Ford has unveiled a new mid-size electric SUV called Explorer. The BEV will be built in Cologne and is supposed to be nothing less than the first of a “new wave of bold, iconic electric vehicles that are steeped in Ford’s American roots and designed for Europe.” The electric drive, however, is not made by […] More…
Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seats
Kia just revealed the 2024 EV9 electric SUV in production-ready form, but the automaker on Monday revealed a smaller electric SUV concept. Called the EV5, the concept previews a “production model destined initially for Chinese market later this year,” according to Kia. Note the use of the word “initially,” which hints that the EV5 is coming to… More…
Ford Explorer EV Is A VW MEB-Based SUV For Europe Priced From $48,500
Orders open later this year in European markets for two trim levels – Explorer and Explorer Premium – with RWD and AWD powertrains. More…
Here are 3 standout rooftop solar trends that emerged in 2022
Here are three standout rooftop solar trends that emerged in 2022 – and how they impact consumers who want to switch to clean energy. More…
First Bus fleet in Leicester en route to become 100% electric
The British government confirmed funding of £3 million to First Bus for 18 new zero-emission buses in Leicester today. Wrightbus will manufacture the e-buses in Northern Ireland. This latest investment means all diesel buses at First Bus’s depot in Leicester will be electric. First bus will run 86 electric buses funded by the Zero Emission […] More…
BMW & Continental invest in DeepDrive
BMW and Continental become investors in electric drive specialist DeepDrive. The Munich-based start-up has developed a radial flux dual rotor motor including power electronics that can be installed as a central drive as well as a wheel hub drive in production vehicles. DeepDrive raised a total of €15 million in its Series A financing round. […] More…
EKPO secures new order for bipolar plates
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, the fuel cell joint venture between ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium, has received an order from a “global automotive manufacturer” to supply mass-produced bipolar plates for the latter’s future fuel cell system. As usual, the name of the automaker is not disclosed. The contract covers an initial term of five years from […] More…
Kia to launch two new EVs in China before the end of 2023
Kia has unveiled its plans for electric cars in the Chinese market. First, the Kia EV6 will be imported and sold there from August 2023. In November, the EV5, which Kia just unveiled as a concept, will follow. The production version of the EV5 will be built in China – while the EV6 (and probably […] More…
Energica takes to the skies
Energica Motor Company is getting ready for takeoff. The Italian motorbike manufacturer, a subsidiary of the US group Ideanomics, wants to develop “all-electric solutions for ultra-light and light aircraft.” To that end, Energica is teaming up with Phenix Air Corp and Pure Flight. In case of the former, Energica’s powertrain will first power an aeroplane […] More…
Tesla Opens Its First Remote Test Drive Hub In Europe
Potential customers can book a test drive online and the car will be remotely unlocked. More…
Volvo Penta and Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept
Gradall has unveiled an electrified concept model of its XL 4100 V wheeled telescopic boom excavator, which will powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline. The zero-emissions machine is named the EL41H4. It is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, which fit into the existing engine bay. The electric driveline also includes the complete HV […] More…
Check out Polestar’s latest ode to EV performance in the 476 HP Polestar 2 BST Edition 230
EV automaker Polestar is picking up where it left off with last year’s limited production Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 with a next-generation version of the sedan with a keener focus on performance design. The Polestar 2 BST 230 debuts new features to the brand both inside in out that you learn more about below. More…
Mercedes gets ready for new EV platforms
Mercedes is investing heavily to make its production network fit for the new platforms introduced from 2024. According to a German media report, the manufacturer will start converting its plant in Rastatt this summer. It is where Mercedes will build its first model based on the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). And Rastatt is not the […] More…
EV Owners Are Less Satisfied With The Service Experience Than Owners Of ICE Cars: Study
High recall rates and long wait times are some of the gripes of EV drivers. More…
Günsel: A new EV brand from Cyprus
From the north of Cyprus comes a new electric car manufacturer called Günsel. The manufacturer has been working on a compact electric car since 2016 – which will go into series production. The Günsel B6 is a two-door compact model with 140 kW of power and a 52.6 kWh battery integrated into the vehicle floor. […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 20, 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…
Blink Announces USPS Contract; Releases New Mobile EV Charger
The deal calls for the network to provide up to 41,500 EV chargers for the upcoming USPS electric fleet. More…
Polestar 3 electric SUV launches in China, starting at around $100k
Polestar has officially stepped into the global spotlight after releasing its stunning fully-electric SUV, the Polestar 3, in China. More…
Africa’s waste industry just got a whole lot cleaner with its first electric garbage truck
Africa received its first heavy-duty commercial electric truck this past week, a Volvo Trucks FE Electric garbage truck (waste collector). The electric garbage truck will be the first fully electric heavy-duty truck from a global manufacturer to begin operation in Africa, marking a significant milestone as we move closer toward a sustainable transportation industry globally. More…
BMW M Expects Battery-Electric Cars To Outsell ICEs In 2028
BMW M also forecasts that BEVs and PHEVs will overtake sales of ICEs as early as 2027. More…
