The Megawatt Charging Standard (MCS) formalized just last summer will pave the way for more electric big rigs at the expense of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, an electric-truck consultant predicts. Enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel-cell passenger cars has largely played out, and megawatt charging will do the same for fuel-cell trucks, Rustam Kocher, former… More…
India alters electric two-wheeler subsidies in India
The Indian government has proposed to increase the overall funding for subsidies for electric two-wheelers but cut the subsidy available for each vehicle. Instead of the previous maximum of 40 per cent of the purchase price, only a maximum of 15 per cent would be covered until the end of the FAME II scheme. Although […] More…
Tesla Investors Still Heavily Support Elon Musk Amid Turmoil
While it may seem many folks have turned their back on the Tesla CEO, his loyal base is still overwhelmingly supportive. More…
Gogoro expands with Bikebank in Korea, launching Dotstation brand
Gogoro, known for its e-scooters and battery-swapping ecosystems, has announced an expanded partnership with Bikebank in Korea. The collaboration will bring Gogoro services to Korean consumers under the Dotstation brand, building on earlier B2B advances in the market. Bikebank, a business specializing in micromobility solutions, is first for couriers. The company now established Dotstation, a […] More…
Can Tesla Semi Compete With Established Automakers?
Established truck makers are also getting into electrification, so what makes the Tesla Semi special? More…
Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Against Tesla’s Elon Musk Over Twitter Purchase
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was sued in a class-action lawsuit due to his purchase of Twitter and how it may have impacted shareholders. More…
Will Tesla’s 4680 Battery Cell Delays Impact Cybertruck Production?
The Cybertruck is due to arrive soon, but there still seem to be some loose ends. More…
Ford CEO: We’re not going to go to 600-mile range on EVs
Ford is taking batteries very seriously, and it’s not going to spend more on them than it needs to. What that means, Ford product development chief and CTO Doug Field explained at the company’s Capital Markets Day earlier this week, is redesigning next-generation EVs around weight savings, reduced complexity, lower rolling resistance, the… More…
BMW Design Boss: Why Do EVs Need To Look Different?
Head of BMW Brand Design Domagoj Dukec doesn’t understand automakers adopting EV-specific design language. More…
2024 BMW i5 Debuts With 295-Mile Range, $67,795 Base Price
The first-ever battery-electric BMW 5 Series shares the CLAR platform with internal combustion engine variants. More…
Mercedes to launch electric CLA & GLC in 2024
Mercedes-Benz is preparing the market launch of the all-electric CLA and GLC next year. At a North American dealer meeting, these two electric vehicles were among those shown and will probably no longer be marketed under the EQ label. The electric variants of the CLA sedan and the GLC crossover are to take on the […] More…
Jaguar I-Pace Sales Decreased Again In Q1 2023
The good news is that new all-electric models from Jaguar Land Rover are coming. More…
Tesla Adds Made-In-China Vehicles To Its Canadian Inventory
The Model 3 and Model Y units have been shipped from Shanghai. More…
Volvo EX30 To Offer Two Battery Options, Up To 298 Miles Of Range
The smallest EV in Volvo’s lineup will come with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. More…
Tesla Will Reveal New Gigafactory Location By The End Of The Year: Elon Musk
The CEO said Tesla has already picked Mexico, but there’s another factory in the works. More…
Gogoro expands retail sales of its battery-swapping electric scooters in Korea
After first entering Korea in 2019 as part of a food delivery partnership, Gogoro is now expanding its battery-swapping electric scooters around the country and opening up ridership for everyday commuters. It’s a move that follows Gogoro’s tried and true strategy of entering countries with an initial focus on business customers and then expanding to private consumers. More…
2024 Opel Corsa Electric Facelift Brings More Power And Range
Opel’s all-electric subcompact hatchback also ditches the Corsa-e name for Corsa Electric. More…
See What The Lightship L1 Electric RV Trailer Looks Like In This Sandy Munro Video
The engineer best known for his EV teardowns weighs in on the battery-powered RV. More…
EX30 SUV will not only offer smaller dimensions but also Volvo’s lowest carbon footprint
Two weeks before the public gets its official debut of the upcoming EX30 small SUV, Volvo continues to trickle new tidbits of information to us to build anticipation. This morning, the automaker shared that the upcoming SUV represents its lowest total carbon footprint to date, reducing its environmental impact by a huge fraction compared to its current EV models. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 23, 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…
