The Renault 4, Renault 5, and first-generation Twingo can go all-electric. More…
Renault And R-Fit Team Up To Make Electric Retrofit Kits For Classics
Volkswagen Recalls 21,000 ID.4s Because They Might Stall While Driving
Software updates to the high-voltage battery management unit and pulse inverter control unit are needed. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 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…
‘Electrification is not enough.’ Polestar and Rivian report calls for urgent action to save planet
EV automakers Rivian and Polestar have collaborated on a “Pathway Report” which has concluded that the automotive industry, which currently accounts for 15% of all greenhouse gas on Earth, is on pace to overshoot the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPPC) pathway by at least 75% by 2050. The report calls for urgent action and lays out a three-lever approach with hopes the entire industry can collaborate while it still has time to get back on track with the Paris Agreement. More…
Minnesota just passed a 100% clean energy bill – here’s what’s in it
Minnesota governor Tim Walz (D-MN) today signed a 100% clean energy bill into law after the State Senate passed it on February 2. More…
2024 Cadillac Lyriq gets fresh trim and paint color options after EV tax credit inclusion
The new 2024 Cadillac Lyriq is set to include several new trim options, a radiant new color selection, and more, as the EV is now eligible for the tax credit with the IRA’s recent update. More…
ABB Celebrates Deployment Of Millionth EV Charger (AC And DC)
The company’s new production plant can produce one DC fast charger every 20 minutes. More…
Genesis expands reach in US as EV sales extend into 13th state
Genesis Motor North America has announced the official expansion of EV sales into its 13th state. Starting today, customers can inquire with their local dealer about the availability of both the Genesis GV60 and Electrified G80 as it moves toward becoming an entirely all-electric brand by 2030.. More…
BYD more likely to build it’s own plant in Europe than take over Ford’s
Just weeks after reports stating Ford was considering selling its German manufacturing facility to BYD, the Chinese automaker appears more keen on erecting its own EV facility in Europe, according to an executive at the company. Here’s the latest. More…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Reached Spectacular Record In December 2022
With more than 400,000 units sold, more than one in three new cars were rechargeable. More…
Battery Specialist Gouach Is Developing Repairable Battery Packs
In the event of a malfunction, only damaged components need to be replaced, minimizing waste and added cost. More…
NHTSA May Require EVs From 1997 To Have Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Documents reveal the lack of the alert may be deemed a safety defect that could impact 9.1 million EVs, regardless of the model year. More…
BYD helping light up Las Vegas with renewables using massive 543 MWh energy storage system
BYD has announced plans to implement a 543 MWh Cube Pro liquid-cooled energy storage system (ESS) in Las Vegas, expected to begin commercial operation before year’s end. The Chinese automaker and battery specialist shared that the massive ESS will assist Nevada’s largest energy provider in achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. Vegas, baby. More…
How Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free tech is keeping drivers safe and even changing lives
Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free technology is receiving high praise with advanced features that enhance safety and drivers’ comfort, but for some, the feature is worth more. It can be life-changing. More…
North America’s largest lithium mine can now break ground – that’s great news for EVs
A US district court judge has upheld the federal government’s decision to approve the Thacker Pass lithium mine – North America’s largest known lithium source – after a permit issued in 2020 faced legal challenges.. More…
This electric pickup render is worth $125 million?
Alpha Motor is raising money from small investors at $125 million for its electric pickup truck that is nothing more than a few renders and a pusher model. More…
Universal Hydrogen receives FAA certification to fly 40+ passenger hydrogen electric plane
Zero-emission aviation developer Universal Hydrogen has shared video footage of its 40+ passenger hydrogen fuel cell plane testing ground handing ahead of its first-ever flight. The video comes with bigger news that the company has received an experimental airworthiness certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take flight. When it does, it is expected to become the largest hydrogen electric powered aircraft to ever do so. More…
Ford’s Jim Farley, Jimmy Fallon, “Checo” Pérez Race Electric Go-Karts
Ford’s CEO proves that his late cousin Chris wasn’t the only Farley comfortable performing silly comedy routines on stage. More…
California bill proposes $2,000 for converting gas vehicles to EVs
A California bill would offer residents a rebate of up to $2,000 to convert an existing internal-combustion car or truck to an EV. Spotted by Green Car Congress, California Senate Bill 301 would establish a Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project (ZACP) with up to $2 million in annual funding for EV conversion rebates to supplement… More…
VW issues major recall for the ID.4 in the USA
VW is recalling about 20,000 units of the ID.4 in the USA because of possible software problems that could lead to a loss of drive. The self-diagnostic software for the battery management control is too sensitive in certain situations, which can lead to an unnecessary reset. During this reset, the e-drive is not supplied with […] More…
