In the years 2010-2021 the ratio was respectively 57 and 84 percent. More…
US: Most EV Battery Cells And Packs Are Domestically Produced
Mack Trucks, Aston Martin, Scout & Mississippi: Top EV News Mar 9, 2023
As we head into another weekend, there’s a host of compelling electric car news to help promote EV adoption. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: SONDORS CEO interview & Metacycle, new RadRunner, Bafang goes Moto, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes SONDORS selling 1,000 of its Metacycle electric motorcycles in a week, new utility/cargo e-bike launches from Rad Power Bikes, Specialized and Aventon, Bafang entering the electric motorcycle space and lots more. More…
Ex-Tesla staff launches electric RV trailer Lightship L1
Lightship, a start-up for zero-emission recreational vehicles (RVs), has unveiled its first trailer. The Lightship L1 comes with a battery-powered drive that helps tow it without needing (much) more fuel or electricity. Behind it are former Tesla engineers. Ben Parker is the CEO of Lightship. He spent five years as a battery engineer at Tesla […] More…
Hino Trucks expands electric truck lineup
Hino Trucks has announced that it will offer an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium-duty trucks branded ‘Me’ Series and ‘Le’ Series available in 2024. Hino Trucks will begin production of these new vehicles integrating SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive power system. In terms of technical specifications, the electric truck models each feature battery […] More…
Fraunhofer IFAM wants to simplify determining battery cell ages
In order to be able to determine the condition of battery cells more precisely and without laboratory effort, the determination of the AC resistance within the battery using dynamic impedance spectroscopy has been further developed at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen. According to the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research, this makes it […] More…
Mitsubishi to launch nine electric and hybrid models by 2028
Mitsubishi plans to introduce 16 new models in the next five years, including nine electric and hybrid models. This is according to a new strategic plan of the Japanese carmaker. One of the models, however, is already known. In the field of battery-electric models, Mitsubishi is planning a pickup truck, an SUV and two models […] More…
1 In 4 Truck Buyers Considers Getting A Tesla Cybertruck: Survey
However, more than half of the respondents think Tesla’s pickup isn’t a “real” truck. More…
Engie & Ceva launch alternative energy truck infrastructure JV
Energy group Engie has formed a joint venture with logistics provider Ceva Logistics and French motorway management company SANEF to build and operate a network of refuelling and charging stations for hydrogen, biogas and electric trucks along European motorways. All three joint venture partners are players with headquarters in France. The fact that the project […] More…
Nissan seeks to cut EV costs, considers hybrid trucks
Nissan on Wednesday revealed a new approach to developing the core components for its EV and e-Power series hybrid models—leading to what Nissan believes to be price parity with non-hybrid internal combustion models around 2026. Under the so-called X-in-1 philosophy, core components of both battery electric and e-Power powertrains (3 for EV… More…
Maxxis Now Offers Some Of Its MTB Tires With E50 E-Bike-Specific Rating
The E50 tires are rated for speeds up to 31 miles per hour. More…
Mercedes to build first own fast chargers before 2023
After Mercedes-Benz announced far-reaching plans to build its own global HPC network in North America, Europe, China at the beginning of this year, the company is now giving more details. The development is to begin in the fourth quarter of 2023 in the USA and in the European countries of Germany and France. This was […] More…
SK On prepares to launch prismatic cell production
The South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK On wants to start producing prismatic cells this year. The new battery type will be presented in a few days at InterBattery 2023, the largest battery trade fair in South Korea. SK On has so far mainly produced pouch cells and wants to reach a larger customer base […] More…
Volkswagen To Preview New Electric Car On March 15, Is It The ID.2?
The new model will reportedly be the first production EV based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ architecture. More…
EU loosens EV & battery subsidy requirements
The EU Commission has adapted state aid rules to simplify the approval of subsidies in key sectors such as batteries and renewable energies. The new rules are a reaction to the US government’s Inflation Reduction Act. The amendment gives EU member states greater leeway to provide public funds in the form of grants, loans or […] More…
Morgan Stanley Says The Tesla Cybertruck Will Be A “Cult Car,” Predicts Low Volume
Despite over 1.5 million reported pre-orders, Morgan Stanley predicts just 50,000 units per year. More…
Stellantis converts Cassino plant for large electric vehicles
The Stellantis plant in Cassino, Italy, where vehicles of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands roll off the production line, will in future also produce electric vehicles based on the STLA Large platform, which is specially designed for BEVs. Stellantis has not yet announced which electric vehicle models it plans to build in Cassino in […] More…
Xerotech and Innolith to bring non-flammable batteries to market
Xerotech, a battery pack provider for heavy-duty non-road mobile machinery, is teaming up with battery cell developer Innolith to launch what they say are the industry’s first packs for electrifying a range of applications in the ATEX, eVTOL and other sectors where fire safety is paramount. The collaboration will focus on integrating Innolith’s I-State cell […] More…
Tesla Model S Refresh Includes New “High-Visibility Glass Roof”
After the new Hardware 4 computer and a new paint color, the Model S gets an improved glass roof. More…
Ford Reveals An All-Electric School Bus Based On The E-Transit
It’s the first time a full-line automaker offers an electric Type A school bus. More…
