Ford presented its business figures for the first quarter of 2023, breaking them down for the first time into the three core business units Ford Blue (combustion cars and hybrids), Ford Model e (electric vehicles) and Ford Pro (commercial vehicles). However, the electric car business is expected to be profitable as early as 2024. While […] More…
Freightliner launches series eM2 truck in the US
Daimler Truck North America has presented the production version of its medium-duty electric truck Freightliner eM2. The eM2 is now available to order in two variants for US Classes 6 and 7. After the heavy-duty truck eCascadia, the eM2 is the second battery-electric model of Daimler’s truck brand Freightliner and is scheduled to go into […] More…
Fisker Ocean EV To Be Offered With Swappable Batteries From 2024
Battery swapping is as fast as refueling with gasoline, but at a lower per-mile cost, says Fisker. More…
Mini Cooper Electric to reach up to 400 km range
Mini announced the first official key data for the upcoming Cooper Electric. The fifth generation of the 3-door Mini will be available for purchase by the end of the year and is to be produced in Leipzig from November. The fifth generation of the 3-door Mini will come as Mini Cooper E with 135 kW […] More…
Citroën gives its ë-C4 vehicles more power
Citroën has integrated a new drive system and a larger battery into its ë-C4 and ë-C4 X electric models. Previously, the models were only equipped with 100 kW of power and a 50-kWh battery, which were now upgraded to 115 kW of power and a 54-kWh battery. Initially, the new drive will only be available […] More…
North American-Spec Tesla Model 3 Spotted At Shanghai Port
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Ford E-Transit To Get 186-mile Option Courtesy Of A Bigger Battery
The extended-range battery version will be detailed on May 11. More…
Rivian Adds Drive Cam, Charge Limit Slider Via Software Update
The over-the-air update has started rolling out to R1T and R1S vehicles. More…
Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range in US… with LFP cells?
Tesla has once again started taking orders on the Model 3 Long Range in the US, after it was missing for nearly 9 months. And it looks like it might be using Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO/LFP) battery cells, like the Model 3 Standard Range. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 2, 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…
Volvo showcases electric excavator, begins testing ahead of commercial sales next year
Volvo Construction Equipment is kicking off a series of testing programs in North America with its mid-size EC230 Electric excavator and partner WM (formerly known as Waste Management). The 23-ton machine is designed to run the same operations as a diesel equivalent and represents a major shift in zero-emissions construction equipment. More…
Volvo’s 2024 EV models include RWD for first time in a quarter century, plus range increases
After previously hinting at some upgrades to come, Volvo Cars has shared details of its 2024 model year C40 and XC40 Recharge EVs. By developing a new motor in-house, Volvo is delivering expanded powertrain variants, all promising improved range. More…
Better Than A Barn Find: 3 Brand-New Tesla Roadsters Uncovered In China
They have been sitting in shipping containers since 2010 and are now for sale. More…
Electrify America’s CEO-elect tested its EV chargers on a cross-country road trip – here’s how it went
Electrify America’s CEO-elect took a cross-country road trip in an EV to test the company’s charging network, and this is how it went. More…
Ford (F) Q1 2023 earnings results: Electric vehicles take center stage
Ford Motor (F) released its Q1 2023 earnings results after market close on Tuesday, May 2, as the automaker gives us our closest look at its Model e electric car division yet. More…
Eive electric 2CV
French connection This electric version of the classic Citroen van was developed in the UK using an e-drive from a company in France. Peter Donaldson reports Electric conversions of classic cars such as original Minis and early Porsche 911s are now well-established, but the Citroen 2CV van created by The 2CV Shop in the UK […] More…
ZeroAvia unveils 1.8MW motor system as it develops a 76-seat hydrogen electric plane with Alaska Airlines
Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has received delivery of a 76-passenger plane from Alaska Airlines it can now retrofit with zero-emissions technology as promised years ago. Furthermore, the company’s advancements in modular motor systems could enable test flights of the plane sooner than you’d think. More…
Volvo Outlines 2024 C40 Recharge And XC40 Recharge Upgrades
Almost 300 miles of EPA range will be achieved in the all-new rear-wheel drive versions. More…
LG Energy Solution just debuted a residential battery storage system in the US
Korean lithium-ion battery giant LG Energy Solution (LGES) wants to position itself as a battery storage system provider, so it’s launching a residential battery storage system in the US. More…
New French E-Bike Has A Frame Made From Recycled Materials
Ultima’s new Multipath puts a whole new spin on going green. More…
