“If I have a third vehicle in the household, it’s probably going to be a Mach-E.” More…
Ford CEO: I’d Have A Mach-E As My Third Car After Bronco, Mustang
A handful of new Tesla Model X SUVs spotted as deliveries are delayed
Tesla missed its deadline to deliver the Model X in Q3 2021, but a handful of units of the new electric SUVs were spotted in Fremont factory. More…
Bluebus presents revamped electric minibus with solid-state battery
The French electric bus manufacturer Bluebus, part of the Bolloré Group, is presenting a new version of its six-metre short electric bus. This offers space for up to 35 passengers, a new drive with up to 140 kW of power and 25 per cent more range than its predecessor. Around ten years after the premiere […] More…
Quantron presents Q-Light FCEV transporter
Quantron has presented a fuel cell transporter. The transporter, called Q-Light FCEV, is a hydrogen-powered vehicle in the 3.5 to 4.2 tonne range, according to Quantron, and is offered in cooperation with FC experts AE Driven Solutions. The commercial vehicle converter had already announced a hydrogen transporter based on the Iveco Daily a little over […] More…
Foxconn buys Lordstown plant & signs manufacturing partnership
Foxconn will buy the car plant of the electric car start-up Lordstown Motors in Lordstown in the US state of Ohio. This is provided for in an agreement in principle that has now been concluded between the two sides. Foxconn will then take over the production of the electric pickup truck Endurance for Lordstown Motors. […] More…
Tesla Model S P100D Catches Fire In Georgia
Firefighters propped the vehicle up on wood blocks and put a fire hose under the vehicle to prevent the battery from reigniting. More…
If you snooze, you lose
The city of Düsseldorf has cancelled its lease order for a Tesla Model S as an official car for Mayor Dr Stephan Keller because Tesla has postponed the delivery date several times. Instead, the mayor of Düsseldorf has now opted for the all-electric EQS from Mercedes-Benz. With an all-electric range of up to 784 kilometres, […] More…
Over-the-air updates: How does each EV automaker compare?
Ever wondered how your electric vehicle updates itself over the air (OTA)? Is it software or firmware? Perhaps you’re wondering if the new EV you’re considering is even fit with over-the-air capabilities.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 30, 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…
ABB Introduces ‘World’s Fastest’ EV Charger: Terra 360
It’s a four-head unit with 360 kW power output that can be shared between up to four vehicles simultaneously. More…
The cheap solar-powered car you might never need to charge [Video]
Imagine a car that can charge using the sun, generate an income via a car-sharing scheme, and is also affordable to buy. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? Think again – say hello to Sono Motors’ Sion electric car. More…
Tesla angers certified shops after it tries to recruit techs they paid to train on Tesla cars
Tesla is angering some Tesla certified repair shops after the automaker used its contact to try to recruit the technicians that those shops paid to train on Tesla cars. More…
Android Auto now works in Tesla vehicles through the browser
A developer managed to get Android Auto working in Tesla vehicles through the web browser and an app on Google Play. More…
NIO Officially Introduces ES8 In Norway
NIO has revealed its comprehensive offer for the ES8 in Norway, but will it be competitive? More…
My powertrain and AMP-1 tours revealed a refreshing team culture at Lucid Motors behind the Air
I recently had an exclusive opportunity to visit Lucid Motors’ powertrain manufacturing and AMP-1 facilities and test drive a Lucid Air Dream Edition (Performance). Inside and out of my detailed tours full of manic note scribbling, I had tons of time to mingle with members of the Lucid team, from manufacturing employees at AMP-1, to Lucid’s CEO himself. What I discovered was a company-wide focus on teamwork, efficiency, and the utmost quality – an ethos that is apparent when you view the Lucid Air sedan up close. More…
We Take A Close Look At The Audi Q4 E-Tron, Inside And Out
Kyle Conner gets up close and personal with a Euro-spec Audi Q4 e-tron, finds it more desirable than the VW ID.4. More…
Genesis GV60 electric SUV comes with great specs and fake engine noises
Genesis has revealed more details about its upcoming GV60, an upcoming electric SUV based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform powering the Ioniq electric vehicles. More…
28 companies worth $1T to automakers: These are the ZEVs we want right now
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (CEVA), a coalition of 28 major US and global companies and fleet operators, released a letter today urging automakers to rapidly expand their zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) offerings. The group also specified what kind of vehicles they want. CEVA, which is led by nonprofit Ceres, includes such corporate heavy hitters as Amazon, American Airlines, Best Buy, DHL, T-Mobile, and Uber. More…
The US solar industry is infighting. Here’s why
There’s a tariff battle under way within the US solar industry. On one side are project builders that rely on imported materials, and on the other side are domestic manufacturers. More…
Europe’s electric bike companies REALLY don’t want you hacking your e-bike to go faster
Hot-rodding, hacking, or e-bike tampering – call it whatever you’d like. But Europe’s major electric bicycle companies are doing everything they can to prevent riders from finagling more speed from their e-bikes. More…
