Volvo Trucks North America has delivered the first of five all-electric VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks to New York City-based beer and beverage distributor Manhattan Beer Distributors. This will use the electric trucks to serve customers throughout New York City, Long Island and surrounding areas. The model is not one of the Volvo trucks available in […] More…
Rivian R1T’s Gear Tunnel Is Accessible From Inside The Cabin

The large and innovative storage area can be accessed through the rear-seat armrest. More…
EGEB: Blackouts and rising electric bills are driving US household solar and storage
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Candela’s revolutionary new high-powered electric boat motors have ‘almost unlimited lifetime’
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has just unveiled a revolutionary new electric drive unit known as the C-Pod for its premium electric boats, and it’s an engineering work of art More…
Google Maps show micromobility from Voi, Bird & Spin
Micromobility providers Voi, Bird and Spin have entered into a cooperation with Google. In scores of cities, electric scooters, and, in the base of Bird, also e-bike sharing services are now integrated into Google Maps. The providers hope that the cooperation will simplify “access to sustainable, electric transport” for customers. The integration in Google Maps […] More…
Ford Shows How It Used Robotic Butts To Test Mach-E Durability

The car went through several harsh tests to discover how it handles wear and tear. More…
Germany: Plug-In Car Sales Increased In July 2021

Volkswagen e-up! and Volkswagen ID.3 are the two best-selling EVs in the country. More…
China: BYD Plug-In Car Sales Surges To Over 50,000 In July 2021

At such rate, BYD is potentially ready to deliver 600,000+ plug-ins a year. More…
CATL announces new battery plant in Shanghai
The rumour that battery cell manufacturer CATL wants to build a new factory in the immediate vicinity of the Tesla plant in Shanghai is confirmed. CATL has now officially announced that it has signed a framework agreement to this effect with the Shanghai municipal government. No official details on the timetable and production capacity were […] More…
Tata Motors unveils the Tigor EV
Indian manufacturer Tata Motors unveiled the Tigor EV, which is the company’s second electric car in the passenger vehicle segment following the Nexon EV. Tata Motors has opened online and dealership bookings at Rs 21,000 and sales will launch on August 31. The Tigor EV delivers a peak power output of 55 kW and a […] More…
Kia Details The EV6’s Many Driving And Parking Assistance Systems

Highway Driving Assist 2 does almost all the driving on multi-lane roads, but drivers must keep their hands on the steering wheel. More…
All-electric Genesis GV60 is a luxury counterpart to Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6
Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand has revealed its first dedicated electric vehicle, in the form of a sporty-looking crossover that, it says, will be delivered to customers in North America in 2022. The GV60 will be built on the E-GMP modular platform due to be the foundation for a wide range of models from the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands… More…
Is Lucid Preparing To Kick Off Of Air Dream Edition Deliveries?

The company won’t specifically say when, but those who reserved a Dream Edition just got an email asking them to confirm their order. More…
The $475 Honda U-BE seated electric scooter further lowers the floor on pricing
Honda is making up for lost time by investing in a slew of new electric scooter models, each less expensive than the previous. The new Honda U-BE electric scooter may take the cake for cheap seated electric scooters More…
Serbia suspends EV subsidies
The government of Serbia has suspended its subsidy programme for electric and hybrid vehicles introduced last year. Since 13 August, no new applications have been accepted for this year because the budget has been exhausted. “Interested parties are informed that the procedure for granting subsidies for the purchase of new vehicles with exclusively electric drive, […] More…
Global xEV Battery Market Exceeds 105 GWh In H1 2021

CATL quadrupled its volume to retain first place, but LG Chem’s LG Energy Solution is right behind. More…
Tesla AI Day might rely on ‘one more thing’ moment to be impactful
Tesla is holding its ‘AI Day’ today and the automaker might have to rely on a ‘one more thing’ moment for the presentation to be impactful and move the needle More…
Owner Reviews His Tesla Model 3 Performance After 18 Months

Another mostly satisfied Model 3 owner recounts his ownership tale for the past year and a half. More…
Genesis presents the first E-GMP model
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has released first photos of the exterior and interior design of the GV60. The Genesis GV60 is the brand’s second electric model after the Electrified G80 and the first based on the group’s E-GMP platform. Hyundai Motor Group does not yet disclose technical data on the GV60 in the announcement. What […] More…
Partial recall for the Audi e-tron
Due to faulty software that could result in a drive failure, Audi is recalling 1,728 examples of the e-tron GT from the production period from 20 November 2020 to 20 April 2021. The EVs are to go to workshops worldwide, 548 of these are in Germany. The problem is not new, Porsche launched a recall […] More…