ABT e-Line and WiTricity have announced plans to deliver aftermarket wireless EV charging across Europe. ABT e-Line will initially upgrade the VW ID.4 to support wireless charging from WiTricity, with availability targeted for early 2024. The company plans to offer the system to other EV models after that, including the Audi e-Tron GT and Porsche […] More…
Oregan temporarily suspends EV rebate programme
The US state of Oregon will put its “Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program” on ice from 1 May, citing high demand. According to projections, the funds available will be depleted by then. Initially, the programme had a budget of $17.5 million for 2023, $15.5 million of which were reserved for rebates. But available funding was […] More…
SK On announces plan for precursors joint vernture in South Korea
SK On, cathode material company EcoPro, and Chinese battery material manufacturer GEM are building a production plant for precursors for electric car batteries. The site should be completed by the end of 2024 and have an annual capacity of 50,000 tons of precursors. The three companies will invest 1.21 trillion South Korean won (about $931) […] More…
Ram Is Working On An Electric Mid-Size Pickup Truck: Report
Dealers were shown a concept vehicle similar to the Ram 1500 Revolution. More…
Watch Pininfarina Battista Hit 222 MPH, Break Numerous Records
The Battista was tested at the NATRAX high-speed track in Madhya Pradesh, India. More…
Seat Won’t Launch Any EVs Until 2026, Will Instead Stick With Budget ICE Cars
The Spanish automaker’s premium sub-brand, Cupra, will focus on electric cars. More…
Watch Tesla Model S Drag Strip Mode In Action, Learn How It Works
Tesla’s Drag Strip Mode preconditions the battery and drive units to the perfect temperature for the quickest acceleration. More…
The Best High Powered EV Chargers Of 2023
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UK Bicycle Association To Roll Out Nationwide Battery Recycling Scheme
The goal is to minimize battery waste and maximize service life while ensuring safety and sustainability. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Shockingly Dominates At Drag Strip After Wreck
The Model S Plaid is nearly impossible to beat, with a zero to 60 mph time of around 2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 9. More…
Tesla Model 3 leads a nosedive in used EV prices
Used car prices have fallen sharply over the past year, led by the Tesla Model 3, according to new analysis from iSeeCars. Overall used car prices are down 4.7% from September and 8.7% from a year ago, according to the analysis, which is based on the average listing prices of over 1.8 million 1-5-year-old used car sales in Feb. 2022 and… More…
Meet The Students Who Built A Cybertruck For A School Project
PS Academy is a K-12 school in Arizona catered to students living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). More…
Anti-Giga Berlin Protesters Vandalize Tesla Store In Germany
Protesters used paint bombs and posters to voice their anger against Tesla’s latest Gigafactory. More…
This award-winning apartment heat pump can fit under a kitchen sink
Swedish heat pump maker Qvantum has debuted an award-winning apartment heat pump that’s so compact, it can fit under a kitchen sink. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 25, 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 Gigafactory Berlin finally reaches goal of 5,000 electric cars a week
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin has finally reached its goal to produce 5,000 electric cars in a single week, which is considered achieving “volume production”. More…
Here’s why US-made solar panels would slash emissions by 33%
US-made solar panels would significantly reduce emissions and energy consumption, according to a new study from Cornell University. More…
Is Tesla A Premium Car Brand?
The company features cutting-edge technology and good positioning, but is that enough? More…
2035 combustion ban moves forward after Germany and EU reach agreement on e-fuels
Following talks that carried late into Friday evening, representatives from both the EU and member state Germany have relayed that an agreement has been reached in the proposed 2035 ban of new combustion vehicle sales that will now include exceptions for e-fuels. After 2035, some combustion vehicles can still be sold, as long as they run entirely on carbon-neutral fuel alternatives. More…
Germany and EU compromise on e-fuels discussion
The EU Commission and the German government have agreed on a compromise on how new cars with combustion engines can be registered after 2035 as long as they run on climate-neutral fuel. The original regulation on the phasing out of internal combustion engines is not to be touched again, and the exceptions will now be […] More…
