Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced a joint venture to develop electric propulsion systems for the aviation industry in the second half of 2023. The new company will be called Nidec Aerospace. Nidec will own 51 per cent and Embraer the remaining 49 per cent. Its headquarters will be in […] More…
Chicago CTA to double electric bus fleet
Chicago-based public transport operator Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced plans to nearly double the size of its all-electric bus fleet with the purchase of 22 new electric buses. The Chicago Transit Board authorized the exercising of a contract option for the purchase of additional standard, 40-foot electric buses, valued at $26.2 million. The original contract […] More…
ProLogium creates solid-state battery pack with higher energy density
The Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium presented its new large-footprint lithium ceramic battery (LLCB) for the first time at the ees Europe trade fair in Munich. The first units will be delivered to European car manufacturers for testing as early as the end of this year. ProLogium already presented solid-state battery packs at CES […] More…
See Thousands Of Tesla EVs Bound For Canada Waiting In Shanghai Port
We counted at least 3,000 cars waiting to board a ship to North America. More…
Ebusco starts customer deliveries of the 3.0
The Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco is starting to deliver the first Ebusco 3.0 from series production. These are 12-metre buses that will go on the road for Transdev in the Hilversum region. Over the next few months, the Ebusco 3.0 buses will be delivered in stages. Due to problems in the supply chain, the […] More…
Aehra unveils design of electric sedan
The new Italian premium electric car brand Aehra has unveiled the exterior design of its second model. The sedan, so far simply called Aehra Sedan, follows the SUV model unveiled last autumn. Both use the same platform – and also the design language. Already the SUV model stood out because of its aerodynamic body with […] More…
Bosnia and Herzegovina subsidises EV purchases
The government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has earmarked about half a million euros to promote the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles this year. Unlike last year, businesses can now also benefit from the scheme. The total subsidies of one million marka will be divided equally between private individuals and companies, with […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted In New Zealand, Possibly For Final Winter Testing
Snow isn’t usually the first thing that pops into our minds when we think of New Zealand. More…
Stellantis To Launch Sub-$27,000 EV With Over 186 Miles Of Range
The affordable all-electric hatchback will debut later this year, with sales expected to start in 2024. More…
Tesla Cybertruck lands in New Zealand for final winter testing
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted arriving by plane in New Zealand – most likely for final winter testing of the electric pickup truck. More…
Rivian Prioritizing R1S Production Over R1T: More Demand For SUV
Rivian expects to build 50,000 vehicles in total this year. More…
Tesla Celebrates 10 Millionth 4680-Type Battery Cell At Giga Texas
Is it enough to support the Tesla Model Y and the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck launch? More…
Tesla Supercharger Network Potentially Worth $100B According To Analyst
Such a valuation would make Tesla’s charging network more valuable than most automakers in their entirety. More…
Tesla’s NACS EV fast-charging standard lags in locations vs. CCS
Ford and GM recently both announced plans to install the Tesla NACS port in future vehicles, and together, this could mark the start of a more effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the U.S. But things may look even more uncertain before they get better. Ironically, the shift to NACS means GM and Ford both abandoning a standard that… More…
Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000 plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push
Tesla has added a discount to new inventory Model S and Model X vehicles and three years of free Supercharging for deliveries by the end of the quarter. More…
Report: Tesla Discounts Model S/Model X In Existing Inventory By $7,500
The cars also come with three years of free Tesla Supercharging – if delivered by June 30. More…
Watch Rivian R1S Vs Tesla Model X Plaid Third-Row Seating Showdown
Which large electric SUV has the best third-row seats? Time to find out from a driver who owns both a Model X Plaid and an R1S. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 17, 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…
Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas
Tesla announced it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas. It is a good sign for the automaker’s production ramp-up, which relies heavily on the new cell. More…
Denago Commute Step-Thru review – a big, comfy bike with some quirks
Denago sent us a review copy of the step-through model of its $1,799 Commute bike, and we’ll take you through what we thought of this big, well-equipped, and comfort-focused bike. More…
