High-voltage batteries are indispensable for the electrification and decarbonisation of vehicles worldwide, but the specific energy and energy density limitations of current battery technology bring challenges to the forefront when optimising different kinds of EVs. Take heavy-duty commercial EVs, for example. Whether electrifying an 18-wheel truck, a coach, a city bus or some similar sort of long-endurance fleet vehicle, hundreds of kilowatt-hours of energy need to be stored onboard. More…
Volvo Trucks launches heavy electric truck production
Volvo Trucks has started series production of its heavy-duty electric trucks. The electric versions of the FH, FM and FMX models, which have been available for order since May, are being mass-produced in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo will also launch production in Ghent, Belgium next year. Volvo manufactures the FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric […] More…
VW introduces additional ID concept
At the ID. Meeting in Locarno, VW not only presented the off-road concept ID. XTREME, but also the ID.5 GTX Xcite. The show car is based on the ID.5 GTX with an 82 kWh battery and is a single body. The exterior modifications include extensive work on the body. The ID.5 GTX Xcite even has […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 13, 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…
Here are some examples of how recent climate initiatives are boosting the US economy
Several landmark climate initiatives have been passed since 2021, injecting trillions into the US economy. Even though it has been less than a month since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, we already see some of the powerful effects rippling across the economy.. More…
Tesla May Install First V4 Supercharger With Solar In Arizona
The new charging station will reportedly feature 40 stalls, a solar panel array and a huge battery. More…
Lightning eMotors is electrifying existing combustion transit buses with the same incentives as new electric models
EV conversion specialists Lightning eMotors has announced its second-generation repower program that enables large transit combustion buses that previously ran on diesel or compressed natural gas (CNG) to be converted to all-electric buses. Better yet, Lightning is helping fleet customers of these electrified conversions maximize the same federal and state funding they would receive if they were purchasing brand new electric buses. More…
Tesla hires senior government official to lead critical mineral supply chain efforts in Canada
Tesla has hired a senior government official in Ontario to lead the company’s efforts on its critical mineral supply chain and government policy in Canada ahead of a potential factory in the country. More…
Aptera Gamma Vehicle Revealed In Full With Many Updates
This is the final version of the solar-electric three-wheeler before the final production-intent vehicle is shown. More…
Tesla Safety Agency Crash-Test Codes Discovered: Cause For Concern?
Tesla may not be doing anything wrong here, but it may have to provide an explanation. More…
BMW to use recycled fishing nets in new EV lineup, reducing carbon footprint by 25%
To show the German automaker is all in on its climate goals, BMW says it will use recycled fishing nets in its NEUE KLASSE (“new class” in English, referring to BMW’s new electric power train) set to launch in 2025.. More…
Lucid Said To Make 40-50 Cars Per Day After Logistics, Exec Overhaul
That’s a significant jump from the earlier run rate of 5-15 vehicles a day; report claims the daily output will soon reach 50-60 cars. More…
The Volcon Brat Storms Into The E-Bike Segment With Rugged Performance
Volcon’s newest two-wheeler lets you pedal across the harshest terrain in style and comfort. More…
Hyundai Has No Plans To Abandon Internal Combustion Engine Development
The manufacturer cites the poor EV charging infrastructure in many parts of the world as the reason behind the decision. More…
Tesla vehicles can be stolen with new relay attack, but there’s a two-inch caveat
A new relay attack has demonstrated that Tesla vehicles can be stolen with a quick hack, but thieves need to work in pairs and get as close as two inches from your phone or key card. More…
BYD Will Build Electric Car Plant In Thailand
The company intends to start EV production in 2024. More…
Tesla’s German Factory May Produce Motors Soon, Batteries In 2023
Tesla may have all the batteries it needs, for now, but the demand for EVs isn’t waning. More…
How Lucid leaps past Tesla with smaller motors
Lucid Motors calls its motor design miniaturized, and it’s long boasted that the light and “impossibly compact” motor in its Air electric sedan is lean enough to fit into an airplane carry-on. Lean and small is only one aspect, however. Lucid’s motors weigh just 67 pounds each and are capable of generating 670 hp—yes… More…
Tesla’s Production Cost Per Vehicle Is $36K, Down From $84K In 2017
Martin Viecha, Tesla’s head of investor relations, says that almost none of the savings came from cheaper battery costs. More…
Honda electrifying 10 motorcycles by 2025, but full-size EVs by when, exactly?
Honda revealed its plans Tuesday to release ten new electric motorcycles by the end of 2025 to help the Japanese automaker reach its sustainability goals, yet Honda has been relatively slow rolling out a full-size EV. When exactly can we expect a fully electric vehicle from Honda in North Americ. More…
