The EU Commission has adapted state aid rules to simplify the approval of subsidies in key sectors such as batteries and renewable energies. The new rules are a reaction to the US government’s Inflation Reduction Act. The amendment gives EU member states greater leeway to provide public funds in the form of grants, loans or […] More…
Morgan Stanley Says The Tesla Cybertruck Will Be A “Cult Car,” Predicts Low Volume
Despite over 1.5 million reported pre-orders, Morgan Stanley predicts just 50,000 units per year. More…
Stellantis converts Cassino plant for large electric vehicles
The Stellantis plant in Cassino, Italy, where vehicles of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands roll off the production line, will in future also produce electric vehicles based on the STLA Large platform, which is specially designed for BEVs. Stellantis has not yet announced which electric vehicle models it plans to build in Cassino in […] More…
Xerotech and Innolith to bring non-flammable batteries to market
Xerotech, a battery pack provider for heavy-duty non-road mobile machinery, is teaming up with battery cell developer Innolith to launch what they say are the industry’s first packs for electrifying a range of applications in the ATEX, eVTOL and other sectors where fire safety is paramount. The collaboration will focus on integrating Innolith’s I-State cell […] More…
Tesla Model S Refresh Includes New “High-Visibility Glass Roof”
After the new Hardware 4 computer and a new paint color, the Model S gets an improved glass roof. More…
Ford Reveals An All-Electric School Bus Based On The E-Transit
It’s the first time a full-line automaker offers an electric Type A school bus. More…
How this adorable little electric mini-street sweeper will enable protected bike lanes
Protected bike lanes — or cycling paths that are physically separated from roadways to keep cars away from more vulnerable micromobility vehicles — are becoming increasingly demanded by a growing population of bike commuters in the US. And in one case, they’re finally being enabled by a surprising source: a cute little electric mini-street sweeper. More…
One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms will use recycled turbine blades
The very first deployment of Siemens Gamesa’s 108-meter-long (354-feet-long) B108 recycled blades is headed to RWE’s 1.4 gigawatt (GW) Sofia offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank, off the UK’s east coast. More…
Port of Singapore bans new fossil-fuel harbor craft by 2030
The Port of Singapore, one of the world’s busiest ports and the world’s largest container trans-shipment hub, will require all new harbor craft to be net zero by 2030. More…
Ford reveals an electric school bus based on the E-Transit cargo van
Ford is building electric school buses; you heard that right. The automaker is offering a Type A electric school bus package based on its top-selling E-Transit commercial van. More…
Tesla announces a new ‘high-visibility glass roof’ for Model S
Tesla announced today that its new Model S vehicles come with a new “high-visibility glass roof” following a slight refresh. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 9, 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…
LGES And Honda Break Ground For New EV Battery JV In Ohio
The plant should be ready by the end of 2024. More…
Extreme E season 3 starts this weekend with new 10-race format
Extreme E, the off-road electric racing championship which races in exotic locations to highlight conservation efforts, starts its third season this weekend with a race in Saudi Arabia along the coast of the Red Sea. More…
Nissan Announces “X-In-1” E-Powertrains To Cut Costs By 30%
3-in-1 EV and 5-in-1 e-Power drive units will be produced on the same line. More…
Faraday Future Q4 and full 2022 results: FF 91 SOP this month pending millions in funding
Could we actually see tenacious EV startup Faraday Future begin production of its long-promised flagship EV, the FF 91 Futurist? According to Faraday Future’s recent Q4 and full 2022 financial report, production could begin as early as this month. However, much of the startup’s outlook and goals for 2023 are heavily contingent on the receipt of tens of millions in funding previously promised. Here’s the latest.. More…
Nissan says it will bring EV powertrain costs down by 30%, here’s what that entails
Nissan is doubling down on its new efforts to boost electric vehicle production. The automaker says under its new EV powertrain approach, development and manufacturing costs will be reduced by 30% by 2026. More…
Alfa Romeo Plant In Italy To Build STLA Large-Based EVs: Stellantis
Stellantis did not say which STLA Large EVs will be made in Cassino, but future Alfa Romeo and Maserati models are obvious candidates. More…
This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars
Rebates and tax credits might need a tweak to incentivize consumers to fully switch to electric vehicles – here’s what a new study found. More…
New York City Law Mandates UL-Certification For All E-Mobility Devices
The law has been passed in response to the growing number of personal EV-related fires. More…
