The all-electric research vehicle is fully autonomous (Level 5) and features a modular interior that can transport up to four people. More…
Volkswagen Group Peeks Into The Future Of AVs With Gen.Travel Study
Tesla sends out invites for AI Day 2, teases Full Self-Driving, Tesla Bot, Dojo, and more
Tesla has started sending out invites for its AI Day 2022, and the automaker is teasing more information on Full Self-Driving, Tesla Bot, Dojo, and more. More…
BorgWarner’s plans for high-voltage commercial vehicle power systems
Total cost of ownership, long service life and packaging efficiency that frees mass and volume for cargo and passengers are essential requirements for all commercial vehicles (CVs) – and meeting all those needs is a challenge as the sector transitions to electric power, according to Harry Husted, BorgWarner’s vice-president and CTO (writes Peter Donaldson). Speaking […] More…
VW Swaps Salesperson For Alexa In Interactive ID.4 Test Drives
The Amazon Alexa guided test drive is enabled through an Echo Auto device on the vehicle’s dashboard. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 22, 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…
Rivian’s fast-charging network expands, other automakers need to pay attention
Rivian’s network of DC fast-charging stations, called the Rivian Adventure Network, is slowly but surely expanding with a new station this week. Other automakers should pay attention and possibly follow the same strategy. More…
How Jeep’s solar-powered EV chargers compare to Rivian’s Adventure Network
Owning a Jeep comes with the perk of being able to drive both on and off-road. To accommodate its drivers who tend to take the road less traveled, Jeep released plans to roll out solar-powered EV chargers across popular off-roading trails. Meanwhile, Rivian, a new favorite in the EV industry and expected competitor in the rugged SUV market, also plans to launch its own charging network for off-road enthusiasts. How do the two compare. More…
These countries lead the world in renewables manufacturing and installation
A global renewable energy employment report released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals which countries are leading the world in wind and solar manufacturing and installation. More…
Xpeng G9 Electric SUV Debuts In China With 480 KW Charging
It can add 124 miles / 200 km of range in just five minutes, quicker than any other production EV. More…
Grizzl-E Smart Commercial Charging Bundle
The bundle includes the charger, payment processing software, and trackable charging data. More…
Xos adds DC fast chargers to its repertoire to support passenger and commercial EVs
Commercial EV manufacturer Xos, Inc. has announced a further expansion of its infrastructural offerings to support fleet and passenger EV drivers alike. The company’s “Xos Energy Solutions” business unit will now offer a new suite of DC fast chargers, delivering portable and wall-mounted power between 30kW and 300kW. More…
Hit The Road In Style With Heybike’s Cityscape Electric Commuter Bike
$800 is all it takes to commute in style with the CityScape. More…
China Unhappy With New US EV Subsidies, Will Do Something About It
The world’s largest producer of EVs and EV batteries is not ready to say what retaliatory measures it has in mind, though. More…
Renault Megane E-Tech Moose Test: 74 km/h (46 mph)
There was a chance for a higher result, but the car’s balance was quite inconsistent. More…
Toyota’s Upcoming “bZ3” Sedan Takes Aim At The Tesla Model 3
The Toyota electric sedan will begin its journey in China, with European sales likely to follow in 2024. More…
DHL Express Canada to gain 110 electric vehicles
DHL Express Canada has announced that it will procure 110 electric vehicles over the next twelve months. The first ten electric trucks are scheduled to enter service in Montreal later this year. They will be Class 6 medium-duty electric trucks with a range of 290 kilometres and a battery capacity of 252 kWh, according to […] More…
Iberdrola expands charging for cars and buses in Spain
Iberdrola is addressing charging infrastructure for electric cars and buses in Spain. The energy provider has expanded its public charging network for electric cars in Spain by 65 per cent to more than 2,500 charging points at over 500 locations in the past year. For electric buses, an additional 280 charging points are to be […] More…
Tesla offers CCS adapter to Tesla owners in North America
Tesla has finally added the CCS adapter to its online shop in North America. This means that Tesla drivers in this part of the world will now have access to public charging networks. The CCS Combo 1 adapter for third-party charging networks offers charging speeds up to 250kW. The charger is available for $250 in […] More…
Even the Department of Homeland Security is adopting EVs, check out their new fleet
It’s probably never good if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows up at your door. However, DHS revealed its next vehicle to show up will most likely be an electric one, as the agency says it is transitioning from internal combustion engines to EVs.. More…
NIO boosting its EV battery lease business with swap station expansion across Europe
Chinese EV automaker NIO has already rooted its flag in the soil of Europe, yet is still merely getting started with its plans to expand beyond its home turf. The company’s president recently shared that NIO plans to offer battery lease programs and a huge expansion of available swap stations as a strategy to entice more EU customers and gain a larger chunk of the growing EV market overseas. More…
