Police departments around the country have been going electric quickly. You might think that means more cops in Teslas and electric trucks, but many departments are seeking out electric two-wheelers for patrol use. The latest example happens to be on a fleet of Harley-powered Serial 1 electric bikes. More…
Rivian R1T Low Drag Coefficient Claims Analyzed In Virtual Wind Tunnel
Rivian says the R1T has a drag coefficient of just 0.30 Cd, much lower than other pickups of the same size. More…
Karsan presents hydrogen bus at the IAA
The Turkish bus manufacturer Karsan presented its first hydrogen model at the IAA Transportation. The e-ATA Hydrogen is a 12-metre bus for up to 95 passengers (40 seats) and a range of over 500 kilometres. In the e-ATA Hydrogen, Karsan combines a 250 kW electric drive with a 70 kW fuel cell and a 30 […] More…
China has a new Tesla clone, and it starts at just $26,000
Chinese automaker Changan Automobile has launched a new electric vehicle that strongly resembles the Tesla Model 3, but it starts at just $26,000. More…
Daimler shows off new applications of eActros at the IAA
Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented a range of new applications for the battery-electric eActros currently on display in Hanover. Presentations included using the eActros as a semitrailer tractor and an electric auxiliary drive solution, for example for skip and roll-off tippers. The tractor unit is based on the same technology as the eActros 300 as a solo […] More…
Daimler shows off application range of the eActros at the IAA
Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented a range of new applications for the battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport at the IAA Transportation in Hanover. An eActros as a semitrailer tractor was included as well as with an electric auxiliary drive solution, for example for skip and roll-off tippers. The tractor unit is based on the same technology […] More…
Volvo Cars stops selling mild hybrids in Denmark
Volvo Cars has stopped selling mild hybrids in Denmark and now only offers electric cars and plug-in hybrids there. Denmark is the second country after Norway where Volvo Cars exclusively sells its BEV and PHEV models marketed under the Recharge label. Volvo had already globally ended the sale of pure combustion vehicles in 2019. Since […] More…
Hertz orders up to 175,000 EVs from General Motors
Car rental company Hertz has placed its next major order for electric vehicles: Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors by 2027. The first vehicles are to join the Hertz fleet in 2023, however initially, it will not include any of the new Ultium models. This was announced by both […] More…
Mercedes is low on chargers
Mercedes plug-in hybrids currently come without Mode 2 charging cables, which enable charging at household sockets. “There is currently a worldwide supply shortage of certain semiconductor components,” Mercedes confirmed. Mercedes could not say when customers would get their cables. Currently, about 12 per cent of new registrations in Germany are plug-in hybrids, and 16 per […] More…
Eaton introduces battery pack vent valve for EVs
Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has introduced a single-stage vent valve for EV batteries. The valve acts as an over-pressure relief for the vehicle’s pack. The valve’s resealing technology allows customers to specify very low opening pressures and testing for 100% functionality compared with the conventional burst-valve technology commonly used in the market at […] More…
Nikola Badger Prototype Was Partly Made Of Ford F-150 Raptor Parts
Raptor components aside, the Badger prototype included a “chopped up” electric Nikola power sports vehicle, former employee testifies. More…
GM pushing 7 new EPA standards that could move US toward mass EV adoption
GM is transforming its business to meet the future of transportation by introducing a full lineup of new electric vehicles this year. With “EV for everyone,” GM is hoping it can reach the masses and speed up the transition to sustainable transportation. In the company’s latest push toward a cleaner future, the automaker released seven new EPA standards that could help drive EV adoption in the United States.. More…
This innovative solar foundation company just got $40M in funding
San Rafael, California-based Ojjo, whose solar foundations will hold the photovoltaic panels on one of the largest solar farms in the US, just closed a $40 million Series C funding round. More…
Italian Luxury EV Startup Aehra Teases Exceedingly Sleek SUV Model
It will be the company’s first model and it should be followed by an equally sleek “ultra premium” electric sedan. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 20, 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…
Review: 2023 Range Rover’s PHEVs double EV range to 50 miles, ahead of full BEV in 2024
Range Rover brought us to Madrid’s swanky city center, local mountain roads, and nearby off-road tracks to test the new Range Rover PHEVs – the P440e and P510e. The result? A new appreciation for the over the top luxury and off road capabilities of the English vehicles, but also what could be waiting in the electric future of Range Rover.. More…
Ram promises electric pickup lineup that will challenge Ford and Rivian in range and beyond
Ram Trucks is quickly falling behind as automakers like Ford and Rivian are already scaling production of their highly anticipated electric pickup trucks. Despite this, Ram Trucks CEO believes the company’s electric pickup has what it takes to overthrow the competition. More…
General Motors To Supply 175,000 EVs To Hertz Through 2027
Hertz will buy EVs from the Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC and BrightDrop brands, starting with the Bolt EV and EUV in Q1 2023. More…
Nikola Opens European Order Books For Iveco-Based Tre BEV Truck
The Euro version of the Nikola Tre BEV has a quoted range of up to 530 km and there’s also a fuel cell version that goes 800 km. More…
BYD brings its ultra-safe Blade Batteries to the commercial EV world with new eBus platform
During a presentation at IAA Transportation in Germany this week, Chinese EV manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD) has shared a myriad of new commercial EV technologies that will initially debut in Europe. The most prominent of the bunch is BYD’s new eBus platform, which is powered by BYD’s durable Blade Batteries, currently being used in its passenger EVs. More…
