Volkswagen and Canadian company Xanadu have launched a multi-year research program to optimize the computing power of quantum algorithms for battery materials simulation. This is expected to reduce computational costs and accelerate Volkswagen’s use of quantum computers to develop safer, lighter and more cost-effective battery materials, according to a statement from the German automaker. The […] More…
Renault Group Announces 400-kW DC Fast-Charging Network In Europe
The Mobilize Fast Charge network will consist of 200 stations in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain by mid-2024. More…
CharIN Launches Megawatt Charging System (MCS) In North America
Industry experts had an opportunity to test the MCS at DTNA Electric Island in Portland, Oregon. More…
New Trek Domane+ SLR E-Bike Is A Weight Weenie’s Dream Come True
It tips the scales at no more than 11.75 kilograms, and claims to provide one of the most natural pedal assists out there. More…
Delfast’s new ‘100-mile range’ electric moped officially launches with 50% off promotion
Last month we covered the unveiling of a new Ukrainian light electric motorbike known as the Delfast California. Now the bike has officially launched for pre-order. More…
Some Audi EVs are filtering the air for those outside them
Audi is running a pilot project with automotive supplier Mann+Hummel aimed at using EVs to clean the air around them. Vehicles are equipped with special filters developed by Mann+Hummel that can collect particulate matter as they drive along, Audi explained in a press release. Particulate matter consists of particles small enough to be inhaled… More…
Daimler Truck & Gehring announce electric truck cooperation
Daimler Truck and Gehring Technologies have agreed on a strategic partnership for the commercial vehicle-specific application of electric motors. This includes the prototypical construction of so-called “truck-e-fied” electric drives as well as the further development and testing of new production processes. How exactly these “truck-e-fied” electric drives will differ from the current electric drive units […] More…
Cellforce plans to significantly expand battery production capacities
The Cellforce Group, the battery joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, has laid the foundation stone for its development and production facility near Reutlingen-Kirchentellinsfurt. In the course of this, it was also announced that production capacity is to be increased tenfold. Cellforce acquired the 28,151-square-meter site there last year. The company will initially develop and […] More…
Apple iPhone Maker Foxconn Would Like To Build EVs For Tesla: CEO
CEO Young Liu says Foxconn is targeting 5 percent global market share of electric vehicle manufacturing by 2025. More…
Tesla has secured a massive new building in Illinois
Tesla has secured a long-term lease on a massive new building located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, near St. Louis. More…
DS changes teams from Techeetah to Dragon
DS Automobiles has parted company with the Techeetah team in Formula E and will be working with the US team Penske Autosport (Dragon) in the ‘Gen3’ era of the all-electric racing series from the coming season. In addition, the two drivers for 2022/2023 have been determined. DS Techeetah was one of the most successful teams […] More…
Foxconn introduces three new BEV models
The Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn presented prototypes of two new electric models at its Tech Day. Foxconn also showed the production version of the Model C, which was presented as a concept last year. First, about the two new prototypes: The recently announced Model B electric hatchback is fairly compact at 4.3 meters long (on […] More…
Aurora Powertrains eSled
Increasing interest in preserving the world’s Arctic regions has generated strong demand among tour companies and eco-tourists for zero-emissions snow-going vehicles. An electric snowmobile would be quieter, emissions-free, and far easier to maintain than an IC-engined version. More…
FTP Industrial opens new electric drive plant
FPT Industrial, the powertrain brand of Iveco parent Iveco, has opened a new electric drive factory in Turin, Italy. At full capacity, it will employ about 200 people to produce more than 20,000 electric axles and battery packs per year. The electric axle drives will power heavy commercial vehicles such as the Nikola Tre truck […] More…
Renault CEO Doubts EVs And ICEs Will Reach Price Parity Anytime Soon
Luca de Meo says the ever-rising costs of battery materials are to blame. More…
High-tech Äike T electric scooter gets world’s first proximity unlocking feature
The Äike T electric scooter was already positioned as one of the most tech-infused and highly engineered scooters in the world. But now the company is pushing the envelope even further by bringing a feature normally only found in electric cars to the European manufacturer’s light electric two-wheeler. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 18, 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…
Here’s how US electric vehicle sales by maker and EV model through Q3 2022 compare
2022 has been the biggest year for electric vehicles in the United States on record as automakers go head to head to claim their position in the auto industry’s future. So, which automakers are winning so far? Here’s a breakdown of electric vehicle sales by EV model in the United States through the third quarter of 2022. More…
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2022 preview: Here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q3 2022 financial results on Wednesday, October 19, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. More…
2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor first drive: Limited spec upgrades are offset by a revamped aesthetic
When I drove the 2022 Long Range Polestar 2 Single Motor earlier this year, my biggest wish was to try out the dual-motor version to see what this all-electric sedan can really do. I recently got the chance to test out the 2023 Polestar 2, complete with two motors and plenty of design upgrades compared to its 2022 predecessor. Here are my thoughts. More…
