The US supplier Allison Transmission has completed a new production line for e-axles at its plant in Auburn Hills in the state of Michigan. The new 10,000 square metre facility will produce Allison Transmission’s eGen Power electric axles for commercial vehicles. These include the eGen Power 100D for heavy-duty 6×2 vehicles and the eGen Power […] More…
CATL launches personnel recruitment in Germany
About two years after the start of construction, CATL plans to hire more employees for its battery cell factory near Erfurt in the next few weeks. The workforce is expected to increase from around 180 employees from Thuringia at present to about 225 by the end of the year. This was announced by CATL’s European […] More…
Tesla begins Model Y Performance deliveries in China
After teasing the move earlier this week, Tesla has begun deliveries of the Performance Model Y in China. The move comes with price hikes to the other Tesla models as the American automaker has fallen victim to continued supply chain issues. More…
Tesla Starts Deliveries Of Model Y Performance In China
The company now sells two Model 3 and three Model Y versions in China. More…
KOA Campgrounds To Begin Installing EV Charging Stations
EV-friendly camping is about to get a lot easier. More…
Germany’s new government aims for more sustainable transport
The newly-elected German federal coalition government has presented its coalition agreement. This is titled “Mehr Fortschritt Wagen” and can be translated to something like “dare to innovate” or “dare to make progress.” This, of course, has a number of ramifications for the transport industry. Contrary to expectation, the three coalition parties did not agree on […] More…
Bjørn Nyland Tests How Cold LFP Battery Affects Tesla Model 3
It’s not a good idea to let the battery get cold. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQB Goes On Sale, Is More Expensive Than Most Rivals
Two AWD models are available at the start of sales in Germany; FWD and long-range versions will arrive later. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQB Goes On Sale, Is More Expensive Than Rivals
Two AWD models are available at the start of sales, but FWD and long-range versions will arrive later. More…
Mullen increases reservation limit for the FIVE EV
The Californian EV manufacturer Mullen Technologies announced that the reservation limit for its Mullen FIVE EV Crossover has been increased to 25,000 initial reservations. The first 25,000 reservations will also receive a custom ‘launch edition’ for vehicle trim package options. The Mullen FIVE EV crossover recently debuted at the LA Auto Show, and was planned […] More…
Kia to release new Niro in 2022
At the Seoul Mobility Show, Kia presented the new generation of the Niro, which will go on sale next year as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric model. The focus of the presentation was on the completely new design. Kia has not yet revealed whether there will be any changes to the powertrains. The first […] More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Gains $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit Option
It includes carbon-silicon carbide rotors, one-piece forged calipers with high-performance pads and high-temperature brake fluid. More…
Mercedes-Benz launches EQB electric SUV for ~$50,000
Mercedes-Benz announced the start of sales for its new EQB compact electric SUV today and priced the new vehicle at around $50,000. More…
Peugeot e-208 & e-2008 receive range upgrade
From the beginning of 2022, the electric versions of the Peugeot models 208 and 2008 are to receive a higher WLTP range – of up to 22 kilometres. This is made possible by changes to the software, but also to the hardware. The Peugeot e-208 will then offer a combined WLTP range of up to […] More…
All-New 2023 Kia Niro Breaks Cover, Is A Lot Harder To Ignore Now
The second-generation Niro will arrive in 2022 looking like a mix between the 2019 HabaNiro concept and the new Sportage. More…
Diess future still unclear at Volkswagen
The power struggle in Wolfsburg has apparently still not been resolved. According to a media report, the supervisory board has not yet decided whether or not to dismiss the criticised CEO Herbert Diess. However, Diess is not supposed to be involved in important discussions on future investments at the moment. Parallel to the Diess affair, […] More…
Kia unveils new Niro revamped from the ground up with sustainability in mind
As anticipated, Kia Corporation has debuted its redesigned Niro with the world, complete with new features focused around efficiency and sustainability. As either a hybrid, PHEV, or fully-electric model, the new Kia Niro represents the Korean automaker’s growing focus on lowering emissions. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 24, 2021
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…
California: Plug-In Sales Up 82% In Q1-Q3 2021, Tesla Dominates
The Tesla Model Y is the fifth most popular model year-to-date, while the Model 3 is #10. More…
Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid
Tesla has unveiled the first new track-ready accessory kit for Model S Plaid: a $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. More…
