Electric vehicle traction is seeing a powerful surge worldwide, and the Middle East, traditionally an oil stronghold, isn’t one to be left in the dust. Geely’s premium EV subsidiary, Zeekr, has taken a major step forward, announcing new partnerships in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. This move isn’t just about business; it speaks volumes about the shifting energy landscape and the region’s plans to diversify from fossil fuels. Zeekr’s Middle Eastern foray follows recent expansion into several European countries, including Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Furthermore, the… More…
After first refusing, OneWheel recalls all of its self-balancing electric skateboards
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, electric skateboard-maker Future Motion has agreed to recall all of its OneWheels, a self-balancing electric mobility device. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck launch?, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price $$$, 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 imminent Tesla Cybertruck launch, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price US price, and more. More…
Hyundai/Kia seen taking photos at Tesla supercharger: NACS support imminent?
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles were spotted doing a photoshoot while “charging” at a Supercharger today, leading to speculation about whether the brands may be ready to announce a joint move to Tesla’s NACS charging connector. More…
Honda unveils $10K electric N-Van e with 130-mile range that can power your home
This week, Honda revealed new information about its upcoming mini electric N-Van e with an anticipated 130 miles (210 km) of range. The new Honda N-Van e is built for business and personal use with features like vehicle-to-home (V2H), a flexible interior, and portable power capabilities. More…
High-Stakes Trial Over Fatal Tesla Autopilot Incident Begins In California
The plaintiffs have accused Tesla of knowingly installing faulty Autopilot systems into its EVs. More…
US solar is booming – here’s the newly released data
US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data.. More…
Fisker (FSR) stock on the rise despite plans to raise funds, diluting investors
California-based EV startup Fisker’s (FSR) stock is trending higher Friday despite announcing plans to raise funds by offering $170 million in convertible notes.. More…
Tesla quietly held ‘Installer Day’ amid move to rely more on third-party installers
Tesla quietly held an “Installer Day” amid a move to rely more on third-party installers for its energy business. More…
The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5 GW offshore wind farm
The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated. More…
Honda N-Van e: announced with 210 km range and up to 350 kg cargo capacity
Honda announced that it’s making its gas-powered N-Van fully electric back in 2022 and now the car manufacturer revealed a bit more details about the so-called Honda N-Van e:. The cargo van will be displayed at this year’s Japan Mobility Show 2023 scheduled for the end of October. Honda N-Van e: The two press releases dedicated to the N-Van e: on Honda’s official website mostly talk about how practical the vehicle is and a delivery man shares his thoughts on comfort, features, etc. Unfortunately, Honda didn’t share the battery capacity but said the WLTC range is rated at 210 km,… More…
Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new independent study. More…
Volkswagen to launch new electric SUV and Golf EV at main German plant
The Volkswagen brand is preparing its network for the future of electric mobility. Volkswagen announced Friday it will produce a new electric SUV at its main plant in Germany. Meanwhile, an electric version of its iconic Golf will follow on the new SSP platform. More…
Marco’s Pizza to begin testing autonomous delivery EVs with Magna [Video]
North American restaurant chain Marco’s Pizza has announced a new agreement with Magna International to test out a number of last mile delivery methods. One of the methods includes fully-autonomous pizza delivery EVs seen in the video below. More…
2024 Skoda Enyaq comes with longer range, more power
Skoda is bringin significant updates to its Enyaq. The upgrades for the 2024 models include a design tweak aligning with Skoda’s new brand identity, and yes, the iV is no longer part of the name. However, it’s still visible under the hood. More excitingly, we get enhanced electric motors, improved battery management, and – best of all – extended ranges. The Enyaq 85, replaces the Enyaq 80 as the base model. It promises an impressive 565 km on a single charge under the WLTP cycle and boasts a zippy DC charging time of 28 minutes from 10% to 80%. Speed junkies, too, have reason to… More…
Germany: 10 Companies Awarded To Build 8,000 DC Fast Chargers
Around 900 new fast charging stations will be built across the country. More…
StoreDot could help speed up charging in future Volvo EVs
Israel-based battery firm StoreDot on Thursday announced a “strategic collaboration” with Volvo to develop very fast-charging battery cells for future EVs. The partnership will produce cells “optimized and tailored for Volvo’s future electric vehicle architecture,” according to a StoreDot press release. The company expects to deliver the first… More…
Biden policy led Northvolt to Canada for $5.2B EV battery plant
Swedish battery firm Northvolt on Thursday said it would build a $5.2 billion (USD) EV battery factory in Canada’s Quebec province—its first outside of Europe. Known as Northvolt Six, the factory will be located just outside Montreal, according to a company press release. The first phase of construction is scheduled to start this year, with… More…
Nikola’s FC truck is now officially on the market
Nikola Motor has officially launched its hydrogen fuel-cell truck in the USA. This was celebrated at an event at Nikola’s manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona and the company will now focus on completing deliveries. Lire la suite…
Solaris to deliver electric buses to Kristianstad
As Sweden continues to electrify its transportation system, public transport operator VR Kristianstad transport company has placed a major order with the Polish manufacturer Solaris. The order includes a total of 20 Urbino 15 Electric and three Urbino 12 Electric buses. Lire la suite…
