Early Kia Niro EV models are being recalled for drive-unit components that may have been improperly sealed. The recall is very small, however, affecting just 872 vehicles from the 2020 model year. The recall involves the electric power control unit (EPCU), one of the most critical and expensive components in an EV. It controls the flow of power… More…
Toyota to present 3-year-plan in early 2023
According to an agency report, Toyota will present a new three-year plan to its suppliers in early 2023 as part of its electric strategy. With the new plan, the manufacturer wants to increase the competitiveness of its upcoming electric vehicle models, but is probably accepting delays for this. Reuters, citing Toyota insiders, reports that the […] More…
Potential Chevrolet Malibu EV Successor In The Works, May Reach US
GM’s president noted “we’ll see the desirability” when asked if Chevrolet plans to offer the FNR-XE-inspired electric sedan in the US. More…
New Mate SUV Cargo E-Bike Doubles Down On Practicality And Utility
This three-wheeled cargo electric bike is designed to replace in-city car trips. More…
Tesla plans to kick off European Model S & X deliveries this week
Tesla plans to hand over the first new Model S and X to customers in Europe this Friday. At least the official start of deliveries is planned then – because the first vehicles are already on the road. The source of this information comes from entries in the TFF forum, according to which many of […] More…
Tesla plans to kick off European Model Y & X deliveries this week
Tesla plans to hand over the first new Model S and X to customers in Europe this Friday. At least the official start of deliveries is planned then – because the first vehicles are already on the road. The source of this information comes from entries in the TFF forum, according to which many of […] More…
POL Lux is a solar-powered boat that turns into a camper on the water
Electric watercraft are an increasingly popular segment of the boating market. But a new electric catamaran from Sweden known as the POL Lux is taking it one step further with an electric boat that recharges from the sun. More…
Borgward is bankrupt
It is the end for Borgward despite their attempt to revive the brand with electric and hybrid cars. A court in China has officially declared the company bankrupt and Borgward has applied for permission to liquidate its assets. The brand is historic, as it was originally launched in Bremen, Germany, in 1890. The automaker then […] More…
Schneider Orders Nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadia Electric Semis
Deliveries of the 92 Freightliner eCascadia electric semi-trucks to Schneider will start soon. More…
Toyota to develop hydrogen-powered Hilux in the UK
Toyota has won a £11.3 million grant to produce a hydrogen version of its Hilux pick-up truck in the UK (writes Nick Flaherty). Toyota Motors UK (TMUK) is working with Ricardo, ETL, D2H and Thatcham Research on the project, which will use of the 650 V second-generation fuel cell developed for Toyota’s Mirai, launched in […] More…
2023 Kia EV6 GT Gets 1,000 kWh Of Free Electrify America Charging
That will allow owners to cover about 3,500 to 4,000 miles, depending on their driving style and external conditions. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 12, 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 Texas solar farm’s panels will sit flat on the ground
Erthos, an Arizona energy tech company that makes Earth Mount Solar PV, a mounting system that secures solar panels flat to the ground, signed an agreement with renewable energy developer Industrial Sun for a 100+ megawatt (MW) solar project in Texas. It will become the only utility-scale solar farm mounted flat on the ground to date. More…
Tesla ordered to upgrade self-driving computer for free due to ‘false advertising’
A judge has ordered Tesla to upgrade a customer’s self-driving computer for free so that they can subscribe to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program without an additional cost. It’s a victory for customers frustrated with Tesla selling a self-driving package to customers before the company has actually delivered a fully functioning feature. More…
Tesla is ordered to upgrade self-driving computer for free over ‘false advertising’
A judge has ordered Tesla to upgrade a customer’s self-driving computer for free in order to subscribe to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program. More…
The DOE is providing $8M for US solar and farming research – here’s why that’s smart
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $8 million in research funding for six agrivoltaics projects – that is, pairing solar with farming. More…
Tesla Appears To Be Preparing Canada For Its Electric Semi
Tesla just delivered its first electric Semi trucks in the US, and it only makes sense that Canada may follow suit. More…
$2.5B DOE loan backs GM’s Ultium EV plan
The U.S. Department of Energy confirmed Monday morning a $2.5 billion federal loan to Ultium Cells LLC, for financing the construction of plants to supply many millions of future GM electric vehicles. The loan will fund the construction of joint-venture GM and LG Energy Solution battery plants in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan, and the confirmation… More…
UK: Ford To Produce 420,000 EV Drive Units Annually In Halewood
The company announced an additional investment to increase the production output by 70%. More…
Buick Electra E4 Spied In Michigan, Looks Like Production Electra-X
This fully camouflaged test prototype has similar proportions and details to the Buick Electra-X Concept unveiled in China in June. More…
