Installation of the final wind turbines at the Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm is nearly complete. More…
These two giant heat pumps will warm 25,000 households
German engine maker MAN Energy Solutions‘ industrial-sized heat pumps will produce 350,000 MWh of heat per year and warm 25,000 Danish households using offshore wind power and seawater. More…
Chinese Start-Up’s Breakthrough Battery Technology Defies Cold Climate
Greater Bay Technology claims its Phoenix battery loses no range in cold weather More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 6, 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…
GM reveals new ‘Proxima’ EV design concept and platform for next-generation EVs in China
A new EV not based on GM’s Ultium Platform? The automaker shared its “Proxima” EV design concept based on a new architecture designed for the future generation of electric models in China. More…
I went to the Netherlands to see a biking paradise, but found something more surprising
When it comes to design legacy, it’s hard to beat Gazelle Bikes. They’ve been building bicycles for over 130 years, making them one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in the world. And so when the company invited me to come test out their electric bikes on Dutch home turf, I jumped at the opportunity. More…
Tesla brings Native land loophole to New York to avoid dumb direct sale ban
Tesla is going to repeat a loophole it has previously used to open stores and service centers where direct sale laws prevent it by operating on Native land. This time, the automaker is doing it in New York. More…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Seen Coming Off Assembly Line In Mexico
GM plans to start selling the compact electric crossover this fall and eventually bring a $30,000 version to market. More…
Rivian’s New Enduro Drive Unit Boosts EPA Range
A document shared on Rivian Forums reveals the estimated range of Rivian’s new Enduro drive unit. More…
Fazua Releases Major Software Update For Ride 60 E-Bike System
Improved motor response and data sharing capabilities enhance the already impressive e-bike system. More…
Rivian Poaches Tesla’s Global Manager For Raw Materials, Report Says
If this turns out to be true, it may lead to complications and even a delay of the Tesla Cybertruck’s production start. More…
BYD Set Massive Plug-In Car Sales Record In May 2023: 240,000
The company more than doubled the volume year-over-year. More…
2024 Chevy Equinox EV spotted rolling off GM’s production line
General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. More…
Panasonic to add new battery production line at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada
Panasonic said that it will add a new battery cell production line at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada to increase production by about 10%. More…
Rivian R1T Bursts Into Flames At Electrify America Station
Rivian said in a statement that it doesn’t believe the vehicle’s high voltage battery was involved in the fire. More…
Load Up A Ford F-150 Lightning And See Its EPA Driving Range Suffer
We know extra loads reduce EV and gas car range, and we usually talk about towing, but what about hauling? What can you expect? More…
Edinburgh takes a stand against ICEing
Edinburgh is taking consistent action against charging point blockers. From May 2022 to April 2023, a total of 4,625 fines were imposed on motorists in the Scottish capital who had exceeded the maximum length of stay at charging stations for electric vehicles. The fine for this in Edinburgh is £30, with the permitted length of […] More…
Sub-$40,000 EVs can’t yet be profitable, says GM CEO
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said in a conference Friday that EVs selling for less than $40,000 can’t be profitable just yet. It’s an unexpected statement from the head of an automaker that’s been fairly optimistic about affordable EVs. As reported by Reuters, Barra told conference attendees that EV battery costs are still too high to build… More…
Schuler and partners begin ENLARGE battery value chain project
In Germany, the official go-ahead has been given for the project called “ENLARGE – Interoperable Production as Enabler for a Data-Driven Battery Value Chain.” The project, involving the collaboration of German and European institutes, companies and universities, aims to bring together European machine builders and drive forward the digitalisation of battery production. Funding is being […] More…
Hype H2 taxis cater to people with reduced mobility
The Hype hydrogen taxi fleet in Paris will be expanded this year by a total of 50 examples of the Stellantis models Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen and Citroën ë-Jumpy Hydrogen for people with reduced mobility. The new H2 vehicles offer space for five people plus a wheelchair or six passengers without a wheelchair. The 50 H2 […] More…
