It would be 10 times more expensive to operate gas-fired power plants in the long term than to build new solar PV capacity in Europe, according to a new study from Oslo-based energy research company Rystad Energy. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 1, 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…
Volkswagen Brings Two Modified ID.4s To SEMA 2022
One of them had a big drone rack on the roof, the other has a basket. More…
Mercedes-Benz shares EQE pricing for US, starting below $75,000 with 305 miles of range
About 14 months after officially unveiling its all-electric EQE sedan, Mercedes-Benz has shared US pricing before deliveries begin this fall. The EQE will come in three different versions, each with varying trims to choose from, starting at an MSRP of $74,900. Learn more below. More…
Ford Essex plant reducing carbon footprint using the same tech that powers its EVs
In an interesting plot twist, the same Ford plant used to make vehicle engines is now using the technology that powers EVs to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint.. More…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan Starts At $76,050
It is considerably more affordable than the larger EQS, which in the US starts at over $100,000. More…
Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers
Tesla is looking to replicate the massive success that it achieved at Gigafactory Shanghai in the United States by bringing some of its Chinese engineers to help improve production at Fremont factory. More…
Are these Ford custom EV builds dope or nope?
Ford teamed up with aftermarket builders and parts makers to deliver three custom EV builds – one Mustang Mach-E and two F-150 Lightnings – at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.. More…
2023 Mercedes EQE sedan costs $76,050, goes up to 305 miles
Mercedes-Benz confirmed starting prices for the 2023 EQE electric sedan lineup that arrives at dealerships this fall. With its standard 90.6-kwh battery pack, the EQE 350+ will deliver 305 miles of range, according to EPA estimates cited by Mercedes-Benz but yet unconfirmed in official EPA listings. The EQE is one of the closest electric products… More…
Dodge performance parts boost future muscle car EVs horsepower with 800V Banshee system
Dodge’s performance parts portfolio, or Dodge Direct Connection as it’s called, unveiled an idea of what we can expect for six of the nine power levels in its upcoming EV muscle car set to begin production in 2024.. More…
Ram electric truck will lead in range and towing, company says
The Ram Revolution BEV Concept, previewing a future electric Ram pickup truck, is due to debut in concept form at CES in Las Vegas in January, rather than originally planned at the LA Auto Show this month. The announcement on Tuesday from the Stellantis truck brand confirmed timing for the Ram 1500 Revolution Battery Electric Vehicle Concept, and… More…
Ram electric pickup will lead in range and towing, company says
The Ram Revolution BEV Concept, previewing a future electric Ram pickup truck, is due to debut in concept form at CES in Las Vegas in January, rather than originally planned at the LA Auto Show this month. The announcement on Tuesday from the Stellantis truck brand confirmed timing for the Ram 1500 Revolution Battery Electric Vehicle Concept, and… More…
XPeng’s G9 arrives as first unmodified, mass-produced EV to qualify for autonomous robotaxi testing
Just over a month after officially launching its G9 SUV in China, XPeng Motors has announced its latest EV has received a permit for autonomous driving tests on public roads. According to the Chinese automaker, the G9 is the first unmodified, mass-produced commercial vehicle to qualify for such tests and is on its way to implementing an XPeng robotaxi network in the future. More…
GMC And VanMoof Team Up For This One-Off Electric Bicycle
This one-off e-bike was built to match the new GMC Sierra EV Denali truck. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production To Start At The End Of 2023: Report
At least that’s what two people with knowledge of the plans told Reuters. More…
Ram 1500 Revolution EV Concept Teased Again, Will Be Revealed In January
It’s coming to CES 2023. More…
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update with high-level changes
Tesla is starting to release a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update that includes many high-level changes that should positively impact performance. More…
Hitachi Astemo to supply Nissan with electric motors
Hitachi Astemo has been selected to supply electric motors and inverters for Nissan’s future electric and hybrid vehicles. The automotive supplier will supply the components to Jatco, a systems integrator majority-owned by Nissan. Automotive Supplier also intends to expand sales of its in-house developed e-axle to various carmakers worldwide and supply motors and inverters for […] More…
Report: Tesla Cybertruck production won’t ramp up until late 2023
Tesla might not start mass production of the Cybertruck for more than a year, according a Tuesday report from Reuters, citing insiders. With the late-2023 production ramp reported, that means in 2024 Tesla may only begin to make a dent in the list of the hundreds of thousands of intenders who put $100 down on a Cybertruck several years ago. In its… More…
NIO EV deliveries climbed 174% YOY in October to 10,059 but fell from September
Chinese EV leader NIO (NIO) reported 10,059 deliveries of its electric models in October 2022. Although NIO’s deliveries are up over 174% from October last year, it’s a slight dip from last month. A sign of what’s to come in the Chinese EV market? Or just another speed bump on the way to rapid EV adoption?. More…
