About two months after the premiere of the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, Porsche has also presented the estate body for the other drive versions of the Taycan. The GTS Sport Turismo is to be launched at the end of February, the other versions – from the rear-wheel-drive to the Turbo S – will follow in […] More…
Bosch & VW look to establish battery venture
The Volkswagen Group and Bosch want to examine the establishment of a European supplier to equip battery cell factories. This does not involve joint production of battery cells, but rather the development and construction of production facilities with which battery cells are manufactured. Both companies plan to supply integrated battery production systems and to support […] More…
Fire statistics confirm EVs are safer
Even though burning electric cars often get a lot of attention in the media, the fire of an electric car is significantly less likely than that of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine. This not-so-new finding was confirmed by a recent analysis of car fires in the US. The findings went beyond simply comparing […] More…
Western Europe: BEVs Outsold Diesels In Dec. 2021 For First Time
Schmidt Automotive Research data from 18 western European countries reveal 176,000 sales for BEVs compared to 160,000 for diesels. More…
Kia EV6 Marks The Manufacturer’s Move To Premium Cars
Kia does not say it directly, but it wants you to start perceiving it differently than you did until now. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 18, 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…
Tesla is beating German automakers on their own turf even without Giga Berlin – Should they be scared?
German auto data for 2021 shows that Tesla is beating German automakers on their own turf when it comes to electric vehicles. That’s even without Gigafactory Berlin, which has yet to start production. Should they be scared. More…
US: Median Range Of 2021 Gasoline Vehicles Is 72% Higher Than BEVs
The range of the top electric models (with the highest range), recently exceeded the median of the gasoline vehicle’s range. More…
Embraer trademarks Energia name for electric, hybrid aircraft line
Following an initial refusal by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has filed trademark applications covering its upcoming Energia family of new low-emission and zero-emission electrified aircraft. More…
Reliance takes over Faradion for £100 million
The British sodium-ion battery technology company Faradion has been bought up by Reliance New Energy Solar (RNES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries. Reliance is to acquire 100% shareholding of Faradion for £100 million. In addition, RNES will also invest £25 million as growth capital to accelerate commercial rollout. While the parent company Reliance Industries […] More…
Watch Tesla Model Y Vs Icy Incline: Is It Possible To Go Up?
For sure it was too risky to go down. More…
Victoria supports H2 transport infrastructure pilots
In the Australian state of Victoria, the government has backed studies and trials for the use of green hydrogen (made from renewables) for use in heavy transport. The funding of 7 million Australian dollars (4.43 million euros) should help support refuelling stations and the development of fuel cell electric buses among other things. For the […] More…
Nikola Tre Trucks To Be Powered By Proterra Battery Systems
The new agreement concerns both the battery-electric version and the hydrogen fuel cell version. More…
Blink to deploy Level 2 EV chargers at GM dealerships across North America
Blink Charging Co. announced it will be supplying its IQ 200 Level 2 EV chargers to participating GM dealerships across the US and Canada. Together with the help of facility services provider ABM, Blink will implement its EV chargers in the backs and fronts of GM dealerships, depending on their orders. More…
CATL officially launches EVOGO battery swap brand alongside chocolate-inspired battery blocks
Following confirmation of a new brand catered to battery swaps, CATL subsidiary CAES officially unveiled its EVOGO swap solution. In addition to implementing swap stations across ten Chinese cities to begin, CAES and EVOGO have also introduced modular battery blocks inspired by chocolate bars, and a coinciding app. More…
Proterra announces long-term supply agreement to provide battery tech to Nikola Tre trucks
EV technology company Proterra continues to expand its rolodex of commercial EV customers, as Nikola Corporation has recently joined the fold. As part of a new multi-year supply agreement, Proterra will provide its proprietary battery technology to power Nikola’s Tre BEVs and FCEVs.. More…
Rimac Technology Starts Operating As Standalone EV Components Unit
Mate Rimac has “huge ambitions” for Rimac Technology, which will build “tens of thousands high-performance systems per year by 2024.” More…
Tesla driver is charged with vehicular manslaughter after running a red light on Autopilot
A Tesla driver has been charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter after running a red light on Autopilot – this is likely the first time that a driver is charged with a felony for something that happened while using semi-autonomous driving features available to customers. More…
Tesla driver is charged vehicular manslaughter after running a red light on Autopilot
A Tesla driver has been charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter after running a red light on Autopilot – this is likely the first time that a driver is charged with a felony for something that happened while using semi-autonomous driving features available to customers. More…
AutoFlight establishes first location in Europe and is seeking certification for its 4 passenger eVTOL taxi by 2025
Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight is showcasing its global expansion by officially entering Europe. The company has set up shop at Augsburg Airport in Germany, as it now seeks to to achieve certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its “Prosperity I” eVTOL taxi. The certification program will begin this year and is expected to be completed by 2025. More…
