The British business unit of the parcel service provider Hermes has ordered 168 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters. The electric vans are to go into operation before the end of the year. The order is being handled by the Mercedes dealer Intercounty Truck & Van. This is the first major investment in battery-powered vans for Hermes UK. The […] More…
Order for 25 VDL electric buses from Finland
The Finnish bus company Pohjolan Liikenne has ordered 25 electric buses from VDL Bus & Coach. The LE-122 e-buses of the new Citea generation will be put into operation in 2023. The LE-122 e-buses of the new Citea generation were first presented at the end of May this year. VDL say the electric bus is […] More…
Renault retools Douai plant for electric Mégane
Preparations are underway at the Renault plant in Douai for series production of the Mégane E-Tech Electric, due out in the first half of 2022. Renault Group says it is investing more than 550 million euros in the production facilities there and in improved workplace ergonomics. The conversion of production from combustion engines to electric […] More…
Renault begins retooling Douai plant for electric Mégane production
Preparations are underway at the Renault plant in Douai for series production of the Mégane E-Tech Electric, due out in the first half of 2022. Renault Group says it is investing more than €550 million in the production facilities there and in improved workplace ergonomics. The conversion of production from combustion engines to electric drive […] More…
Why Gordon Murray Design’s iStream Tech Is Perfect For Future EVs
Using the iStream design and manufacturing process can reduce the overall weight of a family car by over 20%. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 21, 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…
How Much Does A Tesla Cost? Model By Model Price Breakdown
In the past decade, Tesla has become an icon in the automotive industry. From the 3 to the X, each excels in its own domain. More…
London’s largest taxi firm to go fully electric by 2023 with 4,000 EVs
Addison Lee, a London-headquartered private hire taxi and courier company, and the UK’s largest private vehicle hire firm, today announced that its entire fleet will become fully electric by 2023. Its current fleet currently stands at around 4,000 cars More…
GM unveils new electric motors that will power its future EVs, starting with Hummer EV
GM has unveiled its latest series of new electric motors that will power its future electric vehicles, starting with the Hummer EV More…
Closer look at the battery behind SONDORS’ low-cost 80 mph electric motorcycle
Electric bicycle company SONDORS has expanded into the larger electric mobility space with the announcement of a highway-capable electric motorcycle. More…
2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron preview: Luxury EV for the masses starts at $44,995
Audi has revealed pricing, equipment, and range information for U.S. versions of its all-electric overture for the masses, the Q4 E-Tron lineup due late this year. The compact Audi EV will start at just $44,995, including the mandatory $1,095 destination charge. That’s for the single-motor rear-wheel-drive version, badged the Q4 40 E-Tron. The Q4… More…
Lotus unveils lightweight chassis for new family of performance EVs
Following a recent announcement to introduce a new lineup of all-electric performance cars, Lotus has shared the chassis architecture the EVs will sit upon. The rear structure on this new architecture is 37% lighter than it is on the current Emira V6 and will support a new generation of Lotus performance cars with zero emissions More…
GM Reveals Three New Motors That Will Power Its Future EVs
The GMC Hummer EV will be motivated by one of these motors… or three. More…
Another Tesla Gigafactory Coming? Elon Musk Chimes In
Despite news reports out of Russia, Musk said Tesla hasn’t yet decided on a location. More…
Ford recalls Mustang Mach-E over risk of glass roof falling off after mocking Tesla for same issue
Ford has issued a recall of 5,000 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs in Canada over a risk of the glass roof and windshield potentially coming loose and falling off More…
Watch Our Mercedes EQG Concept Walkaround At IAA 2021
The EQG previews an all-electric G-Class and we got a look at the vehicle that previews it. More…
Wabtec launches e-locomotive with first order
Pittsburgh-based freight train manufacturer Wabtec has unveiled its first battery-electric locomotive. Australian mining company Roy Hill has become the first purchaser of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive. Wabtec revealed the new battery-electric locomotive at Carnegie Mellon University. The development of the locomotive is part of a new venture between Wabtec and the University to develop zero-emissions […] More…
The craziest electric cars coming in the next 5 years [Video]
The Munich Motor Show 2021 was fantastically packed full of crazy concepts, futuristic designs, and curiously cool EVs. We know that many of these concept designs won’t make it to production, but they are indications of what’s coming, and that’s something to get excited about More…
Specialized releases 3 new Full Power Turbo electric bicycles for road, city, and trails
Specialized has been in the electric bicycle game since 2009, making them one of the earlier entrants among mainstream bicycle companies. With all those years building premium e-bikes, they’ve had plenty of time to refine their technology. Now the company is showing off the latest generation of Full Power Turbo electric bikes with updated models of the Turbo Vado and Turbo Como bikes, plus a new model known as the Turbo Tero. More…
Gaming-Inspired MG Maze Study Aims To Bring Back Driving Fun To EVs
With the striking MG Maze, SAIC Design says it tried to convey the “‘at home’ gaming scenario” in the form of a car. More…
