Stellantis has announced that it will now build hydrogen-powered fuel cell versions of the light commercial vehicles of the Peugeot, Citroën and Opel brands in series at a plant in France. Until now, the fuel cell vans were only available in a small series. Thanks to new investments of 10 million euros in the Hordain […] More…
Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica set to debut massive 180hp electric motor
Energica, the pride of Italy’s growing electric motorcycle manufacturing industry, already has one of the most powerful electric motorcycle drivetrains in the market. But that hasn’t stopped the electric motorcycle company, which was acquired by Ideanomics earlier this year, from pushing the envelope further with what appears to be an even higher-powered electric motor. More…
OLEA APP inverter software gains ISO 26262 certification
Silicon Mobility has announced that its OLEA APP-T222 motor control application for traction inverters is now certified to ISO 26262 ASIL-C. The company says this makes it the first to offer an ISO 26262-certified full-stack automotive solution, which includes the ASIL-D OLEA T222 FPCU chip, the OLEA Composer development framework and the OLEA LIB libraries […] More…
VinFast issues recall in Vietnam
Vietnamese newcomer VinFast is recalling around a third of its electric cars sold to date on the domestic market. Specifically, the recall affects 730 units of the VF e34 model, in which the side impact sensors must be replaced. The exact issue was described by VinFast in a statement: “The side crash sensor of the […] More…
EU states & parliament agree on stricter fleet CO2 emission standards
The EU states and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on stricter CO2 emission standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, sealing the end for new cars with combustion engines from 2035. What impact the backdoor for e-fuels will have is currently unclear. In detail, the agreement, which still needs to […] More…
Volkswagen Brand CEO Confirms Two Entry-Level EVs, ID.3 SUV By 2026
The base EVs will be a small car and a sporty crossover variant costing under €25,000, Thomas Schäfer announced. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 27, 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 Powerwall powered 44,000 homes in Puerto Rico during latest grid outage
Tesla Powerwall was powering 44,000 homes in Puerto Rico during the latest island-wide grid outage due to a hurricane. More…
Tesla Cyberquad For Kids Recalled For Safety Violations
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says there’s no remedy, recommends owners not to ride it again and ask for a full refund. More…
How the world’s largest auto parts supplier is evolving its business for the EV era
I was invited to tour Bosch’s Charleston, South Carolina, facility to see firsthand the evolution of the world’s largest auto parts supplier as the industry transitions to electric vehicles.. More…
The largest American solar panel maker is going to build a $270M thin film PV R&D center
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will invest around $270 million in a dedicated thin film PV R&D innovation center. The new facility, which will be in Perrysburg, Ohio, is expected to be the first of its scale in the US. More…
First ride: CSC RX1E $8k and 80 MPH electric motorcycle is a perfect starter bike
When CSC first announced the RX1E, I was super excited about the prospect of an electric motorcycle that could hit highway speeds while priced at a fraction of most big name e-motos today. And so, when I was swinging through LA recently, I made sure to stop by CSC’s Azusa headquarters and give the bike a test. Now I’m even more excited than ever about this new addition to CSC’s lineup. More…
Rivian’s Latest OTA Software Update Adds Kneel Mode To R1S And R1T
The feature makes entry/exit easier and facilitates loading and unloading gear by lowering the ride height to approximately 10 inches. More…
Latest Rivian software update includes ‘Kneel Mode’ for easier entry and exit by lowering EV’s height
Rivian has begun rolling out over-the-air software update 2022.39.03 to both its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. In addition to updates to its EV’s user interfaces and Gear Guard security system, Rivian has put a spotlight on its new “Kneel Mode,” which can lower the EV’s height down to about ten inches, making it easier for drivers and their passengers to get in and out of the vehicle. You can see the new mode in action in the video below. More…
GM Pushes Back North America Production Plan Of 400,000 EVs To 2024
That’s because it hasn’t been able to make batteries fast enough, CEO Mary Barra said during the company’s Q3 2022 earnings call. More…
Volkswagen ID.3 Facelift Coming In 2023, May Ditch Touch For Physical Buttons
Looks like VW has been listening. More…
Electric Car Sales Gap Widens As Market Demand Becomes More Divided
China, Scandinavia and Northern Europe lead the way, while California is the trailblazer in the USA. More…
This US company says it can process mineral components for EV makers ‘in months’
In order to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requires a proportion of battery minerals in EVs to be extracted or processed in the US or free-trade partner countries. But a lot of automakers simply aren’t prepared for that requirement.. More…
China: Plug-In Car Sales Surged 78% In September 2022
The Tesla Model Y was the most popular model overall in China. More…
You Can Already Buy Aftermarket Wheels For The Tesla Cybertruck
A set of Cybrhex forged wheels from Unplugged Performance costs between $5,992 and $6,795. More…
