That’s roughly 10 percent of all the rental company’s vehicles. More…
Hertz Now Has 50,000 EVs In Its Fleet
Daimler just announced a $650M US-wide EV charging network for trucks
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) today announced a joint venture with NextEra Energy and BlackRock Alternatives in which they’ll build EV charging infrastructure across the US for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 27, 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…
Oklahoma is about to get one of the largest solar cell factories in the US
Enel North America has named Oklahoma as its preferred choice for its planned 3 gigawatt (GW) solar panel and cell factory. More…
Saab engineers develop secret NEVS Emily GT electric car project as IP rights go up for sale
Although Saab doesn’t make cars anymore, the company’s spirit is still alive and well. After going defunct in 2011, Saab’s automotive assets were sold to National Electric Vehicle Sweden. Under financial hardship, the company is now closing product development activities – however, not before a new secret electric sports car project called NEVS Emily GT was revealed. More…
Police believed Tesla fire was due to battery, turns out it was arson
A Tesla Model S was found on fire parked on the street in Spokane, Washington. The police first believed that it caught on fire by itself due to its battery, but it turns out it was arson. More…
Watch 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Go Hard At The Nurburgring
The high-performance Ioniq 5 N prototype looks like a big hot hatch attacking the Nordschleife’s tricky corners. More…
Pure Watercraft unveils production-intent electric pontoon boat powered by GM’s EV batteries
Electric propulsion specialist Pure Watercraft has officially shared the final design of its Pure Pontoon Boat – the company’s first vessel designed in house. Powered by EV batteries provided by minority stakeholder GM, this first crack at an electric pontoon boat could appeal to many consumers interested in quiet cruises without emissions.. More…
Heybike unveils new folding fat tire electric bike that targets bang for your buck
Heybike, one of the friendlier sounding Asian e-bike companies that have sprung up over the last few years, has just launched a new folding fat tire electric bike that attempts to compete on value. The new Heybike Ranger S offers higher performance at a price that few companies have been able to match. More…
ZF unveils air compressor for fuel cells and announces partnership with Liebherr
ZF has announced a new compressor that pushes air into fuel cells (FCs) for commercial vehicles. It has also announced an exclusive development agreement with Liebherr Group’s Aerospace & Transportation division to develop FC air compressor systems for their respective customer bases. As the performance of fuel cell systems depends on a reliable air supply, […] More…
Costco, Leader In Gas Discounts, Has No Plans To Add EV Chargers
While other competing businesses are working to future-proof their stores, Costco doesn’t think EV chargers are necessary yet. More…
Tesla Claims Some Of Musk’s Autopilot Comments May Have Been Deep Fakes
A family sued Tesla after a fatality involving its Autopilot system, and Tesla is trying to make Musk and his comments unavailable. More…
Tesla Model Y Was Europe’s Bestselling Car In Q1 2023
The electric crossover/SUV noted more sales than any other vehicle, regardless of powertrain. More…
Volvo EX90 Orders Surpass “Boldest, Most Ambitious” Expectations
The automaker did not disclose how many EX90 orders it has in the bag but said the first scheduled production run is sold out. More…
Volvo closes flagship EX90 SUV orders as EV sales reach 18% in Q1
Volvo Cars started the year on a high note as electric vehicle sales expanded 157% in the first three months of 2023, accounting for nearly one in every five cars sold. After an overwhelmingly positive response, Volvo says it was forced to close orders for its new flagship EX90 SUV due to the model year selling out. More…
General Motors will stop producing the Chevrolet Bolt
General Motors has announced plans to stop production of the Chevrolet Bolt electric model at the end of this year, as company CEO Mary Barra told investors. So far, the Chevy Bolt EV and its larger offshoot Bolt EUV accounted for the bulk of the company’s EV sales. GM will not be dropping the electric […] More…
Tesla & Fastned challenge Germany over charging station monopoly
The Higher Regional Court in Düsseldorf is hearing a case today that is crucial for the future of fast-charging infrastructure in Germany. Tesla and Fastned are challenging the federal government over essentially extending Tank & Rast’s monopoly at motorway service stations to fast charging. Tank & Rast was only privatised in 1998 yet still holds […] More…
Report: Michelin airless EV tires fit autonomy, law enforcement
Michelin has been testing airless tires for years with an eye toward EV use. While they still aren’t ready for production, executives believe they could be a good fit for autonomous vehicles and law enforcement. European police forces have expressed interest in airless tires because, unlike conventional pneumatic tires, they can’t be shot out… More…
Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working
Tesla’s (TSLA) inventory in the US has reached a new high, which is worrisome at this time in the quarter, and it is pointing to price cuts maybe not working as well as the automaker intended. More…
Leoni focuses on EV charging cables in new division
Automotive supplier Leoni announces a new business unit. ‘Charging & Power Solutions’ will unify the company’s cable business and focus on electromobility. The product suite ‘EcoSense’ covers cables for all types of charging, including new liquid-cooled solutions for HPC. Leoni lists the liquid-cooled High Power Charging cables as the latest addition to the range alongside […] More…
