The Tesla Model Y returned to the top of the list of best-selling cars. More…
Norway: Plug-In Car Sales Stabilized In February 2023
Convercycle E-Bike Touted As Versatile, Do-It-All Electric Bike
It flaunts an expandable rear end that offers a lot of cargo space. More…
2023 Nissan Ariya recalled because steering wheel might detach
Certain 2023 Nissan Ariya electric SUVs are being recalled because their steering wheels might detach. Nissan is advising owners to check their cars and contact a dealership immediately if the steering wheel appears loose. The recall covers 1,063 vehicles, although Nissan claims in the recall report that only 0.18% (roughly 2 of this set) might be… More…
Tesla joins Gireve roaming platform
Tesla has joined the French roaming platform Gireve. It allows the electric car maker to partner with e-mobility service providers connected to the Gireve platform to give them access to its Superchargers. And, Tesla has already found a partner. The first platform allowing access to Tesla’s Supercharger charging network is Chargemap. Owners of a Tesla […] More…
Shyft Group’s Blue Arc debuts Class 5 crew cab EV with 200 mile range and dumping capabilities
Specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group has debuted its latest all-electric commercial vehicle designed for its Blue Arc sub-brand. The Class 5 all-electric crew cab was unveiled during NTEA’s Work Truck Week in Indianapolis this morning and will come equipped with some unique features you’ll want to see, including its dump-capable body. Video below. More…
Chalmers researchers reveal 500 kW induction technology
Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have developed an induction technology that can reach nearly 100% efficiency and charges with 500 kW – effectively putting it on par with wired solutions. The team says the system was so complete they could soon present it to the industry, especially since they smartly combine existing components. First […] More…
Nio: annual loss increases significantly YOY
Nio presented its financial results for 2022. The Chinese EV maker was able to increase its deliveries and sales. However, the annual loss also grew significantly, probably due to the development cost for new models and the company’s expansion. Nio delivered 122,486 EVs last year, 34 per cent more than in 2021. Its 2022 revenue […] More…
Rock Tech secures first partial permit for the ‘Guben Converter’
Rock Tech Lithium has made another step towards opening its plant in Germany as it obtained the first partial license for its lithium hydroxide conversion plant in Guben (the “Guben Converter”). The official groundbreaking is planned for 27 March. However, the groundbreaking will indeed be purely ceremonial because the company has received approval from the […] More…
BMW could develop new combustion engine platform
BMW is planning to continue manufacturing combustion engines for a long time. According to a German media report, the SUVs in the X series will be available with gasoline and diesel engines until well into the next decade. BMW is even developing a new platform to that end. Other carmakers could follow a similar strategy. […] More…
2024 Mini Cooper Electric To Have 240-Mile Base Range, Up To 215 HP
The more efficient Spotlight EV platform will enable great range gains over the current model’s WLTP rating of 145 miles. More…
Samsung SDI will supply cylindrical battery cells to GM
Samsung SDI is to supply General Motors with cylindrical battery cells for electric cars. According to Korean media, the companies will build a joint manufacturing plant with an annual capacity of at least 30 GWh. And another carmaker could use Samsungs cylindrical cells. The Korean media outlet TheElec already reported in January wanted to switch […] More…
Mini to launch two electric Mini models in 2024
Mini has revealed more details about its future electric models. The new Countryman is scheduled for market launch in February 2024. In the summer of that same year, the new electric hatch, now named Cooper, will follow suit, first as EV yet still with an ICE version on offer. Mini also opted for the dual […] More…
Micromobility Europe conference returning to Amsterdam, bringing tiny EVs with it
Micromobility Europe, along with Micromobility America, is one of premier trade shows focused purely on small format vehicles designed for personal mobility. If it rolls, moves a few people, and doesn’t look like something you’d never want to park in a crowded city, it will probably be there.. More…
Attucks Apex AP0 Revealed In The USA As The “Lightest Electric Supercar” By Wyclef Jean
The former Fugees member even made a song about it. More…
Airbus discusses role of hybridisation in aviation’s future
Airbus says it believes hybrid-electric power can reduce aircraft CO2 emissions by up to 5%, and by up to 10% for helicopters. It has already flight tested a hybrid-electric system that takes over from the thermal engine should it fail. Its Engine Back-up System is the forerunner of larger hybrid propulsion systems that will be […] More…
Suspected Thieves Busted After Stopping To Charge Their Tesla Getaway Car
The two people were caught in their Tesla Model X at a charging station. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 7, 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…
Ford F-150 Lightning owners are doing more ‘truck activities’ than the ICE version drivers
Who says EVs aren’t up to the task? Ford’s electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, is revolutionizing the truck industry. Lightning owners are challenging the norm, using their EV truck beds for more “truck activities” like home projects, camping, and hauling than gas-powered F-150 owners. More…
VW is making Car-Net free for five years after carjacking fiasco
In response to a carjacking involving a Volkswagen and a two-year-old child, Volkswagen of America today announced that it will provide a free five-year subscription for Car-Net Safe & Secure connected vehicle emergency services for most model year 2020 to 2023 vehicles – including ID.4s. More…
Report: GM To Partner With Samsung SDI On Cylindrical Batteries
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) might be announced this week. More…
