The German electric conversion company Pepper Motion has announced a readjustment of its sales strategy and a reorganisation of its leadership team. Whereas in the past, new bus and truck models were developed in advance, the company will, from now on, only do so after commissioning and an individual requirements analysis with the customer. According […] More…
2023 Honda e:Ny1 Is Brand’s Second EV In Europe, Has 256-Mile Range
The Honda e:Ny1 is essentially the same vehicle as the e:NS1/e:NP1 sold in China. More…
China: 636,000 additional New Energy Vehicles in April
Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China fell slightly in April. According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), 636,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) were sold in April – 17,000 fewer than in March. At that time, 653,000 new NEVs hit the road in China. This month’s figure was therefore […] More…
Tesla Launches Cybertruck Raffle As Part Of Revamped Referral Program
A free Cybertruck is being offered by the American EV maker, no reservation required. More…
TI aims to maximise EV driving range with SiC gate driver
Texas Instruments (TI) has debuted an integrated, functional safety-compliant, isolated gate driver it says enables engineers to design more efficient traction inverters and maximise EV driving range. More…
Rivian Betting On High R1S And R1T Prices Even As Competition Rises
CEO RJ Scaringe said Rivian will “not necessarily lower prices on the things we’re offering today.” More…
Volvo and Polestar push back production start of new EVs
The Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 electric models will go into production later than planned. Software-related issues of the common EV platform are causing a delay. According to Volvo Cars, production of the EX90 will not kick off until the first half of 2024 due to the need for “additional time for software development and […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 11, 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…
New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel
New footage of a refreshed Tesla Model 3 has leaked, giving a peek at the interior for the first time – including a new steering wheel. More…
BYD to take on Tesla’s Autopilot with new driver-assist software – report
The competition between the world’s largest EV makers is about to heat up. According to a new report, BYD is set to unveil a new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) later this year that will rival Tesla’s Autopilot. More…
Rooftop solar could power up to 35% of US manufacturing – study
Rooftop solar arrays on industrial buildings could potentially meet the electricity demands of up to 35% of US manufacturing sectors annually, according to a newly released study. More…
Hertz is adding up to 6,000 EVs to its rental fleet in Orlando
Hertz announced today that it plans to add up to 6,000 rental EVs to its existing fleet in Orlando for leisure and business customers, as well as rideshare drivers. More…
China’s EV surge threatens legacy automakers market dominance from GM to VW
As new, advanced EVs take over the auto market in China, legacy automakers, including Volkswagen, General Motors, Toyota, BMW, Honda, and Mercedes Benz, will all lose significant market share, according to a new Greenpeace report. More…
Subaru To Launch Four New Electric Crossovers By End Of 2026
The EVs are expected to be offered in the US but they will be made in Japan, so it’s unlikely they will be eligible for US tax credits. More…
Flite’s new Flitescooter with removable handlebars makes electric hydrofoils easier
Learning to ride an electric hydrofoil is easier than ever, thanks to Flite’s latest addition to its product lineup – the Flitescooter. Complete with removable handlebars, this entry-level foil mimics that of a scooter or bike and is designed for beginners, families, or those who simply wanna cruise the waters leisurely. Check it out. More…
Hong Kong-Based E-Bike Specialist Urtopia Launches The Chord In Europe
Minimalist styling meets everyday practicality. More…
Ghost Autonomy Wants to Use Smartphone Cameras to Crack Autonomous Driving
Affordable smartphone cameras are great for selfies and maybe Level 3 autonomy. More…
Elon Musk Talks Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.1, Adds “Major Update Coming”
Musk reiterates that the update is more than a “point” release and replies about another major update coming. More…
A company is developing self-propelled, battery-electric railcars you can control with your phone
A young tech company called Intramotev has developed zero-emissions freight mobility solutions that could help significantly decarbonize (and revitalize) a major industry in the US. Following a new $200,000 grant from the state of Michigan, Intramotev looks to deploy three of its self-propelled battery-electric railcars in the state later this year. More…
Review: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge show less can be more
It’s easy to miss the most important thing about the refreshed 2024 XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge. These models, which I drove last week near Volvo’s Gothenburg headquarters, make the rear wheels the primary drive wheels for the first time in a Volvo in decades. Yet they don’t look much different than their 2023 equivalents… More…
