UK-based luxury EV conversion specialist Everrati says the so-called “Shore Tender” can be recharged onboard a ship. Lire la suite…
Echion to deliver anode materials to InoBat
The British battery materials supplier and Slovakian battery company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a collaboration between the two companies. Together, they want to develop lithium-ion batteries with faster charging capabilities and a higher energy density. Lire la suite…
EU member states agree on position on Euro 7 emissions standard
Before the negotiations with the EU Parliament, member states agreed on a common position on the planned Euro 7 emission standard. However, the countries want much more lax regulations than the EU Commission proposed. Lire la suite…
USA: Ford interrupts construction work on LFP cell factory
Ford wants to manufacture its own LFP battery cells with CATL technology in Michigan from 2026. But now, construction work has been suspended indefinitely. Ford itself remains vague about what is going on. It is probably less about CATL’s involvement in the project and more about the ongoing negotiations with the UAW union. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz applies for US grants for factory expansion
Mercedes-Benz wants to expand its electric vehicle production in the US. The carmaker has already applied for subsidies for its US factories in Tuscaloosa and Charleston. Lire la suite…
EV conversion specialist Everrati ‘launches’ Land Rover Defender designed to be stored on a yacht
Yes, that rendering includes chilled champagne storage under the hood where an engine used to be. What else would you expect within a Land Rover Defender EV conversion coming our way from Everrati and superyacht designers Bannenberg & Rowell? While this is not the first all-electric Defender conversion we’ve seen, it’s certainly the first designed to be stored aboard a yacht. Yeah… you read that right. More…
Sleek-looking ‘world’s most sophisticated’ electric scooter unveiled, heads to production
The full specs for the self-proclaimed “world’s most sophisticated” micromobility vehicle, the Bo M electric scooter, have been unveiled as the e-scooter heads to production. More…
Used Tesla Model 3 Buyers Are Trading In Honda Civics, Toyota Tacomas: Study
CarMax says that SUVs and Toyota models are the top traded-in vehicles for buying a used EV. Lire la suite…
Ford Pauses Construction Of $3.5 Billion Michigan LFP Battery Plant
Ford said it is going to limit spending at the Marshall site until it is confident about its “ability to competitively run the plant.” Lire la suite…
Nissan to only sells EVs in Europe by 2030
Nissan has declared its commitment to exclusively launch electric vehicles in Europe from now on and completely phase out internal combustion engines by 2030. This announcement aligns Nissan with its partner Renault, which has similar electric aspirations. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida, with a tone of finality, stated, “There is no turning back now.” He emphasized that EVs are the “ultimate mobility solution” and are pivotal for achieving carbon neutrality, a cornerstone of Nissan’s Ambition 2030 vision. Uchida’s conviction reflects the company’s dedication to environmental sustainability and… More…
North America: ADL appoints contract manufacturing partner
The British bus manufacturer will be working with Big Rig Manufacturing to build its all-electric Enviro500EV Charge for the US an Canada. Production will kick off in Nevada next year. Lire la suite…
Europe: Nissan to launch new EVs only
Nissan’s plan to launch only electric cars and e-powered hybrids in Europe from 2023 lasted only a short time. Now, the Japanese want to introduce only pure electric vehicles – so that the last hybrid will be sold by 2030. Lire la suite…
Can EVs and solar save the world? The IEA thinks so
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its 2023 Net Zero Roadmap today – here’s what’s happened since 2021 and what must urgently happen before 2030. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Manufacturing Confirmation Units Spotted In New Drone Video
These so-called “Series 8” pickups will reportedly head out to Tesla stores soon. Lire la suite…
Two-step locking in just one push
Yamaichi Electronics has added Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and integrated contact protection to its fourth generation of board-to-cable connector for battery packs (writes Nick Flaherty). More…
Ford pauses LFP battery factory touted as key for affordable EVs
Ford has confirmed that it’s halting construction of a $3.5 million battery plant in Michigan that the automaker had focused on just months earlier as a key for EV affordability. The plant, near Marshall, Michigan, was due to create about 2,500 jobs and make lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, which tend to be much cheaper to produce… More…
Nissan Concept 20-23 is a glimpse of urban electric future
Nissan is no stranger to the electric vehicle market, and their latest unveiling, the Concept 20-23, is a testament to their commitment to innovation and design. Celebrating 20 years of Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in London, this concept car is a bold step into the future, blending sportiness with urban practicality. The Concept 20-23 is not just a nod to NDE’s two decades in London but also incorporates Nissan’s traditional number 23 (ni san) and marks the current year. The design team, including some of the younger members of the studio, were given carte blanche to design a car they would… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 25, 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…
Vay hires its first teledriver to remotely operate its vehicles in the US
Four months after announcing plans to bring its rental EV delivery service over from Europe to the US, Vay has hired its first teledriver – the first of many who will soon be remotely operating EVs throughout the country without a human physically present. More…
Joby Aviation delivers electric air taxi to the US Air Force ahead of schedule, part of $131M contract
eVTOL developer Joby Aviation is starting to make good on a massive contract signed with the US Department of Defense this year. The company is not only celebrating its delivery of Joby aircraft to the US Air Force, but it is also claiming to be the first company to deliver an all-electric air taxi to a customer in the entire country… and it did so ahead of schedule. More…
