The first locally produced cars are arriving at retailers. More…
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Enters The US Market
Review: Tesla x FreePower gen 2 deliver Apple’s AirPower dream for any Qi device
Back in December Tesla announced its Wireless Charging Platform that’s powered by FreePower’s latest “place anywhere” Qi system. Now orders are shipping to the first customers and we’ve been able to test out the premium multi-device charger that delivers on Apple’s free position AirPower dream. More…
New white-label wall box by Katek Group & eSystems MTG
The Katek Group, headquartered in Munich, has signed a framework agreement to deliver over one million white-label wall boxes. The company also aims to become the market leader among wall box manufacturers and says this is the third order in a year. The GhostONE wall box has been available since last year. Since it is […] More…
ElectroMobility Poland to utilize Pininfarina design
ElectroMobility Poland (EMP), a budding electric vehicle manufacturer backed by the Polish government, wants to add some Italian flair to its Izera EV subsidiary. To achieve this, the Polish company is working with the Italian design company Pininfarina, which is to design three electric cars: an SUV, a hatchback and an estate. The Italians are […] More…
NL: Ebusco receives order over 63 e-buses from QBuzz
In the Netherlands, the electric bus manufacturer Ebusco has received an order for up to 63 e-buses from the public transport operator Qbuzz. The order includes 63 of the latest Ebusco 3.0 model. The buses will be used in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe from 2024. In detail, the Qbuzz order includes 45 Ebusco […] More…
Sono Motors faces insolvency
Following the demise of the Sion solar electric car, Sono Motors is apparently still in serious financial difficulties. Insolvency is imminent, as there is probably not enough money to continue business operations. “Our auditors have expressed significant doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern,” Capital quotes from a mandatory filing with the […] More…
The world’s largest rooftop solar array will be on a tire factory
Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ Falken Tires plant in Thailand will become host to the world’s largest rooftop solar array on a single facility.. More…
Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriers
Hyundai believes automated charging robots could help make EV charging easier and more accessible. The automaker on Tuesday released a short video showing its prototype robot charging an Ioniq 6 sedan. Hyundai showed the design of the robot in a computer-generated video last year, but this time it’s showing a working version that’s been undergoing… More…
California keeps pushing for 100% zero-emissions trucks by 2045
California will have cleaner air than the rest of the US sooner. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to greenlight plans allowing the state to phase out diesel trucks earlier than the rest of the United States and introduce stricter emission regulations. The Washington Post cites sources that say state regulators have already […] More…
Final EU vote on combustion ban this week looking questionable
After the postponed final vote of the EU states on the ban of combustion engines in new cars from 2035, the hanging game continues. Although the EU Commission has submitted a proposal to the German government on e-fuel use after 2035, an agreement at the EU summit this week seems doubtful, according to media reports. […] More…
Mullen Gets Approval To Assemble And Distribute Qiantu K50 EV In US
The EV supercar will be sold as the Mullen GT and Mullen GTRS, with the latter projected to do 0-60 in 1.95 seconds and hit 200 mph. More…
Elon Musk Overruled Tesla Engineers Who Said Removing Radar Would Be Problematic: Report
Two years later, Tesla is putting back the sensor in its new vehicles. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Recall Reveals Root Cause Of Fire That Stopped Production
Documents published by the NHTSA shed light on the incident. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 21, 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…
Tesla taking delivery of another of world’s largest press for Cybertruck production
Tesla is taking delivery of another of the world’s largest press at Gigafactory Texas, and it is again expected to be used for Cybertruck production. More…
Electric seaplane maker secures first order en route to accelerate eco-friendly air travel
Switzerland-based aircraft manufacturer Jekta Switzerland SA is developing an electric passenger hydro aircraft, or seaplane, capable of flying nearly 100 miles on a single charge. The company revealed today it has already secured its first order. More…
New Hyundai IONIQ 6 owners will receive two years of free charging from Electrify America
DC fast charging network Electrify America announced its latest complimentary charging program available for EV owners today. Looking ahead, future owners of the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ 6 will receive two years of free 30-minute charging sessions on its network, offering speeds up to 350 kW – perfect for the electric streamliner’s 800V e-GMP platform. More…
Aptera secures first fleet order for 101 solar EVs with intentions for 100,000 more in the future
Solar electric vehicle start-up Aptera Motors has announced its first fleet order from SustainabilitySooner, Inc. The initial pre-order is for 101 of Aptera’s 400-mile range solar EVs and is expected to deliver millions in future revenue. However, what may be more exciting is the prospect of future fleet orders as SustainabilitySooner looks to eventually operate a fleet of over 100,000 SEVs. More…
Tsunami Of BEVs Is Already Here: Nearly 40 Models Available
The number of available all-electric vehicle models almost doubled in just one year. More…
Tesla Model 3 Sees Biggest Discount Among All Cars On Used Market
If you’re in the market for a compelling EV at a discount price, now is the time to start your search for a used Tesla Model 3. More…
