Porsche has significantly improved the EPA-estimated driving range figures of all 2023 Taycan model variants in the US compared to the range ratings from 2022. “Incremental software improvements since launch,” are responsible for the improved ranges, according to the German luxury carmaker. The range increase of around 50 kilometres (31 miles) according to the WLTP […] More…
Cylib secures seed funding for greener battery recycling
In Germany, Cylib GmbH, recently spun off from RWTH Aachen University, is a start-up for holistic battery recycling. The company has received 3.6 million euro in seed funding to make the recycling of lithium-ion batteries more efficient and environmentally friendly. At the heart of Cylib’s future business development is a proprietary, sustainable recycling method that […] More…
FEV inaugruates R&D centre in China
FEV, the vehicle development service provider based in Aachen, Germany, has inaugurated a research and development centre for battery and complete vehicle development in Shenyang in the Chinese province of Liaoning through its subsidiary FEV China. The R&D centre in Shenyang offers a broad portfolio covering all aspects of vehicle development, including CAE simulation and […] More…
Electric Mobilize Limo Receives 4-Star Safety Rating From Euro NCAP
Renault-Jiangling joint-venture’s Mobilize Limo noted a better score than the Renault ZOE and Dacia Spring. More…
Weird Alibaba: This Chinese electric car looks like a beautiful 1920s roadster
I’ve had plenty of fun dumpster-diving through Alibaba’s online electric car catalog over the last few years, finding odd and futuristic EV gems for this weekly column. But never before have we seen something quite so elegant looking as this early automotive era replica, complete with all the bells and whistles you could possibly ask for in a Chinese knock-off. And that makes it a perfect selection for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week!. More…
Volkswagen electric car deliveries are up in 2022
The Volkswagen Group handed over 366,400 fully electric vehicles to customers in the first nine months of this year, around 25 per cent more than in the same period last year (293,000). The BEV share of the Group’s total deliveries rose to 6.0 per cent from January to September 2022, compared with 4.2 per cent […] More…
Sono takes Sion solar EV on US tour in bid for fleet business
Sono Motors is bringing its Sion solar-supplemented EV to the United States, but it’s unclear if the small hatchback will be sold here to retail customers. The Sion was on display in New York City’s Time Square Tuesday, followed by a stop in Brooklyn Wednesday on what will be a multi-city tour, Sono said in a press release. The car will also be… More…
Honda & Sony establish SHM joint venture
Sony and Honda have established their announced joint venture for electric cars and mobility services. With the founding of Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the new company has revealed its production location and timeline, starting with pre-orders in 2025. The name Sony Honda Mobility was decided last summer. The company based in Tokyo is owned equally […] More…
Ford electric vehicles, including F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, used to make a movie
Ford’s electric vehicles are being put to good use, you know, other than saving the planet from harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Since launching, they have been used as power sources during devastating disasters like hurricanes and floods. Now, Ford reports its electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning truck and E-transit van, are being put to work for another kind of use – making a movie. More…
Nikola founder Trevor Milton found guilty over previous fraudulent statements to pump company stock
Former CEO and founder of Nikola Motors Trevor Milton has been found guilty on three of four counts of fraud in federal court today. Milton was charged with two counts of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud, pertaining to statements he made while he was acting chairman and CEO of Nikola. More…
Could rooftop wind give rooftop solar a run for its money?
Aeromine Technologies claims that its new rooftop bladeless wind energy unit provides the same amount of power as up to 16 solar panels. Could it become a game changer for generating clean energy on commercial buildings. More…
Hyundai will begin construction on its first EV plant October 25 as it targets US tax credit
And it’s official. Hyundai will break ground on its massive $5.5 billion electric vehicle factory in Bryan County, Georgia, on October 25. After several months of lobbying with US officials over EV tax credit changes in the recently passed climate law, the South Korean motor group is officially starting construction on its EV manufacturing plant. More…
GMC Hummer EV Owner Charged Over $4,000 For Taillight Replacement
You could buy a decent used hatchback for that kind of money. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck, new energy app, Polestar 3, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Cybertruck’s progress toward production, Tesla’s new energy app, the Polestar 3, and more. More…
European Union Demands Level Playing Field For Its EVs In The US
The EU argues that it allows tax breaks or subsidies for purchases of US EVs like Tesla, but its EVs aren’t treated the same in the US. More…
GMC Sierra EV Denali teased ahead of Oct. 20 debut
The next electric GMC pickup truck has a reveal date. On Friday, GMC teased the Denali edition of its upcoming Sierra EV with a video, and confirmed its debut date of Oct. 20. The production truck appears to be nearly identical to that of the renders teased in 2021 with large C-shaped LED daytime running lights and inset LED charging indicators. A… More…
US increases EV battery recycling capacity with new AL facility processing up to 10K tonnes annually
As consumer preference continues trending toward electric vehicles, automakers are moving swiftly to lock up critical battery materials. With battery recycling technology advancing, it will help ease the transition, unlocking the true potential of the sustainability behind electric vehicles. A new EV battery recycling plant in Alabama from Li-Cycle can process up to 10,000 tonnes, enough for about 20,000 EVs per year, helping the US venture toward a zero-emission economy. More…
Audi Wants Its EVs To Clean The Air While They Charge Or Drive
The Audi Urban Purifier promises to help improve air quality in big cities by taking in harmful particulates. More…
The Vinghen Ti1 Is A Cross Between An E-Bike And An E-Scooter
You ride it like you would a kick scooter, but it rolls on bicycle tires and has a tubular aluminum frame. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck bodies spotted at Gigafactory Texas
What appears to be either new Tesla Cybertruck bodies or prototypes were spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production. More…
