The Cybertruck is out, and it’s amazing—but it doesn’t quite measure up to expectations in some key specs. But it marks the debut of a new Powershare feature set that harnesses bidirectional charging. And in other news, Nio is partnering up with the parent of Volvo and Polestar for battery swapping. This and more, here
EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has unveiled a new generation of its Raption Series EV chargers. At the Power2Drive event in Munich in June, the company presented its new Raption Compact 160, which offers 160 kW of DC charging power. The Raption Compact 240 (with 240 kW) has now been added to the lineup. Circontrol plans
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycle company Serial 1 getting acquired, Lectric Ebikes going above and beyond with philanthropy, E-bike riding as a food courier, Ryvid Anthem motorcycle deliveries, closer look at
It took four years, which is two years late, but the Tesla Cybertruck has finally arrived with a higher price and less range than originally promised. On Thursday, Tesla held a delivery event where it outlined some details surrounding the Tesla Cybertruck and handed over the first trucks to customers. Some details are now confirmed,
Carmaker Renault and equipment manufacturer Valeo in France are collaborating to create a new electric motor generation. E7A, the third generation of this motor, is in the prototype stage and will debut in 2027. Renault is contributing the rotor and Valeo the stator, and both companies are providing technology development and production expertise. Renault plans
Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks, and alongside the release of the new vehicle it has announced several accessories, including a $2,975 tent attachment that is styled much like the Cybertruck itself. We learned about the imminent release of the Cybertruck “basecamp” through a leak in a Tesla app update yesterday, which revealed renderings of
Austrian e-bike specialist Mag Bike has just unveiled its newest electric mountain bike called the ET.1. Catering to performance-oriented riders, this bike is the latest of the bunch to feature a lightweight build, premium components, and the powerful Brose S Mag motor. The Austrian company has designed the bike for maximum off road performance thanks
By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 29, 2023 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has predicted that the Tesla Cybertruck launch will be bigger than any other product launch in the world this year, ahead of the delivery event set to take place on Thursday. Musk appeared for an almost-90-minute interview with reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin for
The Volvo EX90 gets U.S. pricing. Plug-in hybrid reliability is the pits, finds Consumer Reports. And Hyundai and Kia bypass some of the hurdles of in-wheel motors with their own solution. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hyundai and Kia have shown an alternative to in-wheel motors that accomplishes some of the same
The e-mobility revolution is not just about driving fun with great electric vehicles. Just as important are the technology and software that make charging fun. The dilemma with charging and the charging infrastructure can be summarized briefly and concisely: There are too many obstacles caused by a lack of compatibility between the various providers and
The Priority Current quickly became one of my favorite commuter electric bikes soon after its release, thanks in large part to its high-quality design and higher-end components all offered for a reasonable price. Now that I’ve tested the second version of the bike with a 5-speed drivetrain and other new add-ons, I’m even more sold
Chevrolet on Wednesday revealed updated versions of its Tahoe and Suburban SUVs. The full-size duo are due to start sales late next year as 2025 models, and pricing information will be announced closer to the on-sale date. The update includes revised styling and a more powerful diesel engine, but the biggest change is added technology
As part of EPRI’s EVS2Scale2030, eRoadMAP, is a first-of-its-kind interactive online resource intended to help effectively plan for the power and infrastructure needed to serve light-, medium-, and heavy-duty EVs. With data contributed from initiative collaborators such as Daimler Truck North America, Amazon and Volvo Group North America, the eRoadMAP tool offers fleet operators, auto
The UAW has launched an unprecedented campaign to unionize the entire US auto sector at once, with thousands of auto workers at 13 companies announcing simultaneous unionization campaigns. After UAW’s big strike win, winning 25%+ pay increases at the “Big Three” American automakers after a simultaneous strike at GM, Ford and Stellantis, the union is
Gravel bikes have gained quite a lot of popularity in recent years thanks to their versatility and efficiency. Essentially combining the long-distance ergonomics of a road bike and the off-road capability of a cross-country mountain bike, gravel bikes strike a balance for folks looking for all-around bikes. The dawn of electrification has made them even
By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 28, 2023 German automaker Volkswagen is airing warning signals amidst high costs and low productivity at its vehicle plants, which one executive says has made the company’s main brand fall behind the competition. On Monday, Volkswagen Group announced plans for a $10 billion euro (~$10.9 billion) cost-cutting measure at
Americans truck owners are a little less interested in electric trucks than last year. EV battery prices are falling. And Lotus rolls out some of the fastest chargers, to very few EVs that can handle it. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The performance brand Lotus is known for its fast cars, but
Transitioning a fleet from diesel to electric can be challenging without proper guidance. In this keynote presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, Siemens will discuss key items for fleet managers to consider, including: Assessing driving needs Analyzing energy costs Selecting appropriate vehicle models Evaluating charging infrastructure Steps to ensure charging depots are
Just as the wheels touched down on Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight from London to New York yesterday, powered by a low-carbon fuel engine made by Rolls-Royce, the company has announced a new shift. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç says it’s time to sell off its electric jet engine unit and focus on other strategies – namely
BMW has issued a recall on multiple vehicles due to an issue with the cars’ variable camshaft timing systems, which could result in an engine stalling. The recall affects the 1-Series Coupe, 1-Series Convertible, 3-Series, and 3-Series Convertible from the 2010-2012 model years, as well as the 3-Series Sports Wagon, 3-Series Coupe, 5-Series, X3 xDrive28i,
The increase of vehicles becoming electric, autonomous, and connected causes the demands for safety and reliability to be at an all-time high. Safety is more than just the chassis of the vehicle; it also lies within the electronic materials of the interior components, such as the sensor technology within the battery management. These sensors track,
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Like most electric vehicle startups in the early phase, Rivian has openly struggled with profitability. It’s had a hard time scaling up, generating enough pieces and parts to get trucks out of its Normal, Ill. factory and into customers’ driveways and trailheads. Thus, EV pundits and investors alike have called the brand’s future into question;
By Richard Angle Posted on November 27, 2023 Rocket Lab is currently targeting no earlier than December 13th for the launch of the mission, The Moon God Awakens from the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand. The company is in the midst of its return to flight following the mishap that occurred during its prior launch
Toyota sees solid-state batteries as EV bit players into the next decade. Volkswagen reportedly looks to Magna for help with Scout. And might an electric Juke return to the U.S.? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan on Monday confirmed that it will make the next-generation Nissan Leaf plus electric versions of the
We’re used to hearing a steady drumbeat of pleas for more public EV charging stations. But in certain markets, there might just be too many. Viewing the new technology through the lens of the old, EV-curious drivers assume that driving an EV will still require regular stops at fueling stations—with gas pumps replaced by super-duper-high-speed
After filing twin lawsuits against the Swedish Transport Agency and the country’s postal service after workers refused to deliver license plates for its cars, Tesla can enjoy a small victory in the battle in Sweden. Hours after filing the suits, a court in Sweden has backed the automaker, offering a temporary injunction to get the
Pagani last week revealed the open-top version of its hardcore Huayra Imola supercar from three years ago. The new Huayra Imola Roadster is the latest creation of Grandi Complicazioni, Pagani’s special projects program that the company announced last year with the reveal of the long-tail Huayra Codalunga, and just eight examples are planned, or three
UK EV charge point operator ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has signed an initial two-year “flexibility tender” agreement with electricity distribution network UK Power Networks to implement a pilot smart charging program at selected public charge points. The program is designed to reduce strain on the grid by shifting a considerable portion of
After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then. Ford asked its dealership network to become a part of the automaker’s “revolutionary” EV transformation last
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