The company sold more than 15,000 plug-ins, including a record number of all-electric cars. More…
Volvo Global Plug-In Car Sales Returned To Growth In September 2022
ChargePoint launches AC charge column CP6000 for European markets
ChargePoint has launched a new AC charging station in Europe and says the CP6000 was designed for business customers since the modular design leads to flexibility and scalability. RAW Charging has signed as the first customer. ChargePoint considers the CP6000 its most flexible and serviceable global AC charging solution and points to the integrated network […] More…
Fully Charged Tests The Microlino Electric Bubble Car In Italy
This modern Isetta is not just a cute face – it’s apparently quite practical and fun too. More…
Ikea partner DX commits to electric van fleet in UK & NI
Logistics provider DX says it has launched a three-year project with its client Ikea. DX will establish a fleet of electric delivery vehicles and use these in its operations for Ikea home deliveries in Northern Ireland and the UK. DX has already invested £750,000, with further investment planned over the next three years to build […] More…
Off-the-grid Hotel Hyundai is powered solely by Ioniq 5 EVs
A pop-up hotel powered entirely by EVs has opened in the United Kingdom. It’s called Hotel Hyundai, and it helps demonstrate the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability the automaker is building into its vehicles. V2L allows cars to discharge power, and is even approved for EV-to-EV charging. In this case, a fleet of Ioniq 5 hatchbacks provides power for… More…
Michigan to fund new battery plants in the state
Michigan is about to approve $400 million in incentives to help companies build battery factories worth $4 billion in the state. Preliminary funding approvals confirm earlier rumours of VW partner Gotion High Tech planning to manufacture in the (former) centre of the US car industry. There are also implications for BMW. A Michigan economic development […] More…
Rivian Key Fob Still Not Working After 10,000 Miles, Service Troubles
This R1T owner hasn’t had working key fobs since he took delivery, and Rivian was unable to help for months. More…
This Ford F-150 Lightning’s Issues Frustrate Owner, Remind Him Of His Tesla
Reportedly, the truck’s frunk won’t close, the massaging seats have never worked, and the dealer found loads of error codes. More…
As aviation goes electric, how do you ensure safety and expedite regulation?
Electric aircraft face many hurdles before taking off. Technological challenges of weight versus range are better known, yet e-planes must be certifiably safe. Guest author Vance Hilderman helps newcomers steer through the turbulence of certifying and points out air pockets in regulation. *** The aviation industry has been in the crosshairs lately due to its […] More…
SSE Energy opens first ultra-rapid charging hub
In Glasgow, Scotland, SSE’s Energy Solutions business has opened its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub. The hub is part of an initiative to deliver 300 hubs across the UK and Ireland in the next five years. The first hub has six charging bays and is located on Glasgow’s Castlebank Street. The company says the hub […] More…
Guassin to use Symbio fuel cells
The French vehicle developer Gaussin is planning to use hydrogen fuel cells from Symbio. While Gaussin and the joint venture of Michelin and Faurecia have signed a corresponding letter of intent, the deal is not yet binding. The agreement concerns the use of Symbio’s “H2Motive” product range, which is to be customised for Gaussin vehicles. […] More…
Amte joins forces with UKBIC
British cell manufacturer Amte Power has signed an agreement with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to have up to 60,000 of its “ultra-high-power cells” manufactured annually at the research centre over an initial 24-month period. Amte Power says that the cooperation will take the company into the next phase of its commercialisation plans. The […] More…
Polestar Sold Over 9,000 Electric Cars In Q3 2022
This quarter, sales may double to around 20,000. More…
Rivian recalls nearly every electric truck it’s built so far
Rivian is recalling its R1T and R1S electric trucks, as well as its EDV electric vans, over a potentially loose fastener that might lead to a loss of control. The California-based automaker emphasizes that the issue is rare and has only been observed in seven vehicles, but the recall effort involves nearly all the electric trucks the EV maker has… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 8, 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…
US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Continue Downward Trend In September 2022
It’s difficult to say whether we will see some positive news in Q4. More…
Designer Envisions Tesla-Based Mercedes Blue Wonder-Like Car Carrier
The Blue Wonder is a custom carrier created by Mercedes in the 1950s in order to move its Formula 1 cars. More…
The Ford F-150 Lightning Fast Charges Like No Other EV: We Explain
We DC fast charge the vehicle more than a dozen times to fully understand how Ford’s unique charging strategy for the Lightning works. More…
Why You Should And Shouldn’t Buy The Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford’s first electric crossover, the Mustang Mach-E, is a competitive offering with solid range and decent performance. More…
I took a 2,200 mile electric roadtrip with no prep. It was easy. What’s the big deal?
Recently I drove a Tesla Model 3 on an electric road trip from Southern California to Portland and back. The total distance was around 2,200 miles, with the bulk of the driving happening over the course of five days (three up, two down), and I only “spent” about 25 minutes waiting for the car to charge, total, over the whole trip. More…
