It’s a good time to look back at how Ford blocked Tesla’s Model E trademark application in 2014. More…
Ford Calls EV Unit Model e, A Name Tesla Wanted For Model 3
Fiat presents the E-Ulysse electric van
Fiat has unveiled the all-electric E-Ulysse, which can be ordered in Italy, Germany, France and Austria starting this month and goes on sale in May. While the electric drive system is familiar, there is, as usual, a wide range of interior configurations for such models. The debut of the E-Ulysse is anything but a surprise: […] More…
Flanders grants operators €22,000 to buy electric buses
In the Belgian region of Flanders, bus operators may now claim 21,700 euros a year when replacing diesel buses with zero-emission models. The government, together with the Federation of Belgian Coach and Bus Operators (FBAA) and De Lijn, have made concrete agreements. The new funding deal is part of the Flemish Climate Plan. The partners […] More…
Berlin’s Tier acquires Spin sharing service from Ford
Berlin-based Tier Mobility announces the acquisition of Spin, the micro-mobility service owned by Ford. Spin had recently restructured due to profitability issues. At the same time, the move is Tier’s entry into North America’s LEV sharing market. Tier thus continues to ride the wave of expansion. Since acquiring the European bike-sharing service Nextbike last autumn, […] More…
Kia aims to sell 1.2 million EVs in 2030
Following in Hyundai’s footsteps, Kia has now also presented its strategic roadmap for accelerating its electrification ambitions by 2030. To achieve the sales target, at least two new electric models are to be introduced each year. The new strategy builds on Kia’s ‘Plan S’, but the sales targets are being significantly tightened up. As of […] More…
VW to build Trinity plant in Wolfsburg
VW’s new Trinity factory is apparently to be built in the Warmenau district of Wolfsburg near the current plant site. According to a media report, the board has given the project the go-ahead. As reported by the German publication Manager Magazin, citing people involved, the supervisory board is also expected to give the green light […] More…
Yose Power 388Wh portable power station review: Finally a portable battery station for Europeans!
Portable power stations are the 21st century gear that I wish I’ve had for my entire life. With the advent of lighter and smaller lithium-ion batteries combined with small-scale AC inverters, we can finally bring a wall outlet with us wherever we go. And while Electrek has tested plenty of options for North American users, what about all the Europeans out there?. More…
Tesla to receive final environmental permit for Giga Berlin
According to a media report, the Potsdam State Office for the Environment (LfU) will give Tesla final approval for Giga Berlin in Grünheide. However, the completion of the environmental permit and the decision do not yet mean that Tesla can start production of the Model Y. The German Handelsblatt reports about the granted permit. Further […] More…
Tesla receives final environmental permit for Giga Berlin
According to a media report, the Potsdam State Office for the Environment (LfU) has given Tesla final approval for Giga Berlin in Grünheide. However, the completion of the environmental permit and the decision do not yet mean that Tesla can start production of the Model Y. The German Handelsblatt reports about the granted permit. Further […] More…
Yamaha unveils two new 28 MPH electric bikes for gravel and road riding using new mid-drive motor
Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles, the electric bike division of Yamaha, has just announced two new updates to the brand’s US electric bicycle line: The Yamaha Wabash RT and the Yamaha CrossCore RC. More…
Tesla won’t stop union vote says CEO Musk, despite past union retaliation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk invited the United Auto Workers to hold a union vote at the Tesla factory, stating that Tesla “will do nothing to stop” the voting process. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 2, 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…
Elon Musk: Tesla could have made a 600-mile-range electric car a year ago
Elon Musk said that Tesla could have made a Model S with 600 miles of range a year ago, but the CEO says that it would have made the electric car worse. It doesn’t look like Tesla plans to make cars with more than 400 miles of range. More…
US: Ford Mustang Mach-E Sales Down Significantly In February 2022
The volume dropped by almost half year-over-year. What is happening? More…
Elon Musk: We Could’ve Made A 600-Mile Tesla Model S 12 Months Ago
It would be some 100 miles more than in the case of the Lucid Air. More…
2022 Fiat E-Ulysse Debuts As An Electric Minivan For Europe
It becomes the brand’s second pure-electric passenger vehicle after the new 500 and also the second not to be sold in the US. More…
CSC FT1000MD high-powered electric bike review: Hitting 34 MPH on a 1,000W fat tire e-bike
One of the many nice things about riding electric bicycles in the US is the freedom to choose from an amazingly wide selection of e-bikes, including some very high power options. I feel for my European cousins who are stuck with their 250W motors, but not as much as I feel the awesome seat-of-the-pants acceleration that I get on the CSC FT1000MD, with its 1,000W mid-drive electric motor. More…
Everything You Need To Know About Charging The MINI Cooper SE
With only 114 miles of range, you’ll need to charge often. We explain all the ways to do so. More…
Letenda unveils the Electrip electric city bus built for the harsh winter conditions in Canada
Zero-emission bus manufacturer, Letenda, has unveiled its flagship Electrip electric bus designed specifically to navigate the harsh winter conditions in Canada. The all-electric city bus is the flagship vehicle for Letenda following six years of research and development, alongside help from partners like Cummins.. More…
Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.10.2 Struggles In Detroit, No Snow This Time
Toni from Detroit Tesla is at it again, and this time, Tesla’s FSD Beta appears to have regressed. More…
