The Peugeot 2008 debuted more than a decade ago and became an instant hit in the sub-compact SUV segment. The slightly lifted version of the ultra-popular 208 hatchback retains its small size and front wheel drive and its second generation gained a fully electric version. That one goes by as e-2008 and just got a faceliftm so we figured we’d… Read more…
European research teams to increase battery life with new charging protocol
An improved charging protocol could significantly extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries. In experiments, an international team of researchers has found a way to reduce the effects of ageing during charging – using only the charging protocol. Read more…
The European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) comes into force
On 13 April, the European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) takes effect in all 27 EU member states. And with it, new requirements for payment options at new charging stations. Read more…
Tesla’s FSD subscription is now 50% cheaper
Tesla’s Full Self Driving isn’t, let’s just establish that. The new name the company gave it is also comical – “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)”. If it’s supervised it’s not self-driving, and especially not “Full” self-driving. So we’ll just refer to this as FSD and move on. Now that that’s all out of the way, the FSD subscription service, that’s currently only… Read more…
Could Honda soon outpace all but Tesla in US EV production?
Honda is well underway in a $700 million effort to retool three of its plants and create a new $3.5 billion battery plant for U.S. EV mass-production. But it’s also emphasizing how much flexibility it has in the shift to accommodate that production. As it confirmed Friday, it will be able to make hundreds of EVs per day at its revamped… Read more…
Kia is paying dealers to sell EVs – that could mean deals for buyers
Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Read more…
Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving monthly subscription to $99
Tesla has decided to slash its Full Self-Driving monthly subscription price in half to now $99 a month. Read more…
BLUETTI expands its Solar+ program to three more states
Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Had BlueCruise On During Fatal Texas Crash, Investigators Say
This is the first of the two ongoing investigations into Ford’s BlueCruise driving assistance system. Read more…
Penn State team uses cold sintering to reprocess solid-state composite electrolytes
A team at Penn State has reported using cold sintering to reprocess solid-state composite electrolytes. According to research published in an open-access paper in the journal ChemSusChem, the technique was used to reprocess Mg- and Sr-doped Li7La3Zr2O12 with polypropylene carbonate (PPC) and lithium perchlorate (LLZO–PPC–LiClO4). The low sintering temperature allows co-sintering of ceramics, polymers, and… Read more…
Tesla Driver Protects Cyclist From Wolf In Romania
Riding your bike alone on a mountain pass in the deep Carpathian mountains can have its perils. Read more…
Nio’s upcoming Onvo L60 spotted without camouflage
Long known for its innovative premium electric models, Nio is ready to enter lower market segments with its new Onvo sub-brand. Its pioneer, the L60, has broken cover for the first time in a real-world image, revealing its design. It’s clear that Nio went for a sculpted, aerodynamic look so as to maximize efficiency and driving range. While not visible… Read more…
Automobili Pininfarina’s one-of-a-kind Battista Reversario hyper GT goes 0-60 mph in 1.79 sec [Video]
All-electric supercar specialist Automobili Pininfarina is at it again with a new one-of-a-kind iteration of its Battista hyper GT. The boutique Italian automaker has unveiled the Battista Reversario – a new bespoke commission that builds off the ultra-rare Battista Anniversario – one of the most expensive EVs on the planet. Check out both bespoke Battistas in the video below. Read more…
A 605 MW PV plant in Germany is now Europe’s largest solar farm
A 605 megawatt (MW) project in Germany has claimed the title of Europe’s largest solar farm, bumping a PV plant in Spain out of the top spot. Read more…
EVs are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the US
Electric vehicles are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the United States. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi unveiling, Cybertruck battery pack, new Mustang Mach-E, 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 announced Tesla Robotaxi unveiling, Cybertruck battery pack teardown, new and updated Mustang Mach-E, and more. Read more…
Honda’s Ohio-Based EV Hub Is Due To Open In 2025
Three of Honda’s internal combustion car manufacturing plants are being significantly reconfigured to support its EV plans. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Fast Charging Improvements Coming This Quarter
The model is promised to replenish up to 154 miles of range in 15 minutes. Read more…
Fraunhofer IPK develops technical standards for EU digital battery passport
The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK, a research institute in Berlin, is participating with the Battery Pass Consortium to design and implement the technical standards of the EU’s digital battery passport. The passport will be required by the EU Batteries Act for new traction batteries, two-wheeled-vehicle batteries and industrial batteries with… Read more…
High-voltage EV contactors: polarized vs. non-polarized
Sponsored by TTI. Polarization in DC Contactors for high-voltage electric vehicle applications. Littelfuse offers both polarized and non-polarized high-voltage (HV) DC contactors or relays to meet a wide range of electric vehicle (EV) application requirements. Appropriate for the majority of HV EV applications, DC contactors with polarization offer a significant advantage in terms of electric… Read more…
