German automotive supplier ZF has showcased its latest electric vehicle technologies in a concept car based on the Porsche Taycan. The EVBeat carries ZF’s latest 800-Volt electric drive, the EVSys800, and a proprietary central thermal management system. ZF says it designed the new system for “maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real-world operation”. […] More…
Will Tesla use LMFP cells from CATL in the Model 3?
Tesla will reportedly equip the new Chinese-produced edition of its Model 3 with new battery cells from CATL using lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) chemistry. The carmaker is also said to be interested in battery technology from another manufacturer. The portal 36kr, which is usually well-informed about the Asian battery industry, cites several insiders saying […] More…
Equipmake to supply electric motors for electric aircraft
The UK-based electric drive specialist Equipmake has signed an agreement with electric aerospace propulsion company H55. The companies will work on production-ready, certified electric propulsion systems for the BRM Aero project. As part of the deal, Equipmake will supply its electric motors for use in electric aircraft. Certification is planned for the end of 2024. […] More…
Xpeng launches G6 SUV at even lower prices in China
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has officially launched its G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV in China. It is expected to rival the Tesla Model Y in China – and possibly abroad. The electric SUV starts at 209,000 yuan, the equivalent of around €26,600. That means the base price for the coupé-like SUV with 800-volt […] More…
USA: Volkwagen Group and Polestar opt for Tesla charging connector and plug
The Volkswagen Group also opens up to Tesla’s fast charging system in North America. Charging infrastructure subsidiary Electrify America announces that it will integrate the NACS connection into its fast charging stations in the USA and Canada. And that might not be all. Tesla’s North American Charging standard – or NACS – connectors will be […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 29, 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…
Volkswagen Confirms Talks With Tesla Over NACS Charging Standard
The German manufacturer is evaluating the implementation of NACS in North America. More…
Nikola Electric Semi Truck Fire Incident: Defective Batteries A Possibility
Foul play or faulty design? A new report sheds light on possible fire causes. More…
Michigan is building a trailblazing electric truck stop with Daimler, DTE
The State of Michigan – which sees 30% of all truck and rail freight between the US and Canada pass through it – is going to build an electric truck stop with Daimler and DTE Energy. More…
XPeng Motors launches $29k G6 Coupe SUV in China, giving the Tesla Model Y a run for its money
Less than a month after rolling its first new coupe SUVs off its assembly lines in China, XPeng Motors has officially launched its latest model – the G6. Priced below $30,000, XPeng sees the G6 as a serious competitor to the Tesla Model Y and plenty of other EVs in China. The automaker has a lot riding on this one as it looks to bolster less-than-stellar sales in its native country as of late. More…
Tesla Said To Explore StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging Battery Tech
Tesla is reportedly examining the Israeli startup’s XFC battery tech, USA Today reported without citing any sources. More…
GM unveils Hummer EV-based military vehicle – going full circle
General Motors’ GM Defense division has unveiled a new military electric vehicle based on the GMC Hummer EV. The vehicle has now gone full circle from military Humvee to Hummer to Hummer EV to military Humvee electric. More…
Hyundai owners can save up to $10,000 on a new IONIQ 5 or IONIQ 6 EV lease
If you own a Hyundai and are looking to upgrade to a new EV, now is a better time than ever. The company is offering up to $10,000 off a new IONIQ 5 or IONIQ 6 fully electric car for current Hyundai drivers.. More…
Electrify America Will Add NACS Connectors To Its Chargers
The company intends to offer a NACS connector option at existing and future charging stations by 2025. More…
New Razor Ground Force Elite Is An E-Go-Kart For Kids And Kids At Heart
With a load rating of 91 kilograms, this electric go-kart can hit speeds of up to 14 miles per hour. More…
Volvo’s heavy-duty electric truck runs 12 hours a day with one charge break, can haul 74 tons
Leading truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks is pioneering a path for the heavy transport hauling industry to go all-electric. The company delivered an electric truck for heavy transport in Sweden that can handle a total weight of 74 tons. Impressively – Volvo’s heavy-duty electric truck runs 12 hours a day, with one charging stop along the way.. More…
Polestar EVs get Tesla charge port in 2025, Supercharger access in 2024
The electric vehicle brand Polestar announced on Thursday that it plans to adopt the Tesla charge port. The change will go into effect in 2025, with all new Polestar vehicles sold in North America from that time forward getting the Tesla port, called North American Charging Standard (NACS). In mid-2024, Polestar drivers will also gain… More…
First Chevrolet Blazer EV Rolls Off Assembly Line At GM’s Mexico Plant
The Chevrolet Blazer EV is expected to be one of GM’s high-volume electric vehicles. More…
Polestar Announces Switch To NACS In North America From 2025
New Polestar vehicles sold in the US and Canada from 2025 will be equipped with the NACS charging port by default. More…
Audi to replace CEO Markus Duesmann with Gernot Döllner
VW Group and Audi supervisory boards have reportedly decided to replace Audi CEO Markus Duesmann in their meeting on Thursday. Duesmann is set to step down on 1 September, making way for his successor, Gernot Döllner, who is said to be close to Oliver Blume. German magazine Der Spiegel broke the news this afternoon. Audi […] More…
