EV fires tend to get a lot of attention, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) warns that EVs’ added weight—and the damage it can inflict on other road users—is the real safety concern. “Fifty-five EV crash tests and zero fires later, I’m still worried about these batteries, but for a more mundane reason than… More…
Honda reveals next steps in US EV manufacturing
Honda has published more details on the conversion of its plants in the US state of Ohio for the future production of electric cars and the components for them. The Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) will begin preparations for the production of electric cars in January 2024. For the planned factory conversions, the two production lines […] More…
EMPOWER: EU project to develop both BEV & FCEV truck
Austria’s Institute of Technology, AIT, has kicked off the new EU project EMPOWER. Over the next few years, the AIT and partners will work to develop two zero-emission 40-ton trucks. And here’s the challenge, EMPOWER will look into both battery-electric and fuel-cell electric drives. EMPOWER is short for Eco-operated, Modular, and flexible multi-POWERtrain for long-haul […] More…
US Starts $2.5B Funding Program To Develop EV Charging Infrastructure
The funds will be provided over five years to eligible applicants including states, cities, local agencies, and tribes. More…
Arrival catches a lifeline by Westwood Capital
Struggling EV developer Arrival has secured a $300 million injection from Westwood Capital, giving the company access to additional liquidity under certain conditions. The financing line may come as a lifeline to the British company to pull through the year. Arrival expects Westwood Capital to give it sufficient liquidity to keep its business running until […] More…
US: Honda Prepares Its Manufacturing Plants For EV Production
The Marysville Auto Plant In Ohio will start producing all-electric Honda cars in 2026. More…
BMW to release six BEVs by 2025
BMW is planning at least six model launches within 24 months for the ‘New Class’ electric cars from 2025. To this end, additional plants are to be converted for the production of these electric cars. More concrete information on the platform and the first models will be available in September. Electric cars based on the […] More…
Urtopia Unleashes The Stylish And Practical Chord City E-Bike
This electric bicycle is sure to strike a chord among urban city-dwellers. More…
Elsälerhetverket imposes sales ban on Easee wall boxes in Sweden
The dispute around Easee wall boxes is starting to read like a nordic noir series. Today, Elsälerhetverket, the Swedish authority for electrical safety, has imposed a sales ban on the models ‘Charge’ and ‘Ready’ with serious consequences for the Norwegian manufacturer. The sales ban will affect around 100,000 wall boxes Easse has installed in Sweden. […] More…
Kia teases the EV9 ahead of global premiere
Kia has released the first official pictures of the EV9. The world premiere of the large electric SUV based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) will take place at the end of March. The pictures now show what Kia officials had already emphasised around the presentation of the EV9 Concept: The designers had first […] More…
Here’s How Tesla’s Magic Dock Rollout Is Going And What To Expect
Two weeks after officially launching it, Tesla is expanding the CCS-compatible Supercharger network. More…
2023 XPeng P7i Facelift Adds Range, Performance, And Tech Upgrades
The XPeng P7i can cover up to 436 miles of range on China’s CLTC test cycle, DC fast charge from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes. More…
Allegro Microsystems announces ASIL C current sensor for EVs
Allegro Microsystems, a provider of power and sensing solutions for motion control, has released samples of its ACS37601, an ASIL C safety-rated field current sensor for traction and auxiliary inverter systems as well as EV BMSs. The ACS37601 is a programmable linear Hall effect current sensor IC with overcurrent, overtemperature and self-test capabilities. It is […] More…
Mercedes-Benz EQG Spied With Solid Rear Axle, Redesigned Bumpers
The German brand appears to be testing a version with fewer than four electric motors. More…
This wooden snow scooter is like a portable electric snowmobile that you stand on
In my many years of covering the micromobility industry, I thought I had seen just about every type of electric scooter out there. That was until the eLyly came across my desk and showed me just how far out an electric snow scooter could be. More…
Swivel seats!? Kia reveals new images of EV9 SUV inside and out ahead of global debut [Video]
Weeks after teasing the public with a peek at its shadowy exterior, Kia has finally shared its first official images of its upcoming EV9 SUV both inside and out. Described with an “opposites united” design philosophy, this all-electric SUV looks like it will offer plenty of space inside and atop Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform and has unique six- and seven-seat options you’ve gotta see.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 14, 2023
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…
Aptera extends Accelerator program, 1,400 slots for Launch Edition builds remain open
One day after announcing the official award of a $21 million grant in California, Aptera Motors looks to garner additional funds from its Accelerator investment program in exchange for access to the first 2,000 commemorative builds of its Launch Edition solar EVs. There is still plenty of room to invest and snag one of the first 2,000 Apteras built. More…
Cat 5 hurricane-proof wind turbines are coming to the Gulf of Mexico
Wind turbine rotor firm Gulf Wind Technology and Shell New Energies US will together develop hurricane-proof wind turbines unique to the Gulf of Mexico.. More…
Magicycle’s “eBike SUV” Brings a Hefty Portion of Fun [Video]
Magicycle, makers of multi-function, high voltage electric bikes has ventured into new territory with the Magicycle’s Deer; a full suspension eBike SUV. With over 1 kilowatt-hour of energy, the Deer is capable of careening into adventure, and can handle most any commute with comfort and ease. More…
