Toyota claims it also made a breakthrough in solid-state batteries, which will launch in 2027-2028 with 621 miles of range. More…
Toyota Details Next-Gen EV Batteries, Promises 497-Mile Range In 2026
Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis Electrified GV70 earn top IIHS safety ratings
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Genesis Electrified GV70 have won the highest Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For 2023, Top Safety Pick+ award winners must earn the highest “Good” score in the IIHS’ driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, original moderate overlap front (a high… More…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi concept, Powerwall 3, Cybertruck coating, 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 new Tesla Robotaxi concept, Powerwall 3 launch, a possible optional Cybertruck coating, and more. More…
Orkney to launch electric hydrofoil ferries for testing
The Scottish archipelago of Orkney will test two all-electric hydrofoil passenger ferries in operation on different routes over a period of three years from March 2024. The Electric Orkney project, funded by the UK government’s Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure Fund (ZEVI) to the tune of £15.5 million, is a collaboration between Orkney Islands Council, […] More…
Honda brings back its ’80s MotoCompo micro-motorcycle, but this time it’s electric
If you’re old enough to remember the original 1980s Honda Motocompo micro-motorcycle – or are like me and have enjoyed learning about it since – then today’s announcement from Honda will come with all sorts of warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia, either earned or learned. The long-awaited spiritual successor to the Motocompo has just been unveiled, and this time it’s gone electric. Meet the Honda Motocompacto. More…
Honda electric scooter folds suitcase-small, priced under $1,000
Honda has revealed a U.S.-designed electric scooter, intended for “first and last mile” transport, that will fold up into its own suitcase-size carrying case. The scooter, called Motocompacto, appears like it might be a perfect mobility accessory to pack into the upcoming 2024 Honda Prologue EV. And it will cost less than $1,000, Honda… More…
13 Midlands councils to benefit from funding for chargers
In the UK, almost £40m will be distributed between 13 Midlands councils to set up electric vehicle charging points. The cash has come from the UK Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. Two partnerships have been created between the councils to work on the project: The Second Midlands EV Infrastructure Consortium and the Third Midlands […] More…
Tesla achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says
Tesla has achieved a breakthrough in making Hot Wheels-like single-piece car casting a reality, according to a new insider report. More…
X Shore Pro Debuts As All-Electric Boat Aimed At Professionals
One of the first units sold will be used for ferrying school children in the Swedish archipelago. More…
Eberspaecher reveals air conditioner for e-buses
With the new AC138 EVO platform, the German company Eberspaecher is expanding its product range to include a rooftop air conditioner primarily for hybrid and battery-electric buses. The unit is based on heat pump technology patented by Eberspaecher. According to a company release, the air conditioning system scores with low system complexity and high energy […] More…
Rad Power Announces UL Certification On All Electric Bikes
In response to growing fire concerns, all of Rad Power’s e-bikes moving forward will be UL 2859 and UL 2271 certified. More…
21 MAN electric buses enter service in Munich
In Germany, the Bavarian capital, is putting 21 new electric articulated buses into regular service for the Munich Transport Company (MVG) over the next few days. The public transport provider is celebrating the service with zero tailpipe emissions as a further step toward its goal of 100 per cent emission-free services. The buses in question […] More…
Mercedes’ electric CLA to use LFP cells from BYD
According to a Chinese media report, Mercedes-Benz will use battery cells from BYD in the production version of its all-electric CLA. The Stuttgart company presented the model as a concept at the IAA Mobility, and it is due to make its market debut next year. The official magazine of the China Automotive Battery Research Institute […] More…
Verkor pulls in over €2 billion in fresh capital
French battery manufacturer and Renault partner Verkor has received more than two billion euros in fresh capital. The money will go towards the construction of its battery cell factory in the north of France and research and development activities in Grenoble. Verkor states that the company has generated at least 850 million euros from investors […] More…
USA opens applications to fix up public chargers
In the USA, the Biden-Harris government aims to improve the reliability of electric vehicle chargers with a $100 million Federal fund to repair and replace existing but non-operational charging infrastructure. Applications for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator are now open. The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has said that, based […] More…
US: BEV Registrations Exceeded 100,000 For The First Time In July 2023
During the month, the volume almost doubled year-over-year. More…
Possibly world’s largest lithium deposits found in the USA
A large lithium deposit has been discovered in an extinct volcanic crater on the border of the US states of Nevada and Oregon. The deposits, spread over the area around Thacker Pass, hold 20 to 40, with a maximum of 120 million tons of lithium. The lithium mine at Thacker Pass is a project of […] More…
Volvo Trucks launches electric truck production in Ghent
Volvo Trucks is starting series production of electric trucks at its Belgian plant in Ghent, specifically with the three heavy-duty models FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric. Ghent is the fourth Volvo Trucks plant to produce battery-electric trucks. Brief review: It all started in Blainville, France, where Volvo began building electric trucks for waste […] More…
Major response to announced EU anti-price-dumping investigation
The European Commission has scheduled an investigation to examine the imposition of punitive tariffs to protect EU carmakers from Chinese electric vehicle imports. This has triggered a huge response from the body within a few hours. The Chinese government has now also positioned itself. The anti-dumping investigation now launched is based on the European Commission’s […] More…
2023 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Although its lead has started to dwindle a bit going into 2023, Tesla continues to be the true #1 in EVs around the globe by market cap. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker continues to offer four super popular EV models. That being said, prices have risen in recent years and continue to fluctuate… often. Here’s where Tesla prices currently sit in 2023. More…
