Electric boat drive specialist Torqeedo has introduced a new battery option for its Deep Blue series of electric drive systems. The new Deep Blue Battery 80 uses LFP cells and offers a capacity of 80 kWh – twice as much as the generation of Deep Blue batteries already available. Torqeedo says the new battery’s cell-to-pack […] More…
Tesla Model Y Wins Award For Best New Family Car
The central touchscreen, impressive range, and effortless acceleration are all part of the crossover’s appeal. More…
Mercedes-Benz Recalls EQE, EQS, EQS SUV EVs For Faulty Software
The German brand says that under certain conditions, a loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out. More…
Aerolease orders up to 50 electric airplanes
Eviation Aircraft has landed another order for its all-electric plane Alice. It will deliver up to 50 units to the aviation leasing company Aerolease. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to this effect, which has now been announced at the Paris Air Show. “As we gather for the Paris Air Show, the […] More…
Eve Air announces 3 potential global orders over 150 eVTOL
The eVTOL manufacturer Eve Air Mobility, which belongs to the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, announced three potential orders for the sale of a total of 150 of its electric air taxis. Nordic Aviation is ordering 15 units from Eve Air as a fixed order and potentially 15 more. Eve signed a letter of intent with […] More…
NIO unveils its first smart electric tourer for Europe
NIO has announced its first EV tourer for Europe, the ET5 Touring.
The ET5 Touring uses NIO’s proven dual-motor all-wheel drive system, comprising a 150 kW… More…
Rivian to use Tesla charging standard in the USA
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian wants to install Tesla charging ports in its future electric cars. In addition, there is support from Texas to establish the North American Charging Standard (NACS) as the charging standard across the US. First to Rivian: From 2025, vehicles of the R1 model series and the upcoming R2 platform […] More…
China: Purchase tax exemption for NEVs is extended
The Chinese government is extending the purchase tax exemption for New Energy Vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs and PHEVs) for another four years. It is currently the only incentive available for NEVs in China and was due to expire at the end of the year. The Chinese Ministry of Finance officially confirmed the plan after it was […] More…
Bosch and X Shore team up on new electric boat drivetrains
Swedish electric boat maker X Shore has a new, lighter and more affordable model coming known as the X Shore 1. And with the help of Bosch, it’s going to be more efficient than ever. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 20, 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…
BTC Power Will Integrate NACS Connector In 2024: Shows A Prototype
The company describes the move as critical innovation. More…
This cement company is installing a 25 MW onsite solar farm
Holcim US is going to install a 25-megawatt (MW) solar farm at its Michigan cement factory that will generate more than 30% of the plant’s power. More…
Buick launches another compelling Ultium-based EV in China for under $30K, still ICE only in the US
General Motors (GM) is wasting no time as it looks to keep up in a rapidly evolving Chinese EV market. Buick, GM’s mid-level luxury brand, is embracing the wave of innovation with its second EV based on GM’s Ultium platform, the E4 electric SUV. Yet, in the US, we are stuck with Buick’s ICE vehicles. More…
Stellantis and Foxconn announce joint venture to produce next-generation EV semiconductors
Dutch automotive conglomerate Stellantis announced the forming of a new joint venture with Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, to develop and scale a family of state-of-the-art semiconductors for next-generation EV platforms. Stellantis and Foxconn will each bring their own expertise to the JV, which should eventually cater to the entire automotive industry.. More…
You can now buy a Hyundai IONIQ 6 for less than a Tesla Model 3
Which electric sedan would you buy? With Hyundai’s recent price cuts, the IONIQ 6 is now cheaper to buy than the Tesla Model 3. However, you might want to act fast. The deal ends on July 5, 2023. More…
These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now
Electric boating is nothing new, but for a long time it has been outside the limits of most recreational boaters’ wallets. That’s not true anymore, though, as several new low-cost electric boats are starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for the average Joe. More…
Check Out The Fancy Stromer ST7 Alinghi Red Bull Racing E-Bike
This electric two-wheeler is filled to the brim with fancy tech. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock soars as automakers want to secure access to Supercharger network
Tesla (TSLA) stock soared more than 4% today as automakers are starting to want to secure access to the Supercharger network for their own EV owners. More…
5 Electric Scooters From Voro Motors To Fit Every Need
This hot segment has exploded with new e-scooter types. More…
Tesla’s Growth Ambitions In China Clash With Oversupply Concerns
Tesla’s impressive sales performance might be a double-edged sword. More…
