Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has completed the development of the prototype of its first large battery-electric 793 dump truck. With a prototype ready to go, Caterpillar demonstrated the new model to customers on a seven-kilometre track. These customers, who are participating in Caterpillar’s so-called ‘Early Learner’ programme, include BHP and Rio Tinto. The loaded dump […] More…
BYD to build 20 GWh battery plant in China
BYD is further expanding its battery production capacities in China with a new plant in Wenzhou in Zhejiang province. The new factory will have an annual capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours and is scheduled to start production in 2024. The only thing is that BYD does not yet specify what kind of batteries will be produced […] More…
US: More Than 70% Of Plug-Ins On Road Were Assembled In North America
Almost two-thirds were assembled in the US. More…
Philippines drops import duties for electric vehicles
In order to boost demand for electric vehicles in the face of high fuel costs, the Philippines has abolished import duties on electric vehicles. The scheme will apply not only to cars, but also buses, delivery scales, trucks, motorbikes and e-bikes. An inter-agency panel chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr approved the abolition of the […] More…
Lucid Now Offers Ready To Deliver Air EVs On US Customer Website
For now, the selection is not that varied as it includes only Lucid Air Grand Touring models priced at $154,000 each. More…
This tool reveals future road-trip EV fast-charging routes
This Thanksgiving weekend, as families take to the highways to visit friends or family, EVs are more likely than ever to be part of the dinner conversation. Product is a big part of it. With the introduction of electric trucks like the F-150 Lightning and even off-road-capable SUVs like the Rivian R1S, and affordable options like the Chevrolet… More…
Faraday postpones FF 91 production kickoff once again
The Californian electric car start-up Faraday Future has still not been able to raise the necessary capital to start production of its debut model FF 91, which was already postponed in July, this year. According to Reuters, the company, whose share value has plunged 94 per cent this year, even has “significant doubts” about being […] More…
Check Out The Sleek And Lightweight Angell S Rapide Commuter E-Bike
This city-slicker packs loads of tech in a sleek, streamlined package. More…
Honda files trademark for electric ‘Motocompacto,’ likely tiny e-motorcycle
Remember Honda’s Motocompo from the early 1980s? It was a tiny little gas-powered motorcycle designed to fit in the trunk of small car and give drivers a way to extend their reach into a city. Based on new trademark filings for a “Motocompacto”, it looks more likely than ever that Honda could be resurrecting it as an electric motorbike. More…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to all owners in North America
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta is now available to all owners who ordered the Full Self-Driving package in North America. It’s no longer limited to drivers with a high safety score. More…
Renault’s heavy electric trucks are now available to order
Renault Trucks is showing the design of its two all-electric heavy-duty trucks, the E-Tech T and E-Tech C, and has opened reservations for both models. Announced in March with initial technical specifications, the electric truck models will roll off the production line in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, from the end of 2023. The commercial vehicle manufacturer announced […] More…
GM to launch EV offensive in China by 2025
General Motors has announced the launch of more than 15 electric models based on its Ultium platform in China by 2025. Following the already available Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV, GM is planning a broad range of Ultium-based models across brands, segments and body styles for the Chinese market. In addition to the Lyriq, which has […] More…
Watch How The Fisker Ocean One EV Is Assembled In Timelapse Video
From nothing to $70,000 electric SUV in three minutes. More…
Tesla finds a maintenance partner in General motors
General Motors has a “new business” servicing Tesla electric vehicles at its dealerships. Since 2021, GM claims that its dealers have fixed over 11,000 Tesla EVs in the US. This apparently benefits both sides: General Motors gets a stream of revenue that it wasn’t initially planning on, while customers don’t have to wait on potentially […] More…
Sea Li-ion project sets out aims for electrifying ports
While many shipowners are considering battery power for propulsion, what is holding them back is the availability of shore-side power, the slow speed of charging and the capacity for it. The Sea Li-ion project has therefore been set up to address the knowledge gaps in battery use for ship propulsion. The EU-funded project has now […] More…
Here’s how you can maximize your Ford F-150 Lightning range this winter
Ford’s first fully electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, has been selling like hotcakes. However, with winter upon us, Ford has released a few tips to help Lightning drivers get the most out of their range in the cold weather. More…
Escend Blades Alpha review: Electric skates are here, and they’re pretty rad
The future has officially arrived, and its in the form of all-electric skates designed by Escend out of the UK. These aren’t roller skates with fireworks attached to them like the early pioneers of MTV’s Jackass, nor are they the regular old inlines we donned during our first couple’s skate in the 90s. Instead, the Escend Blades Alpha have successfully combined the joy of inline skating with the unmatched, effortless velocity that comes with electric motors. I kicked, pushed, and wobbled my way through two different variations of these electric skates for you, so be sure to check out my video below to get my thoughts. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 23, 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…
Caterpillar (CAT) advances sustainable mining with first battery electric 793 large truck
The leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar (CAT), is plowing ahead with plans to advance sustainable mining. Caterpillar successfully tested its first battery electric 793 large mining truck. More…
I’m driving my 2023 VW ID.4 Pro S in the snow – Here’s how it’s going
We were lucky enough to be able to buy a 2023 VW ID.4 AWD Pro S a couple weeks ago. And then it started to snow here in Vermont. Here’s how this EV is doing in the slippery white stuff. More…
