
The electric sedan ranked seventh with 1.79 percent of total new vehicle leases in the US in the second quarter of the year. Lire la suite…
Ineos Automotive Boss Says EV-Only Approach May Fail On The Long Run

Lynn Calder said that a mix of energy sources might be better, to which Toyota’s UK chief agreed. Lire la suite…
Electric vehicles predicted to command 86% of global market by 2030

Electric vehicles are not just the rides of tomorrow; they could well be the undisputed kings of the road in less than a decade. According to a report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the quiet hum of EVs, notable for their low decibels and distinct torque, might dominate our streets, holding a global market share of anywhere between 62-86% by 2030. Now, take a moment to digest that. If you rewind to 2020, only 5% of cars sold were electric. This figure almost tripled to 14% in 2022. So, what sparked this dramatic surge? China and Northern Europe have emerged as frontrunners in… More…
Tesla launches Wall Connector app integration as it opens to non-Tesla EVs

Tesla has launched a mobile app integration for its Wall Connector chargers as it opens its infrastructure to non-Tesla EVs. More…
GM hires former Apple Pay and iCloud directors for software and services team – source

GM continues to hire current and former Apple employees as it rejects CarPlay from its EVs. General Motors has hired former directors of Apple Pay and iCloud to work on GM’s new software and services division, according to a source who shared hiring details with 9to5Mac. More…
All new MINI Countryman Electric makes its North American debut ahead of 2024 deliveries

Weeks after officially unveiling its all-electric Countryman in Germany, MINI has brought the EV overseas for its North American debut. In correlation with Climate Week in New York City, MINI has debuted the new Countryman alongside parent company BMW Group ahead of initial US deliveries set for next year. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 18, 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…
Electric Vehicles Could Enjoy Up To 86% Global Market Share By 2030: Report

Lithium-ion battery costs could drop to $60-90 per kilowatt-hour by 2030 from the 2022 average of $151/kWh. Lire la suite…
Spain’s first-ever floating offshore wind turbine just came online

For the first time, floating offshore wind has been brought online as a new renewable generation technology in Spain. More…
Here’s a look at the first Jeep, Dodge, and Ram EVs set to arrive next year

Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Chrysler, and others, is set to release several new all-electric vehicles next year to kick off its EV campaign. Here’s a look at the first EVs due out next year. More…
Stellantis eyes Spain for new EV plant

The word in the auto world is that Stellantis is gearing up to drop a cool €1 billion in its Spanish facilities located in Vigo and Zaragoza. The goal? To jumpstart the production of electric vehicles, specifically small cars. These electric gems will be constructed on the STLA Small platform, a new introduction to the company’s lineup of electric vehicle platforms. To add a twist to the tale, Madrid, despite being one of the iconic cities in Spain, will be left out of this electric party. Madrid’s facility, the smallest of Stellantis’s three plants in the country, hasn’t made the cut for… More…
Tesla has made 5 million EVs globally, the most of any automaker

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been claiming exponential growth for Tesla for years. And it’s happening. The U.S. automaker announced Saturday that it has produced its 5 millionth vehicle globally. To put this into perspective, Tesla celebrated its 1 millionth vehicle just three and a half years ago, in March 2020. And just this March 1 it reported… More…
UAW Boss Says Tesla Workers’ Pay “Pitiful,” Calls Musk “Greedy”

Shawn Fein said Detroit’s Big Three should not compare their labor costs with Tesla, whose workers “are scraping to get by.” Lire la suite…
VW Said To End ID.3 Production At Dresden’s Transparent Factory

Sources cited by Automobilwoche said the move is part of a cost-cutting drive by CEO Oliver Blume. Lire la suite…
Fezzari Explorer Peak E-Bike Promises Impressive Range And Performance

The fat-tire e-bike gets a full-carbon frame and a Shimano motor. More…
Polestar Introduces Prime Video To In-Car Infotainment System

Polestar 2 sedan now comes with Prime Video and YouTube as native apps. More…
Some Tesla Model Y Owners Return To Gas-Powered SUVs And Trucks: Report

Meanwhile, some other Model Y owners switch to Lucid, Rivian, or Mercedes-Benz. More…
Greenworks 8-inch electric pole saw hits $150, Schwinn e-bike $773 off, more

Today’s fresh batch of green deals are now live with one of the best prices to date on this Greenworks 8-inch cordless electric pole saw at $150. It comes joined by a massive $773 discount on Schwinn’s Kettle Valley e-bike, as well. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows

While colder weather negatively affects the range of Tesla electric vehicles and electric vehicles in general, it may actually be good for the long-term longevity health of EV battery packs, according to a new study. More…
PepsiCo’s Tesla Semi Covers 1,600 Miles In Under 48 Hours In California

The independent tests are being monitored by NACFE, as a part of its Run On Less program. More…

