In February, 317,000 New Energy Vehicles were sold in China. Compared to the same month last year, sales increased by 189 per cent. The ratio of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric cars within the NEV category remained nearly constant. While the 317,000 sales represent a 24.1 per cent decline from the 412,000 units sold in January […] More…
Renault Trucks to add two electric trucks to lineup by 2023
Renault Trucks is expanding its electric portfolio and has announced the market launch of two new 44-tonner models for the first quarter of 2023: the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for long-distance transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for construction site transport. Plans are also underway for another freight-carrying electric truck. The new models will […] More…
Shocking Supercharger overcharge
The owner of a Tesla Model 3 in China was astonished when, after a relatively short stay at a Supercharger station, he suddenly faced a bill charging 3,846,306 yuan, or about $600,000. To add insult to injury, the drivers’ vehicle was also banned from using the Superchargers. The fault was apparently a software error. cnevpost.com More…
Aston Martin And Britishvolt To Develop High-Performance Batteries
The bespoke high-performance cylindrical battery cell technology will be used in Aston Martin’s first battery electric vehicle in 2025. More…
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids sells out in less than a day (again) after the electric ATV briefly restocked
Even though you can’t buy an actual Tesla Cyberquad yet, your kids can already get a half-sized version. Or at least they could have if they were quick, since Tesla and Radio Flyer’s co-developed Cyberquad for Kids only briefly returned to being in stock before immediately selling out again. More…
Tern launches new Quick Haul e-bike, its most affordable Bosch mid-drive cargo electric bike yet
When I think of Tern and its popular electric cargo e-bikes, I think of two things: Incredible quality and incredibly expensive. But with the launch of its latest model today, the Tern Quick Haul, one of those things is fading away, and it’s not the quality. More…
Ford Pro Launches Comprehensive Suite Of Commercial EV Chargers
Commercial EV customers will have charging hardware options to fit every need and budget. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 8, 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…
Smart EV charging results in substantial emissions reduction – new study
Smart, or optimized, EV charging – automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges – could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, according to a new report from nonprofit RMI and environmental tech nonprofit WattTime. More…
Does Mileage Impact EV Acceleration? Out Of Spec Tests Two Teslas
One covered over 100,000 miles, more than three times the mileage of the other. More…
Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC’s policing of his Tesla tweets
Elon Musk has now officially asked the court to change his 2018 settlement with the SEC in order to terminate the SEC’s policing of his Tesla tweets. More…
Northvolt Plans 100 GWh/Year Cathode Material Gigafactory In Sweden
It will supply multiple battery plants, as well as produce some battery cells too. More…
Tesla Model 3 Performance: How Is It Holding Up At 100,000 Miles?
Tesla has been called out often for inconsistencies with build quality. Will your Model 3 fall apart as it ages? More…
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne Electric Supercar Makes US Debut
This 1,100 horsepower retro-inspired super EV sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.6 seconds. More…
Kerala utility orders 65 EVs from Tata Motors
In India, Tata Motors has been awarded a contract for 65 electric vehicles from Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The order is for 60 Tigor EVs and 5 Nexon EV SUVs. The Tata Group said that the order is part of a competitive pan-India tender, floated by KSEB in line with the state’s vision ‘Go […] More…
Li-ion Battery Cathode Materials: See Price Evolution Since 2010
Cobalt remains the most expensive, but a lot of attention is now on nickel. More…
Olectra delivers 150 electric buses to Pune
India`s manufacturer Olectra Greentech Limited has added 150 more electric buses to the public transport fleet in Pune. The city now has a total fleet of 300 electric buses from Olectra. Olectra Greentech is a joint venture between Olectra (formerly called Greentech) and its technology partner BYD. The company says itis confident of adding another […] More…
2023 Lotus Type 132 Electric SUV Exposed Too Soon In Patent Images
The first SUV in the brand’s history and the first made-in-China Lotus will make its official debut on March 29. More…
2022 Mazda CX-60 E-Skyactiv PHEV Quietly Revealed
It is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid and it has a claimed electric range of 39 miles (63 kilometers). More…
How US-made heat pumps could help weaken Russian power over Europe [Update]
Environmentalist, author, and journalist Bill McKibben wrote about an innovative idea that would help curb Europe’s dependency on Russian fossil fuels, and the Biden administration might actually implement the plan. More…
