In Norway, new electric car registrations have somewhat increased again: After a slight decline in April, more than 10,000 new electric cars were put on the road in May. The most popular model in Norway last month was by far the Tesla Model Y. Although the 10,773 new electric cars in May exceed the 7,471 […] More…
Electrogenic presents EV conversion kit for Jaguar E-Type
British EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has presented the first completed Jaguar E-Type Roadster fitted with its new ‘drop in’ EV conversion kit ‘E43’. The kit is compatible with Series 1 to 3 cars, in both Coupe and Roadster form. The first E-Type to be converted with the Electrogenic kit sports the ‘E43’ package which equips […] More…
Voltari Set To Deliver 740 HP EV Speed Boat This Year
Voltari’s latest creation, a 26-foot electric performance boat, is set to reach customer hands later this year. More…
Cubonic integrates electric drives from Punch Powertrain
Cubonic will integrate electric drives from Punch Powertrain into its vehicle architecture – specifically for its Cubonic’s PeopleMover minibus and CargoMover light transport vehicle. The two companies have signed a strategic partnership agreement to that effect. Cubonic emerged from the insolvent Aachen-based electric shuttle developer Moove a few months ago. The partnership with Punch Powertrain, […] More…
Polestar 2 OTA Update Adds YouTube Integration
Version P2.9 also comes with upgrades for the Range Assist and Apple CarPlay features. More…
Italian EV Startup Aehra Teases Its Second Model, A Swoopy Sedan
The 2026-bound Aehra Sedan will be fully unveiled on June 16 at the Milano Monza Motor Show. More…
Ebusco batteries to be used in Oechies hydrogen ship
Ebusco has signed a framework agreement to supply Oechies Elektrotechniek with battery packs for inland navigation for one year. The contract initially covers the delivery of 36 battery packs with a total capacity of around 1 MWh for the WEVA Antonie 1, the first new build hydrogen-powered inland vessel. Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen will build […] More…
Andrew Cornelia becomes CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC North America
Andrew Cornelia is the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC North America. The manager will be in charge of launching and operating the fast charging network in North America. According to Mercedes-Benz, Cornelia has over a decade of experience in the EV and charging business. He previously worked at Tesla, leading Strategic Finance for the global […] More…
Eaton offers sealed high-power lock box connectors
Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that its eMobility business is now offering specialised high-power lock box… More…
EV Price Parity With Gas-Powered Cars May Not Come Until After 2030: Ford CEO
Jim Farley also believes that “cooperation is essential” for expanding EV adoption. More…
First Mode builds FC dump truck drives with ABB batteries
US-based First Mode has contracted ABB to supply 80 battery systems with a total capacity of 2.6 MWh for a fleet of zero-emission dump trucks. The Bordline ESS lithium-ion systems will be used in converted dump trucks with combined fuel cell-battery propulsion. The batteries will be used both to increase the trucks’ peak power when […] More…
Australia: Canberra orders 94 electric buses
The Australian city of Canberra has purchased 94 electric buses. The first should be delivered later this year, while the rest will join the city fleet progressively through 2026. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has ordered 90 buses from the Chinese manufacturer Yutong. The choice fell on its E12 model. And manufacturer Custom Denning […] More…
Polestar 2’s latest OTA update adds YouTube, plus upgrades to Range Assist and Apple CarPlay
This morning, Polestar began rolling out over-the-air software update P2.9 to Polestar 2 drivers around the globe. The update features the addition of YouTube integration, plus enhancements to both Range Assist and Apple CarPlay functions. More…
Tesla’s Head Of Investor Relations Challenges Toyota’s Claims On EV Adoption
A document sent to dealers explained why Toyota isn’t rushing to sell EVs. More…
Tesla Model 3 “Highland” To Be Revealed By Musk In China Today: Report
The updated Model 3 is reportedly “slightly longer and sportier” than before. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 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…
Unlocking Rivian R1T’s Maximum Range: Owner Shares Insights
If you frequently wander off the beaten path in your Rivian R1T, these tips might help you cover the extra mile More…
Here’s what would happen if the US federal fleet was 100% electric
Electrifying the entire US federal fleet would save $6 billion over 15 years, according to a report from global research and analytics firm ICF Climate Center. More…
Book your seat for SAS’s first all-electric flight, the next chapter in aviation
If you ever wanted to be a part of history, now may be your chance. Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, as it’s better known, is opening reservations for its first-ever all-electric commercial flight. More…
Toyota confirms 3-row electric SUV for US assembly in 2025
Toyota on Wednesday confirmed that it will assemble a three-row battery electric SUV at its Georgetown, Kentucky, plant starting in 2025. The new SUV will use batteries supplied from Toyota’s North Carolina plant, and it says that facility will be “Toyota’s hub for developing and producing lithium-ion batteries needed for its… More…
