The Range Rover has always been synonymous with luxury and off-road capability. Now, the iconic SUV is going electric, and it’s proving its mettle in one of the most challenging environments on Earth: the Arabian desert. Prototypes of the Range Rover Electric are currently undergoing rigorous testing in the United Arab Emirates. The temperatures in the desert can soar above… Read more…
Kia EV6 recalled for loss of drive power
Kia is recalling 62,872 EV6 electric vehicles because onboard charging control units could become damaged and trigger a reduced-power driving mode. The recall covers 2022-2024 models, which have integrated charging control units that may become damaged by certain electrical loads, preventing them from charging the vehicles’ 12-volt batteries… Read more…
Luxembourg subsidises installation of 273 fast-chargers
The Luxembourg government has agreed to subsidise a total of 25 projects for the installation of 273 fast-charging stations in the country. The subsidies cover up to 50 per cent of the CPOs’ investment. Read more…
Eberspaecher presents new water heater for electric buses
Heating electric buses is a major challenge. On the one hand, energy consumption must be manageable so the bus does not lose too much range. On the other hand, a lot of heat goes out the door, everytime these are opened. German supplier Eberspaecher wants to “combine range and comfort” with its new water heater. Read more…
Baidu Apollo Go gets license to test robotaxis in HK
Baidu has been granted license to put 10 Apollo Go robotaxis into trial operation in Hong Kong, the first time it has been permitted to test robotaxi outside of the Chinese mainland. Read more…
GAC, Huawei sign deal to jointly create new premium NEV brand
GAC will create a new premium smart NEV brand in addition to Trumpchi, Aion and Hyptec. Read more…
Honda forays into India’s e-2W market with Activa e: and QC1 scooters
Honda has stepped into India’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler segment with two scooters – the Activa e: and the QC1. The company plans to launch these EVs on 1 January 2025 and begin delivering them in February 2025. Read more…
Xpeng to launch 8-seater X9 MPV on Dec 1
The 7-seat version of the Xpeng X9 was launched on January 1 and saw cumulative deliveries reach 20,000 units on November 25. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla sale incentives intensify, new California EV credit?, Rivian’s new factory, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla increasing its sale incentives, a potential new EV credit in California, Rivian’s new factory gets funded, and more. Read more…
Jaguar Will Buy Back Thousands Of I-Pace EVs That Could Catch Fire
All these Jaguar EVs were subject to recalls meant to address the fire risk, but it apparently wasn’t fixed. Read more…
TimeTick’s new diagnostics platform tests reliability of EV charging networks
Los Angeles-headquartered TimeTick, a developer of behavioral testing and monitoring platforms for EVSE systems, has introduced its IoT diagnostics platform, which is designed to test the reliability of EV charging networks. TimeTick cites industry research that indicates nearly 25% of charging stations experience undetected operational issues. The new platform addresses this by enabling operators to… Read more…
Charging management software provider AMPECO raises $26 million in Series B funding
AMPECO offers a white-label, hardware-agnostic EV charging management platform that covers public, private and home charging and currently serves over 160 clients across 60 markets and powers some 120,000 charging stations on all 6 continents. The customer list includes (in Europe) E.ON Drive Infrastructure, ChargeGuru, INDIGO Group, Wattif and Elaway; as well as (in the… Read more…
NOVONIX signs offtake deal to supply battery materials to Volkswagen’s PowerCo
Battery materials and technology company NOVONIX has signed a binding offtake agreement with PowerCo for a minimum of 32,000 tonnes of synthetic graphite material over a five-year term starting in 2027. German automaker Volkswagen established PowerCo in 2022 to ramp up its global battery cell production. PowerCo oversees international factory operations, advances in cell technology… Read more…
VOLTARI unveils Patrol 26 Rib electric patrol boat series
Florida-headquartered electric boat manufacturer VOLTARI has started production of its Patrol 26 RIB electric patrol boat designed for government, military and security applications. The boat has a carbon fiber hull and a 24-degree deadrise deep-V oceangoing design. It features 740 hp of power, 1,007 lb⋅ft of torque, a dual-prop drive, contra-rotating propellers and trimmable outdrive…. Read more…
2024 to be a record year for US solar with 32 GW of installations
The US is on track for another record-breaking year for solar, with over 32 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale installations expected in 2024, according to the inaugural Solar Market Monitor from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and S&P Global Commodity Insights.. Read more…
Genesis GV60 refresh spotted in transit rocking a new color and wheels ahead of launch
The new and improved Genesis GV60 refresh has officially been spotted in transit. With its debut around the corner, the updated GV60 is losing its camouflage. Genesis fine-tuned the new model, giving the already elegant SUV a fresh new look. The latest sighting reveals redesigned wheels and a sleek new color. Check out the video below for a closer look. Read more…
Green Deals Black Friday edition: Save thousands on e-bikes and power stations – Lectric, Rad Power, EcoFlow, Jackery, more
We have a special Black Friday edition of Green Deals for you today. With so many of the best brands delivering amazing deals, we are highlighting a selection of the most notable that we have tracked throughout the entire month of November, while the full extent of seasonal savings we’ve covered so far can be found in our dedicated Black Friday hub here. First up, one of the biggest sales this year has been from Lectric, with the brand offering up to $781 off its e-bike bundles, on top of many bonus deals and even two new releases – all starting from $999. Next is EcoFlow’s final phase of its sale, which has split things between its direct site and its Amazon storefront, taking up to 57% off its power station units starting from $40, while Jackery is following suit with up to $3,200 savings starting from $89. There’s also further EV savings from Rad Power, offering e-bike discounts, free extra batteries, and accessory discounts from $1,099, while the ongoing sale from Segway is taking up to 50% off its e-scooters starting at $120. There’s also new price cuts on the ENERGY STAR-certified appliances starting from Samsung as low as $1,700, while a massive lineup of Greenworks electric tools start from $29. As I mentioned before, you can also head to our full Black Friday hub to browse the entire roundup of deals we’re seeing through today, the weekend, and Cyber Monday. Read more…
Hyundai channels its inner Iron Man with new wearable robot ‘X-ble Shoulder’ tech
Hyundai’s latest creation looks like something straight out of an Iron Man movie. Designed to boost strength and reduce injuries, Hyundai and Kia unveiled the new wearable robot tech for the first time. The first of a new series, “X-ble Shoulder,” is now available for consultation in Korea, with deliveries planned for the first half of 2025. For those in the US and Europe, don’t worry. Following its domestic launch, Hyundai plans to introduce its newest innovation overseas. Read more…
Electreon collaborates on wireless charging roadway in $20-million UCLA transit projects
Wireless charging provider Electreon is partnering with UCLA to install inductive charging coils beneath a portion of Charles E. Young Drive on the UCLA campus, allowing electric passenger shuttles and buses to charge while in motion. The project follows Electreon’s installation of such a roadway in Detroit, launched in November 2023. Support for the Electreon… Read more…
Solaris to sell 14 electric buses to the city of Szczecin, Poland
The City of Szczecinin, Poland has signed an agreement with Polish electric bus manufacturer Solaris to purchase four 12-meter Urbino 12 and 10 articulated Urbino 18 electric buses. The vehicles will increase Szczecin’s fleet of Solaris buses to a total of 30. They will be operated by the city’s public transport company, Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe…. Read more…