German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and Kia have entered into a strategic partnership for the connection use of used electric car batteries. The goal is to turn batteries that are already in use into high-performance energy storage units. The Deutsche Bahn startup Encore will take over procurement and production. With this cooperation, the companies want […] More…
Scania to dump the combustion engine by 2040
Scania Group wants to dispense with the combustion engine by 2040 and only launch battery-electric vehicles, said Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and CEO of Volkswagen’s Traton in an interview. With this formulation, Scania is venturing ahead of its competition in the truck market. However, speaking to Eurotransport.de, Levin admitted that the general […] More…
It’s either going with the times or hitting the road for Buick dealers
The GM subsidiary plans to launch the Electra EV next year and wants to sell only electric cars (and SUVs) by 2030. For dealerships wanting to walk in step with the change, this will entail some retooling, but for others, the company is offering buy-out. Since Buick requires dealers to invest in their own charging […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 7, 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…
Sono Motors is on track to put over 32,000 solar electric vehicles on roads this decade
Sono Motors is trying its damndest to stay at the top of everyone’s news feed this week. In addition to announcing it has received over 20,000 reservations for its upcoming Sion solar EV, Sono Motors has announced a new partnership for retrofit solar implementation on city buses. Additionally, car subscription platform FINN has upped its previous Sion reservation up to 12,600 units, bringing Sono’s demand for solar electric vehicles up over 32,000 units. More…
China: Tesla Further Cuts Estimated Delivery Time Of Model 3/Model Y Cars
Is this a result of skyrocketing production in Shanghai? More…
Canadian gov confirms talk with Tesla (TSLA) and other automakers about a factory
The Canadian government has confirmed that it is talking with Tesla (TSLA), along with other automakers, about building an electric vehicle factory in the country. More…
The Nissan LEAF is getting its first-ever V2G charger for selling energy back to the grid
Good news for Nissan LEAF owners: The automaker is approving its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger for its LEAF model, meaning owners can now sell energy back to the grid. Sending energy back to the grid from your EV can help reduce utility costs during peak usage. More…
Kia EV batteries find second life as energy storage systems to reduce strain on grid
Kia Europe has announced a new partnership with encore Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries to create scalable energy storage systems. The prototype has already been implemented in Germany using Kia Soul EV batteries and marks the start of the automaker’s Europe-wide initiative. More…
Bring your electric bike and join Electrek’s group ride in Salt Lake City this weekend
Come join us for a fun electric group ride in Salt Lake City this weekend, where we’ll be heading out on a morning cruise together. More…
Faraday Future Insists FF91 Production And Deliveries Will Start In Q4
This in spite of the fact that the company is running low on cash, its factory is still not completed and board members aren’t seeing eye to eye. More…
Magna to manufacture thousands of Cartken’s fully autonomous delivery robots in the US
Global contract manufacturer Magna International has agreed to produce and scale a fleet of autonomous delivery robots for silicon valley-based robotics company Cartken. The robots are being built at a Magna facility in Michigan and will soon offer autonomous last-mile deliveries to businesses around the world. More…
Mod Bikes’ Easy SideCar Is A Modern Take On The Classic Three-Wheeler
A dash of retro style meets the modern practicality of an electric bicycle. More…
VW ID Buzz test drive: an EV with character and utility
I test drove the VW ID Buzz, an electric minivan and the latest VW electric vehicle. It’s a fun new EV with character and that is going to provide a ton of utility for families, and maybe even some special use cases. More…
Genesis GV60 Receives 5-Star Safety Rating From Euro NCAP
The results are similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. More…
Review: 2024 VW ID.Buzz EV counters crossover culture with iconoclastic pizzazz
Volkswagen’s highly anticipated ID.Buzz electric van gets it right. Mostly. A couple weeks ago I was able to spend much of the day with production-spec versions of the 2024 VW ID.Buzz and found it to be a refreshing departure from the compact-to-mid-size crossover forms that have become banal. It’s neither an outfit-ready electric… More…
Nio (NIO) calls rest of year ‘critical period’ for EV maker, as ES7 SUV and ET5 sedan deliver
Nio (NIO) released its Q2 earnings Wednesday morning as the Chinese EV maker enters a critical stage of development. With competition rising and the auto supply chain still in shambles, Nio’s losses are widening as it introduces several new EVs to the market.. More…
European Tesla Model Y Amazes In Euro NCAP Safety Tests
It achieved a “near-perfect” 98 percent result in the Safety Assist category. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Vs F-150 Hybrid: Towing, Hauling, Acceleration
Is the fully electric F-150 fit for you, or should you stick with the PowerBoost hybrid version? More…
British start-up Ionetic launches battery design software
The British EV battery startup Ionetic has launched a software-based EV battery pack design platform, which can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market. Ionetic states that the software-based platform can boost energy density by 30% and increase utilisation of pack volume by up to 120%, […] More…
