EPC has developed a reference design called the EPC9165 for a 2 kW bidirectional charger in 48 V hybrid vehicles using GaN transistors (writes Nick Flaherty). Mild hybrids running on 48 V require a 48 to 12 V bidirectional converter, with power ranging from 1.5 to 6 kW. The EPC9165’s design uses a synchronous buck/boost […] More…
Canoo confirms major order from Kingbee in the USA
Canoo has received a binding order for 9,300 electric vans from US vehicle rental company Kingbee. The agreement includes the option to double the order to 18,600 electric vehicles, and is the third deal Canoo has announced in around three months. Kingbee will lease Canoo’s Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles (LDVs) to businesses in the US as […] More…
Cadillac Reaches For The Stars With 2024 Celestiq, A $300K+ Flagship
GM believes the hand-crafted Celestiq will help reestablish its luxury brand as the Standard of the World. More…
Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’
GM’s luxury brand Cadillac has shared a multitude of new details surrounding the upcoming Celestiq sedan it has been teasing for over a year and a half now. Cadillac is describing the Celestiq as its most technologically advanced and most luxurious vehicle ever, and it just may be its most expensive as well. Here’s the latest. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 17, 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 launches home charging station that works with other electric cars
Tesla has launched a home charging station, or Wall Connector as it calls it, that works with other electric cars and not just Tesla vehicles. More…
Your next trip to the slammer may be a breath of fresh air as first US prisoner transport EV rolls out
Going to prison is never good, but your next trip may be a breath of fresh air as the first electric prisoner transport EV rolls out in Cobb County, Georgia.. More…
China debuts an offshore wind turbine with the world’s largest rotor diameter
A 13.6 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine with a record-breaking rotor diameter of 252 meters (827 feet) has debuted in China ahead of the country’s 20th Party Congress in Beijing, which opened yesterday. More…
US: All-Electric Car Registrations Exceeded 458,000 Through August 2022
That’s about 5% of the entire car market. More…
Canoo secures another binding EV order, this time for 9,300 LDVs from work rental provider Kingbee
American EV startup Canoo is at it again, fighting off the naysayers and possibly collection agencies by announcing yet another massive binding order for its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle. Canoo’s latest order comes from work-ready rental van company Kingbee, who has already committed to purchasing 9,300 LDVs with the potential to double that order up to 18,600 units. More…
Mary Barra says GM is well-positioned despite the economy with new EV launches
General Motors leader and CEO Mary Barra talked about the automaker’s upcoming electric vehicle plans, saying the company is well-positioned to weather an economic storm in an interview. GM is launching several EV models and supporting energy products that Barra believes will see high demand, no matter the state of the economy.. More…
Canoo Receives Biggest Order To Date From Kingbee For 9,300 EVs
Kingbee, a work-ready van rental provider, has an option to increase the order to 18,600 vehicles. More…
Why BMW is moving electric Mini production from the UK to China
BMW is going to cease all production of electric Minis in the UK and build them in China and Germany instead. More…
GoCycle’s G4 Commuter Electric Bike Gets Sizable Price Cut
Touted as the ultimate e-bike, the G4 is now more accessible to a wider range of commuters. More…
Tesla Already In Process Of Expanding Paint Shop At Giga Texas
Tesla is working on global factories and expansion efforts to reduce delivery wait times, and this appears to be more proof. More…
Tesla’s hiring rebounds following round of layoffs
Tesla is now ramping up its hiring effort following a round of layoffs earlier this year. Job listings have ramped up 50% since the layoffs. More…
Our Rivian R1T Had Its Recall Service; What’s It All About?
Wondering why RIvian is recalling all of its vehicles? We explain. More…
Microlino to debut new tiny electric ‘cars’ at Paris Motor Show along with adorable e-moped
Microlino, the cute little electric four-wheeler from Swiss mobility company Micro, is headed for a big debut at the Paris Motor Show this week. In addition to a production series Microlino, the company will also show off a new model for younger drivers, a new concept vehicle, and an updated Microletta electric scooter. More…
Jeep’s fully electric Avenger Concept is built for off-roaders with ‘best-in-class’ capabilities
Jeep is charging ahead with its plans to become the “number-one electrified SUV brand” as it unveils its first pure electric vehicle, the Avenger. The rugged SUV maker says its new EV concept carries the Jeep brand into the future with “best-in-class capabilities” for on- and off-road driving. More…
Micro Mobility presents two new Microlinos in Paris
The Swiss company Micro Mobility has brought two world premieres to Paris; an easygoing Microlino Lite for younger customers and the Microlino Spiaggina beach buggy. In more practical terms, there is also the series Microlino 2.0 on display. As with most L6e vehicles, the top speed is capped at 45 kph, so drivers don’t need […] More…
