That was fast, as the ET5 electric sedan has only been unveiled on December 18, 2021. More…
NIO Has Already Built The First ET5 Validation Prototypes
Schaltbau launches arc-quenching high-current DC contactors
Switching large direct currents safely and responsively is a critical task in EV drive systems, requiring electromagnetically controlled contactors that extinguish the unwanted arcs that inevitably form between the main contacts when they open (writes Peter Donaldson). Drawing on almost a century’s experience in the railway industry, German company Schaltbau is addressing this issue by […] More…
EVzero: UK corporates form ‘action group’ around charging infrastructure
A group of businesses has launched the ‘EVzero’ initiative to increase charging infrastructure across the country in the UK. Tesco, NatWest, LeasePlan UK, Defra and The Environment Agency have taken the lead and say they will act as an “action group”. Specifically, the businesses say they will work “to reduce risks and costs associated with […] More…
Comau to help Mullen expand production
Californian electric car start-up Mullen Automotive is working with Italian automation specialist Comau, part of the Stellantis Group, to expand its body assembly plant in the US state of Mississippi. Mullen’s AMEC (Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center) production facility in Tunica will build the Mullen Five electric SUV, which the manufacturer formerly called the MX-05. […] More…
Koenigsegg’s Quark E-Motor Makes 355 Horsepower, 443 Pound-Feet
It is presented next to a 330 milliliter can of energy drink for scale, to emphasize its tininess. More…
Rivian aims to manufacture 200 BEVs per week
US electric car start-up Rivian has ramped up production of its debut model R1T to around 200 units per week, according to insiders. The production ramp-up had previously been bumpy, although the company had postponed the start of production and deliveries several times. According to Automotive News, citing company sources, Rivian had suspended production at […] More…
Dachser to expand zero-emission vehicle fleet across the board
Logistics provider Dachser has plans to invest in battery-powered trucks and company cars. Tests with hydrogen-powered trucks are also in the pipeline. The family-owned business operates on a tight enough timeline. Dachser, in an initial step, intends to introduce at least 50 additional battery-electric trucks on European routes by the end of 2023. Additional, because […] More…
Rolls-Royce to quit combustion engine development
Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Müller-Ötvös has given insights into the further electrification strategy of the British BMW subsidiary following the debut of the Spectre electric car. According to this, the successors to the current models will only be powered purely by battery-electric drives. As Müller-Ötvös told the magazine Autocar, Rolls-Royce will follow the Spectre with fully […] More…
UK: RAC Begins Using Electric Patrol Vans
The Renault Zoe Van is being trialled as a patrol vehicle. More…
JLR receives major loan for EV research and development
Jaguar Land Rover has received a £625-million-loan from twelve commercial banks, secured by the UK government with half a billion pounds, for the research, development and export of battery electric vehicles. The loan will support JLR’s Reimagine electrification strategy, unveiled around a year ago, according to the UK government. Converted, the sum of the loan […] More…
Porsche Macan EV Shows Its Face In New Spy Photos
The upcoming electric Macan will have a two-tier headlight cluster design. More…
Watch 2022 Rivian R1T Showcase Its Drive Modes In Official Video
The electric pickup has eight drive modes, four for the road and four for off-road; see how each one works. More…
With more armies testing e-bikes than ever before, are electric bikes set to become the new cavalry?
The idea of army vehicles usually conjures up images of battle tanks and Black Hawks, but there’s a long history of two-wheelers making the draft as well. But while bicycles and old motorcycles were the bikes of choice for decades, electrification is changing the face of two-wheeled army transports around the world. More…
With more armies testing e-bikes than ever before, are electric bikes set to become the new calvary?
The idea of army vehicles usually conjures up images of battle tanks and Black Hawks, but there’s a long history of two-wheelers making the draft as well. But while bicycles and old motorcycles were the bikes of choice for decades, electrification is changing the face of two-wheeled army transports around the world. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Experiences Major Power Cuts On Track
It looks the part and goes the part out on the road, but it’s not as good around a track, it seems. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 31, 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…
Tesla says it had 400,000 Storm Watch activations on Powerwalls last year alone
Tesla confirmed an interesting data point: It had 400,000 Storm Watch activations on Powerwall battery packs in 2021. The feature helps homeowners avoid power outages in extreme weather. More…
Škoda unveils new Enyaq Coupé iV reminiscent of Volkswagen’s ID.5 GTX plus a sportier RS version with up to 545 km of range
Czech auto manufacturer Škoda has expanded its all-electric vehicle offerings by introducing a new Enyaq Coupé iV for Europe. The new EV was unveiled alongside a sportier Rally Sport version and can come in two different battery sizes as well as rear- or all-wheel drive.. More…
This app makes tracking rooftop solar installation and performance a cinch for homeowners
Homeowners who buy rooftop solar can track both the installation process and PV panel performance once their system is online with a free app from three-year-old software technology startup, Bodhi. The app makes buying into rooftop solar much more user-friendly. More…
2021’s Most Underwhelming EVs
What electric cars let us down the most in 2021? More…
