The CircuBAT research project aims to close the loop between the production, application and recycling of lithium-ion batteries from mobility. To this end, seven Swiss research institutions and 24 companies are jointly looking for optimisation options for more sustainability in all stages of the battery’s life. The aim of the project is to establish a […] More…
Biden May Invoke Defense Production Act For EV Battery Materials
Desperate times call for desperate measures. More…
900 HP Tri-Motor Lotus Eletre Reportedly Coming In Two Years’ Time
It will reportedly be considerably lighter than a Tesla Model X Plaid, so it will be even quicker. More…
UK: BP Will Invest £1 Billion In Charging Infrastructure
The number of BP charging points is expected to triple by 2030. More…
Taiwan to ban ICE car & scooter sales as of 2040
Taiwan’s government has set a target that all new passenger cars and scooters will be electric by 2040. The share of new electric cars in Taiwan is to increase to 30 per cent by 2030 and 60 per cent by 2035, while the share of new electric scooters is to increase to 35 per cent […] More…
Report: Tesla Giga Shanghai Will Extend Plant Suspension
Every day of the production pause is estimated at about 2,000 fewer cars produced. More…
Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?
Kia on Tuesday confirmed that a production version of its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it did not discuss United States launch timing. The automaker had already confirmed 2023 timing for the EV9 earlier this month, but it didn’t clarify which market. Kia America could not confirm to Green Car Reports either a U.S… More…
UK: 50,000 EV chargers to be installed at schools and universities
In the UK, charging infrastructure provider EO Charging and energy service provider eEnergy announce plans to install at least 50,000 charge points for electric vehicles at schools, colleges and universities by 2030. They want to start with 200 units this April, rising to 2,000 by the end of 2022. The push comes on the heels […] More…
Fastned wins next tender for fast-charging along French motorways
Fastned has won another tender for equipping French motorways with fast-charging stations. Following earlier bids, it is the first time Fastned will be working for the Société des Autoroutes du Nord et de l’Est de la France (Sanef), a French toll road operator. The new contract will see Fastned develop and operate 18 new fast-charging […] More…
Stellantis rumoured to build 4 new EV models in Italy
Four new electric models based on the STLA Medium platform are rumoured to be built at the Stellantis plant in Melfi, Italy, from 2024. Media reports have speculated about specific models, including an Opel. Stellantis has not confirmed the information, but the plans seem concrete. The portal Automotive News refers to requests for quotations to […] More…
De Lijn to buy up to 1,250 electric buses within 6 years
The Board of Directors at De Lijn has agreed to procure up to 1,250 electric buses to take up service in Flanders over the next six years. The new tenders include zero-emission vehicles, from midi-buses over city buses to extra-long double bendy buses and run parallel to another tender issued last year. De Lijn, in […] More…
MKBHD Says Pre-Ordering An Electric Car From A Startup Can Be A Bad Idea
This video builds on arguments he made in the video about why the Tesla Roadster still isn’t out. More…
Canada sets interim emissions reduction targets
The Canadian government has presented its “2030 Emissions Reduction Plan”, which also includes a number of e-mobility investments. The goal announced last year of bringing forward the phase-out of internal combustion engines for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles by five years to 2035 is confirmed and supplemented by interim targets. By 2026, at least […] More…
Tesla pauses solar roof installations due to supply issues; some clients will be left without a roof for months
Tesla has paused solar roof installations due to issues with getting its solar roof tiles. Now some clients will be left without a roof for months. More…
BMW introduces the i3 eDrive35L for China
BMW has officially unveiled the all-electric 3 Series, which will be launched exclusively in China in May 2022. The model is called BMW i3 eDrive35L and will be manufactured at the BMW Brilliance Automotive plant in Lydia, a district of Shenyang. The electric car has an output of 210 kW and a battery with a […] More…
Tesla raises prices, loses rebates
Tesla’s two most popular EVs are no longer eligible for California’s biggest plug-in rebate. A representative for the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) confirmed to Carsdirect that the Model 3 and Model Y have been excluded from the program after the recent price increases that pushed both EVs above California MSRP caps. The California […] More…
Three steps forward, two steps back – Tesla raises prices, loses rebates
Tesla’s two most popular EVs are no longer eligible for California’s biggest plug-in rebate. A representative for the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) confirmed to Carsdirect that the Model 3 and Model Y have been excluded from the program after the recent price increases that pushed both EVs above California MSRP caps. The California […] More…
The EV Universe: Renault Drops, Tesla Delivers, And Five New EV Strategies
Catch up on some of the hot topics in the EV space with this comprehensive recap of what’s been going on as of late. More…
2022 BMW i3 eDrive35L Officially Unveiled As China-Exclusive EV
The all-electric BMW 3 Series will debut in China in May 2022 with a range of 326 miles (CLTC cycle) from a 70.3 kWh battery. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 30, 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…
