EV prices are soaring at a non-sustainable rate, one auto-industry executive warns. As noted by Autoblog, several automakers have raised prices on their electric models in recent months. Tesla has raised prices multiple times this year, and the GMC Hummer EV got a $6,250 price bump last week. Ford and Rivian have raised prices recently as well… More…
Toyota reaches 200,000 vehicles sold mark in the USA
Toyota is the third carmaker, after Tesla and General Motors, to reach the 200,000 plug-in vehicle sales mark in the US, which is the threshold for receiving the federal US-wide tax credit. According to Bloomberg’s calculations, Toyota surpassed this mark in June, and the manufacturer confirmed this to the news agency. Until the end of […] More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in July 2022
Here at Electrek, we have spent endless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through the thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Teco and partners develop H2 fuel cell ship
The Norwegian company Teco 2030 is leading a consortium with partners Umoe Mandal and Blom Maritime to develop a hydrogen-powered high-speed ship with the help of government funding of 5 million kroner (just under 500,000 euros). The H2 ship will carry 200 to 300 passengers at speeds of more than 35 knots (65 km/h) and […] More…
AGRO explains importance of EMC-shielded cable glands
Like most small parts in complex vehicle systems, the glands that support, seal and protect the interfaces between HV cables and the components they link rarely receive the attention that the critical nature of the functions they fulfil perhaps ought to command (writes Peter Donaldson). AGRO’s EVolution EMC cable glands are a case in point, […] More…
Bug infestations at Tesla
Tesla has to fix a bug in 59,129 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built in 2022 worldwide that causes the emergency call system E-Call to fail. As the entry in the recall database of the German road traffic association, the KBA shows, this is to be done via a software update. This is not […] More…
Here’s A Look Under The Ford Electric Supervan’s Skin At Goodwood 2022
This 2,000 horsepower van was one of the electric stars of the show, constantly surrounded by dozens of people who wanted to take a closer look.More…
Tesla pauses in Germany while expanding in Texas
Tesla will pause production at Giga Berlin from next Monday, 11 July. Production processes are to be optimised by 22 July – according to reports, the cycle time will be halved in the future. Tesla has also applied to the city of Austin to expand the Texas Gigafactory. The two-week break in production had already […] More…
100% of UK car buyers are ready to go electric for the right price
A new study in the UK shows that 100% of new car buyers in the country are ready to go electric for the right price. More…
GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Sells For $324,500 At Auction, A New Record
Yes, someone paid that much for a one-owner, 48-mile 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Pickup at Barrett-Jacksons 2022 Las Vegas Auction.More…
Tesla Reveals Interesting Solar Trailer In Germany, Probably Won’t Build It
It’s basically just a small trailer with solar panels that can be extended outward to generate plenty of electricity.More…
This VW Beetle Drag Racing EV Has 6,500 HP From Four Motors
Unlike many Beetle builds, this one actually uses the newest model not a classic one as a base.More…
Tesla unveils solar range extender trailer with SpaceX Starlink internet terminal
Tesla has unveiled a new solar range extender trailer with a SpaceX Starlink internet satellite system at an exposition in Germany, but don’t expect to be able to buy it anything soon. More…
Revamped Jaguar Will Rely On Three New Electric SUVs Here In 2025
The automaker is essentially starting over with a completely new lineup of models all built on the same Panthera platform.More…
Ball On A Budget: Walmart’s New Hyper E-Ride Electric Bike
Will $1,500 get you a decent electric mountain bike?More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Reached New Record In June 2022
Close to 3,000 units were delivered last month and almost 14,000 cumulatively.More…
Schaeffler increases stake in Vitesco Technologies
In Germany, the Schaeffler family has increased its stake in the drive manufacturer Vitesco Technologies. The Schaeffler company IHO has acquired 1.6 million Vitesco shares. This increases the family’s stake in Vitesco Technologies by around four per cent to a total of 49.99 per cent. As reported, Vitesco has been listed on the stock exchange […] More…
Karsan begins deliveries in North America
A Karsan e-Jest electric minibus has been delivered to the Canadian city of Saint John in cooperation with Karsan’s distributor Damera. A fleet of six vehicles will start offering service in Saint John this September. The new electric buses from Karsan have been purchased as part of the city’s Public Transport Transformation Program. The e-Jest […] More…
Tesla to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin to upgrade the factory and add a shift
Tesla is reportedly going to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin in order to upgrade the factory and add a shift to achieve higher production capacity. More…
Illinois introduces rebate programme for EVs
In the USA, a new rebate programme for EVs opened in Illinois on 1 July. Anyone who buys an electric vehicle (car, truck or van) can apply for a $4,000 rebate from the state for their purchase. For electric motorcycles there is also a $1,500 rebate, but not for electric mopeds. Exluded from the rebates […] More…
