Proterra has reached an agreement with LG Energy Solution for a long-term supply of cylindrical cells. These will be manufactured at an LG Energy Solution factory in the US and supplied to Proterra plants in North America for the production of battery systems for commercial vehicles. In addition to the US-made battery cells, Proterra and […] More…
Continental & Varta to develop 48-volt battery for bikes
Continental’s development and production service provider Continental Engineering Services (CES) is cooperating with the battery specialist Varta. In an initial pilot project, both partners have developed a replaceable 48-volt battery pack for electric two-wheelers with a drive power of 10 kW or more. In the course of their partnership, CES and Varta want to focus […] More…
Bosch offers battery factory starter set
Bosch has announced that it will now offer its customers factory equipment for battery production from a single source – from individual components to software solutions to complete assembly lines. The first customer has already been found. According to Bosch, the supplier Webasto will equip battery factories with Bosch technology. Bosch will supply automated assembly […] More…
Xos, Inc. introduces mobile hub that can charge 5 EVs
Electric fleet mobility company Xos, Inc. has just introduced a mobile charging solution for electric fleet vehicles called Xos Hub that avoids waiting for infrastructural installation. Xos Hub sits alongside Xos Serve as two new services offered through Xos Energy Solutions, a new business unit within Xos, Inc. More…
Nio to launch affordable EV subsidiary brand
The Chinese manufacturer Nio is planning a new brand for more affordable electric cars. While Nio wants to be active in the premium segment like Audi or Lexus, the new brand will compete more against Volkswagen and Toyota. Nio CEO William Li announced the new brand when presenting the latest quarterly figures. “The relationship between […] More…
Tesla claims its battery packs lose only ~10% capacity after 200,000 miles
In the latest news released as part of its impact report, Tesla claims that its battery packs lose only about 10% of their energy capacity after 200,000 miles More…
ADS-TEC to hit the NY stock exchange via SPAC merger
ADS-TEC Energy, a provider of battery buffered fast-charging technology, has announced that it is going public on the US stock exchange. For this purpose, the company from Nürtingen near Stuttgart will merge with the SPAC company European Sustainable Growth Acquisition Corp (EUSG), which is already listed there. After completion of the transaction that is expected […] More…
Tesla to release 5 more Model Y variants in Shanghai
Tesla has applied to the Chinese government to produce five more versions of the Model Y at the Gigafactory Shanghai. This may also involve larger batteries for the standard range variants. According to Electrek, some of these versions could be intended exclusively for export, while others are purely for the Chinese market. Among the five […] More…
Total recall for Bolt turns into a horror for GM
The latest recall campaign for the Chevrolet Bolt due to ongoing battery problems is costing General Motors dearly. In its latest financial figures, the company itself has now put a figure on just how expensive: $800 million, or around $11,600 per car. When the recall was launched last year, almost 70,000 vehicles were affected by […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 11, 2021
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…
GOTRAX launches first leaning three-wheeled electric scooter
GOTRAX has just launched its first ever three-wheeled electric scooter, the GOTRAX G PRO, touting its stability benefits for commuters More…
US senators announce offshore wind manufacturing tax credit bill
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ed Markey (D-MA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today announced the Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act, which would drive domestic manufacturing and offshore wind deployment More…
Elon Musk to Rivian: Make your factory work before expanding to a second plant
Elon Musk has commented on Rivian’s effort to build a second electric vehicle factory in the US. Tesla’s CEO wisely suggested that they get their first factory working first More…
Watch robots test-drive a Mach-E under extreme conditions at Ford’s Weather Factory
Ford has shared test-drive footage of its Mustang Mach-E facing extreme weather conditions with a newly hired driver, a robot. The footage comes from Ford’s state-of-the-art Weather Factory in Germany and shows the new robots performing driving test simulations under extreme heat and high altitude, many of which human drivers cannot easily manage More…
EUNORAU Spectre S review: legally bombed (downhill)
EUNORAU, the makers of electric bikes both large and larger, is blazing a new trail for both its customers and its company. The Spectre S is its new flagship electric bike, built to rocket up rough terrain and bomb down with equal grace. As the company’s first foray into a new segment of the industry, there are improvements to be had, but this solid freshman entry should catch the eye of the varsity team More…
Chevy Silverado electric pickup will offer four-wheel steering, like GMC Hummer EV
General Motors on Wednesday confirmed that its upcoming Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup will offer four-wheel steering, as well as gigantic 24-inch wheels, in its production form. Chevrolet released a video that shows the truck turning with both the front and rear wheels turning in the opposite direction to reduce the truck’s turning circle… More…
Save $398 on RYOBI’s 75Ah electric riding mower, string trimmer, blower, more in New Green Deals
It’s time to cash in on up to $400 in savings when you pick up RYOBI electric lawn gear to tackle tough chores around the house. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either More…
US Senate puts $40,000 cap on price of electric cars that qualify for EV tax credit ahead of reform
The US Senate has voted to approve a non-binding resolution setting a $40,000 threshold on the price of electric cars that would be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit More…
Rivian is targeting Texas for second electric truck factory
The electric vehicle maker Rivian is reportedly focusing on Texas—and the Fort Worth area—for its second electric vehicle factory, codenamed Project Tera. According to Bloomberg, citing documents it obtained as part of an economic presentation made Tuesday, the Rivian factory might potentially create 7,500 jobs by 2027 and would be… More…
GM teases Chevy Silverado electric pickup with 4-wheel steering
GM has released a first official teaser for its upcoming Chevy Silverado electric pickup More…
