VW Norway has built an electrically powered office chair from commercial vehicle parts. This is up to 20 km/h fast and offers a range of twelve kilometres. The electric office chair has LED lights, a driver assistance and infotainment system, a heated seat, some storage space for laptop and documents and even a trailer hitch […] More…
BYD rumoured to be interested in sodium-ion batteries
There are rumours in China that BYD wants to start mass production of sodium-ion batteries for electric cars. Local media report that BYD plans to manufacture them from the second quarter of 2023 and initially use them in some versions of the Qin EV, the Dolphin and the new Seagull model. According to local media […] More…
Domino’s commits to 800 Chevy Bolt EV pizza delivery cars
Domino’s is rolling out a nationwide fleet of 855 Chevrolet Bolt EV pizza delivery cars, with the first 100 vehicles scheduled to arrive later this month. Wearing a lightning-bolt-infused Domino’s livery, those initial 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV hatchbacks will be followed by 700 more “in the coming months,” Domino’s said in a press release. The… More…
Intercharge network integrates French charge point operators
Hubject’s Intercharge network is now part of the French Advenir programme. By joining this programme, French charging point operators will be able to register with the Intercharge eRoaming network. The aim of the cooperation agreement is to attract more French electric mobility players. Advenir is one of the most important funding programmes for charging stations […] More…
ZF presents new drive series with higher efficiency and performance
The German supplier ZF has presented a new generation of electric drives for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. With numerous innovations at the component and system level, these are to “set standards with outstanding power density and energy efficiency”. According to the press release, these include the compact design of the drives, the so-called […] More…
LG Chem To Build Largest Cathode Manufacturing Facility In US
It will cost some $3.2 billion and provide enough cathode materials for 1.2 million BEVs annually. More…
Mazda raises EV sales target to 40% by 2030, invests $11B to accelerate transition
Mazda has fallen behind the pack as the race to claim EV share heats up. After receiving criticism over its electric vehicle rollout (or lack thereof), Mazda plans to achieve up to 40% EV sales by 2030 with a nearly $11 billion investment strategy to speed up the transition.. More…
Mahle presents charger for fleets and apartment buildings
The German automotive supplier Mahle has presented chargeBIG6, a smaller version of its chargeBIG charging system. The new variant is designed to charge up to six electric cars simultaneously, suitable for smaller application areas such as apartment buildings, workshops or small businesses. The larger charging system called chargeBIG emerged from an internal incubator competition and […] More…
Tesla Giga Texas Workers May Sue Due To Alleged Unsafe Conditions
A whistleblower sheds light on potential construction safety concerns, various accidents, and wage theft. More…
LG Chem to build cathode plant in the USA
The South Korean battery cell manufacturer LG Chem has announced the construction of the largest factory for the production of cathode materials for electric car batteries on American soil. This will be built in Clarksville in the state of Tennessee with an investment of 3.2 billion US dollars. According to the company, the plant will […] More…
Nidec To Build Large EV E-Axle Factory In Mexico
It’s expected that production will exceed 1 million units annually. More…
Rumor: BYD Might Introduce A Plug-In Pickup Truck Model
Chinese media showed an image, which supposedly is a test prototype. More…
VW Brand Electric Pickup For US Unlikely To Happen This Decade
Volkswagen Group of America’s new boss says a VW brand pickup is not on top of the priority list as SUVs take precedence. More…
EBS orders 31 Ebusco e-buses for the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the Dutch public transport company EBS has ordered 31 Ebusco electric buses. This is the first order for the Ebusco 3.0 with a length of 13.5 metres and the first order that EBS has placed with Ebusco. Ebusco is scheduled to deliver the 13.5 electric buses to EBS by the end of […] More…
Cannondale Debuts Mavaro Neo 3 And Tesoro Neo X 2 Commuter E-Bikes
The two new e-bikes are positioned as entry-level offerings in Cannondale’s Neo e-bike lineup. More…
GM dealers are working on Teslas, claims thousands of repairs
General Motors dealerships have repaired thousands of Tesla electric cars, GM claimed in its annual investor day presentation. First spotted by Barron’s, a slide in the presentation simply reads “11,180 repairs on Teslas” without elaboration. Tesla in the past has made it difficult for third parties to repair its vehicles, but its grip is being… More…
SVOLT to hit the Chinese stock exchange
The battery cell manufacturer SVOLT, which emerged from the Chinese carmaker Great Wall, has applied for its IPO in China. The listing on the Star Market technology exchange is expected to bring SVOLT 15 billion yuan (around 2 billion euros). SVOLT intends to invest these proceeds mainly in the expansion of production capacities, but also […] More…
Subaru prepares to launch the 2023 Solterra in North America
In North America, Subaru is getting ready to launch the 2023 Solterra, with Canadian prices announced as well as a charging deal with EVgo in the USA. Subaru Canada has announced pricing for the 2023 Solterra, the brand’s first globally-available battery-electric car. The Subaru Solterra starts at $54,295 in Canada and qualifies for all Federal […] More…
Switching to an electric bike means getting more exercise, period. Here’s why
Here at Electrek we cover all sorts of electric vehicles, from cars and trucks to planes and trains. But one type of electric vehicle outsells all others combined many times over: the humble electric bicycle.. More…
Mercedes launches endurance tests with the EQG
At the halfway point of the four-year development programme, Mercedes-Benz has begun endurance testing of the electric G-Class with several prototypes. The Stuttgart-based company has also confirmed some details about the production model planned for 2024. For example, like the concept unveiled in September 2021, the EQG will have four electric motors mounted close to […] More…
