Ford plans to produce up to half a million all-electric pickup trucks at its BlueOval City plant in the US state of Tennessee in the future. According to the manufacturer, the construction of the electric vehicle and battery plant is on track to start production as planned in 2025. Since the construction of the new […] More…
Burger King reveals whopping plans for a 100% electric vehicle fleet by 2030
Sustainable Whoppers? Burger King is going electric after revealing plans to transition its North American field team fleet to 100% EVs by 2030. More…
Schaeffler delivers first in-wheel electric drive for light commercial vehicles
Automotive supplier Schaeffler is supplying its first customers with its in-wheel electric drive. Schaeffler will start series production of its electric wheel hub motors for three customers manufacturing compact municipal vehicles in the coming months. All necessary components are installed directly in the wheel rim. That saves space and, according to Schaeffler, makes the vehicles […] More…
Hyundai Surprised At The Success Of The Ioniq 5 In Europe
The company’s European chief says the electric SUV is winning over customers from premium brands. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: 50 MPH electric scooters, e-bikes with drill batteries, & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes an ultra-high speed electric kick scooter, the federal e-bike tax credit has been resuscitated, Acer has a new e-bike, Amish folks are going head over leather heels for e-bikes, electric jet skis and lots more. More…
Thailand Post to electrify fleet within five years
The Thailand Post aims to replace its current postal vehicle fleet with electric vehicles within the next five years. By the end of 2023, the company plans to have integrated 250 electric vans on major delivery routes. According to the local publication Bangkok Post, chief executive Dhanant Subhadrabandhu said Thailand Post had started the switch […] More…
Ubitricity to install charging network in North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire Council has hired the Shell subsidiary Ubitricity to install a network of 35 AC on-street charging points in the area. Under the deal, Ubitricity will install and manage the public charging infrastructure, which will be made up of a combination of bollard and street lamppost chargers. The charge points will have charge capacities […] More…
Elon Musk Makes Failing Companies Thrive, Twitter May Soon Join List
Tesla CEO Elon Musk often beats the odds, and they’re stacked against him with Twitter, but it may be cash-slow positive next quarter. More…
Amsterdam wants to reduce electric bike speed limits to just 20 km/h (12 mph)
If you thought most Europeans had it bad with lower e-bike speed limits of just 25 km/h (15 mph), then prepare yourself for even tighter restrictions in one European capital. That’s because Amsterdam’s city officials are proposing to reduce the electric bike speed limit on cycle paths to just 20 km/h (12 mph). More…
Hamburger Hochbahn orders five H2 buses from Solaris
Public transport provider Hamburger Hochbahn continues electrifying its fleet using fuel cell buses. The transport operator has ordered five units from the Polish manufacturer Solaris. The Solaris Urbino 12 Hydrogen are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2024 and will be used in regular passenger service in Hamburg. Hochbahn explains in a blog […] More…
Cruise Robotaxis Spotted Tangled In Caution Tape And Downed Wires After SF Storm
The driverless cars were at the wrong place at the wrong time. More…
Tesla’s Price War May Lead To Automakers Closing Up Shop In China
While it’s the largest automotive market in the world and a top spot for EVs, this is all a potential cause for major consolidation. More…
EV Buying, Lambo Electric, 5 Series, In-Wheel System: EV News Mar 23
It’s the time of the week when we share compelling EV stories you may not have seen. Check them out and spread the good word. More…
EMT Madrid orders first FC buses from CaetanoBus
The public transport operator EMT Madrid has ordered its first fuel cell buses. An order for ten units was placed with the Portuguese manufacturer CaetanoBus. The H2.City Gold model buses are to be delivered to Madrid by the end of the first quarter of 2024. EMT Madrid already has numerous battery-electric buses in its fleet; […] More…
VanMoof Launches Two New Electric Bike Models For 2023
The VanMoof S5 and A5 now come in a sleek Dark Gray colorway. More…
Tesla rolls out vision-based park assist, but it could still use some work
Tesla has released a new software update activating its vision-based park assist feature, and videos are starting to roll in showing it in action. More…
LGES’ Arizona battery factory will be larger than planned
The battery factory that LG Energy Solution (LGES) is planning in Arizona will be significantly larger than previously communicated. The capacity for round cells is now higher, and an additional production facility for pouch cells with LFP cell chemistry is also to be built on the site. Last year, LGES announced that it was building […] More…
Potential compromise found in EU e-fuels discussion
A potential solution is on the horizon in the dispute over the phasing out of ICEs in the EU. The German transport ministry no longer wants to renegotiate CO2 limits for cars, thus the de facto end of internal combustion vehicles from 2035. Whether the EU Commission will accept the demands is still open. According […] More…
Are BMW’s round cells better than Tesla’s?
According to a media report, the round cells from BMW’s confirmed supplier Eve Energy for the New Class are superior to those from Tesla. Since they apparently have a higher energy density and are also somewhat larger, they allow for more range while the battery pack remains the same size. Golem first published the information […] More…
Ford CEO teases 2025 electric pickup as Millennium Falcon of trucks
Ford on Friday confirmed the project name for its next-generation electric truck: Project T3. Short for “Trust The Truck,” the project aims to create a truck that’s “fully updatable, constantly improving, and supports towing, hauling, exportable power and endless new innovations owners will want,” according to a press… More…
