Jeep is backtracking on plans to sell its Avenger subcompact crossover as an all-electric model in Europe, adding gasoline versions for Germany, France, and the UK, according to Automotive News Europe. The Stellantis brand unveiled the Avenger at the 2022 Paris auto show last October as its first production-bound EV. At the time, though, Jeep said… More…
Corvus Energy uses Toyota tech for new marine FC system
Energy storage specialist Corvus Energy has unveiled a marine fuel cell system using technology from Toyota. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System uses four Toyota fuel cell modules and can be combined with Corvus batteries. In addition to the basic hydrogen fuel cell system, Corvus Energy is currently developing CoPilot, an application that helps system […] More…
Littelfuse releases AEC-Q200 Rev E-qualified fuses for automotive-grade applications
Industrial technology manufacturing company Littelfuse has announced a range of AEC-Q200 Rev E-qualified fuses for EV applications. They include thin-film, Nano2, PICO and cartridge fuses… More…
GM Shuts Down CAMI EV Plant Amid Ultium Battery Shortage
The Canadian factory that currently makes BrightDrop electric delivery vans will remain closed for the rest of the month. More…
GM pauses production of its BrightDrop vans
General Motors is suspending production of its electric BrightDrop cargo van at its plant in Ingersoll, Canada, this month. According to a media report, battery supply problems are to blame. This was reported by the London Free Press, citing the union representing workers at the plant. Production at the plant has been halted for the […] More…
Ford Reduces F-150 Lightning Pricing: Elon Musk Says It’s Somewhat Expensive
Tesla’s boss adds that the Cybertruck “will win.” More…
Leaked Photo Shows Xiaomi EV Will Have 101-kWh Battery
That’s almost as much as the 108.4 kWh pack in the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan and SUV. More…
New UK Law To Enforce 99% Reliability Rate For Public EV Chargers
The chargers will also be required to provide real-time data on their status and accept contactless payments. More…
‘We’ve had to file for bankruptcy,’ reveals VanMoof e-bike CEO in internal email
The final chapter in the VanMoof financial saga has been written this morning. The e-bike maker has officially filed for bankruptcy. More…
Nissan Leaf To Be Recalled For Unintended Acceleration, Possible Power Loss
Globally, the Japanese automaker will recall 1.38 million vehicles. More…
Rivian Cleared By Georgia Supreme Court To Start Building $5B EV Factory
The state’s highest court declined to hear an appeal challenging the validity of roughly $700 million in tax breaks. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 17, 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…
Rivian (RIVN) wins in Georgia as EV maker gets green light to build $5B facility
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) just got a huge break. Despite opposition, the Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal contesting the legitimacy of Rivian’s expected property tax breaks for its new $5 billion EV facility in the state. More…
Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash
Elon Musk and other Tesla board members have agreed to return over $735 million in stock awards and cash as part of a settlement of a lawsuit over the board’s compensation. More…
The US’s largest solar panel maker just scored a 5 GW order
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, will supply Israeli renewable energy company Energix with 5 gigawatts (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar panels. More…
Elon Musk comments on Ford F150 Lightning pricing as Tesla Cybertruck price is up in the air
Elon Musk says the Ford F150 Lightning is too expensive, as Ford slashes the price to help demand catch up to increased production. More…
Tesla Increases Quarterly Bonuses For Gigafactory Shanghai Workers
The bonus hikes come in the wake of record output from the China factory. More…
Porsche Taycan, Macan EVs ‘on the right track’ to deliver comparable ICE margins
As Porsche moves toward an electric future, the automaker aims to deliver the same margins with its EVs, if not more, than its ICE models. Porsche’s production manager Albrecht Reimold says the Taycan and Macan EVs are “on the right track” to achieve a comparable margin with its combustion engine models. More…
I did burnouts in the mud at Mt. Magna testing a new 4WD EV powertrain system [Videos]
Yes, that’s a Jeep Gladiator in the image above, which is inherently not electric (quite the opposite actually). However, thanks to Magna International’s new EtelligentTerrain EV powertrain system, 4WD combustion vehicles like Jeeps will soon be able to tear up muddy terrain without any emissions. I recently got invited to Mt. Magna in Michigan, where I tested the new EV powertrain system, climbed the mountain, and sprayed mud EVERYWHERE. Watch me go below. More…
Would You Buy An Electric Bicycle From Tesla
A survey by eBike.org reveals that there is demand for a Tesla electric bicycle. More…
