Mercedes plug-in hybrids currently come without Mode 2 charging cables, which enable charging at household sockets. “There is currently a worldwide supply shortage of certain semiconductor components,” Mercedes confirmed. Mercedes could not say when customers would get their cables. Currently, about 12 per cent of new registrations in Germany are plug-in hybrids, and 16 per […] More…
Eaton introduces battery pack vent valve for EVs
Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has introduced a single-stage vent valve for EV batteries. The valve acts as an over-pressure relief for the vehicle’s pack. The valve’s resealing technology allows customers to specify very low opening pressures and testing for 100% functionality compared with the conventional burst-valve technology commonly used in the market at […] More…
Nikola Badger Prototype Was Partly Made Of Ford F-150 Raptor Parts
Raptor components aside, the Badger prototype included a “chopped up” electric Nikola power sports vehicle, former employee testifies. More…
GM pushing 7 new EPA standards that could move US toward mass EV adoption
GM is transforming its business to meet the future of transportation by introducing a full lineup of new electric vehicles this year. With “EV for everyone,” GM is hoping it can reach the masses and speed up the transition to sustainable transportation. In the company’s latest push toward a cleaner future, the automaker released seven new EPA standards that could help drive EV adoption in the United States.. More…
This innovative solar foundation company just got $40M in funding
San Rafael, California-based Ojjo, whose solar foundations will hold the photovoltaic panels on one of the largest solar farms in the US, just closed a $40 million Series C funding round. More…
Italian Luxury EV Startup Aehra Teases Exceedingly Sleek SUV Model
It will be the company’s first model and it should be followed by an equally sleek “ultra premium” electric sedan. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 20, 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…
Review: 2023 Range Rover’s PHEVs double EV range to 50 miles, ahead of full BEV in 2024
Range Rover brought us to Madrid’s swanky city center, local mountain roads, and nearby off-road tracks to test the new Range Rover PHEVs – the P440e and P510e. The result? A new appreciation for the over the top luxury and off road capabilities of the English vehicles, but also what could be waiting in the electric future of Range Rover.. More…
Ram promises electric pickup lineup that will challenge Ford and Rivian in range and beyond
Ram Trucks is quickly falling behind as automakers like Ford and Rivian are already scaling production of their highly anticipated electric pickup trucks. Despite this, Ram Trucks CEO believes the company’s electric pickup has what it takes to overthrow the competition. More…
General Motors To Supply 175,000 EVs To Hertz Through 2027
Hertz will buy EVs from the Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC and BrightDrop brands, starting with the Bolt EV and EUV in Q1 2023. More…
Nikola Opens European Order Books For Iveco-Based Tre BEV Truck
The Euro version of the Nikola Tre BEV has a quoted range of up to 530 km and there’s also a fuel cell version that goes 800 km. More…
BYD brings its ultra-safe Blade Batteries to the commercial EV world with new eBus platform
During a presentation at IAA Transportation in Germany this week, Chinese EV manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD) has shared a myriad of new commercial EV technologies that will initially debut in Europe. The most prominent of the bunch is BYD’s new eBus platform, which is powered by BYD’s durable Blade Batteries, currently being used in its passenger EVs. More…
Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project
A Tesla Megapack has caught on fire at a giant battery project operated by PG&E in Monterey County in California. More…
Aventon Levels Up Power And Range With Level.2 Commuter E-Bike
The Level.2 can cover 50 percent more ground than its predecessor. More…
Kia To Build EVs In The US From 2024, Per Reports
This is huge since Kia makes compelling EVs and could be a major player in the US if its electric cars were readily available. More…
Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM
After its massive order of Tesla vehicles, Hertz now announces another huge order of electric vehicles, this time for 175,000 EVs from GM. More…
Check Out Rivian’s Mobile Service Vehicles, Including R1T And Van
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares video showing the company’s growing mobile EV service fleet. More…
Check Out Rivian’s Mobile Service Vehicles, Including R1T And EDV
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares video showing the company’s growing mobile EV service fleet. More…
Daimler Truck debuts eActros LongHaul prototype at IAA
Daimler Truck has brought a concept prototype of the eActros LongHaul to IAA Transportation and revealed further technical details surrounding the battery-electric long-haul truck. The 40-t truck will drive with up to 600 kWh battery capacity and 600 kW peak power. *** It had been previously announced that the eActros LongHaul would be ready for […] More…
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine, which is primarily a video game engine, in order to test its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. More…
