Volvo Cars is preparing to go all-electric by 2030. To do so, Volvo is shifting US and Canadian operations as part of an $88 million restructuring effort to boost the brand’s competitiveness in the future.
The new initiative, codenamed CORE+, is “all-encompassing,” according to Volvo Car USA and Canada President Michael Cottone.
Volvo’s strategy aims to tighten costs, enhance…
Ahead of its expected launch in Q4 of this year, XPeng Motors has shared three new images of its X9 MPV donning some geometric camouflage. It may not be the sleekest-looking EV to come out of XPeng’s development labs, but multipurpose EVs like this are becoming widely…
Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers
September 8, 2023
According to a new report, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch new EVs powered by BYD’s LFP Blade battery. The move comes after the German luxury automaker revealed its new CLA electric sedan concept, the first of its entry-level class designed to take on EV leaders like…
As more e-bike companies focus on the importance of safety certifications, riders are getting an increasing number of options for UL-listed e-bikes. Today we’re checking out the Heybike Ranger S, a folding fat-tire e-bike that has been tested in accordance with UL 2849 for complete e-bike drive systems as well as UL 2271 for the lithium-ion battery.
This isn’t our first brush with Heybike.
CATL and Huawei's premium EV startup Avatr announces EU launch following sedan reveal
September 8, 2023
Young EV startup Avatr appears to be the latest Chinese automaker sharing plans to expand to new markets in Europe. Following the debut of its second-ever EV model the 12 (pronounced “one-two”), Avatr – backed by big tech names like CATL, Huawei, and Changan – will…
Tesla reaches 50,000 Supercharger milestone in just over a decade
September 8, 2023
Tesla has reached the milestone of having deployed 50,000 Superchargers around the world. It took the automaker just over a decade to do it.
Any way you want to slice it, the Supercharger network is a major success story and by far the best fast-charging network for electric…
LAND, a Cleveland-based electric motorcycle maker and battery technology company, recently wrapped up a successful Series A financing round, surpassing their fundraising goal by over US $1 million. Following this success and having closed an oversubscribed seed round, the firm is now gearing up to introduce a $15 million convertible note, aiming to drive further expansion.
LAND CEO and founder…
Tesla has started Powerwall 3 installations despite not officially unveiling the product yet. The first installations confirm Electrek‘s first exclusive reports, but we are still missing details.
In April, Electrek reported that Tesla was preparing to launch the…
Greenworks unveils new e-bikes, go-karts, and e-UTV that run on power tool batteries
September 8, 2023
Earlier this year we saw a teaser from Greenworks that showed off a few transportation vehicles that could be powered by the company’s power tool batteries. Now we’re getting our first look at several of those new models from the electric power tool maker, including…
See what a Tesla Cybertruck looks like after crashing into a ditch
September 8, 2023
Tesla is conducting testing on its upcoming Cybertruck, and a video was posted today showing the aftermath of of a “ditch rollover” crash test, including a look at the rear seat and included 8-inch screen, like on the Model S/X and refreshed Model 3.
We’re getting more and more Cybertruck news and sightings lately with the Cybertruck release imminent. We’ve seen a “Release Candidate”…
