It’s available in two variants consisting of the step-over GTS and the step-through STA. More…
Giant’s Roam E+ Could Be The Most Versatile E-Bike In The Market
Report: Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Decreased By 8% In A Week
It’s estimated at 381,000, which corresponds to about 93 days of global production. More…
Drunk Man Issued Fine For Punching Tesla, $6,600 Damage
Tesla collision repairs can be pretty pricey, and they can often take a very long time. More…
Einride Enters Germany, Europe’s Largest Transportation Market
The Swedish startup says it has already signed contracts with several companies in Germany, including Electrolux. More…
Sunwoda to build another 50 GWh battary factory in China
Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery is pushing hard to build new production facilities. According to a stock exchange release, Sunwoda will build a new factory with an annual capacity of 50 GWh in the city of Yiwu in the Chinese province of Zhejiang. Sunwoda will invest about 3 billion euros in the new […] More…
Magna invests in Yulu Mobility
Magna is expanding into the micro-mobility market by investing $77 million in Yulu, India’s largest electrified scooter-sharing provider, and creating a battery-swapping service joint venture. Yulu is known for its shareable, low-speed, electric two-wheelers, which the company says it uses to facilitate accessible, sustainable urban mobility in India. As part of the agreement, Magna will […] More…
Tesla’s (TSLA) sudden drop in wait times doesn’t mean demand for EVs is dropping
Tesla (TSLA) has had a sudden drop in wait times for deliveries on new orders on some of its electric vehicle models, and some are reading into it as demand falling off, but there’s more to it. More…
Bolloré hires ZF manager as new head of eMobility
France’s Bolloré Group has appointed former ZF and Valeo manager Richard Bouveret as the new CEO of its battery and electric bus businesses. He has headed the Group’s eMobility activities, which include the Blue Solutions, Blue Storage and BlueBus subsidiaries, since September 1. Bouveret thus replaces Jean-Luc Monfort, who is retiring. Richard Bouveret will report […] More…
Volvo announces successor to the XC90
The all-electric successor to the Volvo XC90 will be called the EX90 and will be unveiled on November 9. Volvo Cars has now officially announced this. However, the Swedish company has not provided any details on the drive system, instead providing initial information on the safety systems installed. What is clear, is that the EX90 […] More…
Xpeng presents further details surrounding the G9
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has now published the key data on the powertrains of its new flagship electric SUV G9, which is also designed for international markets. In China, the model will be offered for 309,900 to 469,900 yuan (about €44,500 to €67,500). Xpeng had announced some time ago that the G9 uses […] More…
Renault R5 Turbo 3E Is A 375-HP Electric Show Car Made For Drifting
This exuberant dual-motor RWD study pays homage to the classic Renault 5’s most iconic sports versions: the 5 Turbo and Turbo 2. More…
BMW integrates recycled marine waste into the ‘New Class’
For the first time, BMW will use plastic trim parts in the electric models of the ‘New Class’ from 2025 onwards, the raw material for which consists of around 30 per cent recycled fishing nets and ropes. The residual materials from the maritime industry will be processed in a recycling process to create trim parts […] More…
Teams builder
Over the past 5 years, US auto parts maker Dana Incorporated has undergone a dramatic transformation since it entered the e-mobility market. Its acquisition and integration of companies such as TM4 and Pi Innovo, combined with internal development of skills critical to electric powertrain engineering, have resulted in it accumulating a portfolio of OEM customers. More…
US: Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter Is Finally Available
It does not work with all Teslas, but retrofit eligibility for older cars is coming in early 2023. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 21, 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…
Harley-Davidson to re-open Del Mar electric motorcycle reservations after first round sold out
If you’ve been champing at the bit to put down a reservation for a LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle, then we’ve got good news for you. The wait will soon be over as Harley-Davidson’s electric sub-brand LiveWire will be re-opening reservations later this month. More…
Here’s how Canadian hydropower will power 1 million New York City homes from 2026
The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) line, will deliver 1,250 megawatts of clean electricity from Canada’s Hydro-Québec, the fourth-largest hydropower producer in the world, to New York City. More…
Ford reveals all-new ‘smartphone on wheels’ E-Transit Custom commercial EV van
At the Hannover IAA Transportation event, Ford revealed new features and specifications of its all-new E Transit Custom, a fully electric commercial van, or what the automaker calls a “smartphone on wheels.”. More…
Jaguar Land Rover converting Halewood factory to build EVs, pivoting to a new era
Jaguar Land Rover has begun converting its Halewood plant to support the company’s transition to electric vehicles. The plant looks to play a key role as Jaguar Land Rover pivots to reclaim EV market share. More…
Jaguar Land Rover converting Halewood factory to build EVs, saving the factory’s fate
Jaguar Land Rover has begun converting its Halewood plant to support the company’s transition to electric vehicles. After several years of uncertainty, workers at the Halewood plant can finally take a deep breath and, for the rest of us, get ready for the first all-electric Land Rover due in 2024.. More…
