From the ElectraMeccanica Solo to the Honda e, let's remember all the small and low(er)-priced electric vehicles that didn't make it in 2023.
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Tiny EV maker ElectraMeccanica pulls the plug on its exit plan
ElectraMeccanica, former maker of three-wheeled electric vehicles, said on Wednesday that it has “terminated” its plan to merge with Tevva, which makes hydrogen-electric trucks (not sandals). ElectraMeccanica said its board decided unanimously to bin the deal over “multiple incurable breaches of the agreement by Tevva.” The alleged breaches include “failures by Tevva” to share “material […]
Oct 4, 2023
The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline
Henrik Fisker once envisioned a burgeoning EV empire at the startup he named after himself, which was to be led by the Ocean SUV. But cracks started showing in that vision almost as soon as the Ocean hit the road in 2023. Fisker cut production targets multiple times, failed to meet sales goals and laid off staff. What’s more, its Ocean SUV was beset with software and mechanical issues, rendering it inoperable for some. Add troublesome brakes, sudden power loss and doors that wouldn’t open to t
Dec 26, 2024
The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline
Here is a timeline of the events that led fledgling automaker Fisker to file for bankruptcy.
Aug 30, 2025
Indian EV startup Zypp Electric secures ENEOS backing to fund expansion tonSoutheast Asia
Indian startup Zypp Electric plans to use fresh investment from Japanese oil andnenergy conglomerate ENEOS to take its EV rental service into Southeast Asianearly next year, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The company aims to be inn15 markets over the next two years. Of those 15 markets, Zypp Electric plans tonlaunch its […]
May 26, 2024