German automaking giant Volkswagen released its September deliveries report showing a 25% jump in EV deliveries through the first nine months of 2022. Despite ongoing supply chain constraints, consumers are buying VW’s electric models at a record pace as the automaker’s EV sales share climbs to a new high of 6% in September.. More…
Toyota Suggests Its Hybrids May Help Reduce Emissions More Than EVs
A Toyota executive compares 300,000 hybrids sold to the equivalent of the carbon reduction of 90,000 fully electric vehicles. More…
Canoo gets orders for at least 3,000 more electric vans
EV startup Canoo this week confirmed fleet-management company Zeeba has ordered at least 3,000 of its electric vans. The latter company has signed an agreement for 5,450 vehicles, with an initial binding agreement of 3,000 vehicles through 2024, Canoo said in a press release. Zeeba will lease those vehicles to small- and medium-sized businesses… More…
Addison Lee scores deal with BP Pulse in London
Addison Lee, a British chauffeur and courier company, has teamed up with BP Pulse, giving Addison Lee’s EV fleet enhanced access to over 3,000 ultra-fast and rapid EV charge points. The private hire company has pledged to transition to an all-electric fleet by 2023. Addison Lee, easily London’s most premium taxi service, has reportedly been […] More…
Germany: Tesla Model Y Becomes The Best Selling Car Overall In September
Plug-in car sales increased noticeably towards new records, which might be achieved later this year. More…
Cadillac Using New Material To Make Lyriq EV Interior Library-Quiet
The new Noise Vibration and Harshness material can make electric cars 80 percent quieter inside. More…
SK Signet planning first US plant to produce EV chargers
SK Signet, owned by South Korea’s conglomerate SK Group, said it wants to invest $15 million into building its first plant in the USA. The company will produce 10,000 chargers a year at ramp-up and refers to US funding policies being decisive for coming to Texas. These are, of course, the Inflation Reduction Act and […] More…
Mercedes-Benz EQE Receives 5-Star Safety Rating From Euro NCAP
It basically matches the EQS and in some ways even exceeded it. More…
Specialized Releases Images Of Upcoming Globe Haul ST Electric Bike
The Haul ST is looking like a compact electric commuter with a ton of versatility. More…
Deutsche Telekom to buy 100% electric company cars from 2023
A huge change is underway as Germany’s largest telecommunications company, Deutsche Telekom, has announced to buy only electric company cars from 1 January 2023. Staff in Germany will have a choice between 33 EV models. The move is part of the Group’s broader sustainability initiatives. Deutsche Telekom announced the phase-out of the combustion engine in […] More…
Hyundai’s EV Hotel, Rivian, Amazon Vans, Honda OH: EV News Oct 14, 2022
As we head into the weekend, it’s time to share yet another assortment of compelling EV news to promote adoption. More…
Volkswagen Teases ID. Buzz GTX, Long-Wheelbase Model
We also get a first look as the seven-seat layout of the short-wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz. More…
2024 Polestar 3 starts at $85,300, expected 300-mile EPA range
Polestar on Wednesday revealed the 2024 Polestar 3, which is a significant stage in the evolution of the Swedish EV brand. It’s scheduled to go on sale in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2023, starting at $85,300 with destination. The brand’s first SUV, the Polestar 3 is twinned with Polestar parent Volvo’s upcoming electric successor… More…
Porsche Taycan owners are getting range bump through software updates
Many Porsche Taycan owners are going to be happy to know that Porsche is making their vehicles more efficient through software updates resulting in range bumps. More…
Ascend unveils new EV battery safety materials
Ascend Performance Materials has announced a new flame-retardant nylon for EV safety applications. It says its Trinohex Ultra electrolyte additive, which it unveiled recently at The Battery Show North America, improves lithium-ion battery safety, extends cycle life and boosts performance. In third-party testing, Trinohex Ultra demonstrated superior cathode protection across cathode and electrolyte chemistries. The […] More…
Trek says its new ultra-lightweight road e-bike looks and feels like a non-electric bike
Trek has just unveiled its lightest electric bike to date, the Trek Domane+ SLR. The stealthy e-bike is designed to slot right in alongside non-electric bikes without sticking out. More…
Here’s where the new US EV ‘Battery Belt’ is forming – and why
Since the beginning of 2021, more than 15 new US lithium-ion battery gigafactories or expansions have been announced in a region becoming known as the Battery Belt. Combined, these facilities represent a potential investment of at least $40 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. All but one gigafactory exceeds 10 GWh of capacity, and the largest will exceed 40 GWh. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 13, 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…
4 factors to consider when shopping for your first electric car
It’s finally time. You’ve decided to make the switch and join the zero-emission club. Buying your first electric car comes with a whole new experience. Once you feel the instant torque, upgraded technology, and smoother drive, you will never go back. Now the question becomes how do you choose which electric car to buy? Here are a few factors to consider. More…
Rivian R1T electric pickups are in Africa to help with conservation efforts
Rivian has yet to officially expand R1T electric pickup deliveries outside of the United States, but some electric pickups are already in Africa – for a good cause. More…
