Onsemi will also use its silicon carbide technology in BMW electric cars in the future. The US semiconductor manufacturer has signed a long-term supply agreement with BMW for the use of its EliteSiC silicon carbide power module in the manufacturer’s future electric cars. The US semiconductor specialist did not specify the exact number of units […] More…
Hyundai Mobis develops special levelling control for EVs
South Korean automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis, part of the Hyundai Motor Group, has announced a new system called Electronic Leveling Control (ELC) for electric vehicles. ELC is an electronic levelling control system allowing drivers to adjust the height of the vehicle to best fit driving circumstances. At present, levelling control is almost exclusively available on […] More…
Amprius will make battery cells in Colorado
Californian battery cell developer Amprius Technologies is planning a production facility in Brighton in the US state of Colorado. Operation will start in 2025 with an initial annual capacity of 500 MWh and later be expanded to 5 GWh. The company writes on its website that expansion to up to 10 GWh is possible in […] More…
Tesla Starts Deliveries Of Hardware 4-Equipped Vehicles
The Tesla Model X seems to be the first in the carmaker’s lineup to get the new computer. More…
Beijing Estek Technology fails to copyright Mini classic design
The previously unknown Chinese company had filed a patent with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in May last year for a car that looks like a carbon copy of the classic Mini. BMW caught wind of this and filed an application to annul the patent application in July 2022. Recently, the authority ruled in favour […] More…
AirShaper offers fixed-price options for aero testing
Aerodynamic testing continues to shift away from wind tunnels and into the virtual world of computer models and CFD packages, but barriers to entry remain high because of five or six-figure prices for software licences and the need for very powerful computers to run the code (writes Peter Donaldson). AirShaper is working to change all […] More…
VinFast owner sets up EV rental service GSM
Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong wants to promote green mobility by using VinFast electric cars and scooters for rental services. He founded the Green and Amart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) in Vietnam. A company in which he holds a 95 per cent stake. The idea: GSM will offer electric car rental services for traditional […] More…
Tesla cuts prices in the US again
Tesla has lowered the price of its Model S and Model X in the US. Depending on the model and variant, the EVs now cost between 5,000 and 10,000 dollars less. The Model S, for example, now starts at $89,990, down from $94,990, while the Model S Tri-Motor Plaid now costs $109,990 (down from $114,990), […] More…
New Kona Electric has more power and longer range
Hyundai has treated its Kona to an update. The new generation did not only get an external makeover – it also has more power and an extended range. The standard version now comes with a 114.6 kW powertrain, versus 100 kW from the previous version. The latter featured a battery with a capacity of 39.2 […] More…
Amid fire concern, NYC banning sale of electric bikes without UL-listed batteries
A new law already passed by the New York City Council will ban the sale of electric bicycles, electric scooters and other electric mobility devices that are not UL-certified. The move is part of an on-going push to improve e-bike safety and reduce the risk of fires. More…
Fisker Pear To Offer “Well Over” 300 Miles Of Range At An Affordable Price
Fisker’s second all-electric model will be half the price of a Tesla Model Y Performance. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 6, 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…
This rapper just launched the ‘lightest electric supercar’ that can go 0 to 60 in 2.3 sec [Video]
Haitian rapper and musician Wyclef Jean officially launched the Attucks Apex APO electric supercar at The Amelia in Florida Sunday, dubbed “the lightest-ever electric Supercar” on the market. More…
Hyundai Kona N Electric May Be On The Way
If the upcoming Ioniq 5 N registers with consumers, it could push Hyundai to introduce a smaller high-performance EV. More…
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Powertrain Specs Are Out
The subcompact crossover offers a choice of two battery packs, 48.4 kWh and 65.4 kWh, and is front-wheel-drive only. More…
Honda teases latest generation Autonomous Work Vehicle ahead of debut at CONEXPO [Video]
American Honda Motor Company is giving the public a first look at its latest generation WALL-E Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) prototype before it showcases its full capabilities at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas later this month. The autonomous prototype was designed to support worksite efficiencies in the construction industry and can haul up to 2,000 pounds with zero emissions. You can see it in action in the video below,. More…
A Florida lawmaker wants to ban EVs from evacuating during hurricanes
A Florida state senator told the state’s Department of Transportation that he thinks EVs could run out of charge and block traffic during hurricane evacuations. More…
Mokwheel Scoria review: An electric bike with a built-in power station
If there’s two cool pieces of green technology that have greatly improved my day-to-day life, they’re probably electric bikes and solar-powered portable power stations. I’ve reviewed plenty of both, and they’re even better when you combine them. Take the case of the Mokwheel Scoria, which straps an inverter onto an e-bike to create a mobile power station. More…
VinFast owner establishes a new electric car and scooter rental company
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, announced Monday the formation of a new electric car and scooter rental company that will use VinFast EVs to promote green mobility.. More…
Lordstown Making New EV Plans After Selling 3 Electric Trucks In 2022
As Foxconn continues to provide support, Lordstown says its next-gen platform is the key to its future success. More…
