Kia will start producing electric vehicles in the United States starting in 2024 in order to qualify for new EV tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, according to Korean news outlets Maeli Business News and SBS. More…
EV market share in Southeast doubles as industry brings almost $33 billion to the region
If you see more electric vehicles across the southern United States, it’s not just you. According to the annual Transportation Electrification in the Southeast report, EV market share in the region doubled from last year with Tesla and Hyundai leading the way. And, perhaps more important, the industry’s growth is bringing new jobs to the region. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 19, 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…
Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners
Tesla has decided to expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta program for the first time in a long time. After adding 60,000 additional owners, Tesla’s FSD Beta will have over 160,000 people in the program. More…
BrightDrop unveils temp-controlled eCart for hauling 350 lbs of groceries; Kroger signs as first customer
General Motors’ commercial EV brand BrightDrop announced its intention to bring clean mobility to the world of groceries with its newly unveiled product, the Trace Grocery. The electrified cart (eCart) comes with multiple temperature controlled compartments to assist store employees in efficiently fulfilling online orders before they are picked up. Grocery giant Kroger intends to sign on as the first BrightDrop Trace customer. More…
Solar panels launched into space may soon send power back to Earth
LONGi Green Energy, the world’s largest solar company, is going to launch solar panels into space to test whether they can successfully work in orbit and transmit power back to Earth. More…
Dacia To Keep Internal Combustion Engines For As Long As Possible
The Romanian automaker currently only sells one EV, the Dacia Spring, which is actually built in China. More…
FLASH aims for a more reliable EV charging experience with its cloud-based OS
FLASH, a software-based parking company, is launching a new cloud-based EV charging solution aimed at reducing charging downtime. The new EV charging solution is based entirely on the cloud, allowing owners to maintain chargers in real-time from anywhere. More…
MOD’s New Black E-Bike Is Ready To Embark On Adventures Big And Small
A full suspension frame and a punch electric motor allow you to ride beyond the pavement. More…
Rivian shows off custom fleet of electric mobile service vans and R1T pickups in video walkthrough
American EV automaker Rivian is rolling out a new all-electric fleet of mobile service vehicles to support the growing number of R1T pickups and R1S SUVs hitting roads around the US. In addition to the images we’ve captured below, you’ll see a video posted by CEO RJ Scaringe, showing Rivian Vans and R1Ts being outfitted with a range mobile service equipment.. More…
Tesla Giga Shanghai Production Capacity Updates Are Complete
Tesla is increasing its production capacity across the globe and targeting 22,000 Model 3 and Y units per week in China. More…
Tesla is aiming for massive sale ramp-up in Germany
Tesla is reportedly aiming for a massive sale ramp-up in Germany to 80,000 vehicles in 2022, powered by Gigafactory Berlin. More…
Renault presents Trafic E-Tech Electric
Renault has equipped its Trafic transporter van with an electric drive. Representing the 3.0-tonne class, the electric vehicle called Trafic E-Tech Electric adds another light commercial vehicle to Renault’s electric vehicle range. Like its sister models with combustion engines, the electric delivery van is built in Sandouville. The Trafic E-Tech Electric is based on the […] More…
Quantron presents H2 fuel cell truck with 1,500 km-range
At the IAA Transportation trade show in Germany, German truck converter and manufacturer Quantron presented the QHM FCEV Heavy Truck created with Ballard Power Systems, a tractor unit for heavy long-distance transport with a range of up to 1,500 kilometres. Quantron also displayed other fuel cell and battery commercial vehicles on its stand at the […] More…
Sunwoda to build battery plant with Donfeng in China
The Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery is building a battery factory with Dongfeng in the city of Yichang in the Chinese province of Hubei. The plant will be designed for an annual production capacity of 30 GWh and is to be built in two phases. The construction and operation of the battery factory […] More…
Heart Aerospace presents hybrid regional aircraft
The Swedish electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace has presented the ES-30, a hybrid-electric regional aircraft for up to 30 passengers. The ES-30 is to be operational from 2028 and achieve a purely electric range of 200 kilometres. A launch customer is already onboard. Heart Aerospace says that with reserve generators, the aircraft’s range should be […] More…
VW To Double ID. Buzz Production By Year’s End, Has 12,500 Preorders
The Hanover plant currently makes 100 ID. Buzz vehicles per day, a number that should grow to 200 units per day by the end of the year. More…
Teardrop camping trailer boosts EV driving range—with lots of batteries on board
Colorado Teardrops announced earlier this month that it has completed the prototype version of “the world’s first camper trailer designed to extend the towing range of electric vehicles.” What might sound like a strange product niche could answer a dilemma for some Americans with luxury budgets: While an electric vehicle might… More…
Mercedes-Benz plans to install wind turbines with over 100 MW output at German test track
Mercedes-Benz is taking another big step towards achieving its climate goals, as the automaker announced its plans to install a “double-digit” number of wind turbines at its Papenburg test track in Northern Germany.. More…
Rivian R1T Electric Truck: How Does It Compare To Owning A Tesla
The Rivian R1T appears to be a compelling EV in nearly every way, but is it practical to own? More…
