The Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania announces the production of what it claims is the world’s largest battery-electric ferry. The 130-metre-long electric ferry is being built for the South American shipping company Buquebus and will operate between Argentina and Uruguay from 2025. Incat Hull 096, as the aluminium-built electric vessel is called, will have the capacity for […] More…
Kalmar buys terminal tractor product line in the US
Kalmar, part of Finish company Cargotec, will acquire the rights to the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the US. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week. The terminal tractors will become part of Kalmar‘s portfolio under the name ‘Kalmar TX’. As part of […] More…
Watch Tesla Model Y Driver Try To Evade The Police With Shredded Tires
The driver didn’t pull over after an HOV violation, so the California Highway Patrol began a pursuit which involved a spike strip. More…
See China Take On Germany In HiPhi Vs. Porsche Vs. BMW EV Drag Race
The Human Horizons HiPhi X and HiPhi Z race against the Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo and the BMW iX M60. More…
Buick launches electric version of the Velite 6 in China
The General Motors brand Buick is launching a purely electric new edition of its Velite 6 model in China. The predecessor, offered with a battery-electric drive and as a plug-in hybrid, remains in the line-up. The new Buick Velite 6 has a 130-kW front engine and a 50.3-kWh battery. According to Chinese standards, that allows […] More…
Tesla is pushing for lower import taxes on EVs in India
India’s government is considering a significant reduction in import tax for electric cars, if the manufacturer commits to local production. Apparently, Tesla is pushing for the move in New Delhi. Specifically, carmakers that also produce in India could import ready-built electric cars to India at a reduced tax rate of 15 per cent, compared to […] More…
China: Xpeng and Didi develop new brand for small EVs
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng signed a strategic partnership with shared mobility provider Didi. The deal includes the development of a new small electric car brand and an investment by Xpeng in Didi. Xpeng wants to launch a new EV brand in 2024. It is currently being developed under the project name “Mona” and should […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck With Tundra Wrap Spotted In The Wild Trolling Toyota
Judging by the license plate, it appears that it’s the same Cybertruck that was previously spotted with a Ford F-150 wrap. More…
Chroma ATE unveils integrated HIL test bed for battery EVs
Chroma ATE has launched the 8610 battery pack power HIL test bed for testing battery systems and components of new energy vehicles, including the battery module, BMS and cooling/heating system. Various hardware options are available for integration, such as a DC power supply, battery charge-discharge system, digital meter, hi-pot tester, and short-circuit and overvoltage protection devices. More…
The Battery Show North America returns to Novi
The Battery Show is returning to the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi, Michigan on Sept. 11-14 with more than 775 exhibitors and over 72 hours of education available across the three-day expo. More…
BMW To Construct $108 Million Battery Logistics Facility
The battery facility will eventually employ 500 workers. More…
Some Tesla Superchargers Got A Special Display In Taiwan
It shows charging details for each of the stalls. More…
Tesla Opened Its First V4 Supercharger In The UK
The dispensers already accept card payments, without a necessity of the Tesla app. More…
The 5 Chinese Brands With The Highest Potential Abroad
Out of approximately 170 car companies in China, these five have enormous growth potential. More…
Why more college campuses are starting to ban electric bikes
Students around the US are now heading back to college, but there’s one thing many of them won’t be able to bring with them: electric bikes and e-scooters. Several campuses are joining a growing movement in higher education, banning these efficient transportation alternatives. More…
Tesla Powerwall owners will boost Texas power grid, make money
Texas is launching a “virtual power plant” pilot program that will reward Tesla Powerwall owners for using their in-home battery packs to support the grid. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the state’s electricity grid, was directed to begin developing the pilot program in 2022 by the Public Utility Commission of… More…
Honda is still trying to make its swappable electric motorbike batteries a thing
The field of swappable batteries for electric motorbikes is booming, and Honda is trying to play catch up with its own design. The Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe:) is headed to Indonesia as the company makes a play for greater international market share. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 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…
Tesla now trolls Toyota with Cybertruck wrapped to look like Tundra
Tesla appears to be continuing its trolling of pickup truck competitors with another Cybertruck wrapped to look like another pickup. This time, it looks to be a Toyota Tundra. More…
Kia EV9 Features Revealed: Standard Ventilated Seats
A 30-inch display comes standard too. More…
