A new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses how effectively the world’s 20 largest automakers are transitioning to electric vehicles. At the top of the ranking is Tesla, followed by Chinese manufacturer BYD, which is catching up fast. The manufacturer assessment on the electric drive system turnaround is the first of […] More…
Einride partners with UAE to deploy a massive freight grid filled with electric, autonomous trucks
Autonomous EV freight developer Einride is doing everything it can to become a globally recognized name in zero-emission commercial vehicle technologies. Today, the company announced a signed memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) to deploy Einride’s full electric and autonomous freight portfolio across over 550 km.. More…
Foothill Transit grows fuel-cell-electric bus fleet
Foothill Transit, a public transport agency serving the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys in Southern California, is furthering its sustainability efforts with the introduction of Axess EVO-FC buses to its fleet. Manufacturer ElDorado National (ENC) will produce the buses in Riverside, CA. ENC is a subsidiary of REV Group and has been focussing on zero-emission […] More…
Allego to install 1,500 charge points at furniture stores in Germany
Allego will install 1,500 charge points at furniture stores by the Porta Group. The German family business, which includes outlets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, has opted for a mix of 50 and 150 kW chargers accessible to customers and third parties alike. According to Allego, the order includes charging stations for 123 Porta […] More…
Faraday Future officially launches the FF 91
Faraday Future has announced the official market launch of its debut model FF 91. The price is now also known: The currently cheapest version starts at $249,000 (€233,000), and the limited top model is significantly more expensive. The electric car startup is asking an impressive 309,000 US dollars (289,400 euros) for the FF 91 2.0 […] More…
Nio Receives Nearly 30,000 Pre-Orders In 3 Days For All-New ES6: Report
The second-generation all-electric SUV is quite the attraction in China, it seems. More…
Octopus funds charging network in Northern Ireland with £50 mn
Weev, the Belfast-based startup on a mission to bring better charging to Northern Ireland, has received a funding boost. Octopus Investments, part of the Octopus Energy Group, is investing up to £50 million and says the capital was to address the shortage of charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland. In its funding announcement, Octopus states EV […] More…
Stellantis considers building further battery factories in the US
Stellantis is planning one or two additional battery factories in the USA, as no less a person than Group CEO Carlos Tavares explained. The US Inflation Reduction Act has created “very favourable” investment conditions in the country. Tavares told reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the first ACC Gigafactory in France. Stellantis will […] More…
E.On expands Alpitronic partnership for fast charging
E.On is building out its cooperation with Alpitronic. The German energy group ordered another 4,500 fast charging stations from Alpitronic, and the partners want to work more closely together in customer services and look into megawatt charging. Specifically, E.On says its order includes the latest generation of Alpitronic hardware with charging power ranging from 50 […] More…
2024 Volvo EX30 Shows More Skin In Most Revealing Teasers Yet
We also get a good look at the interior which features a 12.3-inch central screen and a soundbar that’s as wide as the windshield. More…
E-bike company apologizes, recalls electric bike model after lawsuit
Earlier this month we covered the infringement lawsuit brought against Himiway by JackRabbit after the former released a very similarly styled micro electric bike. Now that e-bike, known as the Himiway Pony, is being recalled and Himiway is issuing an apology. More…
Freewire To Add Tesla’s NACS Connector To Its EV Chargers By 2024
The company’s decision comes after the recent announcement that Ford EVs will be equipped with the NACS plug. More…
Electrogenic introduces ‘drop-in’ EV conversion kit to electrify classic 1960s Jaguar E-Type
EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has launched its latest classic car to be reborn as an all-electric model. Customers around the globe can now get a 1960s Type 1 to 3 Jaguar E-Type EV – in either a Roadster or Coupé design – or buy Electrogenic’s drop-in kit and have an authorized installer do the conversion for them. More…
Tesla Roadsters Abandoned In China Get $2M Bid
The bidding has been extended to June 2. More…
Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309k price
After starting production in March, Faraday Future has finally launched its FF91 EV, with an eye-watering $309k first-edition starting price with deliveries starting tomorrow, May 31. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 30, 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…
Clean energy investment is now nearly 2x that of fossil fuels – here’s why
For every $1 spent on fossil fuels globally, there’s now a $1.70 investment in clean energy – yet five years ago, the ratio was 1:1, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). More…
VW’s Scout hires key RAM, Jeep designer to lead rugged electric truck and SUV efforts
The re-emergence of Scout Motors in the electric era just became significantly more interesting. On Tuesday, Scout revealed it hired Chris Benjamin, a key Stellantis designer who crafted the interior style of some of the latest Jeep and Ram models, to lead the design of its rugged, all-purpose electric truck and SUV. More…
Tesla Model 3 At 155K Miles: Battery Health And Maintenance Costs Revealed
After nearly 5 years of driving the Tesla Model 3, an owner reveals that its upkeep is surprisingly light on his wallet. More…
Kia is bringing back its cheapest EV6 model, but only in these states
The Kia EV6 Light, its cheapest trim, lives on. Although the base model was supposedly discontinued this year, Kia confirmed it will be offering it in select western US states. More…
