GKN Automotive has unveiled a plug-and-play e-drive concept designed for niche EV players and conversion companies.
GKN says the eCrate concept is the basis for a cost-effective modular e-drive system using market-proven technology in an off-the-shelf format. More…
USA: Daimler Truck commences medium-duty electric truck deliveries
Daimler Truck North America has commenced series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck, and says clients have already lined up. Its sister brand, Rizon, also delivers good news. Read more…
B-ON introduces new electric transporter ‘Pelkan’
The StreetScooter successor company B-ON presented a preview of the first representative of a new family of electric delivery vehicles at the Japan Mobility Show. The Pelkan is scheduled to celebrate its world premiere and go on sale next year. Read more…
Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend
Tesla has increased the price of its popular Model Y Long Range today – bucking a trend that has been worrying investors. More…
GM’s Ultium Cells Plant In Tennessee Delayed Until 2024
The EV battery-making facility was initially scheduled to go online toward the end of this year. More…
Li Auto to report Q3 earnings on Nov 9
Li Auto delivered 105,108 vehicles in the third quarter, above the upper end of its guidance range of 100,000 to 103,000 vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Sport version found hiding in the code
Ever since its inception, Tesla has been a company of surprises, pushing the envelope with innovative technology and design. Now, there’s excitement in the air, and it’s all about the Model 3 Sport. Modern-day sleuths (read: hackers) are giving us a sneak peek into what might be Tesla’s next thing. A recent software update from Tesla had a little secret hidden within its code. The diligent Tesla hacker known as Green, or @greentheonly for the digitally inclined, stumbled upon some rather intriguing details about a new trim of the Model 3 destined for the US market. digging in some more,… More…
Due to rising costs, Ford scales back investment targets
The US manufacturer is struggling with rising costs, especially in the electric car segment. Even though the number of electric cars sold continued to rise in the third quarter, Ford only wants to implement its planned investments step by step. Read more…
Tesla raises Model Y Performance price by $1,910 in China
The Tesla Model Y is offered in three versions in China, with the prices of the other two cheaper versions unchanged. Read more…
Tesla Model Y On Track To Become Europe’s Best-Selling Car In September
There’s just one other EV on the list. More…
These electric shoes make you walk 2.5x faster
I know, it sounds like a gimmick. But it’s not – or at least it’s not meant to be. The Moonwalkers are motorized shoes that are designed to help you walk around faster and get where you’re going in less time. More…
After its license was pulled in CA, Cruise pauses driverless operations everywhere
GM’s Cruise autonomous taxi service is pausing driverless operations everywhere after having it’s license suspended in California on Tuesday. More…
Tesla launches rare new car color: stealth grey
Tesla has launched a rare new car color for the Model S and Model X called ‘Stealth Grey’. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 26, 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…
The Faraday Future FF91 actually exists, and I was the first media to drive it
Faraday Future, the oft-delayed electric vehicle startup, has finally brought the FF91 to market, and we were the first media to drive a real production-spec version of the car, around Willow Springs raceway no less. More…
Renault and Valeo announce next-gen E7A electric motor with no rare earth materials
Renault and car part giant Valeo have today unveiled a new electric motor they co-developed, which they’re calling E7A. This is still at the prototype stage and is expected to enter mass production at the end of 2027. The E7A uses no rare earths, and, according to Renault, “is in a class by itself worldwide”, being more powerful and more efficient than current offerings (presumably current offerings from Renault). For the development of the E7A, Renault contributed the rotor, and Valeo the stator. The E7A will be 30% more compact for equivalent power than the current motors in the… More…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Base Price Slashed By $4,100, Starts At $38,615
Price cuts range from $2,450 for higher-spec SEL and Limited trims to $4,100 for the base SE trim. More…
Xos’s medium-duty electric truck hits the road with Penske
In Penske Truck Leasing’s latest electrification move, it’s added Xos’s medium-duty electric trucks to its fleet.. More…
Call an Uber in Phoenix and you might get a driverless Waymo, starting today
Waymo and Uber have rolled out a partnership in Phoenix wherein riders who order an Uber within Waymo’s service area might get picked up by a driverless Waymo vehicle, rather than a human-driven Uber car, starting today. More…
In the US, Daimler’s eM2 electric box trucks are rolling off the factory floor
Daimler Truck North America has kicked off series production of its Freightliner eM2, an electric pick-up and delivery box truck. More…
