After two failed attempts to procure fuel cell buses, battery electric vehicles could soon form the backbone of public transport in the Italian capital – if there are bids this time. At the end of 2021, the Roman city government already announced that the most polluting examples of the 600-bus fleet would be replaced. The […] More…
Mercedes: Ola Källenius’ contract gets extended until 2029
According to a media report, the supervisory board of Mercedes-Benz wants to extend the contract with CEO Ola Källenius ahead of schedule by another five years. The initial agreement would have expired in May 2024. Now, the 54-year-old could stay until at least mid-2029. That is what the German Handelsblatt has learned from circles of […] More…
Polestar increases deliveries by 36 per cent
Polestar delivered 15,800 electric cars in the second quarter, 36 per cent more than in the same period last year. However, a further increase is necessary in the second half of the year in order to reach the target set for 2023. According to Polestar, the Q2 result with roughly 15,800 vehicles was made possible […] More…
Tesla FSD Might Reach Level 4 Or Level 5 Autonomy This Year: Musk
Elon Musk said Tesla is “very close to achieving full self-driving without human supervision.” More…
Nissan may be planning four US-built EV models
Nissan released more details about the timetable and the models it plans to build in the USA. This comes after the carmaker said last year that it would invest 500 million US dollars in its Canton assembly plant in Mississippi to build electric models for Nissan and Infiniti. According to supplier production plans, Nissan will […] More…
Rivian CEO Talks About European Expansion, Underpromising, And Overdelivering
Company founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said that the base for an expansion on the Old Continent has already been set. More…
LG Energy Solution nearly doubles lithium order from SQM
South Korean battery cell manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) is significantly increasing its order from Chilean lithium producer SQM (Sociedad Química and Minera de Chile). In fact, it nearly doubled the amount of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide agreed upon in a previous contract. In 2021, the two companies signed a contract for 55,000 […] More…
Dacia will launch all-electric Spring in the UK
Dacia has confirmed that it will offer the fully electric Dacia Spring in the UK starting next year. And the carmaker is certain that the EV will be a success. The UK will see an “all-new version, enhanced by several significant improvements in design and equipment.” However, Dacia doe not give any further details bout […] More…
Tesla Will Reportedly Use Its Optimus Robot To Boost Sales
The humanoid bot will be on display to attract customers. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 6, 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…
The Cadillac Lyriq Demonstrates Amazing Highway Driving Range
The first all-electric Caddy crushes it in our 70 mph highway range test. More…
Elon Musk believes Tesla will have ‘level 4 or 5’ self-driving this year – what does that mean?
Elon Musk has again decided to share a timeline about Tesla’s self-driving effort – again claiming it will achieve “full self-driving” by the end of the year. More…
Blink Charging and AAA are pairing up to support EV drivers
Blink Charging and AAA are partnering up, which means EV solutions and charging services are going to expand for AAA members. More…
Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant
Nissan is retooling its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant to become “North America’s electrification hub” over the next several years. The automaker plans to begin building EVs in the US, starting with a pair of electric sedans in 2026. More…
Carmakers don’t need ‘EV divisions,’ the whole company should go electric now
Over the years, we’ve seen several car companies tout their decision to create an “EV division” within the company, a group tasked specifically with looking into EV technology and how to implement that within the product line. More…
Chevy’s performance Blazer EV SS postponed until next year, Blazer EV on track
If you were waiting to get your hands on the Chevy’s first high-performance “SS” EV trim, the 2024 Blazer EV SS, you will have to wait a little longer. More…
Polestar Increased Electric Car Sales In Q2 2023 By 36%
The company now aims for 60,000-70,000 units in 2023, compared to 80,000 previously. More…
Watch: How To Build A Tesla Roadster-Like DIY Homemade Supercar
A passionate car builder chronicles his journey putting together an electric supercar in his garage. More…
E-scooter at highway speeds? ZonDoo’s 8kW RoadHitter lives up to its name
ZonDoo recently came out with the , the fastest electric scooter in their lineup and likely one of the fastest electric scooters out there. At a glance, the RoadHitter’s eye-catching 68mph top speed and bright light show make it seem like a ludicrous scooter, fit only for those looking for maximum adrenaline and minimum safety. However, while it can definitely get the heart pumping, it also has a few more features that are worth taking a look at. More…
Volkswagen Group China CEO Says EV Market Is “Overheating”
Ralf Brandstaetter was especially critical of the discounting of EVs in China, a practice started by Tesla. More…
