Mobilize is a mobility brand focused on car sharing and it will debut in the UK in the second half of 2023. More…
Renault To Bring Mobilize Brand To UK, Introduce Twizy Successor
ACE Green Recycling to establish battery recycling plant in Texas
US company ACE Green Recycling announced plans to build and operate North America’s largest sustainable battery recycling park in Texas. The facility will be capable of recycling both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries from vehicles and other sources. The site measures 37,000 square feet (about 3,437 sqm), and ACE says Texas was an “obvious choice” due […] More…
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV bows in Redline Edition, while rest of Bolt EV lineup carries over
For its sophomore model year, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV gets a new Redline Edition, while the rest of the Bolt EV lineup carries over unchanged. The Redline Edition is an appearance package Chevy has been offering on some of its gasoline models for a few years now. The Bolt EUV Redline Edition gets gloss black 17-inch wheels with red accents, a… More…
Onto adds Fiat 500e cars to the fleet
British electric car subscription service Onto has bought 600 electric Fiat 500 for the rental fleet, including some convertibles. The 600 electric cars join Onto’s long list of orders from the Stellantis Group. Onto has opted for the Fiat 500 in Icon trim and the larger 42-kWh battery. The three-door models are offered on a […] More…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Says Many EV Makers Are Going About It Wrong
Musk has made suggestions to Rivian in the past, and it seems he’s sticking with his experienced opinions. More…
Tesla Vs VW, Scout, EV Tires & Battery Factories: EV News May 13, 2022
It’s time again for a series of EV news briefs to share with your family, friends, and colleagues. More…
Forsee Power opens battery assembly in France
French battery manufacturer Forsee Power has opened its production site in Poitiers. The Poitiers plant has five assembly lines for e-bus batteries with a production capacity of 1 GWh, equivalent to more than 2,500 bus batteries per year. Or, put another way, more than 76 per cent of the current electric bus market in Europe. […] More…
Microlino Pioneer Series unveiled
Micro Mobility Systems has launched the first edition of Microlino. The limited ‘Pioneer Series’ comprises 999 light electric vehicles that will roll off the lines in Turin, Italy. All Pioneer Series Microlinos have a 10.5 kWh battery for a range of up to 177 kilometres and come in two colours exclusive to the launch edition: […] More…
Germany: The Plug-In Car Sales Decrease Deepened In April 2022
Challenging months are ahead. More…
Panasonic: Tesla pushing for faster development of 4680 cells
Tesla is pushing for faster development of new 4680 battery cells, the CFO of battery supplier Panasonic said in an interview with Bloomberg published Wednesday. Hirokazu Umeda noted this in a briefing after the release of Panasonic’s quarterly financial results, while noting that the Japanese company is still seeing stronger demand from Tesla for… More…
Norway to remove VAT exemption for pricey electric cars
The Norwegian Government followed up on plans to remove EV subsidies when it announced the revised budget this week. First to fall is the VAT exemption on electric cars costing more than 500,000 kroner (just under 49,000 euros) as of 1 January 2023. The VAT for electric vehicles under the new scheme is dynamic, i.e. […] More…
VW Helps Transform Greek Island Into “Electric Eden” Test Bed For EVs
The Smart & Sustainable Island project aims to bring EVs and renewable energy to Astypalea. More…
Foxconn Completes Ohio Plant Purchase, Endurance EV May Be Delayed
Foxconn and Lordstown Motors also announced a $100 million investment into a joint venture to co-design and develop commercial EVs. More…
Watch Tesla Model 3 Become A Tank Riding On Huge Tracks
We’ve seen our fair share of Tesla off-road makeovers over the years, but this one just might be the most extreme. More…
Renault’s new delivery solution combines electric van, bike, and drone
A drone has been factored into Renault’s all-electric delivery solution alongside a battery-powered van and e-bike to permit companies to transport goods to bustling city centers without leaving a measurable carbon footprint. More…
Rivian issues its first recall for R1T electric pickup truck, 500 trucks are affected by airbag problem
Rivian has issued its first recall on its first vehicle, the R1T electric pickup truck. A problem with the passenger seat airbag is affecting just over 500 trucks that need to be recalled. More…
Rivian VP Of Hardware Engineering Takes Delivery Of Her R1S SUV
Rivian tweeted a photo of an owner taking delivery of an R1S but failed to say she is a high-ranking company executive. More…
Buzz Charter F review: This low-cost folding electric bike sticks the battery where the sun don’t shine
The Buzz Charter F, which is the latest e-bike from the value-oriented electric bike brand Buzz, offers up a low-cost $999 folding model with the battery hidden in the seat post. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 12, 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…
Here’s how Americans feel about rooftop solar and how it affects their house values
In order to understand the impacts of adopting rooftop solar in the United States, customer review and consumer news platform ConsumerAffairs polled 1,000 US homeowners about their views on and overall experience with solar panels. Here’s what the homeowners said. More…
