Volkswagen has detailed its software generation 3.0 for the MEB electric cars. The company considers the new features a “boost to innovation for the ID. family”. However, some of the changes are much more mundane, such as the display of the state-of-charge. VW had announced the 3.0 software in December 2021 but focussed on improving […] More…
Joby absolves first tests with the FAA
The eVTOL start-up Joby Aviation has completed the first system tests and compliance checks by the Federal Aviation Administration and received the approvals. The company therefore feels that its development approach has been validated and intends to continue working on the product design. The system review included an assessment of Joby‘s plans and processes for […] More…
Suzuki invests 1.14 billion euros in EV plant in India
The Japanese manufacturer Suzuki has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian state of Gujarat for the construction of a factory. According to the agreement, both and batteries are to be assembled there. The deal was signed with the Indian state of Gujarat in the presence of visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and […] More…
CATL considers plant in North America
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer CATL is apparently considering building a cell factory with a production capacity of 80 GWh in North America. A media report reveals that the Chinese company has not yet decided on a location, and that Mexico, the USA and Canada are likely candidates. Several people familiar with the process have […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets better-than-expected 320-mile EPA range with extended battery pack
Ford received its EPA ratings for more versions of its upcoming F-150 Lightning electric pickup. The Extended Range versions with the bigger battery pack are getting a better-than-expected 320-mile EPA range. More…
CTEK and Monta provide EV charging for UK businesses
Sweden’s CTEK and Monta have teamed up to support businesses wanting to install EV chargers in the UK. Together they will help to install, manage, and monetise company EV charge points and offer a complete package. CTEK is responsible for delivering hardware with software coming from Monta. Alok Dubey, UK Country Manager at Monta, said, […] More…
BMW reveals data on the iX1 e-SUV
BMW has published initial data and a teaser image of its upcoming iX1 e-SUV. The model should have a standard range of over 400 kilometres. The way in which BMW has published this information is unusual: Usually, such information is published in a planned manner via the press distribution list before the market launch. In […] More…
JackRabbit review: This odd-looking 20 mph ‘micro electric bike’ is just funny enough to work great
The JackRabbit is unique in a number of ways, from its electric bike-shaped design to its stubby proportions and even its surprisingly lightweight build. Now on a second version and thus technically known as the JackRabbit 2.0, this bright and eye-catching little electric scooter surprised me with just how much fun (and how effective) it is to use. More…
Ola Electric invests in extra-fast charging tech from StoreDot
India’s Ola Electric has invested in Israel’s StoreDot to access the latter’s fast-charging technology. Ola says this was the first of several global investments as it looks to ramp up its R&D in advanced cell chemistry and manufacturing. Rumours of Ola Electric to build a giga-scale factory emerged in February. Insiders then spoke of 50 […] More…
VW China partners up for nickel & cobalt
Volkswagen has concluded two memoranda of understanding with Huayou Cobalt and the Tsingshan Group in China to secure access to essential battery raw materials. The three companies are planning two joint ventures. Huayou Cobalt and the Tsingshan Group are to supply VW with nickel and cobalt for production in China. Volkswagen Group China says it […] More…
Police offer reward to find idiots behind dangerous stunt in Tesla Model S
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is looking for the driver of a Tesla Model S who performed a dangerous stunt that resulted in hit and run. More…
Smart teams up with DCS and ABB for charging the #1 EV
Mercedes and Geely’s small car brand Smart has turned to ABB and DCS to improve its EV charging offers before launching its first electric car #1. ABB e-mobility gives Smart access to “a one-stop-shop” for chargers and accessories. DCS will oversee app integration, and there’s news about Smart’s own charger. First to the ABB partnership […] More…
Ola invests in StoreDot in bid to bring its 5-minute charging batteries to Ola’s fast electric scooters
Ola Electric, one of the leading electric scooter manufacturers in India, has announced today that it has made a strategic investment in the Israeli battery company StoreDot. More…
Glasgow targets doubling EV charging stations
Glasgow City Council has got an update on charging infrastructure in Scotland’s most populous city. The report includes existing and incoming charge points, with 164 planned for this year and more in the pipeline. Funding has been arranged, yet other factors remain open. There is the timeline, for example, which is dependent on supply and […] More…
Maserati will offer fully electric versions of all its models by 2025, on the way to all-EV by 2030
Maserati plans to add all-electric versions of each of its models by 2025, and is aiming for an all-EV lineup by 2030, executives said in a recent press conference. Electric models will be designated Folgore (Italian for “lightning”). The first one will be the GranTurismo Folgore coupe, set to debut in 2023, with a GranCabrio convertible version… More…
No new combustion vehicles in Washington State by 2030
The US state of Washington has passed a bill banning the sale, purchase and registration of new petrol-powered vehicles of model year 2030 or later. If it becomes law, Washington will phase out internal combustion vehicles five years earlier than other states such as California. The transportation package is called Move Ahead Washington and is […] More…
Patents for a time gone by (almost)
Some manufacturers find it difficult to say goodbye to the internal combustion engine. According to a new paper filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, Korean carmakers Kia and Hyundai could make their electric cars vibrate artificially to simulate the feeling in a car with a roaring motor. The Hyundai-Kia patent involves a virtual […] More…
Audi is also planning small electric cars
VW subsidiary Audi will electrify all core segments by 2027, according to Oliver Hoffmann, a member of the board of management responsible for development. According to statements made by the manager in an interview, this also includes battery-electric premium small cars. “We will electrify all core segments by 2027,” Hoffmann told the German publication Automobilwoche. […] More…
2023 BMW iX1 Electric Compact SUV Teased For The First Time
BMW reveals the iX1 will have an estimated driving range between 257-272 miles (413-438 km) on the WLTP test cycle. More…
Mercedes-Benz Innovation and Technology Day: A look at EV technologies including the Vision EQXX, EQE, and Level-3 driving
During an Innovation and Technology Day held in Los Angeles, Electrek got the opportunity to learn about some of the current and upcoming technologies Mercedes-Benz is developing around its EQ series of EVs. This includes a close-up look at the VISION EQXX concept, a ride along in the upcoming EQE sedan, and experiencing Level-2 and Level-3 autonomous driving. More…
