Technotrans, the technology and services group based in Sassenberg in Münsterland, has been awarded two follow-up contracts in the field of electrified rail transport. More than 100 battery cooling systems are to go to two battery manufacturers, the order volume is in the seven-figure range. The products for the orders are customised solutions tailored to […] More…
Senate votes to place a $40,000 price cap on EV tax credit
Earlier this week the Senate voted to place price and household-income caps on the federal EV tax credit, as part of the $3.5 trillion budget framework currently undergoing negotiations. The non-binding amendment introduced by Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) proposed tax credits for vehicles costing more than $40,000, and for households with more… More…
Formula E closes out the season this weekend in Berlin
Formula E’s season finale is coming up this weekend in Berlin with a doubleheader of races at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. It’s another two-race weekend, but this one is a little different – for the second race, the cars will go the opposite direction around the track to shake things up a bit More…
Stunning Pininfarina Battista Arrives In California
The Rimac Nevera’s even more stylish brother just debuted at the Monterey Car Week. More…
Samsung SDI considers battery plant in Illinois
The South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI is considering building a cell factory in the US state of Illinois. Specifically, the town of Normal is mentioned as the location. This is hardly surprising, as Normal is also home to the vehicle plant of partner Rivian. The news was broken by state senator Dick Durbin, who […] More…
US: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range+ Sold Out For 2021
Order your entry-level Tesla today and it will be delivered in 2022. More…
Porsche Taycan Sedan Cross Patent Images Surface
So instead of launching a regular non-Cross Turismo wagon, is Porsche looking to launch a slightly taller version of the sedan? More…
BYD completes first Tang deliveries in Norway
BYD has handed over the first units of its all-electric SUV model Tang to customers in Norway. BYD plans to deliver 1,500 units of the electric vehicle in Norway by the end of this year. According to the Chinese company, the first 100 Tang EVs were handed over to customers at an event in Oslo […] More…
Foxconn to build factories in the USA and Thailand
Contract manufacturer Foxconn plans to build factories for electric cars in the USA and Thailand in 2022 – production is scheduled to start in 2023. Later, plants could also follow in Europe. The company made the announcement in a conference call for investors. According to Foxconn CEO Liu Young-way, Hon Hai, as the company is […] More…
Salvage Tesla Model 3 Owners Can Now Use Superchargers Again
Why not salvage Model S/X as well? Only Tesla knows. More…
A vehicle that brings music to your ears
Yamaha is developing a sound module for electric cars that imitates engine sounds. There is a choice of sounds from combustion engines or other sounds, such as a Star Wars theme. The idea to give electric vehicles other sounds is not new. For example, Danni Venne, the lead producer and creative director for the Nissan […] More…
The Three Fastest-Selling Used Cars In The US Are All EVs
The Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt, and Tesla Model S were the quickest to sell in July 2021 according to iSeeCars.com study. More…
Ruff Cycles’ new electric minibike is a scrambler-styled e-bike with a rare mid-drive motor
Ruff Cycles has just released a new electric bicycle known as the Biggie that sports a mini-bike design paired with a mid-drive motor setup. That’s a rarely seen combo on this popular style of electric bike More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 12, 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…
Tesla pushes new Model 3 Standard Range Plus orders to 2022
Tesla has now pushed new Model 3 Standard Range Plus orders to 6 months out, all the way to January 2022. There are likely several factors at play More…
Foxconn to build EV plants in US to offset slowing smartphone industry
Foxconn, a major assembler of the iPhone, announced plans to build EV manufacturing plants in the US and Thailand next year, with mass production scheduled for 2023. With this move, Foxconn looks to leap from the slowing wave of smartphone manufacturing to the tidal surge of EV demand More…
Tesla starts giving back Supercharger access to salvaged vehicles
Tesla has started to give back Supercharger access to owners of salvaged Tesla vehicles, reversing a move that angered many owners and that was contrary to Tesla’s mission More…
Is this converted electric Porsche 911 even better than the original?
I have a hunch that if you were to ask 100 random petrolheads which ICE car would be the most sacrilegious to convert to electric, there would be one overwhelmingly popular answer. A few would perhaps select some naturally aspirated Lambo or Ferrari, but the rest, without hesitation, would surely name the Porsche 911 More…
California Energy Commission mandates solar for new buildings from 2023
The California Energy Commission’s five-member panel voted unanimously yesterday to require solar panels and battery storage in new commercial buildings and certain multifamily residences beginning January 1, 2023 More…
2022 Polestar 2: Starting price $47,200, range up to 265 miles
With an expanded series of 2022 Polestar 2 models that will arrive later in 2021, Polestar is positioning itself to become more than a niche premium electric-car performance brand. The 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor, a front-wheel-drive version, has the same 78-kwh battery pack as existing models but earns an estimated EPA range of 265… More…
