DC contactors are at the heart of all types of modern transportation, where efficiency and reliability is
paramount. Altran Magnetics are excited to announce their new AXV200 Series DC Contactor, a marvel of
engineering, designed to switch power in the next generation of electric and hybrid vehicles. Read more…
Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: its next generation humanoid robot
Tesla has unveiled “Optimus Gen 2”, a new generation of its humanoid robot that should be able to take over repetitive tasks from humans. Read more…
Nio’s semi-solid-state battery supplier WeLion sees 1st major installations in Nov
WeLion installed 0.41 GWh of power batteries in November, which could be used to build about 2,733 units of 150-kWh battery packs. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.7 earns top safety ratings in Euro NCAP test
The new Volkswagen ID.7 has received a five-star safety rating from the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test. In a year that has seen the launch of several impressive electric vehicles, the ID.7 has secured its place among the safest and most reliable options for 2023. Euro NCAP evaluates vehicles based on their performance in four crucial… Read more…
Toyota’s 100% electric Hilux pickup may be further away than expected
For those waiting on an all-electric Toyota Hilux pickup, you may have to wait a little longer. Toyota Europe’s light commercial vehicle sales head, Emmanuel Beaune, suggested that a 100% electric Hilux pickup was still just under investigation.. Read more…
GreenPower rolls out its first electric school buses in West Virginia
GreenPower Motor Company is rolling out the first electric school buses manufactured at its new factory in West Virginia to school districts. Read more…
GM confirms it will begin Chevy Equinox EV production in early 2024
Chevy’s best-selling SUV is going electric next year. GM’s Mexico president, Francisco Garza, confirmed Chevy Equinox EV production will begin in the first quarter of 2024.. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 12, 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. Read more…
Watch Ford F-250 Rescue A Tesla Cybertruck On Snowy Off-Road Hill
The Cybertruck release candidate was not properly equipped to tackle challenging terrain. Read more…
Extended-Range Tesla Cybertruck To Hit 500 Miles In The Future
That will allow Tesla to keep the promise it made in 2019, albeit with two battery packs instead of one. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e lands in US
Fiat’s 500e little hatchback is making a comeback in the United States after a long hiatus. It is to be the lightest electric vehicle on American roads and come with a $34,095 price tag. One of the standout features of the 2024 Fiat 500e is its weight – at just over 1,360 kg, it proudly claims the title of the… Read more…
Tesla announces its coming to Qatar
Tesla has announced that it is expanding its electric vehicle business to Qatar with the launch of its online configurator in the country. Read more…
Volvo pushes back EX30 launch in China, says US deliveries still on track
Volvo’s cheapest EV, the EX30, was expected to begin rolling out by the end of the year, but that’s not going to happen. Volvo is pushing back the launch of the EX30 in China until 2024. Read more…
Scout Motors chooses Michigan for new research hub to explore future electric truck innovation
Infant electric truck brand Scout Motors is expanding its US footprint, announcing plans for a new “Innovation Center” in Michigan that will become home to its R&D, design, and engineering, creating hundreds of new jobs in the area. Read more…
CarMax is now piloting an electric semi truck as a car hauler
Used car retailer CarMax (NYSE: KMX) is piloting an electric semi truck as a car hauler in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Read more…
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s Pullback Shows That The Rules Have Changed
The normal way the auto industry calculates supply, demand and popularity may have gone out the window. Read more…
Wildcat will build a US plant to produce nickel-free and cobalt-free cathodes
Battery makers are scrambling to build North American supply chains, and at the same time they’re increasingly turning to chemistries such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP) in order to reduce reliance on problematic elements such as nickel and cobalt. Wildcat Discovery Technologies sees opportunity in these trends, and is now finalizing site negotiations for a… Read more…
bp pulse opens central London charging hub with eight 150 kW chargers
bp pulse, the EV charging arm of oil giant bp, has opened what it calls its most powerful charging hub in Central London. Located at Q-Park Pimlico in the Borough of Westminster, the hub features eight 150 kW chargers. Sixteen EVs can charge simultaneously. The new hub is the latest addition to bp pulse’s network… Read more…
Delivery Mileage 2010 Tesla Roadster Was Tucked Away For 13 Years
Looking fresh off the factory floor, this spotless Tesla Roadster with only 38 miles on the clock is for sale at Gruber Motors. Read more…
Volvo Just Opened 50 Fast Chargers Across 15 U.S. Starbucks Locations
The Volvo-branded ChargePoint stations will let you add range with your next Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai. Read more…
