Ballard Power Systems will supply 30 fuel cell modules with a total capacity of 3 megawatts to First Mode to convert diesel dump trucks to combined hydrogen-battery propulsion. The converted dump trucks will operate at First Mode’s test site in Centralia, Washington state. “Every one of the Ballard fuel cell modules that First Mode retrofits […] More…
BMW upgrades the CE 04 from scooter to motorcycle
With the CE 04 Vagabond Moto Concept, BMW Motorrad presented a special version of its purely electrically powered scooter CE 04. The scooter was upgraded to a fully new model with the CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept. While the drive remains unchanged compared to the series model, the CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept has a […] More…
Goodyear Introduces Its First EV-Ready Tire For Higher Weight Fleets
The Goodyear RangeMax RSD EV promises to deliver a lower rolling resistance for regional fleets. More…
Equipmake launches motor for harsh environments
Electrification specialist Equipmake has unveiled an ultra-lightweight, power-dense electric motor, designed for space, aerospace and marine applications. The HPM-400 is a short-duration motor that was originally specified as a rocket fuel pump for Australian company Gilmour Space Technologies, for use in its Eris rocket programme. It has a maximum motor speed of 20,000 rpm and […] More…
Tesla: One million EVs from Mexico?
Tesla recently announced that it is building a factory for its next generation of vehicles in Mexico. Apparently, the plant will be almost twice the size of that in Texas. Even though the carmaker said that it would be able to reduce the amount of manufacturing space needed to produce EVs in the future. Construction […] More…
Tesla Slashes Model S/X Prices Again, By Up To $10,000
The Model X Plaid now costs the same as the Model S Plaid. More…
Ford increases production volumes of its electric models
The Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit – all enjoy high customer demand in the USA. That’s why manufacturer Ford is now stepping on the gas pedal to boost production of its electric (and in some cases non-electric) models. Changes at the Cuautitlan plant in Mexico will nearly double the hourly production of the Mustang […] More…
Scout: VW builds electric car plant in South Carolina
Volkswagen is building an electric car factory near Columbia, South Carolina, for its US-brand Scout. Next-generation electric pickups and SUVs will roll off the production line there starting in 2026. VW’s supervisory board gave the green light on Friday. The company said it would invest about 1.9 million euros in construction. Volkswagen did not officially […] More…
Polestar Has “Different Aim To Tesla” And Won’t Engage In Price Wars
Volvo’s subsidiary has maintained its 2023 production target of 80,000 units. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Remains Stable In February 2023
The data indicates that demand in the United States improved noticeably. More…
$27,000 Toyota bZ3 Enters Production In China
The electric sedan has a 373-mile CLTC range. More…
US: Subaru Solterra Sales Amounted To 347 In February
A few hundred units is probably what we should expect going forward. More…
Some Tesla Model Ys Recalled Over Loose Bolts
The bolts hold the second row of seats in place. More…
Tesla Celebrates 4 Millionth Vehicle Produced
It took just seven months to produce the latest one million units. More…
VW ID.2 Due In 2025, Will Have Crossover And R Variants
The ID.2 will be the electric equivalent of the Polo. More…
Finally Testing Rivian R1T Snow Mode: Winter Came Late This Year
How will the electric truck fare in 10 inches of fresh snow? More…
Tesla Destroyed By Crash With Box Truck, Repair Bill Is Shocking
The truck driver jumped out and proceeded to blame the Model 3 owner who then explained that he had video footage of the crash. More…
US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Remain In Single Digits In February 2023
Well, it seems that the new model year is not selling well then, huh? More…
VW’s Scout confirms $40,000 electric SUV, plans $2B South Carolina plant
Volkswagen’s new Scout Motors EV division on Friday confirmed that its first model will be a $40,000 electric SUV to be built at a new $2 billion factory near Columbia, South Carolina. Scout, which plans to build rugged EVs inspired by the classic International Harvester Scout SUV produced from 1960 to 1980, said in a press release that the… More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2023
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
