The EU Commission has presented new proposals to make freight transport by road and rail more efficient and sustainable. One point concerns the maximum permitted weight for trucks: the Commission proposes to increase this for vehicles with emission-free drives. The EU Commission wants to revise the current directive that regulates the weights and dimensions of […] More…
Bulgaria budgets EV and rail infrastructure investments
Bulgaria has budgeted 92 million levs for EV charging infrastructure, with most of the funding coming through the European Union. Local media broke the news as part of a more extensive infrastructure and transport investment worth billions to the country. As for the EV budget, the equivalent of 47mn euros shall help Bulgaria build 160 […] More…
Over 800,000 NEVs sold in China over June
Around 806,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids were sold in China in June, as the monthly figures of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) now published show. This means that sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China recorded the second-highest figure after December 2022. Since the slow start of the year, the market […] More…
EU: Neo Performance Materials launches Mine-to-Magnet supply chain
The Canadian company Neo Performance Materials has started construction in Estonia of the first processing plant in Europe for rare earth permanent magnets. The company aims for an integrated supply chain and envisions a recycling process which would be another first for Europe. Rare earth magnets are suitable for traction motors for electric vehicles, among […] More…
Toyota names China and Europe as target markets for H2 technology
Toyota readjusts its hydrogen strategy, now aiming for market share in Europe and China while turning away from North America. The Japanese company targets selling 200,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2030, primarily trucks but also passenger cars. The decision marks a turning point for Toyota. Until now, its focus has been on passenger cars and […] More…
Germany: subsidy reform slows order volume across the board
Demand for electric cars has plummeted in Germany following the reform of the environmental bonus with reduced purchase premiums that came into force at the beginning of 2023, a media report suggests. The situation is said to be particularly explosive for one manufacturer: Volkswagen. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) recently reported 52,988 new […] More…
Tesla Dashcam Captures Rear-End Crash That Makes Honda Flip Over
The Honda driver said she fell asleep at the wheel, and the police decided not to start an investigation. More…
Some Rivian R1T And R1S Units Unable To Charge On AC Due To Faulty Onboard Charger
DC fast charging is still available on affected vehicles and there’s also a possible temporary fix. More…
Marelli announces new integrated thermal management module for EVs
Marelli has launched its new integrated Thermal Management Module (iTMM) for EVs, which allows the vehicle’s different thermal circuits to be combined into a single component.
While EVs generally have a number of heat exchangers, each with a sole function, the iTMM modularises water-cooled heat exchangers such as the chiller or water-cooled condenser using a smart valve arrangement. The valve manages up to… More…
New EV Prices Down 20% Compared To Last Year: Kelley Blue Book
The average transaction price (ATP) for new EVs was $53,438 in June. More…
Caterham Project V Debuts: 2,623-Pound EV Sports Car, 268 HP And RWD
Intended to complement the existing Caterham Seven, it could go into production as early as 2025. More…
This 1 GW solar + salt + shrimp farm is a 3-in-1 power station
A huge solar power station in China is generating clean energy, producing salt from sunlight, and serving as a shrimp-breeding site. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 11, 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…
NIO marks milestone with Navigate on Pilot ADAS now available in Beijing
Shanghai-based EV maker NIO marked a significant milestone this week with its Navigate on Pilot (NOP+) advanced driver assist software now live in Beijing. NIO says its NOP+ ADAS was launched on expressways and urban expressways within Beijing’s fifth ring road. More…
US: Mercedes-Benz Electric Car Sales Skyrocketed In Q2 2023
The new EQS SUV and EQE SUV quickly become the best-selling electric models in the lineup. More…
BLUETTI’s got unmissable Prime Day deals on its solar generators
Amazon Prime Day is nearly here, and BLUETTI is delivering huge early-bird deals right now on its solar-powered generators – but don’t delay! Here are four great BLUETTI products below that can be had right now for a steal. More…
Europe passes two big laws to make EV charging a whole lot better
The European Parliament adopted a set of rules today to improve the EV charging experience, focusing on easier payments, charging speed, and availability. In a separate move, the UK government is also currently proposing new rules for easier payments and charging station reliability. More…
Rivian Stock Up Almost 90 Percent Over The Past Two Weeks
Shares went from $13.45 on June 26 to $25.51 on July 10 on Rivian’s strong Q2 2023 results and some investors shorting the stock. More…
Tritium becomes first in the US to win a NEVI EV fast charger order
EV fast charger maker Tritium (Nasdaq: DCFC) is going to provide all DC fast chargers for the State of Hawai’i’s first phase of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funding. More…
EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules
Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. More…
