News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

Stellantis invests in sustainable copper

By electrive.com 02/28/2023 - 10:43 02/28/2023 Electrive

opel-corsa-e-batterie-battery-iaa-2019-daniel-boennighausen-min Stellantis has invested 155 million US dollars in a sustainable copper production project in Argentina. The project is called Los Azules, which will produce 100,000 tonnes of cathode-quality copper per year from 2027. According to the car company, it is acquiring a 14.2 per cent stake in McEwen Copper for the equivalent of 146.2 million […] More…

Magicycle unveils world’s first step-through full suspension e-bike

By E-Mobility Engineering 02/28/2023 - 10:18 02/28/2023 E-Mobility Engineering

Magicycle has launched its Magicycle Deer e-bike, which it says is the first all-terrain full suspension step-through e-bike. The Deer’s suspension system is hydraulic, and allows riders to adjust the distance between the frame and the ground to traverse varying degrees of rough terrain. Its motor has an average output of 750 W and a […] More…

Fisker Ocean could launch in Europe this year

By electrive.com 02/28/2023 - 10:12 02/28/2023 Electrive

According to carmaker Fisker, its first model, the Fisker Ocean, is getting ready to hit the streets in over 20 countries before the end of the year. Homologation testing for Europe and the US is said to be completed in March. And once the regulatory approval process is finished, sales could kick off. Fisker will […] More…

Watch Atlis Demonstrate Over 1 Megawatt Charging Capability

By insideevs.com 02/28/2023 - 09:52 12/05/2023 Insideevs (en)

There’s no vehicle currently capable of accepting charge at such a high rate, so Atlis Motor Vehicles had to improvise a little. More…

Mercedes launches EQS SUV in China

By electrive.com 02/28/2023 - 09:43 02/28/2023 Electrive

Mercedes-Benz is bringing its EQS SUV to China. The EV will be available from 910.500 yuan (about 123.900 euros or 132,000 dollars), making it more expensive there than in Germany or the US, where it is already available. Three variants are available: the 450+ and 450 4MATIC, each with 265 kW output, and the 580 […] More…

Smart announces the end of its EQ Fortwo

By electrive.com 02/28/2023 - 09:13 02/28/2023 Electrive

Smart is closing its order books for the EQ Fortwo from April 2023. According to German media outlet Smart Emotion, production will continue until mid-2024 due to long delivery times. But then, the EQ Fortwo will no longer be built. The reason is simple: the brand is going in a new direction, now building cars […] More…

Quick Charge Podcast: February 27, 2023

By electrek.co 02/28/2023 - 01:35 12/05/2023 Electrek

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…

This wind turbine blade snaking up a mountain is anxiety-inducing

By electrek.co 02/27/2023 - 23:17 12/05/2023 Electrek

Check out this video of a huge wind turbine blade traversing a narrow mountain road in China – but you might want to watch through your fingers. More…

Tesla dominates brand loyalty in the US as electric cars take over

By electrek.co 02/27/2023 - 23:12 12/05/2023 Electrek

Tesla is completely dominating brand loyalty in the US, and that’s because electric cars are taking over, and Tesla is basically the electric car market in America right now. More…

Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full year 2022 earnings preview: The moment of truth

By electrek.co 02/27/2023 - 23:00 12/05/2023 Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) is set to release Q4 and full year results for 2022 on Tuesday, February 28, after the market close in what is shaping up to be a significant one as the young EV maker looks to overcome recent hurdles as it ramps production. . More…

Tesla Giga Berlin Production Rate Reached 4,000 Model Y Per Week

By insideevs.com 02/27/2023 - 21:56 12/05/2023 Insideevs (en)

That’s equivalent to roughly 200,000 units per year. More…

Siemens Gamesa spins up its most powerful offshore wind turbine

By electrek.co 02/27/2023 - 21:52 12/05/2023 Electrek

Siemens Gamesa’s SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine prototype – the company’s largest and most powerful wind turbine to date – is now ready to be powered up. More…

Fisker (FSR) Q4, full 2022 results: 56 Ocean EVs built, 0 customer deliveries, new PEAR images

By electrek.co 02/27/2023 - 21:15 12/05/2023 Electrek

Fisker Inc. shared its Q4 and full 2022 results with investors this morning, detailing the progress of its flagship Ocean SUV; an update on its second EV model, the PEAR; and a report of operational results that were “better than expectations.” While the American automaker continues its work to deliver its first EV to customers, it is projecting positive growth numbers in 2023. More below. More…