
Nissan has declared its commitment to exclusively launch electric vehicles in Europe from now on and completely phase out internal combustion engines by 2030. This announcement aligns Nissan with its partner Renault, which has similar electric aspirations. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida, with a tone of finality, stated, “There is no turning back now.” He emphasized that EVs are the “ultimate mobility solution” and are pivotal for achieving carbon neutrality, a cornerstone of Nissan’s Ambition 2030 vision. Uchida’s conviction reflects the company’s dedication to environmental sustainability and… More…
North America: ADL appoints contract manufacturing partner

The British bus manufacturer will be working with Big Rig Manufacturing to build its all-electric Enviro500EV Charge for the US an Canada. Production will kick off in Nevada next year. Lire la suite…
Europe: Nissan to launch new EVs only

Nissan’s plan to launch only electric cars and e-powered hybrids in Europe from 2023 lasted only a short time. Now, the Japanese want to introduce only pure electric vehicles – so that the last hybrid will be sold by 2030. Lire la suite…
Can EVs and solar save the world? The IEA thinks so

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its 2023 Net Zero Roadmap today – here’s what’s happened since 2021 and what must urgently happen before 2030. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Manufacturing Confirmation Units Spotted In New Drone Video

These so-called “Series 8” pickups will reportedly head out to Tesla stores soon. Lire la suite…
Two-step locking in just one push

Yamaichi Electronics has added Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and integrated contact protection to its fourth generation of board-to-cable connector for battery packs (writes Nick Flaherty). More…
Ford pauses LFP battery factory touted as key for affordable EVs

Ford has confirmed that it’s halting construction of a $3.5 million battery plant in Michigan that the automaker had focused on just months earlier as a key for EV affordability. The plant, near Marshall, Michigan, was due to create about 2,500 jobs and make lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, which tend to be much cheaper to produce… More…
Nissan Concept 20-23 is a glimpse of urban electric future

Nissan is no stranger to the electric vehicle market, and their latest unveiling, the Concept 20-23, is a testament to their commitment to innovation and design. Celebrating 20 years of Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in London, this concept car is a bold step into the future, blending sportiness with urban practicality. The Concept 20-23 is not just a nod to NDE’s two decades in London but also incorporates Nissan’s traditional number 23 (ni san) and marks the current year. The design team, including some of the younger members of the studio, were given carte blanche to design a car they would… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 25, 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…
Vay hires its first teledriver to remotely operate its vehicles in the US

Four months after announcing plans to bring its rental EV delivery service over from Europe to the US, Vay has hired its first teledriver – the first of many who will soon be remotely operating EVs throughout the country without a human physically present. More…
Joby Aviation delivers electric air taxi to the US Air Force ahead of schedule, part of $131M contract

eVTOL developer Joby Aviation is starting to make good on a massive contract signed with the US Department of Defense this year. The company is not only celebrating its delivery of Joby aircraft to the US Air Force, but it is also claiming to be the first company to deliver an all-electric air taxi to a customer in the entire country… and it did so ahead of schedule. More…
Sporty Nissan EV concept cues an all-EV lineup for Europe by 2030

Nissan on Monday announced that every new Nissan model introduced for Europe from now on will be fully electric, with plans to make EVs 100% of the brand’s sales in Europe by 2030. The acceleration of EV adoption for the brand in Europe included the introduction of a new Europe-focused EV design concept that hints at what will replace the… More…
Candela C-8 Electric Boat Smashes World Record, Covers 483 Miles In 24 Hours

The carbon fiber boat has a 31 mph top speed and 66 miles of range on a single charge. Lire la suite…
Ocasio-Cortez Again Vows To Trade In Her Tesla For A Union-Made EV

The congresswoman first said she would get rid of her Model 3 more than a year ago after clashing with Elon Musk on Twitter. Lire la suite…
Solar and battery storage prices have dropped almost 90% in 10 years

The cost of solar power has fallen by 87%, and battery storage by 85% in the past decade, according to a new study – here’s why. More…
The two most common cars traded for Tesla Model 3 might surprise you

A new study shows what vehicles buyers are trading in for used electric vehicles, including the Tesla Model 3, which is the most popular used EV in the US. More…
NIO denies fundraising report claiming it’s considering raising $3B from investors

Pioneering Chinese EV maker NIO denied a fundraising report Monday that claims that the company is considering raising $3 billion from investors.. More…
Ford pauses work, limits spending on $3.5 billion EV battery plant with CATL

Ford is pausing construction on its $3.5 billion EV battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, with plans to limit spending for the time being. More…
Volkswagen details ID.7’s ergoActive seats

Volkswagen’s ID.7 is coming soon and the German automaker today shed more light on another of its cool features. The optional ergoActive premium seats claim to redefine travel comfort. Developed in collaboration with the German Campaign for Healthier Backs (AGR) the ergoActive seats got the approval of orthopedic specialists, physiotherapists, and sports scientists. Volkswagen says these are its first car seats to activate the pelvis and spine. The ergoActive seats feature 10 air cushions in the backrests and two in the seat, which offer pneumatic pressure point massage to relieve… More…
Trek Issues Recall On Allant+ 7 E-Bikes Due To Potential Rear Brake Issue

The rear brake hose could get damaged due to faulty routing with the bike’s headlight bracket. Lire la suite…

