Tesla employees in Sweden are threatening to go on strike for better pay as several unionization efforts are starting to put more pressure on the automaker. More…
The Electrek review: This tiny Citroën Ami microcar is just weird enough to work
I don’t think it’s fair to call the Citroën Ami a “weird car.” Not because it isn’t weird, but rather because it isn’t a car. It’s technically considered to be a quadricycle, a type of vehicle classification in Europe that falls somewhere between a motorcycle and a standard car. That helps it thread the needle of low cost and low regulations while still offering much the feeling of an actual car. It may not have a dozen airbags like some cars (or even one airbag), but you weren’t planning on hitting anything anyway, right. More…
Rivian (RIVN) explains new debt offering is not due to financial health concerns
After revealing plans to issue another $1.5 billion in convertible debt, concerns about Rivian’s (RIVN) financial health have risen. The EV maker’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, explained that the debt offering creates an additional buffer rather than reflecting concerns over cash.. More…
Stella Terra completes 1,000 km journey through the desert
The TU Eindhoven’s solar-powered test car Stella Terra has completed a 1,000-kilometre test drive from northern Morocco to the Sahara using power drawn from the sun. Read more…
Zero-emission work boat to clean up waterways
British boatbuilder MMS presents a new electric work boat. The Envirocat Eco 8.5, in its current layout, collects floating debris and can be adapted to other tasks such as aqua farming or harbour clean-ups as well. Read more…
Lucid Motors production figures continue to decline
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has again reported declining production figures for the third quarter. The official announcement on production and delivery figures is worth just three sentences to the company. Read more…
European Declaration On Cycling To Stimulate Bicycle Industry In Europe
The EU wants to accelerate the widespread use of bicycles for urban mobility. More…
Tesla’s Elon Musk On Rising Ford F-150 Lightning Dealer Stockpile: ‘Wow’
Rising prices and other factors have over 8,000 Lightnings waiting on dealer lots. More…
This Tesla Model 3 Still Has 95% Battery Capacity After 135K Miles. Here’s Why
The owner of this five-year-old EV kept the battery in tip-top condition by using two simple tips. More…
Tesla Model Y’s Most Expensive Paint Option Is Now Cheaper Than Ever
Quicksilver took Midnight Cherry Red’s place as the costliest paint option. More…
Neta launches Neta X with prices starting at $17,340
The Neta X replaces the Neta U-II, with the starting price lowered by RMB 9,000 and a limited time discount of RMB 18,000. Read more…
BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce pledge allegiance to Tesla’s NACS standard
The BMW Group – umbrella to the BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce brands – has decided to jump on the NACS bandwagon in North America. Beginning in 2025, the automaker group will integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) into their EVs for the North American market. And if you were wondering, yes, this does mean BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce EV owners can soon enjoy access to select Tesla Supercharger stations. The aim is clear – enhance the charging experience for their users. With the growing fleet of electric BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce models in the US, Sebastian Mackensen, the… More…
Hyundai and Kia purchase semiconductors from Infineon
Infineon has signed a new supply agreement with Hyundai and Kia for EV silicon carbide and silicon power semiconductors. Infineon will build and reserve manufacturing capacity to supply SiC and Si power modules and chips to Hyundai and Kia by 2030. Read more…
Toyota Tests Electric Pickup Truck In Australia. When Will The US Get One?
This electric Hilux gives us hope that Toyota’s getting serious about its BEV truck game. More…
Siemens receives a major HPC order from Turkey
Siemens has announced one of the largest single orders for its Sicharge D charging columns in the world to date. The customer for 200 DC chargers and digital services is Astor Enerji, which plans to build a charging network throughout Turkey. Read more…
Traton launches subsidiary for truck charging services
The Traton Group has added a subsidiary called Traton Charging Solutions. The service company will give the group’s customers access to public charging stations. The service is also open to brands outside the group. Read more…
Candela starts production of the C-8 electric hydrofoil
The Swedish electric boat manufacturer has kicked off production of the C-8 electric hydrofoil at its factory in Stockholm. The vessel will be equipped with batteries from EV manufacturer Polestar. Read more…
Amazon Has Doubled The Size Of Its Rivian EDV Fleet To 10,000 Units
It took Amazon one year to take delivery of the first 5,000 Rivian electric delivery vans and only four months to add the next 5,000. More…
China’s NEV retail in Oct 1-15 at 294,000, up 8% from same period last month
So far this year, China’s passenger NEV retail sales amounted to 5,482,000 units, up 34 percent year-on-year. Read more…
India: Servotech to build charging infrastructure with Emcor
Servotech Power Systems and Emcor Power Solutions are teaming up to build charging infrastructure across India. Together, the companies plan to install and operate 1,000 charging stations in India, as concluded in a recently signed MoU. Read more…
