The Swedish electric truck start-up Volta Trucks will have its first trucks produced by Steyr Automotive, formerly MAN Truck and Bus Austria, in Austria from the end of 2022. The two companies have now signed a production contract to this effect. According to the Swedish company, the contract was preceded by a “broad-based competitive tendering […] More…
Toyota announces major battery investment
Toyota plans to invest a total of 1.5 trillion yen (about 11.5 billion euros) in the expansion of its battery production and in battery development by 2030. In addition, Toyota is increasing its battery production target from 180 GWh to at least 200 GWh by 2030. Unlike most other manufacturers, Toyota relies on its own […] More…
Tesla is building a team of energy traders
Some people trade stocks, but Tesla wants to trade energy capacity. The company is building a new team of traders to do just that with its Autobidder platform More…
Renault confirms Renault 5 to launch in 2024
Renault will launch the production version of the all-electric Renault 5 Prototype in 2024. This was confirmed by the French manufacturer during the presentation of the concept car at the IAA Mobility. There had already been corresponding media reports in January. At that time, there was also the possibility that the production version could come […] More…
Budget-priced 70 mph electric scooters from Ola begin sales, shake up industry
The start of sales for the Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters has been hotly anticipated since the scooters were first teased earlier this year. Now that orders are open, all eyes are on Ola to see how the company grows its scooter operations domestically and abroad More…
Cupra to go emissions-free by 2030
Cupra aims to become a fully electric brand by 2030 – Seat will then continue to offer internal combustion engines and hybrids. In the meantime, Cupra has started production of its first fully electric Born model at the German plant in Zwickau. At the IAA Mobility, the Seat brand announced its intention to take “the […] More…
Porsche Taycan tuning now available
Tuning company RevoZport offers Porsche Taycan owners an upgrade for their electric sports car. The eye-catching body kits are dubbed the Taycan Revoluzione and Taycan GT-Z but leave the car’s innards untouched. The kits do not come cheap, however, as US prices for the GT-Z kit start at $15,000 while the Revoluzione is available from […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 7, 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…
Polestar shares 2.2 kWh transporter concept capable of hauling 400 lbs
Polestar has once again made the headlines with another unique electric concept, this time in the form of a transporter cart used to move cargo and make deliveries. The project, called Re:Move began as a mere concept project celebrating industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, and ended up becoming an actual working prototype unveiled at IAA Mobility in Munich More…
Cupra shares ‘ambitions’ to become fully electric brand by 2030
During IAA Mobility in Munich this year, Spanish automaker Cupra publicly shared its brand’s vision for an all-electric future, outlining its pipeline of upcoming EVs as evidence of its “ambition” to reach its goal by 2030 More…
Watch: Audi RS E-Tron GT Range Test, Charging Time, And 0-60 MPH
Audi’s RS E-Tron GT beats the EPA’s driving range estimate and aces our other tests. More…
Ford poaches Apple Car VP, former Tesla exec Doug Field in setback for Project Titan
Bloomberg is reporting today that Apple’s self-driving car project has suffered a major setback. According to the report, Ford has poached Doug Field from Apple. Field joined Apple from Tesla and had been one of the key players on the Project Titan team, serving as a VP on the special projects team. More…
Driving Tesla Model S Plaid In 7 Ft Of Water: Sink Or Swim?
Why drive a $130,000 car underwater? Because no one has done it yet, of course. More…
Mercedes EQB electric SUV: Specs and features confirmed for 2022 US arrival
At the Munich auto show, Mercedes-Benz on Sunday confirmed a few key pieces of information about how the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB will arrive in U.S. spec—although pricing and driving range remain variables that might or might not see this luxury EV fitting into some American driveways starting next year. The EQB will be offered in the U.S. in… More…
Porsche’s Mission R Concept offers glimpse into an all-electric motorsport future
After teasing its debut at IAA Mobility Munich, Porsche has unveiled its Mission R concept, a study of an all-electric racing GT representing what the future of motorsports could look like. While Mission R remains a concept vehicle, Porsche said it is packed with hints at a future production model to be built with racing in mind More…
VW Boss Confirms ID X All-Electric Hot Hatch For Production
It will be the second GTX performance model, based on the ID.3, perhaps badged as the ID.3 GTX. More…
Renault will seek to extend the 2035 EU ICE ban to 2040
During IAA Mobility in Munich this week, an executive for Renault Group stated plans to seek an extension of the recently proposed 2035 ban of all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales in the EU. According to the report, Renault wants an extension to around 2040 in order to provide more affordable cars to consumers before more expensive EVs become mandatory More…
Nissan joins race to reclaim mini EV segment
Nissan has announced plans to launch a new battery-electric mini-vehicle in Japan in early 2022. The small EV is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi and will have a nominal battery capacity of 20 kWh, which helps to keep the price down. However, competition at least overseas will be tough. Nissan joins a growing […] More…
Siemens Gamesa claims world’s first recyclable offshore wind turbine blade
Siemens Gamesa has launched what it claims is the world’s first recyclable offshore wind turbine blade. The “RecyclableBlade” is ready for commercial use offshore, and Siemens Gamesa has already made agreements with three customers. More…
CAKE and Polestar team up for an electric moped that can charge while you tow it
Electric motorbike brand CAKE has announced the first-ever electric mobility bundle alongside EV automaker Polestar. The two Swedish companies look to provide solutions for urban mobility with a custom version of CAKE’s recently released Makka moped platform, which can be towed behind a Polestar 2 EV and simultaneously charged More…
