On the surface, it appears to be a good unit, but without safety certification and a critical cable flaw, we cannot recommend it. Read more…
Best Cyber Monday 2023 Green Deals: e-bikes, power stations, tools, more
Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. Down below, you’ll find only the best of the best as part of our curated Cyber Monday Green Deals hub for the week, which will be constantly updated with all of the latest offers in one central location.. Read more…
This solar-powered electric houseboat from China could be your home on the water
There’s something inherently fun about the idea of a solar-powered electric houseboat. Living on the water and never paying for fuel sounds like a dream for many people. But would anyone make it a reality by buying a houseboat sight unseen from Chin. Read more…
Review: 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron EV hustles in a hush
Big, powerful electric luxury SUVs with sub-5-second acceleration times and ranges of 300 miles or more are now ubiquitous. That certainly wasn’t the case in 2019 when Audi E-Tron deliveries started, or in 2017, when Audi powertrain and chassis development chief Siegfried Pint promised me that the E-Tron’s tri-motor system would make… Read more…
Tesla FSD v12 released to company employees
Tesla finally began the rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12 update, promising to revolutionize autonomous driving technology. Elon Musk seemingly confirmed the rollout sparking equally as much hype as skepticism. Putting everything aside though, it appears that Tesla is right on track with its ambitious plans.
The latest news, confirmed by Musk himself, reveals that FSD v12 is now in the hands of Tesla employees, with the internal update version being 2023.38.10. This milestone update is poised to eliminate the “beta” label that has been associated with previous versions, signifying… Read more…
Edinburgh progresses fleet transition to low-emission vehicles
Edinburgh Council is catching up with its own climate policy. The Scottish capital will spend £55 million replacing over 1,000 vehicles to ensure its fleet complies with the incoming Low Emission Zone. Read more…
Progressus project shows progress towards resilient power grids
The EU-funded Progressus research project has looked at how greater resilience of electricity grids can contribute to decarbonization in the transport sector. The results have now been presented by the consortium led by Infineon. Read more…
Neta enters Costa Rica’s auto market, aims to reach 100,000 overseas sales in coming year
Neta plans to expand its global network coverage to 50 countries and reach 500 overseas sales and service outlets by 2024. Read more…
Daimler Buses delivers first fuel cell eCitaro G
Daimler Buses has delivered the first series vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G fuel cell to Verkehrsbetriebe Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (RNV) in Germany. Read more…
Volkswagen will launch €19,000 EVs in China in 2026 thanks to a new platform
Volkswagen plans on launching four EVs in China starting in 2026 based on a new entry-level EV architecture called A Main Platform. The cars will range in price from €19,000 to €22,200 and will be built by VW’s joint ventures with SAIC and FAW. The move comes as VW has observed that the Chinese EV market is very “price-sensitive”, as VW China boss Ralf Brandstaetter put it.
He told local reporters that the new platform would cater to Chinese buyers and their affinities in terms of battery, electric drive, and motor. The new platform will be based on VW’s MEB, but using local suppliers in… Read more…
BYD celebrates 6 millionth electrified car rolling off assembly
BYD just celebrated its 6 millionth NEV car rolling off the assembly line. The car in question is a Bao 5 model from BYD’s Fangchengbao sub-brand. BYD took a commemorative photo and thanked all the people – travelers and supporters – who have helped make this possible. BYD adds that it’s the first car company to achieve 6 million new energy vehicles.
It took BYD 13 years to reach the 1 million NEV milestone. Last year on November 16, the carmaker saw its 3 millionth NEV unit produced. In August of this year, BYD announced it had produced its 5 millionth NEV and now, a little over three… Read more…
Cola EV wars: Daimler delivers Freightliner eCascadias to California Coca-Cola Bottler
Daimler Truck North America has delivered 20 electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB). These are the first electric tractors to be added to the Downey, California, fleet of the West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. (Meanwhile, competitor Pepsico is going with the Tesla Semi.) To ensure… Read more…
HummingbirdEV secures funding for its commercial EV systems
Commercial EV technology company HummingbirdEV, founded in 2015, has secured $6 million in initial Series A funding to scale up its operations and accelerate product development. It is seeking additional investors in the round, which is targeted to close in the first quarter of 2024. The company, which generates revenue in the US and China,… Read more…
Podcast: Tesla discounts, Cybertruck in showrooms, Fisker Ocean, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla making new discounts, Cybertruck going in showrooms, our Fisker Ocean review, and more.. Read more…
Tesla offers 6 months free supercharging in attempt to boost sales
After a tough quarter, Tesla is now offering 6 months of free supercharging for all new Model 3 and Model Y orders that get delivered by the end of the year in North America. Read more…
Check out this rugged off-road EV from ex-Jaguar, Aston Martin designer
The Callum Skye is the first electric vehicle from Ian Callum’s own design and engineering firm. As one of the most renowned car designers, Callum played a key role in shaping iconic models like the Jaguar I-Pace and Aston Martin Vanquish. His latest creation is a high-performance off-road EV designed for “all the fun, none of the fuss.”. Read more…
This Ohio startup turns wind turbine blades into extraordinary park benches
Canvus turns retired wind turbine blades into beautiful park benches, planters, and picnic tables for public spaces across the US. Read more…
Volkswagen Confirms New Entry-Level, China-Specific EV Platform
It will be used on four new models, with a starting price of less than $20,000. Read more…
SWTCH and Hubject to expand roaming for North American EV charging
Toronto-headquartered EV charging technology company SWTCH Energy and Berlin-headquartered eRoaming network Hubject have collaborated to allow EV drivers using the SWTCH app to charge at any of Hubject’s 600,000 charging points in 52 countries across four continents. SWTCH has provided access to Plug & Charge on its chargers, allowing drivers to initiate payment without app-based… Read more…
Low electrical conductivity coolants for EV charging applications (Webinar)
High-voltage charging stations require fluid to cool the internals. The challenge is that the fluid must maintain very low levels of conductivity to avoid short-circuits, etc. In this session at the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure to learn about low electrical conductivity coolants that are widely used in major EV charging systems in the EV… Read more…
