German supplier Webasto has commissioned a new plant for batteries for EVS in Dangjin, Korea, south of Seoul. An order from Hyundai-Kia to supply battery systems for several fully electric passenger car volume models has made the new production a feasible necessity. The new site, modelled on Webasto’s battery production in Schierling, Germany, started in […] More…
Volkswagen halts ID. Buzz production in Hanover
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has halted ID.Buzz production in Hanover for initially one week. There are quality problems with the battery. According to information from electrive, the battery cell is from a new supplier, so only the Hanover plant is affected and no other MEB plants. As local paper Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung writes, some cell modules […] More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $4,500 Flatbed Electric Truck
When it comes to fun and wacky electric vehicles, the undisputed titans of the industry are those wild EV engineers that must surely be keeping Alibaba in business. Despite a global supply chain crunch, there’s no shortage of fun and fascinating options in the endlessly scrolling EV pages on the site. This week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week is no exception. I want to call this gem a flatbed truck, but it’s not just the bed that is flat. This is a flat everything electric truck. More…
Cadillac Celestiq Luxury EV May Cost Up To $300,000
If this is so, then it means it will be priced to compete with the most exclusive sedans in the world. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck update, Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla VPP, Cadillac Lyriq preview, more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss a Tesla Cybertruck update, bringing back Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla’s first full-scale virtual power plant in the US, and more. More…
The world’s most powerful wind turbine will make its debut in Scotland
Spanish-German wind giant Siemens Gamesa has been awarded a firm order for 60 of its SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines, which will be installed at the 882-MW Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland. It will be the first installation of the world’s most powerful wind turbine, which has 14.7 megawatts (MW) of capacity. More…
Tesla prepares to upgrade Gigafactory Shanghai to produce 21,000 EVs per week
Tesla is preparing to partly shut down Gigafactory Shanghai for a few weeks in order to upgrade the factory to a production capacity of 21,000 electric vehicles per week. More…
M2S Bikes Launches All-Terrain Cargo Electric Bicycle
This rugged electric all-rounder has a focus on utility. More…
GM Launches Plug And Charge Feature For Its Existing And Future EVs
Initially, it will be available at EVgo fast-charging stations, with more networks to follow. More…
Ford Ending Lease Buyouts For All Its Electric Vehicles In The US
Is the Blue Oval taking another page from the Tesla book? More…
Polestar 5 And Ford Pro SuperVan Debut At Goodwood, Nissan Leaf Pricing
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept breaks record with 746-mile trip on a single charge
Records are meant to be broken, even if you are the one that set them. On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced the Vision EQXX electric car concept broke its own distance record after driving 746 miles on a single charge. The trip saw the EQXX drive from Stuttgart, Germany to Silverstone race track in the UK, and wrapped up the last bit of charge… More…
Einride Pod Cabless Truck Granted NHTSA Approval For US Roads
The Swedish freight technology startup will conduct a public road pilot in Tennessee in Q3 2022 with its self-driving electric truck. More…
Polestar completes SPAC merger and begins trading on nasdaq under ticker $PSNY
Months after initially announcing plans for a combined merger with Gores Guggenheim, Inc, Swedish EV automaker Polestar has successfully completed the task and has listed on the nasdaq under ticker symbol $PSNY, beginning today. More…
Citroen My Ami EV Buggy Sells Out In 18 Minutes
Granted, they didn’t build that many of them, but it still shows strong demand for this little beachside runabout. More…
With in-wheel motors, Lightyear claims most efficient production powertrain in the world
The Lightyear 0 solar-assisted electric car will use in-wheel motors from Slovenia’s Elaphe as part of what Lightyear claims will be the most efficient powertrain in any production car. Lightyear announced the partnership with Elaphe earlier this month, claiming in a press release that the two companies work together to achieve “world-class… More…
Recall issued for Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra
More than 5,000 examples of Toyota’s first electric model bZ4X and Subaru’s sister model Solterra are being recalled because of a serious safety problem. During sharp turns and sudden braking, the wheel hub bolts can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle. Because of the problem, the start of deliveries […] More…
Recall issued for the Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra
More than 5,000 examples of Toyota’s first electric model bZ4X and Subaru’s sister model Solterra are being recalled because of a serious safety problem: During sharp turns and sudden braking, the wheel hub bolts can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle. Because of the problem, the start of deliveries […] More…
GM & EVgo to expand Plug & Charge collaboration
General Motors is expanding its ongoing collaboration with EVgo to add a new Plug and Charge service to the Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem. This will simplify the charging maps, memberships and payment options, according to the initiators. To take advantage of the new deal, drivers with an EVgo account, active OnStar connected services and the […] More…
2022 Rivian R1T Video Review: Breaking New Ground
With over 800 horsepower and three cargo areas, the R1T is a re-think of what a truck can be. More…
