The Norwegian shipping company Hurtigruten Norway has presented plans for an emission-free cruise ship. It is to become the most energy-efficient cruise ship in the world. The first ship is scheduled to set sail in 2030. The electric cruise ship, which was now presented as a concept, is being developed under the project name ‘Sea […] More…
Deutsche Bahn receives funding for 250 zero-emission buses
Deutsche Bahn, the German railway company, is on track to replace its fleet of diesel buses with electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The first new buses have been ordered and will complement the existing electric bus fleets in several states. Funding of €56 mn just granted by the Federal Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Transport (BMDV) […] More…
Lucid To Enter Chinese Market, Said To Consider Local Production
Lucid’s head of China operations Zhu Jiang confirmed to Reuters that the company is preparing to enter the Chinese market. More…
Silence kicks off production of the compact SO4
The Spanish electric scooter manufacturer Silence has started production of its first four-wheeled electric vehicle. The two-seater Silence S04, which will be presented in autumn 2021, is now being manufactured in a new plant of the parent company Acciona in Barcelona. According to the company, the 60,000-square-metre production facility will also produce batteries in the […] More…
Battery case materials
The range of materials for developing EV battery cases is growing, and are addressing issues of weight, assembly and even condensation. Glass fibre and composites are opening up design options from modular systems to complete cases, while other materials are helping to improve the properties of the cases, from thermal and electrical More…
Germany may abandon target for public infrastructure rollout
In a surprise move, the German government appears to have scrapped its target of establishing one million charging points by 2030, at least internally. News agencies quote insiders familiar with the matter, revealing that the goal is no longer being actively pursued within the government. This, however, is for good reason in parts. Individuals privy […] More…
Mercedes to source ‘green’ steel from Sweden
Mercedes-Benz has signed a supply contract with the Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) for around 50,000 tonnes of virtually CO2-free steel per year for its European press plants. The steel is to be used in various series models of the carmaker. Mercedes-Benz has already held a stake in H2 Green Steel since 2021. The […] More…
Volvo takes select PHEVs off the UK market
Volvo has taken several plug-in hybrid variants of some of its most popular models off the market in the UK as part of a major cull. The Swedish brand announced that it will affect PHEV variants of its XC40 SUV, as well as the S90 saloon and Cross Country-badged estates in the UK. This means […] More…
Silence S04 Microcar Goes Into Production With Swappable Batteries, 92-Mile Range
The Spanish two-seater can reach a top speed of 53 miles per hour. More…
AESC kicks off construction of battery plant in South Carolina
Battery cell manufacturer AESC (formerly Envision AESC) has begun construction of its new factory in the US state of South Carolina, which will supply BMW with cylindrical cells in the future. Announced in December 2022, the production facility in Florence County is scheduled to come on stream in 2026. AESC is planning an annual capacity […] More…
GM Has No Plans To Build All-New Factories For Electric Vehicles
The automaker aims to efficiently use its existing footprint and says it has no plans to build new facilities or close existing ones. More…
Tesla Reportedly Disconnecting Radar In Customer Cars During Routine Servicing
New Tesla vehicles only rely on cameras for Autopilot, but older models still have radar. More…
German Tuner Gives VW ID. Buzz 20-Inch Wheels, Lower Suspension
Irmscher also made a body kit for the all-electric minivan. More…
The US solar market is projected to triple in size by 2028
Due in part to strong Q1 2023 numbers and a surge in demand, the US solar market is now expected to triple in size over the next five years, according to a new report.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 7, 2023
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…
NIO sets YTD order intake record after new ES6 launch in May
NIO’s new ES6 already looks to be a key factor as the EV maker looks to expand its brand and compete in the booming Chinese electric vehicle market. According to Morgan Stanley, NIO hit a new year-to-date order intake record aided by the launch of the second-generation ES6. More…
Vineyard Wind 1’s first turbine blades arrive in the US
The first turbine blades for Vineyard Wind 1, the US’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, have arrived at the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal in Massachusetts. More…
The largest floating solar farm in North America is officially online
New Jersey is host to an 8.9 megawatt (MW) floating solar farm – the largest floating solar array in North America. More…
This electric cruise ship will use three giant retractable solar panels to power it at sea
On Wednesday, Norwegian cruise line company Hurtigruten revealed plans for a first-of-its-kind zero-emission ship. The electric-powered cruise ship will feature retractable sails with solar panels to harness energy from the wind and sun while storing it in powerful batteries. More…
Silence S04 electric micro-cars with swappable batteries start production
Barcelona’s groundbreaking electric scooter company Silence made a name for itself with revolutionary new swappable batteries with built-in trolley wheels. Now the company has brought those same game-changing batteries to four-wheelers as production begins for the Silence S04 micro-car.. More…
