According to media reports, Hyundai is stopping its fuel cell truck project in Switzerland. Hyundai wanted to bring 1,600 FC trucks to the Alpine nation by 2025. The Korean company handed over the first units at the end of 2020. “Extremely fluctuating energy prices” are apparently the cause, however, Hyundai has denied that the initiative […] More…
Hyundai pulls out of hydrogen project in Switzerland
Hyundai surprisingly stopped its fuel cell truck project in Switzerland. Hyundai wanted to bring 1,600 FC trucks to the Alpine nation by 2025. The Korean company handed over the first units at the end of 2020. Now the project is being cancelled because of the “extremely fluctuating energy prices”. Beat Hirschi, CEO of Hyundai Switzerland, […] More…
First Production Mercedes With EQXX Tech Will Be A CLA-Sized EV
Arriving in 2024, the 185-inch long four-door sedan will allow Mercedes-Benz to compete with the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4 and Polestar 2. More…
Smart Test solutions partners up for high-power fuel cell testing project
As part of the FullStack TS fuel cell test bench project, a new generation of test benches is being developed to cover full stacks of cells of up to 200 kW. In the project, Smart Testsolutions will be responsible for monitoring the cell voltages. The project’s funding comes from the Baden-Wurttemberg Lebens-grundlage Umwelt und ihre […] More…
Tesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineup
Tesla has added two new paint colors, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red, to their Giga Berlin paint lines. The new colors are available now – but only for European and Middle Eastern customers, and only on Performance and Long Range Model Ys. More…
GM’s community EV charging program has its first North American dealer
The first General Motors dealership in North America officially installed Level 2 EV chargers Thursday morning as part of GM’s Dealer Community Charging Program. More…
Elon Musk: Tesla Semi Production Target Is 50,000 Units In 2024
Production has already started and it will take about a year to ramp up. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 20, 2022
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…
How Ukraine’s power system is coping in the face of Russian strikes
On October 14, Maksim Timchenko, the CEO of DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private power generator, updated Economichna Pravda on the status of Ukraine’s electrical grid in the face of Russian strikes against the country’s power installations. He also talked about what the company’s future plans are for implementing renewables, despite the Russian attacks. DTEK shared that interview today with Electrek, and we have edited the English translation sent to us below for length and clarity. More…
GMC introduces 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 with 400 mile range and crab walk, starting at $107k
Nearly a year after first teasing plans for a Sierra EV, GMC has officially unveiled the all-electric pickup and opened reservations for the Denali Edition 1 trim to begin. The all-electric 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali will join the Hummer EV pickup and SUV as the third electric truck model in the GMC family. It is promising 400 miles of estimated range in the Edition 1, too. More…
Preview: 2024 GMC Sierra Denali EV electric truck packs in luxury
We’ve now had our first look at the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, the launch version of the latest big electric truck based on the GM Ultium architecture used for a growing range of EVs in multiple sizes and categories. The vast majority of those models haven’t hit the road yet, but the cadence of announcements continues… More…
2024 GMC Sierra Denali EV Edition 1 Has 400-Mile Range, Up To 754 HP
Fully loaded grade starts at $107,000, but GMC will also offer Elevation and AT4 trims for 2025 from $50,000. More…
GMC introduces 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 with 400 mile range and crab walk, starting at $107k
Nearly a year after first teasing plans for a Sierra EV, GMC has officially unveiled the all-electric pickup and opened reservations for the Denali Edition 1 trim to begin. The all-electric 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali will join the Hummer EV pickup and SUV as the third electric truck model in the GMC family. It is promising 400 miles of estimated range in the Edition 1, too. More…
Tesla opens up voting for new supercharger locations
Tesla has opened their planned Supercharger voting site, allowing the public to cast votes for upcoming Supercharger locations. More…
Tesla makes progress on 4680 battery cells, reduces dependence on them
Tesla gave an update on the progress of ramping up 4680 battery cell production. It sounds like they are making progress, but the automaker also appears to be reducing dependence on the new cell. More…
Hyundai to help FIFA World Cup achieve carbon neutrality with electric vehicle and bus rides
Qatar plans to host the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup this year, aiming for a new trend in mega sporting events and the region. Hyundai, an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, announced it will help the organizers achieve their goal by providing “eco-friendly” transportation, including the IONIQ 5 and electric buses.. More…
Kia EV6 Software Update Improves Cold Weather Charging Speed
The manufacturer says owners should see improvements of up to 50 percent when DC fast charging in winter. More…
Without a grid upgrade, US electrification can’t go forward. This company is helping to fix it [Update]
LineVision, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, provides “electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to accelerate the net zero grid.” Here’s how this company is playing a crucial role in helping to upgrade the US and international grids to ensure that the electrification revolution is a success. More…
Simplon Pulls Covers Off The Rapcon Pmax TQ Electric Mountain Bike
A lightweight frame and versatile frame make for a thoroughly capable electric mountain bike. More…
2023 Kia Niro EV Starts At $40,745, Offers 253 Miles Of Range
There’s just one problem: the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has a starting MSRP of $28,195—and that’s before the federal tax credit. More…
