The Danish ride-hailing company Viggo has secured funding for its international expansion. A Norwegian venture capital fund and a group of private investors from Canada have invested a total of 3.27 million euros in Viggo. Viggo offers a ride-hailing service with electric vehicles along with a network of urban ultra-fast charging infrastructure for private and […] More…
Van Dijk Trucks installs public truck charging in Utrecht
In the Netherlands, Van Dijk Trucks recently installed a 360 kW charging station at its branch in Utrecht to supply electric trucks with power. The station can charge two vehicles in parallel with 180 kW or one vehicle alone with 360 kW. Van Dijk Trucks says the charging station is public and suitable for all […] More…
The Living Vehicle Is An Off-Grid Camper With A Folding Patio Deck
Its makers are calling it “the most powerful trailer on Earth.” More…
PepsiCo puts 18 Tesla Semis into company livery
PepsiCo has unveiled its fleet of 18 Tesla Semis in Sacramento, USA. The all-electric Class 8 trucks will be used at the beverage company’s bottling plant in Sacramento, California. PepsiCo ordered the first 100 electric semi-trailer trucks from Tesla in 2017. The beverage company was the first orderer of the Tesla Semi almost five and […] More…
Is this a leaked photo of the Tesla Model 3 refresh? If so, wow
A photo of a different-looking Tesla Model 3 has been making the rounds on social media, and some are claiming it could be of the new Model 3 project Highland refresh. More…
Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Allegedly Leaked, Is This Really It?
A photo of a vehicle that’s purportedly the Tesla Model 3 Refresh has gone viral online. More…
ZF orders semiconductors from STMicroelectronics
German supplier ZF says it has signed a long-term contract to supply silicon carbide semiconductors. ZF intends to use the semiconductors to serve customer orders in electromobility from 2025. Specifically, ST’s silicon carbide modules will be integrated into ZF’s inverter platform, which the supplier says will go into series production in 2025. ZF emphasises that […] More…
ZF starts series production of transporter e-drive
The supplier ZF has started series production of the electric central drive CeTrax lite. The new driveline is suitable for use in light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tons. ZF says it has already received orders for the CeTrax from Asia and America. Production of the new driveline has started under the direction of ZF’s […] More…
Renault ties the knot for Verkor battery cells
Renault and French battery start-up Verkor have entered into a “commercial partnership” that includes binding supply volumes for battery cells. The carmaker will receive 12 GWh of battery cells from Verkor for its premium electric cars, including the Alpine brand. The beginnings of this deal go back to an initial agreement in 2021 in which […] More…
New images and details leaked about the upcoming electric Mini
Ahead of the official premiere, more photos and the first technical data of the new Mini Cooper have appeared on the internet. This is the model that is being produced in cooperation with the Chinese company Great Wall. The four pictures show a blue Mini with a white painted roof, white exterior mirror caps and […] More…
Ford chasing more world records and bigger wheelies with electric Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800
Ford Performance is looking to earn the latter half of its namesake by continuing the evolution of its all-electric Mustang designed specifically for motor sports. The automaker unveiled the new electric Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 prototype this morning, which looks to pick up where its Cobra Jet 1400 predecessor left off a few years ago, targeting several new quarter-mile NHRA world records.. More…
Ford Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Debuts With 1,800 HP, Will Seek EV Records
It’s a massive upgrade from Cobra Jet 1400 prototype and will try to beat the 1400’s 8.12-second quarter-mile EV record. More…
Texas to introduce EV tax to make up for “lost” gas revenues
The state housing Tesla’s newest Gigafactory has proposed a new $200 annual “registration” fee for electric vehicle owners to make up for lost gas tax revenues, which pay for the state’s road repairs. The amount is under criticism, as it is equivalent to the amount a driver of a large SUV that gets 15 MPG […] More…
BYD confirms European launch of the Dolphin & Seal
BYD is gearing up to release two more electric models to Europe with the Dolphin and Seal. The Dolphin will be available from June/July and the Seal from August/September. Technical details are now available for both models. Shortly after the European premiere of the BEV trio Atto 3, Tang and Han, BYD itself confirmed last […] More…
VW Unveils More Powerful And Efficient Rear-Drive Motor For ID. EVs
The new APP550 power unit delivers 281 horsepower and a maximum torque of around 405 pound-feet. More…
Five Waymo Robotaxis Blocked SF Traffic Because Of Heavy Fog
Four cars pulled over on the first lane while a fifth Waymo straddled the center lane. More…
Is Tesla’s 4680 Structural Battery Pack Serviceable? Sandy Munro Explains In New Video
It seems there’s a way of removing all the putty that seals everything. More…
Genesis Launches All-In-One Home Charging Solution For EV Owners
Genesis Home includes rooftop solar, energy storage, and a Level 2 charger. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 12, 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…
Zeekr launches sub-$30K ‘X’ electric SUV aimed at Tesla, luxury automakers
Chinese EV maker Zeekr officially unveiled its new “X” electric SUV in China Wednesday. With up to 348 miles range and a surprisingly low starting price of around $28,000 (189,800 yuan), the Zeekr X is set to take on a surging Tesla, among other luxury automakers, in China before it launches in Europe. More…
