Japanese electric air taxi developer SkyDrive has signed an agreement in principle with Suzuki to build eVTOLs. Specifically, a Suzuki Group production facility in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture will be used to build SkyDrive’s electric aerial taxi VTOL starting in the spring. The e-air taxi, which will also be called SkyDrive, is a further development of […] More…
Circle K launches truck charging network in Sweden
The Circle K petrol station chain has opened 20 new charging points for heavy-duty electric trucks in Sweden, each with a capacity of 360 kW. These are spread over five locations along strategically important traffic routes in the country. Specifically, the five locations are Varberg Nord, Laholm Snapparp Östra, Jönköping Hyltena, Gävle Bro and Ljungby. […] More…
Dutch public transport operator HTM procures 95 eCitaro
The transport company HTM in The Hague, Netherlands, announced the procurement of 95 electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure from Daimler subsidiary EvoBus. And the latter will get a new name in July. The order is preliminary and will officially be awarded on 7 July, after all parties have formally approved. It includes the […] More…
MTU announces plans for fuel cell aircraft
MTU Aero Engines is working on fuel cell systems for aviation that run on liquid hydrogen under the project name ‘Flying Fuel Cell’. MTU plans to use their fuel cell from 2035 initially on shorter routes in the feeder and regional aircraft sector. For further development, MTU plans to use the aircraft on short- and […] More…
Yamaha’s new PW-XM flagship eMTB drive unit
The new PW-XM is the lightest drive unit in the range, and its launch 30 years after Yamaha invented the eBike underlines just how far this zero-emission technology has progressed.
Aimed at the high-end eMTB market, the PW-XM features a specifically-designed magnesium housing that keeps its overall weight down to just 2.6 kg… More…
CATL is planning two lithium plants in Bolivia
The Chinese battery giant CATL plans to invest €1.27 billion to develop Bolivia’s large but largely untapped lithium deposits. And CATL has the backing of the Bolivian government to build two plants to extract lithium from brine. Bolivian President Luis Arce confirmed that CATL could extract minerals from the country’s salt lakes in Uyuni and […] More…
First Rivian R2 Model To Be Revealed In 2024, Priced From $40,000
The new, more affordable mid-size SUV will go into production in 2026. More…
Ford CEO Dismisses Tesla Cybetruck, Suggests It’s Not A Real Work Truck
Jim Farley said that “It’s like a cool high-end product parked in front of a hotel.” More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 21, 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…
Tesla is looking to acquire wireless charging startup
Tesla is an interested buyer of a small Germany-based wireless charging startup following the automaker’s indications that it might launch its own EV wireless charger. More…
Ford patent describes drone moonroof pad allowing take off and landing from moving vehicles
It admittedly isn’t the kind of invention marking a radical departure from its previous drone-related innovations, but a recently published US patent application by the Ford Motor Co. does offer additional evidence the automotive giant is intent on integrating UAVs into its future cars and trucks. More…
Tesla Dojo supercomputer is finally coming next month
Tesla says its long-awaited Dojo supercomputer, which is supposed to bring its self-driving effort to a new level, is finally going into production next month. More…
Lucid Appears Reluctant To NACS, Needs High-Voltage Version
The company uses a 900 V battery system and needs 1,000 V DC fast chargers. More…
BYD expands North American presence with first 100 Yuan Plus EV deliveries in Mexico
China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is expanding its presence in North America after delivering the first batch of 100 Yuan Plus EVs in Mexico. More…
Anker launches new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh power bank with LED lamp [Deal]
Last week at Anker’s Recharge press event, the company revealed its new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh. The new addition to its arrives with as something of a mix between the brand’s usual everyday carry upgrades and its more capable power stations meant for keeping your gear powered on camping trips and at tailgates. Today, the new release is going up for sale via Amazon, launching with some savings attached. More…
Rutgers University is still a trailblazer in parking lot solar
Rutgers University is going to install 16 solar carports that total 14.5 megawatts (MW) in parking lots across its five campuses. More…
Texas Will Require NACS-Compatability To Get Public Funding For Chargers
The federal requirements for the charging infrastructure include only CCS1-compatibility. More…
NACS Vs CCS1: Which Standard Has More Chargers In The US?
The Tesla charging standard is gaining traction, but it isn’t all doom and gloom for CCS1 yet. More…
Elon Musk hints at Tesla entering India next year
Elon Musk is hinting that Tesla might enter the Indian automotive market as soon as next year after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More…
Hyundai’s new EV platform signals an electric truck is coming – could it be Kia
The Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its next-gen EV platform this week, designed to support 13 new EV models from the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. Hyundai’s CEO confirmed the new platform will allow the automaker to produce EVs in all segments, including electric trucks.. More…
