Lotus will distribute its all-electric Eletre in Sweden and the Netherlands through Hedin Mobility Group. The two companies have now entered into a partnership to this effect. The agreement covers the sale of Lotus vehicles and related aftermarket services. In Sweden, Hedin Bil will represent the Lotus brand in Gothenburg, while in the Netherlands Hedin […] More…
Amsterdam brings forward ICE ban for most vehicles
From 2025, the Dutch capital will allow only zero-emission taxis, vans, trucks, scooters, and mopeds to run in large parts of Amsterdam. The new rule will apply to vehicles that will be newly registered as of 2025, with an important exception. Private passenger cars will remain exempt from the regulation until 2030, when Amsterdam reportedly […] More…
Aston Martin’s First EV “On Schedule” To Arrive in 2026: Lawrence Stroll
The British carmaker will detail its plans for the next five years on June 27. More…
Volkswagen reorganizes production in China
Volkswagen is reorganising its production in China. While early information remains sparse, space is to be created for production of electric cars by bundling production. Among other things, the assembly of combustion models is to be relocated from the Anting plant to other sites. This is reported by the German publication Handelsblatt, among others, with […] More…
Tesla To Open Its First Store In Upstate New York After Deal With Oneida Indian Nation
The company will use a loophole to open a showroom, as state law prohibits direct sales. More…
GM’s Proxima EV Concept Revealed In China Sporting Buick Badge, Gullwing Doors
It was designed in China, for China. More…
Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Spy Shots Reveal New Headlights, Taillights
The updated all-electric sedan was also spotted with Hardware 4 cameras. More…
The world’s largest wind farm is on the homestretch
Installation of the final wind turbines at the Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm is nearly complete. More…
These two giant heat pumps will warm 25,000 households
German engine maker MAN Energy Solutions‘ industrial-sized heat pumps will produce 350,000 MWh of heat per year and warm 25,000 Danish households using offshore wind power and seawater. More…
Chinese Start-Up’s Breakthrough Battery Technology Defies Cold Climate
Greater Bay Technology claims its Phoenix battery loses no range in cold weather More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 6, 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…
GM reveals new ‘Proxima’ EV design concept and platform for next-generation EVs in China
A new EV not based on GM’s Ultium Platform? The automaker shared its “Proxima” EV design concept based on a new architecture designed for the future generation of electric models in China. More…
I went to the Netherlands to see a biking paradise, but found something more surprising
When it comes to design legacy, it’s hard to beat Gazelle Bikes. They’ve been building bicycles for over 130 years, making them one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in the world. And so when the company invited me to come test out their electric bikes on Dutch home turf, I jumped at the opportunity. More…
Tesla brings Native land loophole to New York to avoid dumb direct sale ban
Tesla is going to repeat a loophole it has previously used to open stores and service centers where direct sale laws prevent it by operating on Native land. This time, the automaker is doing it in New York. More…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Seen Coming Off Assembly Line In Mexico
GM plans to start selling the compact electric crossover this fall and eventually bring a $30,000 version to market. More…
Rivian’s New Enduro Drive Unit Boosts EPA Range
A document shared on Rivian Forums reveals the estimated range of Rivian’s new Enduro drive unit. More…
Fazua Releases Major Software Update For Ride 60 E-Bike System
Improved motor response and data sharing capabilities enhance the already impressive e-bike system. More…
Rivian Poaches Tesla’s Global Manager For Raw Materials, Report Says
If this turns out to be true, it may lead to complications and even a delay of the Tesla Cybertruck’s production start. More…
BYD Set Massive Plug-In Car Sales Record In May 2023: 240,000
The company more than doubled the volume year-over-year. More…
2024 Chevy Equinox EV spotted rolling off GM’s production line
General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. More…
