Rather than competing with traditional trucks, the Cybertruck is for fanboys and attention seekers, an expert said. Read more…
Meet the world’s cutest and tiniest electric delivery van
There’s something about pint-sized vehicles that just gets me going. Anyone can have a van. But what about a van that looks like it went through the washing machine on diaper setting and then a few extra trips around the dryer? Now we’re talking. Read more…
Huawei and Chery’s answer to Tesla Model Y – Luxeed S9 spotted in China
Huawei is having a busy week when it comes to announcements and news related to its EV business. The latest scoop is the Luxeed S9, an all-electric fastback SUV brought to life through a joint venture between tech giant Huawei and Chery. Spotted during road tests in China, the Luxeed S9 is set to become a direct challenger to the… Read more…
DNTA to rely on its own electric trucks in logistics
Daimler Truck North America is utilising its electric trucks for its own logistics. DTNA will initially deploy four Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks in the Pacific Northwest. Read more…
Genoa orders 45 electric buses from Rampini
The Italian bus manufacturer Rampini will deliver another 45 of its electric midibuses to Genoa by the end of 2025. 49 of these Rampini electric buses are already on the road in Genoa today. Read more…
CATL claims 1,000-km range for new skateboard platform in testing
CATL is reportedly developing a skateboard platform that integrates battery packs, electric motors and other components. The Chinese battery giant has now completed tests of the so-called CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) in China and delivers hard data. Read more…
Nissan Ariya review
Nissan came out with the Ariya almost three years ago, but for a good while it struggled to ramp up production and deliver enough cars. Now, it looks like these problems are finally going away and buyers all around the world can start enjoying Nissan’s first electric crossover without having to wait months for delivery. Read more…
Rivian already has a patent on Tesla’s Cybertruck ‘range extender’
Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks yesterday, and with that delivery event came the revelation that in order to get the range it promised, the Cybertruck needs a separate battery pack in the bed. But a similar battery pack system was already patented years ago, by one of Tesla’s competitors in the electric pick-up space. Read more…
Doroni’s all-electric flying car gets flight certified in the US
Flying electric cars are not just for sci-fi movies. Miami-based Doroni Aerospace announced Friday its all-electric flying car, the Doroni H1, received official FAA Airworthiness Certification. And the best part – it’s designed to fit in your garage. Read more…
Switzerland put vertical solar panels on a roadside retaining wall
A canton in Switzerland commissioned a project in which solar panels were attached vertically to a roadside retaining wall. Read more…
Updated OpenADR communications standard helps utilities manage renewables and EV charging
The OpenADR Alliance has launched a new version of its OpenADR communications standard. OpenADR 3.0 is designed to help utilities, operators, aggregators and customers manage the growing range of distributed energy resources (DERs), which includes renewable generation, stationary energy storage, EV batteries and bidirectional EV charging stations. As an open standard, OpenADR is designed to… Read more…
EVs with Chinese parts won’t qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit from 2024
The US government has released guidance that will make it harder for EVs to qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit if their batteries contain Chinese components or minerals. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning breaks monthly sales record, doubling in November
CEO Jim Farley announced the Ford F-150 Lightning had its best-ever sales month, breaking the record in November. Read more…
Tesla’s botched Cybertruck event is good news for Rivian, other EV truck makers
Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks yesterday, to lukewarm reaction given revelations on its specs, pricing and availability. But Tesla’s miss might be other EV truck makers’ gain, as the big question marks on Cybertruck have been answered disappointingly. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck launch, car dealers, Volvo EX90, and more
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 the Tesla Cybetruck launch in detail, Volvo EX90, car dealers lobbying against EVs, and more.. Read more…
Cyrusher Doubles Down With Dual-Motor Scout E-Bike
In its top trim, the Scout flaunts two 750-watt hub motors. Read more…
Tesla Built the First Cybertruck Protoype in Just 93 Days
Elon Musk ordered Tesla’s teams to build the first Cybertruck prototype in just 90 days after the design was approved. Read more…
Swiss firm Designwerk presents container-sized Mega Charger for commercial EVs
Designwerk Technologies, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, has developed a new DC fast charging station for commercial EVs that’s packaged in a container format. After a year of development, the company has now presented the new charger to some 80 industry experts. Designwerk’s Mega Charger is a battery-buffered charging station with two CCS charging points, each… Read more…
Researchers develop cobalt-free lithium-ion battery
A team including University of Tokyo researchers has presented a viable alternative to cobalt metal that it says can outperform current lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry. The researchers claim that the new electrodes and electrolyte are cobalt-free, improve battery chemistry, and last for many recharge cycles. The new LIBs can deliver 4.4 V, compared to the… Read more…
Volvo EX90 will start under $80,000 in the US
Volvo has detailed the pricing of its 2025 EX90, which will go on sale in the US next year. What the Swedish company describes as its safest car yet starts at €71,468 and promises an impressive range of up to 483 km. Read more…
