General Motors has introduced a patented energy recovery system for the Ultium electric car platform. It uses the heat generated by the batteries, power electronics and other drive components, but goes beyond the mere function of a heat pump. With the utilised waste heat, the system can – like a heat pump – warm the […] More…
VW to release an electric Amarok pickup
VW Commercial Vehicles is also planning a purely electric version for the next generation of the Amarok pickup. The new Amarok is being developed in cooperation with Ford and will be a Ford Ranger with its own unique drive system. In the medium term, both Ford and VW Commercial Vehicles are planning an electric version […] More…
Vemo orders 1,000 e-cars from BYD in Mexico
BYD has received a large order for 1,000 electric cars from Mexico. Local mobility provider VEMO has ordered 1,000 units of the D1 electric car that was developed by BYD and Didi Chuxing for ridesharing services. According to the Chinese manufacturer, 200 of these have already been put into operation. The manufacturer claims the 1,000 […] More…
Quantron unveils range of commercial EVs
Quantron, a systems provider for battery-powered and hydrogen-electric mobility for commercial vehicles, is presenting its portfolio of commercial vehicles to investors, customers and press representatives from April 26 to 28. The company will give exclusive insights and showcase new vehicles from its Q-Light and Q-Heavy ranges. A highlight of the event will be the world […] More…
GM to release a hybrid and battery-electric Corvette
General Motors is electrifying the Corvette. A hybrid version of the new Chevrolet Corvette will be offered from next year, followed by a fully electric Corvette based on GM’s Ultium platform. This has now been officially confirmed by General Motors President Mark Reuss. Unfortunately, he did not reveal when the all-electric Corvette is planned. Reuss […] More…
Australian scientists tackle long distances with solar charging
Scientists in Australia are working on printed solar panels that they hope will power an electric car on a journey of more than 15,000 kilometres. As part of the Charge Around Australia project, a Tesla Model 3 will be powered by 18 printed plastic solar cells. The 84-day test drive is planned for September. The […] More…
GAC Aion Opens Its First Battery Swap Station In Guangzhou, China
The station features both battery swap and fast-charging capabilities, with a battery replacement taking as little as 2.5 minutes. More…
Tesla (TSLA) still owns 75% of the US’s electric car market so far this year
According to the latest registration data, Tesla still owns about 75% of the US’s electric car market so far this year with Model Y and Model 3 alone at the top. More…
Review: Lion Energy Safari ME gives your home (or off-grid site) a massive battery and solar panel package
I recently had the chance to test out the Lion Energy Safari ME portable power station along with the massive battery expansion pack and solar panel package. I don’t say this lightly: This is THE high-capacity portable power station I’d want to bring with me to an off-grid cabin, campsite, or even to have in my garage in case of a natural disaster. More…
Volta Trucks unveils the 7.5- and 12-ton variants of its fully-electric Volta Zero
Commercial EV manufacturer Volta Trucks has publicly debuted two new variations of its 16-ton Volta Zero. The forthcoming 7.5- and 12-ton variants will complete a four model range Volta Zero trucks and provide smaller and more maneuverable transportation to commercial fleets compared to their larger predecessors.. More…
VW Group Charging Updates: Fixed Prices, Plug&Charge, More Stations
Volkswagen, Skoda, Cupra and SEAT EVs are now offering fixed kWh prices throughout the entire public charging network in Europe. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 25, 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 CEO Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter to take it private – it’s happening
Twitter announced that it accepted an acquisition offer from Tesla CEO Elon Musk for roughly $44 billion, and it will become a private company once the transaction is closed. More…
Subaru Announces Pricing And EPA-Estimated Range Of Solterra EV
The car will start at an MSRP of $44,995, slightly above the Toyota bZ4X. More…
The Boring Company is finally going to make a full-scale version of Elon Musk’s Hyperloop
The Boring Company is finally going to make a full-scale version of Elon Musk’s Hyperloop – a new high-speed mode of transportation – and it is coming as soon as this year. More…
Lexus Wants To Sell One Million EVs Annually By 2030
One million very good looking EVs if they’re anything like the brand’s most recent concepts. More…
New Mexico ski resort looks to reach net-zero emissions with help of a 100% electric snow groomer
Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico recently became the first North American ski resort to use a fully-electric snow groomer, by putting a PistenBully 100 E into operation. This is just one of several actions the mountain village is taking to promote sustainability and achieve its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.. More…
‘Air-One’ drone airport opens in Coventry, UK
In the UK, Urban-Air Port is opening “Air-One”, the showcase of a fully-operational hub for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles and autonomous cargo drones. With backing by the UK Government and support from Supernal, Urban-Air Port will operate Air-One in Coventry for a period of at least one month. Air-One will serve as […] More…
Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.11.2 Showing Notable Improvements In Detroit
It seems this latest version, while far from perfect, is the most refined and solid to date when it comes to downtown Detroit driving. More…
Pony.ai becomes first autonomous driving company to receive a taxi license in China
Autonomous driving developer Pony.ai announced it has received a license to operate its self-driving taxis in China, the first company to achieve the permit. Pony.ai will soon have 100 robotaxis in operation throughout Nansha, Guangzhou, charging riders fares alongside traditional taxis. More…
