The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Tuesday said it would buy only electric delivery vehicles from 2026 on, an about-face from the agency’s original plan to continue with internal-combustion powertrains for most of its next-generation fleet. The USPS plans to acquire 106,000 vehicles between now and 2028, of which at least 66,000 vehicles… More…
BMW has a plan to fast-track building its own solid-state batteries for future EVs
This morning, Solid Power announced that long-time investor BMW Group is expanding an existing joint development agreement to license its technology in order to build its own solid-state batteries in Germany. Under the agreement, BMW will gain access to Solid Power’s battery research and development, cell design, and manufacturing expertise to expedite the technology alongside its partner. That being said, Solid Power isn’t licensing all of its technology.. More…
LG Chem invests in recycling specialist Jae Young Tech
The South Korean chemical company LG Chem has invested 24 billion won (approx. 17.6 million euros) in Jae Young Tech, a battery recycling specialist also based in South Korea. However, the joint plans mainly relate to North America. Jae Young Tech was founded in 2016 and has a technology for recovering high-purity lithium from used […] More…
Mondraker Crafty XR LTD Is Newest E-MTB To Get Bosch’s CX Race Motor
This carbon-fiber enduro machine is packing some top-tier components. More…
Alibaba-SAIC joint venture presents electric SUV in China
IM Motors, the Chinese joint venture of SAIC and Alibaba, has unveiled its second production model. After the debut model, the electric luxury sedan IM7, now follows with the LS7, a five-seat electric SUV. The LS7 has already gone on pre-sale in China at prices ranging from 350,000 to 500,000 yuan (the equivalent of around […] More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan Gains Striking Manufaktur Colors, Interior
The exterior paint alone costs more than €7,000, while the interior package will set you back over €11,000. More…
Fox E-Mobility delays the Mia 2.0 due to financial restructuring
Fox E-Mobility has provided an update on its plan to revive the Mia electric car. Financing this venture is “a huge challenge” – a plan for restructuring is due to be rubber-stamped at the AGM in January. The financial situation is tight. As the company wrote in a recent statement, it is dependent on fresh […] More…
USPS to deploy 66,000 EVs by 2028
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a further increase in the share of electric vehicles in new fleet purchases. In total, the USPS plans to deploy at least 66,000 battery-electric delivery vehicles by 2028. The Postal Service expects to increase the number of purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs) to more than 60,000 […] More…
Porsche introduces AC charger upgrade in the USA
Porsche has announced an offer to upgrade home charging in the USA for the 19.2 kW AC charging system. This upgrade effectively doubles the power the Taycan can draw from a 19.2 kW charger. The new module replaces the existing onboard charger located behind the front trunk area, and allows 2020 Taycan model year Taycan […] More…
Tesla (TSLA) to implement hiring freeze and new round of layoffs
Tesla (TSLA) has told employees that it is implementing a hiring freeze and confirmed that another wave of layoffs is coming next quarter, according to a source familiar with the matter. More…
Hyzon Motors takes full ownership of EU business
The globally operating US-registered fuel cell truck manufacturer Hyzon Motors is taking full control of its European business. The move was foreshadowed when it became clear that Hyzon was increasingly dissatisfied with the situation with its joint venture partner. Hyzon is now acquiring the remaining 1,485,000 shares worth 5.52 million euros in the joint venture […] More…
Toyota invests in hybrid vehicle manufacturing in Europe
Toyota has announced a €77 million investment in the production of fifth-generation hybrid powertrains at its plants in Poland and the UK. The powertrain will be used for the first time in the new Corolla. Seven production lines will be upgraded at both Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) plants […] More…
Lucid Air Deliveries Begin In Europe With Longest-Range Model
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range’s official WLTP rating is up to 883 kilometers (548 miles), making it Europe’s longest-range EV. More…
Ariel Hipercar
Fast forward There’s more to this e-sportscar than its blistering acceleration, writes Peter Donaldson, it is also designed to advance EV technology “High performance carbon reduction” is a statement of intent for niche sportscar manufacturer Ariel Motor. Contraction of the phrase yields Hipercar, the name of Ariel’s road-focused, track-capable EV designed to reach 60 mph […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 20, 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…
EPA finalizes first clean trucks rule in 21 years, but it could be better
The EPA has finalized a long-awaited update to their truck emissions rules, the first update to US truck clean air standards since 2001, though environmental groups say the EPA could do better. More…
2017-2023 Chevy Bolt EV recalled over fire concern, again
Some Chevy Bolt EV models are once again being recalled over a potential issue that can lead to a vehicle fire. This time it has nothing to do with the battery pack or electric propulsion. “GM is voluntarily recalling certain 2017-2023 model year Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles due to rare instances of front seat belt pretensioner exhaust gases coming… More…
These were the five biggest electric motorcycle news stories of 2022
Electric motorcycles were once a rarity in the two-wheeler industry. But these days there are so many new models from a wide range of manufacturers that you’d have to go out of your way to avoid them. Fortunately for those in favor of progress, we actively seek them out. And these are the electric motorcycle news stories that you guys liked the most. You voted with your clicks, and these five stories became the biggest of 2022. More…
Tesla is expanding into Turkey, starts hiring
Tesla is expanding its electric vehicle business in Turkey, a market that has been asking for Tesla services for years now. More…
Kia’s EV6 GT is a 576hp supercar in a handsome $60k CUV package
When Kias are beating Ferraris and Lambos off the line and priced lower than premium sedans, you know something special is happening. . More…
