Mini has shown a battery-electric crossover called Aceman to preview a new concept for the premium small car segment. Exact data on the vehicle or drive are scarce – the Mini Concept Aceman is a pure design study which Mini considers a harbinger of new interiors and materials. The Mini Concept Aceman is 4.05 metres […] More…
Solaris wins tender in Fuenlabrada, Spain
Solaris Bus & Coach has won a tender in the Spanish town of Fuenlabrada in the Madrid region. The municipal transport company EMT Fuenlabrada S.A. expects delivery of four Urbino 12 electric buses along with charging infrastructure. Solaris says the order is worth over two million euros and will supply the zero-emission city buses to Fuenlabrada no later than by […] More…
InoBat Auto
Rapid development of innovative new cell technologies and a focus on tailoring chemistries to maximise the effectiveness of individual applications are at the heart of InoBat Auto’s approach to EV battery development. More…
Tesla to take a leaf out of the Formula 1 book
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company is working toward Tesla achieving same-hour service on its vehicles as often as possible by using “Formula 1 pit crew techniques”. Interestingly enough, Tesla already attempted this line of work when the company hired Kenny Handkammer, former Red Bull Racing chief mechanic, to lead new service programmes. […] More…
Lucid Hires Two Key Execs To Help It Expand To Europe, Middle East
Former Tesla VP Evelyn Chiang will lead Lucid’s process transformation while ex-Mercedes exec Walter Ludwig will head global logistics.More…
VinFast to manufacture and sell its Vespa-style electric scooters in the US
VinFast, a Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer rapidly expanding its US and European operations, is set to bring its electric scooters to US riders. More…
Tesla expands its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states – now in 10 states
Tesla confirmed today that it expanded its own insurance based on real-time driver data to two more states, Utah and Maryland – now in 10 states or 11 if you count California, which has Tesla Insurance but not the real-time data version. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 26, 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…
Mini Aceman Concept Previews Brand’s First Electric Crossover
The production Mini Aceman will only be available with electric power.More…
Mini Concept Aceman EV tunes into future minimalist interface and “electric go-kart feel”
What might future fully electric models from Mini look like? Mini’s given the best indication yet with the reveal of the Concept Aceman, which it says previews the design direction of the brand and a future all-electric crossover. The form factor itself is interesting. Mini says that the Aceman merges some of the features from the Mini… More…
Tesla locks 80 miles of customer’s battery range for $4,500 ransom
Tesla tried to force a customer to pay $4,500 ransom over 80 miles of range that the company software-locked in his battery pack. The automaker only started to walk back on the strategy to squeeze $4,500 out of its customers after an uproar on social media. More…
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: A Road Trip King?
Bjørn Nyland checked out the car over a distance of 1,000 km (621 miles) and found out that it was thirsty but fast.More…
Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation
The Tesla Cybertruck with its interesting design offered a surprise in the first independent aerodynamic performance simulation test. It comes in at an unofficial 0.39 drag coefficient. More…
Volkswagen Group Fired Diess Because Of Software Unit Fiasco
Major software development delays that set back the launches of key new Porsche, Audi and Bentley EVs dealt the final blow to Diess.More…
Lightning eMotors reveals mobile DC charging station
In the USA, Lightning eMotors has launched its next generation of mobile commercial and passenger vehicle chargers, Lightning Mobile. This mobile charging station covers both long term and short term use cases. The order books are open with deliveries starting in late 2022. The new charger is designed to meet a variety of use cases, […] More…
Daimler Truck completes demonstration charging park
Daimler Truck has completed the construction of a demonstration truck charging park at its site in Wörth am Rhein, Germany, which was launched in February. Near the industry information centre, customers will soon be able to test charging columns and concepts from various manufacturers and, with the help of experts on site, develop customised charging […] More…
KBO Introduces The Hurricane, A Lightweight Stealthy E-Bke
A stylish, no-frills e-bike for just $1,100? Count me in.More…
Redwood Materials To Invest $3.5 Billion On Battery Materials Factory
Former Tesla exec JB Straubel’s battery recycling company to supply batteries for 1 million EVs annually by 2025; 5 million by 2030.More…
Study on energy storage in wireless charging roads
In the USA, a research team from Cornell University has published a study revealing concrete advantages in wireless charging roads equipped with energy storage systems. The research team developed a coupled transportation–power system framework for incorporation of a wireless charging road system into the real-time electricity market. Researchers were able to demonstrate in a simulated […] More…
Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
Tesla (TSLA) is launching today a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base and allow them to participate in events and ask questions. More…
