The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N debuted Thursday at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed as Hyundai’s first electric performance model, but one that tries to mimic internal-combustion cars. This sportier version of the Ioniq 5 has more power, a bigger battery, a stiffer body, larger brakes, stiffer suspension, and some tech features aimed at… More…
2024 GMC Hummer EV range rises to 381 miles, GM says
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV gets an increase in estimated range in one configuration, General Motors announced Thursday. The Hummer EV 3X Pickup achieves a GM-estimated 381 miles of range with the largest 205-kwh battery pack, a 26-mile increase over the 2023 model year. GM estimates 359 miles for models equipped with the Extreme Off-Road Package, a… More…
GM plans new cheaper Cadillac ‘Optiq’ electric SUV in China
Amid growing competition in China’s booming EV market, General Motors looks to introduce a new Cadillac electric SUV option, that’s expected to have a cheaper starting price than the Lyriq. More…
Full specs revealed for Harley’s new LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle
We’ve been waiting for well over a year, but we’ve finally gotten the full specs on the upcoming LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle. The nascent electric motorcycle company, spun out of the legacy motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson’s own internal e-motorcycle development, has just revealed the new bike’s full specs to the public. More…
German ADAC finds fault with Ora’s Funky Cat
The German car club ADAC says it found a safety defect in the Chinese electric model Ora Funky Cat. It is possible to pull the plug during the charging process. If a locked electric car is unlocked via the radio key, the same happens with the charging plug. And this is the crux of the […] More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Digital drive e-bikes, Van-Poof, Rad leaves EU & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes that replaces bike chains with software, Rad Power Bikes leaving Europe, VanMoof leaving potentially everywhere, Cowboy’s new e-bike, BMW’s new low-ish cost electric motorbike, a supercarving electric skateboard and more. More…
Swedish car dealer group launches Hedin Supercharge
Hedin Mobility, a Swedish car dealer group, established a subsidiary dedicated to fast charging. The Group wants Hedin Supercharge to become one of Sweden’s leading DC charging providers and set eyes on further expansion. In its home market, Hedin Mobility Group has more than 120 dealerships. Abroad the network comprises more than 270 dealers in […] More…
PowerFlex installs over 400 chargers for DHL Express US
PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables affiliate, has completed the installation of 415 Level 2 chargers across nine US sites of DHL Express. PowerFlex is a Strategic Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Partner of the logistics company, so the cooperation is close. For these EVSE projects, PowerFlex provided DHL with a full suite of services, including site […] More…
Aptera Meets Pininfarina’s Wind Tunnel For Validation Phase
Carlsbad, California-based EV startup Aptera Motors has recently been testing its vehicle’s aerodynamics with Pininfarina’s wind tunnel. More…
VW Group delivers over 300,000 BEVs in the first half-year
The Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the first half of the year by 48 per cent year-on-year to 321,600 units. The BEV share of total deliveries rose to 7.4 per cent, after 5.6 per cent in the first six months of the previous year. In the same period last year, 217,200 […] More…
Fastned enters the Scandinavian market via Denmark
Dutch charging company Fastned announces the first installations in Denmark. Once completed, the three new fast-charging hubs will mark the company’s market entry in the country and Scandinavia as a whole. Fastned adds it won all tenders it bid for with the Danish authorities. According to the announcement, Fastned’s new charging parks will offer 24 […] More…
MAN & Fraunhofer launch noise study for electric trucks
MAN Truck & Bus participated in the ‘Mobility Study on Low-Noise Logistics’ conducted by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML. A pre-series vehicle of the MAN eTruck was also used to develop standards for measuring noise emissions during delivery operations. The study, which is funded by the Ministry for the Environment, Nature […] More…
BayoTech orders 50 fuel cell trucks from Nikola to carry hydrogen
Nikola Motor and hydrogen specialist BayoTech are joining forces in the US. The companies agreed on a deal best described as give and take – BayoTech will buy 50 fuel cell trucks while Nikola expects to utilise special transport trailers called HyFill from BayoTech. It is a “strategic supply agreement” to Nikola as the company […] More…
VanMoof ebike mess highlights a risk with all pricey smart hardware
Anyone with a VanMoof ebike is likely concerned after the Dutch company confirmed that it is in financial trouble.. More…
Volkswagen’s autonomous ID.Buzz EVs to begin transporting passengers in Germany
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continues to expand the scope of its autonomous driving technology simultaneously on two separate continents using its ID.Buzz electric vans. In Germany where the robotaxi testing initially started, Volkswagen will begin transporting actual passengers for the first time, including government officials.. More…
VW CEO Calls For Immediate Freeze On Spending, Says “All Is At Stake”
The German brand’s head honcho warned managers of tough times. More…
Nio CEO Slams US Protectionism, Wants Equal Access For Chinese EVs
Nio would like the same access to the US market that Tesla’s EVs enjoy in China. More…
Whyte Bikes Showcases Its New E-MTB Prototype At Eurobike 2023
The final E-Lyte 140 Works e-MTB is set to be made available in the spring of 2024. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Debuts, Battery Swapping With Ample
Also, Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally revealed at Goodwood. More…
Lilium closes $150 million investment round
The Bavarian electric air taxi start-up Lilium has raised another 150 million US dollars in capital. Lilium was able to raise a backer in Germany who is investing 75 million dollars – so that Tencent keeps its promise and in turn invests another 75 million dollars. According to a notification to the US Securities and […] More…
