To address concerns over range and charging infrastructure, many automakers have turned to larger battery packs that lessen the need to charge, but add cost and weight. But a recent Reuters report highlights several startups that are taking a different approach. Startups like U.K.-based Nyobolt and Echion Technologies, or U.S.-based Group14… More…
Tesla’s Giga Berlin Said To Produce Only Black And White Model Ys
What happened to “the world’s most advanced paint shop” Elon Musk promised in 2020?More…
Canada introduces subsidies for medium and heavy EVs
The Canadian government has launched the new Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (IMHZEV) Program. The $550 million programme will run for four years, starting on July 11 and will provide purchase incentives worth around 50% of the price difference between an electric vehicle and a combustion vehicle. With the launch of the new […] More…
Ford files trademarks for electric versions of smaller Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks
Ford has filed for trademarks for electric versions of its smaller Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks, but it’s not clear what they will be called. More…
Opel Vivaro-e now available as flatbed truck variant
The battery-electric Opel Vivaro-e is now also available as a flatbed truck with folding side and rear walls. The flatbed version of the Vivaro-e equipped with the 50 kWh or 75 kWh battery is built by the certified Opel partner Schoon Fahrzeugsysteme & Metalltechnik. The medium-high platform version is based on the so-called platform chassis, […] More…
VW Group’s Software Unit Delaying EVs From Audi, Porsche And Bentley
Problems at the Cariad division may delay Audi’s Artemis flagship EV to 2027; Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron under threat as well.More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 11, 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…
Chase bank launches EV education website to help customers find and finance a new vehicle
We might have to start looking over our shoulder (but not really), because Chase has launched a new website to educate the masses about EVs. The bank’s new “EV Education Center” is now live and offers consumers answers to common questions in regard to electrified technology and can also help you find a new or used vehicle nearby.. More…
Report: Rivian Plans Non-Manufacturing Layoffs
Hundreds of jobs are endangered, according to unofficial info.More…
Volvo cuts ties with EU car lobbying group ACEA and laggard approach to electrification
Volvo Cars announced plans to leave the European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (ACEA) by the end of 2022, citing differences between the long-standing lobby’s zero-emission strategy and its own.. More…
Here’s where Tesla’s recently laid-off talent is going
Tesla has been laying off thousands of employees over the last month, and a survey of where they are going has yielded interesting results. Where they are not going is just as interesting. More…
Here is where Tesla’s recently laid-off talent is going
Tesla has been laying off thousands of employees over the last month, and a survey of where they are going has yielded interesting results. Where they are not going is just as interesting. More…
ElectricBrands Shows Production-Spec XBus Camper, Evetta Micro EVs
Classified as a heavy quadricycle (L7e) in Europe, the sub 4-meter long XBus offers 15 kW of continuous power and barely tops 62 mph.More…
Best Prime Day 2022 deals: Segway electric scooters, Anker power stations, more
Amazon has arrived, and the team at 9to5Toys will be working around the clock in order to bring you all of the best discounts over the next several days. Alongside Amazon getting in on the savings, various other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are also launching their own savings events to compete. Below, you’ll find all of the best Prime Day 2022 deals across a range of categories, like tech, home goods, fashion, and more. More…
Need to register a leased Tesla in a different US state? Here’s what to know
I moved to a different state, and it took nearly three months to complete the registration of my leased Tesla Model 3. Here’s what to know. More…
Toshiba TSS & Echandia work on marine H2 fuel cell systems
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions (Toshiba ESS) has entered into a partnership agreement with Echandia, a Swedish company engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of batteries and fuel cell systems for maritime applications. The partnership will focus on the development of fuel-cell technology combined with batteries to accelerate electrification of the maritime sector. The […] More…
Honda Teams Up With Muji For Minimalist MS01 Electric Scooter
The new MS01 incorporates classic design elements associated with the Japanese retail company.More…
CARB helps small trucking operators decarbonise fleets
In the USA, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to launch a new pilot program that aims to help small trucking fleets make the transition to zero-emission technologies. The Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot will focus on privately owned and nonprofit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and less than $15 million in […] More…
Watch Tesla FSD React To Car Door Suddenly Opening, Driver Stepping Out
The vehicle had just a few seconds to decide how it would handle this unforeseen but actually quite common occurrence.More…
PG&E and Tesla Powerwall customers stabilise grid energy
In California, USA, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability. Customers who who contribute energy from their Tesla Powerwalls earn money from what they feed into the grid. Tesla has already invited approximately 25,000 PG&E […] More…
