Mercedes-Benz has presented the model update for the A- and B-Class. Visually, the facelift is minimal, and the work under the hood has only been applied minimally. The plug-in hybrids are to receive a slight increase in electric power and new charging options are included. Mercedes-Benz first presented the plug-in hybrids in its compact models […] More…
Torqeedo appoints Fabian Bez as new CEO
Deutz has completed the reorganization of the management team at Torqeedo. On October 1, Fabian Bez took the helm for the maritime electric drive specialist, and will be supported by Heiko Vietmeier as commercial director as of November. The changes in the management team had become necessary because the long-time managing director Ralf Plieninger had […] More…
US: In Q3 General Motors Sold More Plug-Ins Than Ever
GM electrification is now ramping-up on all fronts. More…
EU Parliament wants a charger every 60 kilometres
The EU Parliament’s Transport Committee has presented its proposals for accelerating the expansion of the charging and H2 refuelling infrastructure. In some cases, the committee’s demands go beyond the plans of the EU Commission. The proposals – or officially the draft for a regulation – are not yet legally binding. They will now be discussed […] More…
Toyota, Honda and Nissan get Greenpeace thumbs-down for decarbonisation
According to a Greenpeace ranking of Japanese automakers, Toyota, Honda and Nissan made the bottom of the top ten when it comes to decarbonisation. The statement comes after an analysis of their supply chain and sales records. Pure “zero-emission vehicles made up less than 1% of their sales and noted slow progress in supply chain […] More…
Sales launch for the electrified GV70 in Europe
With the Electrified GV70, the third fully electric model from Genesis is now officially available in Europe. Following the sales launch, the first vehicles are to be delivered this month. The Electrified GV70 has been available for pre-order since July – since then, the base price of £64,405 has also been known in the UK. […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 4, 2022
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…
Ford triples EV sales YOY with strong Mustang Mach-E growth and gains 3.1% electric vehicle market share
Ford released its September 2022 sales results Tuesday as the US automaker continues to see rising demand for its electric vehicles. Despite ongoing supply issues, Ford’s electric vehicle sales tripled (+197.3%) from last year, gaining 3.1% market share as the automaker looks to hit its goal of a 600,000 run rate by the end of 2023. More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Drive Review: Streamline Into My Heart
Hyundai’s all-electric sedan has looks that will divide, but 382 miles of range means this is an EV that could be easy to love. More…
Review: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 challenges Model 3 in range, revives sedans for the aero age
Driving range, the flexibility of over-the-air updates, and the packaging advantages of a dedicated electric vehicle platform have long been advantages of Tesla and its Model 3. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 promises to have all that and more, in ways the Ioniq 5 crossover couldn’t quite deliver versus the Model Y. It’s the first of… More…
Tesla announces it’s moving away from ultrasonic sensors in favor of ‘Tesla Vision’
Tesla announced today that it is moving away from using ultrasonic sensors in its suite of Autopilot sensors in favor of its camera-only “Tesla Vision” system. More…
Renault 4 Concept Looks Quite Large And Chunky In This Teaser
This possibly previews the crossover alternative to the upcoming Renault 5 EV. More…
Without a grid upgrade, US electrification can’t go forward. This company is helping to fix it
LineVision, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, provides “electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to accelerate the net zero grid.” Here’s why this company might play a crucial role in helping to upgrade the US grid and global grids to ensure that the electrification revolution is a success. More…
Hertz And BP Pulse Team Up To Build EV Charging Network In The US
Hertz and BP plan to install a national network of EV chargers for the rental car company and its customers, powered by BP Pulse. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock plunges as Elon Musk reportedly agrees to finally buy Twitter
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) plunged this afternoon after it was reported that Elon Musk agreed to finally go through with his deal to buy Twitter. More…
GM taps former Tesla, Lyft executive to join board as automaker prepares to scale EV production
General Motors announced Tuesday it’s appointing Jonathon McNeill, a former Tesla and Lyft executive, to join its board of directors. The new addition is significant as GM looks to become an all-electric brand and take on the current EV market leader Tesla.. More…
YouTuber Explains Why His Ford Lightning Towing Fail Video Went Viral
It’s a very honest look into how the video’s original message was spun into political intrigue and conspiracy. More…
Take A Look At The Gravital Naked SL 4 Electric Commuter Bike
This city-slicker has a thing for tech and performance. More…
Tesla unveils ‘Cybertruck on Mars’ designs generated by its AI supercomputer
Tesla has unveiled “Cybertruck on Mars” designs generated by its AI as part of a demonstration of its AI software stack running on its Dojo supercomputer. More…
US: First 36 Cadillac Lyriq Were Delivered To Customers In Q3
Now it’s time to ramp up production. More…
