Volvo and Northvolt announced plans today to build their previously announced battery gigafactory in Gothenburg, Sweden and hired a Tesla executive to lead the new plant. More…
Tesla’s Unbelievable Factory Efficiency Deserves More Attention
It’s crazy to think Tesla produced more cars per week in Fremont in 2021 than Ford did at its Dearborn, MI, truck plant. More…
White House, EPA ask USPS to reconsider sidelining EVs for next-generation mail truck contract
The White House and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday urged the United States Postal Service (USPS) to reconsider its plan to purchase primarily gasoline vehicles for its next-generation mail truck fleet. The EPA sent a letter to the USPS Wednesday calling for another hearing to review a 10-year contract with defense contractor… More…
EKPO receives FC order from Aerostack
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies has received an order from Aerostack GmbH. Over the next two years, EKPO will provide development services and supply fuel cell stacks optimised for aerospace applications. Looking at the ownership structure of the two companies, the order comes as no surprise: EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies is the fuel cell joint venture […] More…
EDAG bundles competencies in new business unit
As of 1 January 2022, the development service provider EDAG has combined its competences from the areas of electrification, fuel cells and batteries, among others, in a new business unit called ‘Energy Systems and Powertrain’. The new business unit will be headed by Roberto Diesel. For EDAG, the energy infrastructure has a key function for […] More…
GM & Lightning eMotors to build medium electric trucks together
Lightning eMotors becomes General Motors’ first Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM). The two companies have agreed to cooperate to offer all-electric commercial vehicles in classes 3 to 6 in the future. Under the agreement, Lightning eMotors will electrify common platforms for GM’s medium-duty commercial vehicles. These platforms can be used for vehicle applications such as school […] More…
Tesla applies to produce cathode materials in Texas
Tesla has applied for a permit to expand its car factory in Austin, Texas. The new building will produce cathode materials as part of its battery cell production at the site. According to the city, the new building will be almost 1.6 million square feet (about 149,000 square metres). While Tesla usually works with rather […] More…
Commerce Secretary: US Willing To Accept Tesla’s Help With Chips
Gina Raimondo downplayed the Biden-Musk animosity and said chip shortages “are way too important for anyone to have feelings hurt.” More…
Northvolt & Volvo to build battery plant in Gothenburg
Volvo Cars and Northvolt have announced the location of their planned joint battery cell factory: it will be built in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 2023 and is expected to be operational in 2025. The factory will have a potential annual production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt-hours, according to both companies. This will enable Gothenburg to […] More…
Jaguar I-Pace Gets Standard Amazon Alexa, Premium Black Pack Option
Existing models can get Amazon Alexa as well via an over-the-air software update as long as they have the Pivi Pro infotainment system. More…
Eunorau Max Cargo electric bike review: Big motor, bigger potential as a cheap car replacement!
The Eunorau Cargo Max uses a similar setup to the Eunorau G20 e-cargo bike that we previously tested, but swaps in a more affordable direct drive motor instead of the pricier mid-drive. Having put some good miles on the Eunorau Cargo Max recently, I’m ready to tell you exactly what I like (and don’t like) about this budget-friendly e-cargo bike. More…
Morgan Stanley’s Jonas: Tesla To Surpass GM, Ford US Market Share
The analyst also predicts that Tesla’s revenue could surpass GM and Ford combined by 2027. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 3, 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…
Lightning eMotors enters into agreement with GM to electrify Class 3 to 6 commercial vehicle platforms
Lightning eMotors, a specialist in purpose-built commercial EVs and electric conversions, has announced a new agreement with General Motors (GM). Under the terms of the new agreement, Lightning eMotors becomes the first GM Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM) to develop 100% electric Class 3 through 6 commercial vehicles. More…
As 3G service begins to shutdown, JuiceBar is offering a ‘Trade Up Program’ to replace other companies’ dated EV chargers with 4G models
North American charging network JuiceBar is looking to expand its footprint of 4G EV chargers by swooping in to replace 3G models that will soon become obsolete. Through its new “Trade Up Program,” JuiceBar is looking to replace its competitors by offering a rebate and 10-year guarantee for customers who switch to its 4G chargers.. More…
Jaguar introduces premium ‘Black Pack’ option for I-Pace with gloss black 22″wheels, rear spoiler, air suspension, and Amazon Alexa
Jaguar has shared a new premium upgrade option to its I-Pace electric SUV that delivers gloss black finishes to much of its exterior, in addition to a rear spoiler and air suspension. Furthermore, Amazon Alexa voice control has now been integrated into Jaguar vehicles, beginning with the I-Pace. More…
Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’
Tesla has applied to build a giant new facility, seemingly to produce cathode materials for battery manufacturing, next to “Gigafactory Texas” in Austin. More…
The European Commission wants to label nuclear and gas as ‘green’ – and many say that’s greenwashing
The European Commission wants to label some natural gas and nuclear power plants as sustainable, calling them “transitional” sources of energy in rules proposed yesterday. But that label comes with strings attached, and many, from environmental groups to countries, call the proposal a greenwash. More…
Quick spin: 2022 Ford E-Transit van makes all-electric fit for the upfit
Even as companies see an electric shift of their van fleets as a net positive, they face a tricky coexistence: making the most of them alongside the gas and diesel vans that keep trucking. That’s one of the challenges Ford wants to tackle for small business owners and fleet managers, with its buildout of Ford Pro services alongside the new… More…
GM continues to pepper the EV world with more news (albeit few cars) in earnings report
We need an electric Camaro just to keep up with the news cycle over at General Motors (GM). Following its annual and Q4 earnings report, GM has shared further news about its electrification strategy which includes updates to already announced EVs, as well as hints to a new one.. More…
