Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks yesterday, to lukewarm reaction given revelations on its specs, pricing and availability. But Tesla’s miss might be other EV truck makers’ gain, as the big question marks on Cybertruck have been answered disappointingly. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck launch, car dealers, Volvo EX90, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybetruck launch in detail, Volvo EX90, car dealers lobbying against EVs, and more.. Read more…
Cyrusher Doubles Down With Dual-Motor Scout E-Bike
In its top trim, the Scout flaunts two 750-watt hub motors. Read more…
Tesla Built the First Cybertruck Protoype in Just 93 Days
Elon Musk ordered Tesla’s teams to build the first Cybertruck prototype in just 90 days after the design was approved. Read more…
Swiss firm Designwerk presents container-sized Mega Charger for commercial EVs
Designwerk Technologies, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, has developed a new DC fast charging station for commercial EVs that’s packaged in a container format. After a year of development, the company has now presented the new charger to some 80 industry experts. Designwerk’s Mega Charger is a battery-buffered charging station with two CCS charging points, each… Read more…
Researchers develop cobalt-free lithium-ion battery
A team including University of Tokyo researchers has presented a viable alternative to cobalt metal that it says can outperform current lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry. The researchers claim that the new electrodes and electrolyte are cobalt-free, improve battery chemistry, and last for many recharge cycles. The new LIBs can deliver 4.4 V, compared to the… Read more…
Volvo EX90 will start under $80,000 in the US
Volvo has detailed the pricing of its 2025 EX90, which will go on sale in the US next year. What the Swedish company describes as its safest car yet starts at €71,468 and promises an impressive range of up to 483 km. Read more…
Here Are The Best Early Video Reviews Of The Tesla Cybertruck So Far
Jason Cammisa, Marques Brownlee, and Top Gear all got their hands on the new Tesla Cybertruck. Here are their thoughts. Read more…
Is The Cybertruck Really What Tesla Needs Right Now?
And is it what the entire world needs right now? Read more…
FTC seeks public comment on its labeling requirements for public EV chargers
Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, the Federal Trade Commission established the Alternative Fuels Rule, which includes uniform labeling requirements for EV charging stations. The labels must provide ‘‘appropriate information with respect to costs and benefits, so as to reasonably enable the consumer to make choices and comparisons.’’ The required labels must be ‘‘simple.”… Read more…
2 days left to join the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure
There are just two days left to reserve your spot at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, which starts on Monday. The free-to-attend conference will be broadcast December 4 – 6, 2023, featuring live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on-demand after… Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales double amid record November sales
Hyundai achieved its best-ever November sales as demand for its fully electric vehicles continues rising. Sales were led by the Hyundai IONIQ 5, up 99% over last year. Read more…
Tesla offers Cybertruck reservation holders $1,000 discount on its other EVs
Tesla is leveraing the attention around the Cybertruck by offering reservation holders a $1,000 discount on its other electric vehicles. Read more…
Tesla secures massive 1.6 GWh Megapack order for giant project
Tesla has secured a massive Megapack order for a new giant energy storage project that will likely become the largest in the world. Read more…
BYD surpasses Nissan amid record November sales as EV maker closes in on Tesla
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, notched another sales record in November. BYD continues surging, with over 170,000 fully electric vehicles sold last month. The strong performance propelled the automaker past Nissan for the first time in sales. Read more…
Sixt says goodbye to the Teslas in its fleet
The car rental company Sixt is phasing out Tesla electric cars. The residual value problem with the US manufacturer’s electric cars is said to play a major role in the decision. Read more…
Volvo and Polestar parent signs up for EV battery swapping with Nio
Chinese automaker Geely—parent company of Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus—has signed an agreement with Nio to use the latter’s battery-swapping tech in the Chinese market. Under the agreement, the two companies “co-develop two battery swapping standards for private cars and commercial vehicles,” promote adoption of the technology, and scale… Read more…
The EV Tax Credits Are Changing. Yes, Again. Here’s What To Know
Think you had the EV tax credit plan figured out? Concerns about China just threw a wrench into things. Read more…
Our Next Energy’s ‘Gemini’ Battery Doubled A BMW iX’s Range To 608 Miles
BMW is impressed by the result and says that it “looks forward to taking the next steps together” with the Michigan-based startup. Read more…
BMW iX with new dual-chemistry battery achieves over 966 km range
A relatively new battery company called ONE (Our Next Energy) is a Michigan-based startup dedicated to developing advanced battery tech to improve the durability, safety, sustainability and energy density of EV batteries. Its latest project involves a BMW iX fitted with a custom dual-chemistry battery called “Gemini”. Read more…
