When I first coined the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column nearly three years ago, this was precisely the type of thing I had in mind. Searching for all of the coolest and wildest electric vehicles from China’s largest online shopping site has finally landed me on the one I think I want the most right now: a chair that also happens to be an electric tank. Read more…
How This Guy Got Tesla Charging Right In -31 Degree Winter Weather
Three successful charging attempts at 3 different types of fast chargers. Read more…
Audi RS Q e-tron makes history by winning the 2024 Dakar Rally
In a stunning turn of events, Audi has clinched victory at the 2024 Dakar Rally with their RS Q e-tron, making history as the first electric vehicle to conquer this grueling endurance race. The Spanish duo of driver Carlos Sainz and navigator Lucas Cruz piloted this low-emission prototype to secure the coveted win. This victory was no easy feat, as… Read more…
Swiss Post is taking decarbonisation in strides
Swiss Post has transitioned all mail and parcel delivery to zero-emission in Geneva and a large part of the canton, deploying over 660 electric vehicles. Geneva is the third city where Swiss Post has achieved 100% electrification and the postal service now runs one of the largest EV fleets in the country. Read more…
Customcells inaugurates new headquarters in Itzehoe
German battery cell manufacturer Customcells has opened its new company headquarters in Itzehoe. The building, whose foundation stone was laid in November 2022, will house a research center in addition to the administration. Read more…
Yamaha takes over Torqeedo
Cologne-based engine manufacturer Deutz has found a buyer for its subsidiary Torqeedo, which specializes in electric boat drives. The Japanese manufacturer Yamaha Motor is taking over Torqeedo for a high double-digit million euro sum. Read more…
Fisker teases Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition
Fisker officially unveiled its latest creation, the Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition. Named after the picturesque coastal region in Northern California it is set to be available for customer orders in the latter half of 2024. The Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition will be the new top tier of Fisker Ocean lineup, sitting above the Extreme, Ultra, and Sport trim levels.… Read more…
The US Treasury just released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify
The US Treasury Department released updated guidance today on EV charger tax credit eligibility for individuals and businesses – here’s the lowdown. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck towing range, Elon Musk’s control issue, Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear
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 Tesla Cybertruck towing range tests, Elon Musk’s control issue, Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear, and more. Read more…
Tesla finally moves forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells
Tesla finally moved forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells a year after the original announcement. Read more…
MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs
Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of German heavy truck maker MAN Truck & Bus, told reporters that it was, “impossible for hydrogen to effectively compete with battery electric trucks.” But if that’s true, why is MAN still working on hydrogen fuel cell technology. Read more…
Stellantis takes a jab at Tesla, warns EV price cuts could cause ‘bloodbath’
At least one automaker will avoid cutting EV prices to compete with Tesla. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares took aim at Tesla, saying EV price cuts could lead to a “bloodbath,” and the brand is avoiding a race to the bottom. Read more…
Cadillac Boss Says Lyriq Ramping Up As Brand Has More EV ‘Momentum’ Than You Think
Can Cadillac pull out of the Ultium slump? Also, the brand isn’t ruling out more high-performance EV sedans. Read more…
Amprius offers samples of its new 400 Wh/kg silicon anode battery platform
Amprius Technologies has announced an expansion of its product portfolio of silicon anode batteries. The new SiCore batteries are based on a proprietary silicon anode material system. Amprius claims its batteries deliver performance that surpasses that of today’s state-of-the-art graphite-based cells: specific energy up to 400 Wh/kg, and cycle life up to 1,200 cycles at… Read more…
Stellantis unveils STLA Large Platform with 800 km range
Stellantis unveiled the STLA Large Platform today, which will underpin eight new vehicles from its vast array of brands between this year and 2026. Dodge and Jeep will lead with launches in North America, followed later by Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati. The STLA Large Platform is going to be available in both 400-volt and 800-volt architectures, and it’s built… Read more…
These Weird And Wonderful “E-Skis” Let You Ski In The Summer
Who would’ve thought that you could go for a ski trip even when it isn’t snowing? Read more…
Ford Reduces F-150 Lightning Production For ‘Optimal Balance’
Sales of the electric pickup are expected to increase in 2024, but less than anticipated. Read more…
BMW, Like Tesla, Will Use Humanoid Robots At Its U.S. Car Factory
Between moves from Tesla and now BMW, it looks like AI-powered robots may have a place building cars of the future. Read more…
The real reason Hertz is selling EVs
It’s the kind of headline EV boosters hate, and EV boo-birds trumpet: just two years after announcing that it would buy 100,000 Teslas and a raft of other EVs, rental giant Hertz announced that it would sell 20,000 of its Teslas and replace them with tried-and-true gas-guzzlers (at this writing, the company is offering around… Read more…
Video: Qnovo uses BMS software to increase battery lifespan and charging speed
It’s widely believed that frequent DC fast charging stresses a battery, shortening its useful lifetime. However, the long-term effects of frequent fast charging can be mitigated with properly designed charging limits. (Battery data specialist Recurrent recently released the results of a study on the subject.) Can BMS software eliminate this problem and push the limits… Read more…
