The Japanese manufacturers Toyota, Hino and Isuzu want to drive forward the electrification of buses as part of their joint venture concluded last year. The partners have announced the production of a battery-electric low-floor bus for 2024. A fuel cell offshoot is also to be developed on the basis of this. The three manufacturers mentioned […] More…
Canadian company presents cold-weather electric bus
Canadian bus builder Letenda has unveiled a new generation of electric buses designed specifically for cold temperatures. The first model to arrive will be a midibus called Electrip, which is designed as a city bus. The ‘Electrip’ is about nine meters long and, according to Letenda, will offer space for up to 45 passengers, including […] More…
Final approval for Giga Berlin rumoured to follow this week
According to a media report, the final approval for the Tesla factory in Brandenburg should be granted on Thursday or Friday of this week. A date for the official opening and handover of the first 30 vehicles has also probably already been set. As the Tagesspiegel reports, the opening ceremony at the factory is to […] More…
Used EV market grows due to chip shortage
The Tesla Model Y is not only very popular as a new car in China. According to dealers, used examples in China are sometimes sold above the new price because the delivery time for a factory-new Model Y is about half a year. “The only used NEVs in our store right now are Tesla vehicles, […] More…
US: 2022 Volkswagen ID.4 EPA Range Increased By Up To 7-8%
We checked the numbers and it seems that the gains are higher in the rear-wheel-drive version. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQB Shines In Bjørn’s 1,000 Km Challenge
So far, it’s the second-fastest 7-seater on long distances. More…
Tesla Model Y Wear & Tear After Two Years Of Ownership And 34,000 Miles
YouTuber Gjeebs lets us know how is Model Y is holding up after 34,000 miles and almost two years of ownership. More…
Tesla Model Y $24,000 Repair: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
This Model Y owner breaks down the cost, the time involved, and details about insurance, rental cars, and diminished value. More…
Siemens reveals AC/DC charging solution for fleets
In the USA, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced a new charging concept called VersiCharge XL. The concept is designed to enable rapid large-scale installation as well as facilitate expansion and maintenance. The concept was developed in 2021 and is designed for the transition to electric car fleets and high-demand charging applications. Siemens says the VersiCHarge […] More…
Porsche IPO In The Cards For Q4 2022
The famed German marque could go public towards the end of this year. More…
Lunaz financed for new HQ and plant
British electric ‘restomodding’ startup Lunaz has closed a new funding round that brings the overall value of the company to $200 million. The company also unveiled a new ‘upcycled’ rubbish truck retrofitted with electric motors and batteries. In December last year, Lunaz announced a 400% increase in its re-manufacturing and electrification capacities in Silverstone, Buckinghamshire. […] More…
Uber Taking Steps To Get Its Drivers Into Electric Cars
Uber has expanded its collaboration with EV charger manufacturer Wallbox to get drivers a special discount. More…
JackRabbit is the hilarious yet surprisingly effective ‘micro electric bike’ that could revolutionize your commute
The first time I saw a JackRabbit, I couldn’t help but laugh. For someone that comes from the e-bike world, the proportions are just so funny looking. But the more I’ve thought about it, the more this funny little “micro e-bike” seems like it could solve a lot of problems for urban commuters. More…
2008 Tesla Roadster Sells For Over $250,000
One of the first Roadsters made, VIN013 was listed with only 840 miles on the odometer. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 26, 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…
Watch Cupra Born Perform The Moose Test
It’s only slightly better than the Volkswagen ID.4. More…
Kimbal Musk: Tesla Was ‘Very Ignorant’ Of Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact
Elon Musk’s brother believes Tesla did not consider the environmental impact of its investment in the crypto currency. More…
California Surpasses 1 Million Plug-In Electric Car Sales
It’s more than in the next 10 states combined. More…
Tesla starts rolling out of Full Self-Driving Beta in Canada
Tesla has officially started rolling out its Full Self-Driving Beta in Canada – marking the first official international expansion of the driver-assist system that Tesla taunts as an early version of a true self-driving system. More…
BYD Receives US’ Largest Electric Truck Order From Einride
All vehicles will be produced locally at BYD’s assembly plant in Lancaster, California. More…
