General Motors is looking to nip the any dealership issues in the bud before its influx of EVs hit the market. In a recent letter to its dealerships, GM has warned against markups above MSRPs and reservation amounts, threatening to redirect vehicles away from offenders. More…
EV hype helped Stellantis stock beat TSLA in 2021 – Here’s how it can deliver in 2022 (part 1)
Built up on the hype of its new European brand alliances, a few EV reveals, and the promise of profitability that always comes with economies of scale, shares in Stellantis (STLA) rose more than 60 percent in 2021, out-performing shares of Tesla stock (TSLA), which were up 27 percent over the same period. For that growth to continue in 2022, Stellantis has to deliver on product. Here’s how each brand can get it right. More…
Tesla aims for a few Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter
Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that Tesla aims to deliver a few Model Y vehicles from Gigafactory Texas by the end of the quarter. More…
GM is investing over $150 million to produce electric motor components in New York
General Motors (GM) shared plans to invest nearly $154 million to renovate its Lockport Components plant in western New York to support stator module production. These key components for electric motors will eventually serve GM brand electric trucks and SUVs built upon the company’s Ultium Platform. More…
Podcast: Tesla headphones?, Model Y at Giga Texas, electric airstream, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including potential Tesla headphones, Model Y at Gigafactory Texas, a new electric airstream, and more. More…
BMW’s Odd New Steering Wheel Patent Takes Yokes Up To Eleven
It is not so much a wheel as it is a handle with ‘angled gripping elements,’ as BMW puts it. More…
Stellantis CEO Complains About Electrification Risks In Europe
He also points out hybrids as a cheaper and faster way of reducing carbon emissions. More…
Honda e goes full thicc boi with touring car widebody kit (lots of pictures)
The guys at UK-based Old School Engineering have been working on their touring car-inspired, carbon fiber, widebody Honda e hot hatch for months. Earlier today, they finally released these pictures of the finished product. Meet the Red Bull Racing Honda e – will this be the car that sets off a second wave of tuner Hondas. More…
Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised
Tesla has started deliveries of the Model X Plaid with tri-motor powertrain, and the first reviews are coming in. They show the electric vehicle, which is now the fastest SUV in the world, doing a 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised by Tesla. More…
Check Out This Rivian R1T Fast Charging Test: 151 kW Peak
20-80% state-of-charge session took about 41 minutes. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQC Owners In China Report Motor Problems
Some 300 owners are reportedly involved in protests about how Mercedes is handling the potential motor failure. More…
Winnebago And Airstream Reveal Camper Concepts, VW E-UP Revival
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‘Look at me!’ Volkswagen struts its upcoming ID. Buzz leaving plant in Germany ahead of world premiere in March
Volkswagen continues to tease the world with its upcoming ID. Buzz electric minibus ahead of its world premiere scheduled for March 9th. The latest taste comes in the form of a video posted by the automaker’s commercial vehicle branch Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge. It shows two camouflaged ID Buzz electric minibuses driving out of an assembly plant in Hanover, Germany. More…
New York adds $12M to its up to $2k per consumer EV rebate program
New York State governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced this week that more than $12 million will be added to the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program, which helps consumers save up to $2,000 on the purchase of an electric vehicle. More…
Partnership enables Rivian electric truck charging while glamping
Rivian is partnering with hospitality company Under Canvas to provide EV charging at the latter’s glamping sites. Under the partnership, Rivian will provide its Waypoint Level 2 chargers at Under Canvas sites in Utah, positioned near two popular outdoor destinations: Moab and Lake Powell. The sites offer a more upscale alternative to traditional… More…
See Refreshed Tesla Model X With CCS2 Port Spotted In Norway
Both the refreshed Model S and Model X will be natively compatible with the CCS2 charging standard in Europe. More…
Tesla China Video Touts Tesla Service And Customer Satisfaction
Tesla has had its fair share of issues in China, but it took aggressive action, and it appears to have worked. More…
VW ID. Buzz Pre-Production Begins Ahead Of First Media Drive Event
Next week, VW will host a “covered drive” event for journalists in Barcelona, Spain. More…
Tesla Heat Issue Drags On: Now It’s Model 3s With No Heat Pump
Older, out-of-warranty Model 3 sedans may require a new heating unit, which could cost over $1,200 out of pocket. More…
Allego to build 14 HPC sites in Flanders
Allego has been awarded 14 more HPC sites on motorways in Flanders. These 14 new sites complement two motorway sites for which Allego was already selected by the Flemish Agency for Roads and Transport in 2020. In the first phase, Allego plans to install two HPC columns and two AC chargers at each of the […] More…
