Tesla announces a successful step in a pilot project to deploy Powerwalls with German electric company Transnet BW to stabilize the grid and take better advantage of the country’s strong solar power. More…
Volvo Buses signs electric bus cooperation with MCV
Volvo Buses wants MCV (Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles) to produce bodies for its electric buses in the city and intercity segments in the European markets from next year. This is provided for in a memorandum of understanding between the two companies. Volvo Buses had previously decided not to manufacture complete buses in Europe itself in future. […] More…
Skoda announces plans for electric estate to release in 2026
Skoda is pushing ahead with its electric plans: By 2026, the Czech Volkswagen brand carmaker wants to increase its range of electric cars to six models, including four completely new models and two updated variants of the Enyaq iV family. Last year, Skoda had already announced three new electric vehicle models by 2026, including a […] More…
Tesla Model Y Now Priced Below US Average For New Car
The myth that EVs are very expensive is slowly but surely going away. More…
Watch Hyundai Ioniq 5 Prototype Perform Crab Walk, 360-Degree Turn
Made possible by Hyundai Mobis’ e-Corner System all-in-one package module of brake by wire, steer by wire, damper, and in-wheel motor. More…
Fisker Ocean deliveries are now days away in Europe, but US customers will have to wait
Fisker Inc. has just confirmed regulatory certification in Europe that will allow sales and deliveries of the first Ocean SUVs to reservation holders. Fisker has taken a unique dual homologation process for both Europe and the US simultaneously, and while deliveries overseas appear just over a week away, reservation holders in the US might have a wait quite a bit longer. More…
US-bound Honda-developed EV due in 2025, ahead of schedule
The timeline has been pulled forward for Honda’s first dedicated electric vehicle engineered in-house for high-volume production. That yet-unnamed mid- to large-sized EV built on “Honda’s original dedicated EV platform” will go on sale in 2025 for North America—stepped up from a targeted 2026—top Honda… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 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…
Here’s why EPA’s $400M in electric school bus grants matter and how they’ll be allocated
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced the availability of $400 million for clean school buses – the first round of funding available as grants. This is how the money is going to be distributed. More…
This floating offshore wind platform could be a game changer
Developer Gazelle Wind Power just publicly explained, for the first time, how its newest floating offshore wind platform works – here’s why it’s a unique solution. More…
Enphase (ENPH) to begin US manufacturing as solar demand climbs, new EV products coming
Enphase (ENPH) is leading the way toward a sustainable future as the world’s leading microinverter-based solar and battery systems supplier. With an increasing demand for solar energy and new headwinds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Enphase is set to begin manufacturing in the US. More…
Next-Generation BMW 5 Series Sedan, Electric i5 Debut On May 24
It goes on sale sometime this fall. More…
2024 BMW i5 Prototype First Drive: A Promising Preview
With about 295 miles of range, a well-balanced chassis, and hands-free smarts, there’s a lot to like about the upcoming Mercedes EQE rival. More…
Tesla: Battery Capacity Degradation Averages 12% After 200,000 Miles
The performance of newer chemistries will be revealed once there will be more data. More…
Northvolt announces its own battery development program to support electric planes
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt is taking its technology to the skies, announcing a new program surrounding lightweight, energy-dense lithium metal cells and modules to support electric aviation. The electric plane battery development is already underway through Northvolt’s subsidiary Cuberg, which has some milestones to share. More…
Electric Chrysler 300 successor shown to dealers as new EV sedan
Chrysler is planning an all-electric future, despite not having a single EV on the road today. Will the plans include an electric Chrysler 300 to continue the full-size sedans run? According to dealers, Stellantis is already working on one, but it may not carry the name.. More…
Reduced rare earth and magnet-free motors
The race is on to find ways of reducing the industry’s reliance on EV motor magnets made from rare earths. Peter Donaldson looks at the latest advances More…
Gazelle Launches A New Range Of Automatic Transmission E-Bikes
These casual commuters optimize efficiency and simplicity. More…
Tesla Launches Non-Tesla EV Supercharging Pilot In China
Initially, 10 Supercharging stations and 120 destination charging stations are included in the pilot. More…
Toyota’s New CEO Presents Three-Step EV Success And Profitability Plan
CEO Sato believes Toyota can become profitable with EVs by following the plan, but the company’s new direction is just beginning. More…
