Nissan has started series production of the Townstar EV for the European markets. The successor to the e-NV200 is based on the CMF-C platform developed with alliance partner Renault and is now being manufactured in Maubeuge, France. This completes the electric van trio from Maubeuge: Renault also manufactures the Kangoo E-Tech Electric and the eCitan […] More…
ABB to build new charging station factory in the USA
ABB E-Mobility is expanding its manufacturing capacity for charging stations in the U.S. The company has announced that it will invest several million dollars in a new site in Columbia, South Carolina. The facility will produce up to 10,000 charging stations per year from 2023, with outputs ranging from 20 kW to 180 kW, according […] More…
Lightyear 0 solar EV dethrones GM’s EV1 as the most aerodynamic production car ever made
As it sits mere months away from bringing its first solar EV to market, Lightyear is once again showcasing the potential of its Lightyear 0. Following a series of drag-coefficient tests in Germany under WLTP conditions, the Lightyear 0 SEV should hit the market as the most aerodynamic production car ever built. Its test numbers shatter a title held by GM’s EV1 dating back to the late ’90s.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 14, 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…
This Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) EV captures CO2, cleaning the air as it drives
Imagine driving behind a diesel truck spewing clouds of smoke into the air while your new fully electric vehicle cleans up its carbon emissions. This dream may soon be a reality. A team of 35 students from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has created a Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) vehicle – a fully electric, battery-powered EV that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) as it drives.. More…
Tesla opens Supercharger network to all electric vehicles in Iceland
Tesla has opened its first Supercharger stations to non-Tesla electric vehicles in Iceland as part of its pilot program. More…
A new factory in South Carolina will make up to 10,000 EV chargers a year
Global EV charging infrastructure company ABB E-mobility today announced that it will spend $4 million to open an EV charger factory in Columbia, South Carolina. More…
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm Defends China Manufacturing Investments
Denholm says China is key to achieving Tesla’s goal of building 20 million electric vehicles a year by 2030. More…
Ford aims to make EV markups and haggling history with dealership rules starting in 2024
During its annual dealership meeting in Las Vegas, Ford unveiled new rules for selling EVs under its Model E business unit that could put an end to markups and haggling—although they require significant upfront investment by dealers. Ford earlier this year split itself into three business units, with Model E focused on electric passenger… More…
Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Surprisingly Decreased In August 2022
The result is lower than a year ago, which raises some questions. More…
GM explains its electric vehicle strategy to provide ‘EVs for everyone,’ including pickups, SUVs, luxury, and crossovers
General Motors is committing to an all-electric future as the automaker gears up to introduce a handful of new EVs. Mary Barra, GM’s CEO, spoke at Goldman Sach’s tech conference, claiming, “We want to provide EVs for everyone,” explaining their strategy to get there, its Ultium platform, and plans for scaling production. More…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is on hold, awaiting approval
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is seeing its expansion caught up in German bureaucracy once more as a vote to approve the project has been put on hold, but it still looks like the vote should happen by the end of the year. More…
Magna pilots autonomous pizza delivery robot in quest to expand presence in micromobility
During the North American International Auto Show today in Detroit, Michigan, mobility tech company Magna International shared its progress of a novel last-mile delivery robot designed for urban environments. The company has been piloting the fully autonomous three-wheeled robot in Detroit since March, where it has been transporting pizzas to nearby customers. The pilot program follows two additional mobility programs the contract manufacturer is already exploring. More…
2024 Renault 5 EV Mule Spotted For The Very First Time
It may look like a chopped up Clio, but it’s actually Renault’s upcoming retro-inspired electric city car. More…
Come join Electrek and Super73 on an e-bike group ride in Los Angeles this weekend!
Electrek is doing another e-bike group ride! Come join us as we partner up with the awesome e-bike brand Super73 and cruise through Los Angeles this Saturday evening. More…
UPDATE: Canada Dealer Not Honoring Ford F-150 Lightning Pre-Order Prices
A couple ordered the electric truck before the price went up, but their dealer promised more 2022 models than it was allocated. More…
Ford Electric SuperVan Spotted Going Around The Nurburgring
It may look like a van, but this one-off 2,000 horsepower EV is right at home on track. More…
Rivian R1T 10,000-Mile Report: Owner Talks Issues, Service Experience
Kyle Conner lists all the issues he’s had with his R1T, how they were fixed (or not), and how Rivian service works. More…
The Shyft Group receives first pre-order for 2,000 units of its Blue Arc electric delivery vans
Specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group has received its first pre-order for all-electric walk-in delivery vans under its new Blue Arc sub-brand. The initial order comes from one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the Carolinas and will consist of 2,000 Blue Arc electric delivery vans to begin. More…
Tesla manages to squeeze a lot more energy in a single Megapack
Tesla has updated the Megapack and managed to squeeze a lot more energy in a single battery system for large-scale energy storage projects. More…
