Not leading by example: The UK government department overseeing the phasing out of diesel cars still relies on them for its own fleet. Figures obtained by the BBC show the Department for Transport operates a total of 1,234 cars. The majority of these run on… ..diesel – 672 of them, to be exact. These aren’t […] More…
My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going [Update]
My first Tesla was delivered on June 29, one day before the end of the second quarter (wink, wink, Tesla). So that means my husband and I have now been driving our Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus for two months. Here’s how it’s going. (Oh, and our car’s name is Nigel, since a couple of people asked. More…
Hubject & Smartlab join forces for Plug&Charge eRoaming
Hubject and the European platform e-clearing.net, initiated by Smartlab and the foundation ElaadNL, are cooperating with immediate effect to spread the Plug&Charge technology. The aim is to make “seamless charging” available to all Hubject, Smartlab and e-clearing.net partners. Hubject and Smartlab are united by the business model of creating services and products around electric mobility […] More…
Chevy Bolt EV battery recall: Replacements could start in October, new diagnostic software soon
The Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV electric cars remain on a production pause, but GM confirmed Monday that battery production is again underway. Production has resumed at LG battery plants in both Holland and Hazel Park, Michigan, the automaker said, as LG understands the nature of two manufacturing defects that have been the root cause of Chevrolet… More…
London mayor commits to all-electric buses moving forward, 100% zero emissions by 2034
Following a Zero-Emission Bus Summit in the UK, London mayor Sadiq Khan announced that all new buses ordered by Transport for London (TfL) will be electric moving forward. The new policy falls in line with the UK capital’s previously set goal of making its entire bus fleet electric by 2037. Alongside the announcement, Khan announced an advanced timeline to see a fully-electric bus fleet by 2034, or perhaps even sooner More…
GM says Chevy Bolt EV battery production has resumed, defect leading to fire risk is fixed
GM announced today that LG is resuming production of batteries for Chevy Bolt EV as the manufacturing defect leading to the fire risk has been fixed More…
Honda announces pathetic electric vehicle ambitions in the US
Honda released more details about its electrification plans in the US, and only one word comes to mind: pathetic More…
RGNT’s eye-catching, retro-styled electric motorcycles now taking orders
RGNT Motorcycles has developed one of the classier-looking retro-inspired electric motorcycles we’ve seen to date. After a few years of developments, now updated versions of the Swedish company’s bikes are finally available for order More…
Rivian Membership Plan To Offer Free Charging, LTE Connectivity
All Rivian owners will get 12 months free access as standard, but then have to pay. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid With 21s Vs Plaid W/19s, Plus NOS Corvette C3
Both Plaids are stock, though they’re wearing different wheels. How much difference does it make? More…
Ora Cat 02 Is A Retro EV Hatch From China For Europe
This used to be called the Good Cat, but the Good part was dropped for Europe. More…
EGEB: Can coal state West Virginia become the ‘poster child’ for clean energy?
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Great September EV lease deals in a seller’s market
It’s not easy to find great deals in the current environment of increased demand and constricted supply. Still, we managed to find several good electric vehicle deals worth considering, especially for those that find themselves in a situation where they absolutely need to get a car right now More…
Skoda abandoning PHEVs per CEO: ‘Our future is the pure electric car’
Czech auto manufacturer Škoda has shared plans to focus less on its PHEV models in the future, and instead deliver more pure electric cars. In a recent interview, Škoda CEO Thomas Schäfer spoke to the company’s success last year, as well as the bright future around its all-electric Enyaq iV, despite a global semiconductor chip shortage. More…
VW ID.Life’s Timeless Design To Influence Wolfsburg’s Upcoming EVs
Design boss Jozef Kabaň says Volkswagen’s styling language needs to be timeless; ID.Life could offer a taste of Wolfsburg’s future EVs. More…
Honda Sets Prologue’s Initial Sales Target At 70,000
The all-new Ultium-based SUV will be launched in early 2024. More…
Rosatom to build battery factory in Kaliningrad
Russia’s nuclear corporation Rosatom announces the location for its battery cell factory announced in March. It will be built in the western Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and is to produce battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage systems from 2026. The initial volume of the Russian Gigafactory is now given by Rosatom as at […] More…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Speaks To Team Ahead Of R1T Deliveries
There’s nothing quite like watching inspirational and complimentary speeches from passionate CEOs. More…
Gotion High-Tech aims for 300 GWh by 2025
Volkswagen’s Chinese battery partner Gotion High-Tech wants to achieve a battery cell production volume of 300 GWh by 2025, three times as much as previously planned. Cells from Gotion are also to come off the production line in Göttingen, Germany. According to the Chinese news site Gasgoo, the new target was mentioned by a company […] More…
EV Morning News: Nissan Picks Up The Pace, Plus More
Nissan, Zero Redwood, solar and more. More…
