Automotive safety and autonomy specialist Luminar Technologies announced that EV automaker Polestar intends to deepen its partnership with the former by implementing its long-range Iris lidar into the upcoming Polestar 5, based on the Precept concept. Additionally, the automaker has enabled consumers pre-ordering a Polestar 3 SUV to add the Luminar lidar to their configuration starting today. More…
Honda reveals hydrogen strategy
Honda has published its future strategy for hydrogen fuel cells, which primarily involves commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. The Japanese automaker envisages the further development of the FC system developed in collaboration with General Motors – targeting durability and radically reduced cost. Hondo only refers to the collaboration with Gerneral Motors once in presenting its hydrogen […] More…
Audi e-tron battery pack is seen ejecting during a crash
The battery pack of an Audi e-tron is seen being ejected from the electric SUV in a crash caught on video in British Columbia this week. More…
EU not to phase out combustion trucks before 2040
Trucks with combustion engines will still be able to be registered in the EU after 2035. A possible phase-out would take place in 2040 at the earliest, according to an internal Commission document on the revision of CO2 fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles. This document was made available to Euractiv. The EU Commission’s proposals are […] More…
Nio starts deliveries of its EL7 SUV in Europe
Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has started deliveries of its EL7 SUV model in Europe. The first cars went to customers in the Netherlands. Deliveries of the EL7 in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway will follow soon. The very first SUV was handed over on January 31st, Nio’s managing director for the Netherlands communicated over […] More…
Tesla steps up production to meet growing demand
Tesla plans to produce an average of 20,000 vehicles at its Shanghai factory in February and March. This is according to an internal planning memo available to the news agency Reuters. That would bring the production roughly back to the level of September 2022, when the factory turned out 82,088 Model 3 and Model Y. […] More…
Barcelona bans scooters from public transport
Barcelona has banned e-scooters after a kick scooter burst into flame when charging on a train. Authorities say the ban will be in place for six months to give them time to work on regulations that will guarantee the safety of passengers. The move has been controversial to begin with, as commuters who do rely […] More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS, EQE, And EQS SUV To Get Standard Heat Pump, More Range
The German brand’s models will also get a Disconnect Unit that decouples the front motor. More…
Dow unveils silicone rubbers for injection moulding
Dow has unveiled a new range of liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs) designed for two-component injection moulding with thermoplastic substrates including polybutylene terephthalate and polyamide. Its Silastic SA 994X LSR series is a primerless, self-adhesive, general-purpose or self-lubricating, one-to-one mix ratio series of LSRs that can be used across multiple automotive applications such as connector seals, […] More…
Nissan Max-Out Concept Revealed As Futuristic Two-Seater Convertible EV
It was previously shown as a digital-only concept. More…
Norwegians buy significantly less cars than usual
Less than 2,000 passenger cars were newly registered in Norway in January, some 6,000 fewer than in the same month last year. This comes after Norway hit a new record in December, with 32,714 newly registered batter-electric passenger cars – by far the strongest month in 2022. The market share of zero-emission cars also took […] More…
Rivian R1T Will Take On The 2023 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
It’s the EV maker’s first time attending the famed climb to the 14,115-foot summit. More…
2024 Cadillac Lyriq To Get Real Leather Interior And New Colors
Until now, the Lyriq was only available with “Inteluxe” leatherette upholstery. More…
XPeng opens orders for G9 SUV and updated P7 sedan to these four countries in Europe
Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors officially launched two new models in Europe today – the long anticipated G9 SUV, and an optimized P7 sedan featuring added range and faster charging. Both XPeng EV models are on display at the eCar Expo in Stockholm this weekend and will begin deliveries in four countries throughout Europe later this year. More…
Nissan unveils convertible EV concept, a category it should’ve been producing a decade ago
As part of the launch of its Nissan Futures event kicking off in Japan this week, Nissan Motor Company unveiled a physical EV convertible prototype called the Max-Out – based on a virtual rendering teased in 2021. The Japanese automaker says the electric convertible concept represents its ambitions for sustainability in the future, but we can’t help but wonder why the creators of the LEAF didn’t start developing EVs like this ten years ago. More…
Bollinger Motors Files Patent Infringement Suit Against UK Startup Munro
The official legal complaint also accuses Munro designer Ross Compton, a former Bollinger contractor, of violating his non-disclosure agreement. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 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…
Here’s how the US can make EV road trips seamless
The US needs to more than double the number of EV charging stations that currently meet minimum federal funding requirements in order to make long-distance EV road trips seamless, according to a new road map and analysis from low-carbon energy startup Carbon Solutions and energy nonprofit Great Plains Institute (GPI). More…
Tesla Model S breaks winter range record
Tesla Model S has broken the winter range record in a new wide-ranging cold weather range test conducted in Norway. More…
Watch the longest-range EVs battle to see how far they last on a single charge
Electric vehicle range continues improving, with many automakers now offering models with over 300 to 400 miles on a single charge. Watch some of the longest-range EVs battle it out to see which travels the farthest from 100% battery charge to completely empty. More…
