An electric truck charging depot that can charge up to 96 trucks at once will service fleets moving cargo to and from the Port of Oakland. More…
Cost misconceptions may be behind waning EV interest
Consumer interest in EVs is lagging, and cost is partly to blame, according to a new Ipsos study. Despite factors like increased choice of EV models and a revamped federal tax credit ushered in by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), interest in EVs has essentially leveled off, the study suggests. In 2022, 49% of respondents said they were… More…
Düsseldorf Rheinbahn orders 20 buses from VDL
The Düsseldorf Rheinbahn is ordering 20 battery-electric buses from the Dutch manufacturer VDL, including 15 articulated and five solo buses. Delivery of the first vehicles is scheduled for mid-2024. The number of electric buses at Rheinbahn increases to 30 with the new order. The 20 new VDL buses are expected to operate from the depot […] More…
Parkopedia & Plugsurfing cooperate on charging in Europe
In Europe, parking service provider Parkopedia and eMobility service provider Plugsurfing want to make it even easier for drivers to pay for charging. They aim to do this directly in the vehicle itself. As part of a cooperation, Parkopedia wants to integrate Plugsurfing’s Drive API into its in-vehicle payment system. By using Parkopedia’s data, electric […] More…
NHS Shetland to gain 24 MG4 Electric cars
NHS Shetland in Scotland has rolled out a fleet of new electric vehicles. A total of 24 MG4 Electric cars have been phased in to replace the former Mazda 2 fleet. This expansion will take the NHS Board’s total electric car fleet to 35. NHS Scotland aims to become a net zero health service by […] More…
Renault introduces bidirectional charging with the Renault 5
The all-electric Renault 5 will be the first Renault vehicle equipped with a bi-directional charger. The associated V2G service will be available from the launch of the Renault 5 in France and Germany in 2024 and in the UK in 2025. Renault is coordinating the introduction of bidirectional charging through its mobility brand Mobilize. In […] More…
See The Last Pieces Of Rivian’s 2.8 MW Wind Turbine Get Delivered
It will be used to charge the batteries of the new Rivians assembled in Normal, Illinois. More…
Chinese Car Group BYD Launches Fang Cheng Bao Brand, The Fifth In Its Portfolio
The name translates literally as “Formula” and “Leopard” in Chinese. More…
Dürr acquires BBS Automation
The machinery and plant manufacturer Dürr announces the acquisition of the automation specialist BBS Automation at a price between 440 million and 480 million euros. Dürr intends to grow in the field of electromobility, among other things, in this way. The transaction is expected to be completed in autumn 2023. The exact purchase price depends […] More…
The Nakamura E-Summit SUV Is A Rugged Jack-Of-All-Trades E-Bike
It offers really good value for money given the features and performance it brings to the table. More…
EVgo Will Add More NACS Connectors To Its Charging Network
The company already deployed integrated Tesla connectors at some of its stations before others. More…
Telo wants to deliver the world’s most efficient electric truck
Why do pickup trucks have to be so huge, and where are the lean, efficient, manageably-sized electric trucks for the city? Emerging from stealth mode Tuesday, California-based Telo Trucks is revealing its thought-provoking answer to that—in the form of an electric pickup that it claims will have all the cab and bed space of a Toyota Tacoma… More…
TELO is a tiny electric truck the size of a Mini with a bed as big as a Hummer’s
TELO is a new electric truck startup based in Silicon Valley that aims to provide an electric truck with the capabilities of today’s full-size pickup trucks, but in a right-sized package that actually fits in a city. More…
2024 Polestar 2 Starts At $51,300, Deliveries Begin In August
The 2024 Polestar 2 is more expensive than its predecessor, but it brings significant powertrain and equipment updates. More…
Toyota wants 1,000 km range in their BEVs by 2026
At a technical workshop, Toyota gave details of its electrification strategy. Although the company continues to keep its technology open, it is aiming for ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres for BEVs from 2026 through improved batteries, before up to 1,500 kilometres should be possible shortly afterwards thanks to solid-state batteries. Japanese manufacturers have previously […] More…
Toyota’s Newly Revealed EV Plans Include 900-Mile Batteries
Under pressure from critics and investors alike, the Japanese carmaker appears to step up its electrification game. More…
See Lucid Air Catch Fire While Stationary In A Parking Lot
The electric luxury sedan was not connected to a charger. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 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…
Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle?
The iconic Volkswagen Bug may live on in the electric era after all. On Monday, Volkswagen revealed a new digital electric Beetle concept for an upcoming animated film set to hit theaters and Netflix next month. The question is, will it come alive. More…
Porsche Mission X design porn hopes to take Nurburgring trophy back from Tesla
Perhaps it was a coincidence that Porsche unveiled its Mission X concept electric vehicle a mere week after Tesla’s Model S Plaid with Track Package took the electric Nurburgring crown from the Taycan. The first bullet point in the Mission X press release was. More…
