Within the framework of the annually updated ‘Electromobility Report 2022’ of the Center of Automotive Management (CAM), Tesla scored best by a clear margin. Volkswagen and Hyundai follow in second and third place for BEV innovations. For the report, the research team led by study director Stefan Bratzel systematically recorded and evaluated the cumulative innovation […] More…
Exclusive: Full specs leaked for the 45 mph ONYX CTY2 electric moped
We learned earlier this week that California-based electric moped manufacturer ONYX was rebooting the short-lived CTY electric moped. That lower-cost model, with half of the speed of its bigger brother, the RCR, was put on the back burner a few years ago in favor of the much higher-demanded and higher-performance model. But now ONYX has given it new life with the CTY2, and bumped its performance specs accordingly. More…
US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales Almost Tripled In Q1 2022
The plug-in hybrid version of the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander is set for launch in the second half of the year. More…
At Cyber Rodeo, Musk Says Tesla’s Future Will Bring “An Age Of Abundance”
Musk claims Tesla’s future Optimus AI robot will completely change our concept of the economy. More…
Italy to invest €650 million per year to lower emissions
The Italian government is allocating 650 million euros annually for 2022, 2023 and 2024 for incentives to purchase electrified and low-emission vehicles. Private individuals can receive a subsidy of 3,000 euros for the purchase of new electric cars. Small and medium-sized enterprises will also be supported. The measure is based on a decree proposed by […] More…
Biden meeting with Musk and other CEOs notes “broad consensus” on charging interoperability
The Biden administration held a meeting Wednesday with auto industry leaders to discuss electric vehicles and charging. A major topic of discussion was the administration’s goal of a national network of 500,000 EV charging stations, according to Automotive News (subscription required). The administration said in a statement that “there was broad… More…
Tesla delivered the first made-in-Texas Model Y, but it is still being vague about the new version
Tesla has officially delivered the first made-in-Texas Model Y vehicles, but it is still being vague about the new version of the electric SUV, especially regarding the specs and pricing. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Shown At Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo With New Features
Those who attended the Cyber Rodeo got a pretty good look at the latest Cybertruck prototype and they were even allowed to take photos. More…
Ford begins building E-Transit vehicles for Europe
Ford has started the European series production of the E-Transit at the Ford Otosan plant in Kocaeli, Turkey. The manufacturer has received more than 5,000 orders for the E-Transit from European customers. However, Ford has apparently already produced some examples of the E-Transit before the official opening ceremony in Kocaeli: According to the manufacturer, deliveries […] More…
Tesla opens the new Austin gigafactory
Tesla has officially opened its factory in Austin in the US state of Texas. This is where the Model Y is produced with the new 4680 cells, which are also manufactured on site and integrated into the new structural battery pack. In addition, Elon Musk announced a new model. Even though only the Model Y […] More…
Musk Says “Dedicated Robotaxi” With Futuristic Looks In The Works
The Tesla CEO did not provide a timeframe for the launch of the standalone robotaxi. More…
Operando test cell from EL-CELL
The PAT-Cell-Force is an operando test cell in EL-CELL’s PAT series for adjusting and measuring the mechanical force applied to a cell stack. Its wide range of forces makes it suitable for aprotic lithium-ion chemistries with liquid electrolytes as well as solid-state batteries. It allows the force on a cell stack to be set to […] More…
Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD Spotted At Cyber Rodeo Event
This is likely the model that showed up on the EPA’s FuelEconomy website last month with 279 miles of range. More…
Smart #1 Small Electric Crossover Debuts With 268 HP, Lots Of Tech
Smart’s first dedicated electric vehicle features a 66 kWh NCM battery enabling a WLTP range of up to 273 miles. More…
Fiido X electric bike’s frame can apparently break in half, company issues recall
If you’ve got a Fiido X electric bike at home, now you have a pretty magnesium sculpture. That’s because the company has issued an urgent notice for owners to stop using the e-bike after a frame defect has been discovered that causes the bike to break in two. More…
Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 Concept: More Power To Electrify The Trail
This year’s Easter Jeep Safari electric show car is a 625-horsepower off-roader that can do 0-60 mph in 2 seconds. More…
Tesla is aiming to start production of its Optimus humanoid robot in 2023
Elon Musk gave a timeline to production for the first time for the Tesla Optimus project, a humanoid robot capable of doing general tasks. More…
Tesla is going to make a new futuristic-looking electric vehicle as a ‘dedicated robotaxi’
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is going to build a new futuristic-looking electric vehicle as a “dedicated robotaxi” – though there’s no clear timeline for the new vehicle. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 7, 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…
Chase partners with EVgo to pilot DC fast chargers at 50 of its US branches
Chase bank announced a new partnership with fast charging network EVgo to implement a pilot program of DC fast chargers for EVs at 50 of its branch locations. As part of an expanded focus on sustainability, the commercial banking business plans to grow its on-site solar power to 400 additional branches by year’s end. More…
