Amazon (AMZN) announced today it now has over 3,000 Rivian (RIVN) electric delivery vans (EDVs) deployed, triple its previously reported number in November. The e-commerce giant has now delivered 75 million packages emission-free using Rivians electric vans. More…
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Tesla Solar Roof is falling behind, but installations are increasing
A new report states that Tesla Solar Roof deployment is way behind the company’s stated goal, but installations are still increasing year-over-year. More…
Jeep converts iconic Wrangler to an electric off-road 650hp beast with the Magneto 3.0 concept
Jeep is at it again, releasing its latest off-road concepts at the annual Easter Jeep Safari event in Moab, Utah. However, Jeep brought the heat this year, releasing the new electric Wrangler Magneto 3.0 concept. With an updated motor, the fully electric Wrangler pumps out up to 650hp.. More…
GMC and EarthCruiser team up to develop a Hummer EV overlander concept
GMC’s Hummer EV pickup can do many fun things, like crabwalk, lift 6″ with Adaptive Air Ride Suspension, and go 0 to 60 mph in about 3 seconds. Yet GMC and EarthCruiser are teaming up to develop a Hummer EV overlander concept vehicle, allowing adventurers to explore even further with an overlanding upfit solution. More…
ECD Automotive bolsters its EV conversions with new drivetrains, batteries, and DC fast charging
EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive continues to do what it does best – learn, evolve, and innovate. The veteran one-of-a-kind vehicle manufacturer has announced a new partnership that brings improvements to the drivetrains and batteries implemented in each of its Jaguar or Land Rover EV conversions. Furthermore, the company has finally added DC fast-charging capabilities for its customers. More…
Waymo to retire Chrysler hybrids in transition to all-electric robotaxis, including ZEEKR EV
Robotaxi developer Waymo will soon be operating an all-electric fleet of fifth-generation Waymo Driver as it is retiring its fourth-generation tech utilized on Chrysler Pacifica hybrids. Looking ahead, Waymo will deploy the Jaguar I-Pace EVs as it continues to develop future autonomous vehicles with Geely and its all-electric ZEEKR brand.. More…
Tritium debuts US-made, NEVI-compliant DC fast chargers
Tritium makes DC fast chargers in Tennessee, and it’s now accepting orders for its first EV charging system for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. More…
After price drop on Metacycle e-motorcycle, SONDORS teases electric dirt bike
The electric bicycle and e-motorcycle company SONDORS is teasing something new, and it looks a lot like an electric dirt bike. More…
Tesla poaches battery expert to fix its dry electrode issue
Tesla has poached a battery manufacturing expert to lead its dry electrode, which has been identified as one of the main bottlenecks for Tesla’s 4680 battery cell. More…
Extreme E’s May X Prix in Scotland will race EVs through a former coal mine
After releasing its tentative race schedule for season 3 in late 2022, we’ve known Extreme E has been planning an all-electric X Prix event in Scotland in May. However, today we have learned that the Scottish event will be a Hydro X Prix held at the site of a former coal mine before it’s revamped as a hydropower plant and wind farm. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 29, 2023
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…
Rivian deletes Camp Kitchen and Tunnel Shuttle from Gear Shop
Rivian has deleted the Camp Kitchen, Tunnel Shuttle, and R1T Tent from its online gear shop. All three were previously listed as “not available yet” until earlier today when their entries disappeared. More…
Norway goes big with its first offshore wind tenders
Norway has opened its first tenders to build two big offshore wind farms – and one could become the world’s first large-scale floating project. More…
BLUETTI launches dust tight and water resistant portable power with AC60 and B80 units
Power supply experts BLUETTI has broken new ground with the water and dust resistant AC60 and B80. With up to 2,015wh of expanded power, it bring energy to never before seen terrain of beaches, snowy mountains, or crowded tents with messy kids. While many power supplies are plug-and-play, not many of them are as care-free and trusted as the new AC60 and B80 from BLUETTI. More…
Rivian (RIVN) stock bounces after Q1 delivery data indicates strong results
Rivian (RIVN) stock price is bouncing back from the all-time lows hit earlier this week as new data indicates the EV maker delivered more vehicles in Q1 than expected. More…
Siemens Gamesa’s largest offshore turbine will power the world’s second-largest offshore wind farm
Siemens Gamesa is going to supply its largest, most powerful offshore wind turbine to date to the UK’s East Anglia 3 – the world’s second-largest wind farm. More…
Tesla is on the hunt for electricians as it grows its solar/battery business
Tesla is on the hunt for a lot of electricians as it grows its solar and battery business after the tax credit was increased to 30% last year. More…
This new street-legal electric utility vehicle is a mini pickup with a dump truck bed
Club Car, an iconic golf cart producer, introduced the Club Car Urban LSV and XR on Wednesday, its latest street-legal electric vehicle. The Club Car Urban EV is a mini pickup built to get the job done with a dump truck bed for conveniently hauling and dumping payloads with several other cargo options. More…
How one country set aside nearly $500M for electric vehicle subsidies, but not for cars
The age of electric vehicles is upon us, and has been for years now. Electric cars have received most of the attention, but in many countries, it is actually electric two-wheelers like e-motorcycles and e-bikes that are silently revolutionizing the way people commute.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 28, 2023
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…