According to a British media report, Audi’s R8 combustion sports car is to be discontinued at the end of 2023 and receive an electric successor towards the middle of the decade. This electric sports car is already under development but has not yet been finally decided. As the magazine Autocar writes, however, it is not […] More…
RAMPF Group’s battery production materials and processing technologies
To be competitive in global markets, ultra-fast production processes are essential. That is also true for the manufacture of batteries, for which RAMPF Group has developed polymers for sealing, casting and thermal management, as well as dispensing and automation systems. RAMPF uses epoxy, silicone and polyurethane polymers for sealing, casting and thermal management solutions for […] More…
Concentric’s electro-hydraulic steering systems
The electrification of the global commercial vehicle segment will gain serious momentum over the next 10 to 20 years, according to a study by ACT Research. It predicts that 24% of commercial vehicle demand – Class 4 to Class 8 trucks, including transit, coach, school and refuse trucks – in the US, as well as […] More…
Tevva launches production & deliveries of electric trucks
The British e-truck developer Tevva has started series production of its battery-electric 7.5-tonners in Tilbury, Essex. The first series model has already been delivered to Kinaxia Logistics. Tevva wants to provide more information on their European rollout at the IAA. According to Tevva, the 7.5-tonne truck achieves a range of up to 110 miles (180 […] More…
Tevva launches production and deliveries of its electric trucks
The British electric truck developer Tevva has started series production of its battery-electric 7.5-tonners in Tilbury (Essex). The first series model has already been delivered – to the company Kinaxia Logistics. At the IAA, there will be information on the planned European rollout. According to Tevva, the 7.5-tonne truck achieves a range of up to […] More…
Nissan launches production of the Townstar EV
Nissan has started series production of the Townstar EV for the European markets. The successor to the e-NV200 is based on the CMF-C platform developed with alliance partner Renault and is now being manufactured in Maubeuge, France. This completes the electric van trio from Maubeuge: Renault also manufactures the Kangoo E-Tech Electric and the eCitan […] More…
ABB to build new charging station factory in the USA
ABB E-Mobility is expanding its manufacturing capacity for charging stations in the U.S. The company has announced that it will invest several million dollars in a new site in Columbia, South Carolina. The facility will produce up to 10,000 charging stations per year from 2023, with outputs ranging from 20 kW to 180 kW, according […] More…
Lightyear 0 solar EV dethrones GM’s EV1 as the most aerodynamic production car ever made
As it sits mere months away from bringing its first solar EV to market, Lightyear is once again showcasing the potential of its Lightyear 0. Following a series of drag-coefficient tests in Germany under WLTP conditions, the Lightyear 0 SEV should hit the market as the most aerodynamic production car ever built. Its test numbers shatter a title held by GM’s EV1 dating back to the late ’90s.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 14, 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…
This Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) EV captures CO2, cleaning the air as it drives
Imagine driving behind a diesel truck spewing clouds of smoke into the air while your new fully electric vehicle cleans up its carbon emissions. This dream may soon be a reality. A team of 35 students from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has created a Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) vehicle – a fully electric, battery-powered EV that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) as it drives.. More…
Tesla opens Supercharger network to all electric vehicles in Iceland
Tesla has opened its first Supercharger stations to non-Tesla electric vehicles in Iceland as part of its pilot program. More…
A new factory in South Carolina will make up to 10,000 EV chargers a year
Global EV charging infrastructure company ABB E-mobility today announced that it will spend $4 million to open an EV charger factory in Columbia, South Carolina. More…
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm Defends China Manufacturing Investments
Denholm says China is key to achieving Tesla’s goal of building 20 million electric vehicles a year by 2030. More…
Ford aims to make EV markups and haggling history with dealership rules starting in 2024
During its annual dealership meeting in Las Vegas, Ford unveiled new rules for selling EVs under its Model E business unit that could put an end to markups and haggling—although they require significant upfront investment by dealers. Ford earlier this year split itself into three business units, with Model E focused on electric passenger… More…
Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Surprisingly Decreased In August 2022
The result is lower than a year ago, which raises some questions. More…
GM explains its electric vehicle strategy to provide ‘EVs for everyone,’ including pickups, SUVs, luxury, and crossovers
General Motors is committing to an all-electric future as the automaker gears up to introduce a handful of new EVs. Mary Barra, GM’s CEO, spoke at Goldman Sach’s tech conference, claiming, “We want to provide EVs for everyone,” explaining their strategy to get there, its Ultium platform, and plans for scaling production. More…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is on hold, awaiting approval
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is seeing its expansion caught up in German bureaucracy once more as a vote to approve the project has been put on hold, but it still looks like the vote should happen by the end of the year. More…
Magna pilots autonomous pizza delivery robot in quest to expand presence in micromobility
During the North American International Auto Show today in Detroit, Michigan, mobility tech company Magna International shared its progress of a novel last-mile delivery robot designed for urban environments. The company has been piloting the fully autonomous three-wheeled robot in Detroit since March, where it has been transporting pizzas to nearby customers. The pilot program follows two additional mobility programs the contract manufacturer is already exploring. More…
2024 Renault 5 EV Mule Spotted For The Very First Time
It may look like a chopped up Clio, but it’s actually Renault’s upcoming retro-inspired electric city car. More…
Come join Electrek and Super73 on an e-bike group ride in Los Angeles this weekend!
Electrek is doing another e-bike group ride! Come join us as we partner up with the awesome e-bike brand Super73 and cruise through Los Angeles this Saturday evening. More…
