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…
GM says an electric coupe is coming – Camaro or Corvette EV on the horizon?
A new electric coupe based on the General Motors Ultium platform is in the works. Is it the electric Camaro or Corvette EV we’ve been waiting for. More…
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ revealed with 450 miles of range for around $130,000
Cadillac’s icon has gained an electric variant. On Wednesday, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ debuted with a GM-estimated 450 miles, 200-plus-kwh battery pack, 55.0-inches of screens on the dashboard, and trademark design. Cadillac estimates the electric luxury SUV will cost about $130,000 when entering production in the summer of 2024 at GM’s… More…
Check out this bulletproof electric luxury sedan from BMW, the i7 Protection
BMW unveiled its first bulletproof electric sedan this week, the BMW i7 Protection, as the automaker expands its emission-free models into new segments. More…
Lucid Gravity SUV set for November reveal, production late 2024
The Lucid Gravity, the electric SUV sequel to the automaker’s Air luxury sedan, will be revealed in November and start production in late 2024. That confirmation, which is in line with Lucid’s previously discussed timeline, came Monday in an announcement of the automaker’s second quarter 2023 financial results. Lucid said it delivered 1,404… More…
Tesla poaches top manufacturing executive from Bosch
Tesla has poached a top manufacturing executive from Bosch, Dr. Michael Schmitt, who has over 25 years of experience at the German manufacturing giant. More…
Deal undone? Britishvolt may not be saved
The rescue of the battery start-up Britishvolt and its plans for one of only two cell factories in the UK is in jeopardy. The buyer, Australia’s Recharge Industries, has failed to make the final payment, the BBC reports quoting administrators. While previous reports considered the buy-out a done deal, the report casts doubt on the […] More…
ChargePoint aims to increase reliability of its chargers
ChargePoint aims to increase its charging stations’ reliability to almost 100 per cent. To this end, the company “will implement 24/7 proactive station monitoring” of its more than 243,000 EV charging points. With the so-called Network Operations Centre (NOC), ChargePoint says it wants to “ensure [that] almost any charging station issue can be instantly and […] More…
Formula E: Jaguar to compete in 2024 with Evans and Cassidy
Jaguar TCS Racing has signed current World Championship runner-up Nick Cassidy for the 2024 Formula E season. The driver from New Zealand, who competed for Jaguar’s customer team Envision Racing until now, will be the new driver alongside Mitch Evans for the British racing team. With the signing of Cassidy, Jaguar will be fielding an […] More…
Karsan wins bid in Italy to deliver over 300 electric minibuses
Turkish bus builder Karsan has secured a framework contract in Italy to supply 320 electric minibuses following a tender by the central procurement agency Consip. The framework agreement covers Karsan’s six-metre e-Jest electric bus and the eight-metre e-Atak. The company expects to receive new orders from the operators in Italy in the 18 months covered […] More…
Lithium mining in Cornwall receives another push
Cornish Lithium, a startup seeking to mine the precious resource in its home county of Cornwall, secures 53.6 million pounds ($67 mn) to open its first mine in Britain. The UK Infrastructure Bank leads the investment as part of a larger funding round of up to £168 mn. Joining UKIB in the 210 million dollar […] More…
TSMC to build semiconductor factory in Dresden
Germany is getting another large semiconductor plant in which silicon-based chips for the car industry, among other things, will be produced in the future. The Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC is investing in a plant in Dresden as part of a joint venture with Bosch, Infineon and NXP. The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), like the […] More…
