The Australian city of Canberra has purchased 94 electric buses. The first should be delivered later this year, while the rest will join the city fleet progressively through 2026. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has ordered 90 buses from the Chinese manufacturer Yutong. The choice fell on its E12 model. And manufacturer Custom Denning […] More…
Polestar 2’s latest OTA update adds YouTube, plus upgrades to Range Assist and Apple CarPlay
This morning, Polestar began rolling out over-the-air software update P2.9 to Polestar 2 drivers around the globe. The update features the addition of YouTube integration, plus enhancements to both Range Assist and Apple CarPlay functions. More…
Tesla’s Head Of Investor Relations Challenges Toyota’s Claims On EV Adoption
A document sent to dealers explained why Toyota isn’t rushing to sell EVs. More…
Tesla Model 3 “Highland” To Be Revealed By Musk In China Today: Report
The updated Model 3 is reportedly “slightly longer and sportier” than before. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 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…
Unlocking Rivian R1T’s Maximum Range: Owner Shares Insights
If you frequently wander off the beaten path in your Rivian R1T, these tips might help you cover the extra mile More…
Here’s what would happen if the US federal fleet was 100% electric
Electrifying the entire US federal fleet would save $6 billion over 15 years, according to a report from global research and analytics firm ICF Climate Center. More…
Book your seat for SAS’s first all-electric flight, the next chapter in aviation
If you ever wanted to be a part of history, now may be your chance. Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, as it’s better known, is opening reservations for its first-ever all-electric commercial flight. More…
Toyota confirms 3-row electric SUV for US assembly in 2025
Toyota on Wednesday confirmed that it will assemble a three-row battery electric SUV at its Georgetown, Kentucky, plant starting in 2025. The new SUV will use batteries supplied from Toyota’s North Carolina plant, and it says that facility will be “Toyota’s hub for developing and producing lithium-ion batteries needed for its… More…
Hyundai Group’s First US Electric Vehicle And Battery Plant, A Closer Look
A ground-eye view of the planning and development of this key manufacturing site. More…
Genesis brings facial recognition and other cool new features to its EVs
Luxury automaker Genesis is rolling out new features for EV owners, including the world’s first facial recognition technology for its all-electric GV60 electric SUV. More…
Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday
Tesla is rumored to debut its new Model 3 design refresh on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. However, I’d take the report with a grain of salt. More…
Watch Jeep demonstrate AI and autonomous off-road technology it’s developing for its EVs [Video]
In honor of “National Autonomous Vehicle Day” in the US (Did you know that was a thing? I didn’t.), Jeep has shared some video footage of its Grand Cherokee 4xe testing AI and autonomous off-road technology in Moab. See more below. More…
North America is now the growth leader for new battery factories
North America became the fastest-growing regional market for planned new battery cell manufacturing factories by the end of 2022, according to a new report released today.. More…
Lucid Air Grand Touring Ownership Review: Better Than Tesla Model S?
Is the Lucid Air Grand Touring worth the hype? Former Tesla owner weighs in with his experience. More…
Tesla Plays It Safe, Ships EVs With Lower Charge, Compensates Buyers
Tesla will ship the cars with less than a 50% state of charge, but give the new owners a Supercharger credit to make up for it. More…
Wolf Tooth Has New Direct-Mount Chainrings For Shimano And TQ E-Bikes
The chainrings come in varying sizes and feature Wolf Tooth’s Drop-Stop technology. More…
Colorado Hikes EV Tax Credit To $5,000 On Top Of $7,500 Federal Credit
The new incentive goes into effect July 1; an additional tax credit of $2,500 for EVs under $35,000 will be available from 2024. More…
Former footballer Drogba is E1’s newest team owner ahead of first electric boat racing season
The UIM E1 World Championship electric boat racing league has found its latest team as it prepares to launch its inaugural season later this year. Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba and his partner Gabrielle LeMaire have signed on as owners of the fourth E1 racing team to join the growing league. More…
Volvo teases Tesla-like single-screen interface for EX30 EV
The Volvo EX30 compact crossover EV won’t just be smaller. It will also be vastly more simplified in its interface, Volvo revealed Wednesday. With no separate gauge cluster, the EX30 will, like the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, shift all displays to a single screen. On it, speed and charging levels will be among the pieces of information near… More…
