The two Japanese companies Honda and GS Yuasa are planning a joint battery factory in Japan. Production is said to kick off in 2027. The cell factory is to be built and operated by a joint venture between the two companies that has existed for 14 years. Blue Energy was founded by Honda and GS […] More…
BYD increase quarterly profit significantly
BYD earned more than five times as much in the first quarter of 2023 as in the same period last year. BYD’s net profit rose by 411 per cent to 4.1 billion yuan (about $592 million). Renvenue increased by almost 80 per cent to 120.2 billion yuan. That is the equivalent of $17,4 billion in […] More…
How electric school buses will keep Canadians warm during emergencies
Prince Edward Island has enlisted the help of Lion Electric‘s electric school buses to provide power in the event of emergencies, to keep community disaster relief locations running when the power goes out. More…
Tesla Takes German Gas Station Giant To Court Over Autobahn EV Chargers
The American EV maker has partnered with Netherlands-based Fastned to sue Tank & Rast. More…
USA: Daimler Truck launches new electric truck brand Rizon
Daimler Truck announced a new brand for medium-duty electric trucks in the US called Rizon. Production start and first deliveries are scheduled for later this year. The company also announced a new joint venture for setting up charging and H2 fuelling stations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the country. But first the new brand: […] More…
Secretive NEVS Emily GT Revealed As Saab-Inspired Stillborn Electric Sports Sedan
The Tesla Model S rival was designed, engineered, and built in just 10 months. More…
This US neighborhood will give you a free electric bike if you move there (seriously)
There are plenty of affordable electric bikes out there these days to fit just about any budget. But if you’ve been hoping to snag a free electric bike, it’s never been easier. Now all you have to do is move to Arizona. Or more specifically, to Culdesac Tempe, a car-free rental apartment community in Tempe, AZ. More…
Hertz Now Has 50,000 EVs In Its Fleet
That’s roughly 10 percent of all the rental company’s vehicles. More…
Daimler just announced a $650M US-wide EV charging network for trucks
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) today announced a joint venture with NextEra Energy and BlackRock Alternatives in which they’ll build EV charging infrastructure across the US for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 27, 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…
Oklahoma is about to get one of the largest solar cell factories in the US
Enel North America has named Oklahoma as its preferred choice for its planned 3 gigawatt (GW) solar panel and cell factory. More…
Saab engineers develop secret NEVS Emily GT electric car project as IP rights go up for sale
Although Saab doesn’t make cars anymore, the company’s spirit is still alive and well. After going defunct in 2011, Saab’s automotive assets were sold to National Electric Vehicle Sweden. Under financial hardship, the company is now closing product development activities – however, not before a new secret electric sports car project called NEVS Emily GT was revealed. More…
Police believed Tesla fire was due to battery, turns out it was arson
A Tesla Model S was found on fire parked on the street in Spokane, Washington. The police first believed that it caught on fire by itself due to its battery, but it turns out it was arson. More…
Watch 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Go Hard At The Nurburgring
The high-performance Ioniq 5 N prototype looks like a big hot hatch attacking the Nordschleife’s tricky corners. More…
Pure Watercraft unveils production-intent electric pontoon boat powered by GM’s EV batteries
Electric propulsion specialist Pure Watercraft has officially shared the final design of its Pure Pontoon Boat – the company’s first vessel designed in house. Powered by EV batteries provided by minority stakeholder GM, this first crack at an electric pontoon boat could appeal to many consumers interested in quiet cruises without emissions.. More…
Heybike unveils new folding fat tire electric bike that targets bang for your buck
Heybike, one of the friendlier sounding Asian e-bike companies that have sprung up over the last few years, has just launched a new folding fat tire electric bike that attempts to compete on value. The new Heybike Ranger S offers higher performance at a price that few companies have been able to match. More…
ZF unveils air compressor for fuel cells and announces partnership with Liebherr
ZF has announced a new compressor that pushes air into fuel cells (FCs) for commercial vehicles. It has also announced an exclusive development agreement with Liebherr Group’s Aerospace & Transportation division to develop FC air compressor systems for their respective customer bases. As the performance of fuel cell systems depends on a reliable air supply, […] More…
Costco, Leader In Gas Discounts, Has No Plans To Add EV Chargers
While other competing businesses are working to future-proof their stores, Costco doesn’t think EV chargers are necessary yet. More…
Tesla Claims Some Of Musk’s Autopilot Comments May Have Been Deep Fakes
A family sued Tesla after a fatality involving its Autopilot system, and Tesla is trying to make Musk and his comments unavailable. More…
Tesla Model Y Was Europe’s Bestselling Car In Q1 2023
The electric crossover/SUV noted more sales than any other vehicle, regardless of powertrain. More…
