Following a criminal complaint filed by the Brandenburg State Office for the Environment (LfU), the Potsdam public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation against Tesla on suspicion of unauthorized operation of a hazardous materials storage facility at the Grünheide site. According to a report by the local publication RBB, the proceedings will examine whether the […] More…
EcoG successfully closes Series A funding round
In Germany, the Munich-based e-mobility startup EcoG has closed a six million euro Series A funding round, bringing new investors BayBG and Lindner Group on board. EcoG develops operating software for DC charging stations and aims to help its customers scale their solutions. Existing investors Ananda Impact Ventures and Helen Ventures have further increased their […] More…
Octopus partners with Stellantis
Stellantis has announced a new partnership with Octopus Energy to improve electric vehicle charging experience for customers across the UK. While the Octopus partnership is already available to Vauxhall customers, it has now been expanded to include Stellantis companies Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot brands, with access to a range of benefits for […] More…
Gotion High-Tech to build battery factory in Thailand
Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech is planning to build a battery pack production facility in Thailand. The new plant is scheduled to start production in the fourth quarter of 2023. The plant is being built as part of a joint venture between Gotion subsidiary Gotion Singapore, and Nuovo Plus, a subsidiary […] More…
Tesla Stock Down 50% On The Year: To Buy Or Not To Buy?
Buying stock, especially right now, has risks. With Tesla way down, some people are taking advantage while others are steering clear. More…
California’s $3B plan will double its public EV charger count
California has approved a $2.9 billion plan that will more than double the number of EV chargers in the state, and will greatly expand charging infrastructure for electric buses and commercial trucks. “California is bringing our roads and highways into the 21st century with electric vehicle chargers in every community, in every corner of our… More…
EVs Close To Gas Cars On Cost, But There Are Other Obstacles: JD Power
EVs continue to grab market share from gas cars, but the transition isn’t as quick as it could be for many reasons. More…
Toyota CEO Says “Silent Majority” Doubtful Of Electric-Only Future
“Because the right answer is still unclear, we shouldn’t limit ourselves to just one option,” Toyoda says about going all-in on EVs. More…
British consortium tackles V2G for boats
A British consortium is aiming to advance the development of bidirectional charging technologies for electric boats. The Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) project, funded by the British government, will lead to the world’s first demonstrator of electric boats with bidirectional charging equipment. The VBEV consortium is led by Aqua Superpower, a company specialising in […] More…
‘Power2Power’ project announces more efficient semiconductors
As part of the now successfully completed European cooperation project ‘Power2Power’, 43 partners from industry and research have jointly developed novel power semiconductors with higher power density and energy efficiency over the past three years. A follow-up project will start in January. Power2Power was coordinated by Infineon Technologies and has produced significantly improved power semiconductors […] More…
US: New Report Reveals Share Of Housing Units With A Garage Or Carport
On average, two-thirds of housing units have a garage or carport to potentially charge an EV. More…
EV Drivers Adjust Behavior To Deal With Winter Range Issues: Study
The study concludes that people are simply charging more often, and sometimes driving less often. More…
New Porsche Taycan On-Board Charger Retrofit Halves Top-Up Time
Owners in the US can schedule an appointment at a Porsche dealership to get the new unit. More…
Rivian’s Latest OTA Update Adds A Snow Mode And New Controls To The App
The new driving mode is made to help you tackle snowy roads more safely. More…
Report: LGES To Upgrade Its Ochang Battery Plant In South Korea
The company plans to invest more than $3 billion by 2026. More…
Lucid opens new retail centre in the Netherlands
The US-American electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has opened its third European retail location and its first service, delivery and distribution centre in Europe in Hilversum, the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam. The 2,232-square-meter location is designed to provide Dutch customers with comprehensive sales and service support, the company said in a statement. Lucid’s European headquarters […] More…
2024 Hyundai Kona revealed with “EV-led design,” hybrid version
The second generation 2024 Hyundai Kona has broken cover with updates styling and a first-ever hybrid version. The Kona hybrid will join the existing Kona Electric and gasoline powertrains at launch, Hyundai confirmed in a press release. A sportier gasoline Kona N Line will be launched alongside these variants, with a more hardcore Kona N likely… More…
Orbea Updates Lightweight Rise Electric MTB Range For 2023
A total of seven variants of the lightweight Orbea Rise electric mountain bikes have been presented. More…
The Chevy Bolt is about to be a screaming deal – at least until March
The Chevy Bolt is already a great enough deal to get our Electrek Vehicle of the Year award, but after the US Treasury delayed its guidance on battery sourcing requirements, that deal might be even better – but only for the next couple of months. More…
Lucid Lowers Air Grand Touring’s Starting MSRP To $138,000
There’s a catch: Lucid has done that by making several previously standard features optional. More…
