot crashing into police vehicles on the highway. More…
BYD production snowballs as it celebrates rolling five millionth plug-in EV off the assembly line
While some EV automaker’s are working to deliver EV numbers in the tens of thousands, China’s Build Your Dreams (BYD) is on an entirely different level. The automotive manufacturing conglomerate is celebrating five million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built – a feat in it of itself, but an even greater tell to just how quickly BYD’s production lines are expanding. More…
What’s the problem with Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind turbines?
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has big problems, and it’s going to cost the company billions – what’s wrong with its onshore wind turbines. More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in August 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…
Gotrax Eclipse Ultra e-scooter sees $100 discount in New Green Deals, Greenworks pole saw kit, e-bikes, more
Wednesday has a fresh batch of environmentally-friendly discounts on tap today, with the Gotrax Eclipse Ultra electric scooter and its optional seat attachment dropping down to $750. You’ll also be able to get your yard in order with Greenwork’s pole saw and hedge trimmer kit at $134, to complement the massive assortment of e-bike discounts on tap today. More…
