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China’s solar is now at twice the capacity of its coal power – report
Solar is growing at 33.7% year-on-year and is now at twice the capacity of coal power in China, according to a new report. More…
Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback
A mere few weeks after a digital animation of an electric Volkswagen Beetle stirred the rumor mill about a real-life version, the CEO of the passenger cars business has said otherwise. Although the German automaker recently revived its classic Bus as a BEV with several other familiar VW nameplates to follow, the Beetle will remain exterminated for now. More…
The world’s largest wind turbine is now being installed in China
A 16-megawatt (MW) wind turbine – the world’s largest – is being put in place off the southeastern coast of China. More…
Nissan LEAF somehow still exists in 2024 with CHAdeMO, 8-track player optional
Nissan announced today that the 2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a starting price below $30,000, making it one of the most accessible EV options in the US. However, Nissan has failed to update the inferior CHAdeMO charging plug once again, which should have been replaced years ago. More…
Kia announces first Europe pricing for EV9, and it’s more than we thought
We’ve now learned initial pricing for Kia’s upcoming EV9 three-row SUV in one European market, thanks to a price list on Kia’s Belgian website. More…
Porsche develops an electric sports boat using next-gen Macan EV drive tech
Porsche is taking its EV drive tech beyond the roads (and land altogether) in a new partnership with renowned Australian yacht builder, Frauscher Shipyard. The premium German automaker is developing an electric sports boat that will be equipped with the upcoming Porsche Macan EVs drive tech. It’s expected to go on sale next year. More…
GM and Element 25 to supercharge the US EV battery supply chain
General Motors (GM) announced a new deal with Australian-based supplier Element 25 on Monday to expand manganese sulfate production in the US, a key EV battery component.. More…
NYC putting $25 million into electric bike charging stations
Over the weekend New York city and state officials announced that US $25 million in federal funding had been allotted for electric bike charging stations. The charging stations are part of a plan to help combat a rising number of lithium-ion battery fires in the city. More…
Electrify America expands discounted EV charging for Lyft drivers across all its stations
EV charging network Electrify America has announced it is extending its existing collaboration with ride-hailing platform Lyft to provide the latter’s drivers with discounted charging rates. Lyft drivers operating EVs will now find discounts on all EA chargers coast-to-coast in the US. More…
GAC unveils futuristic car, eVTOL combo that has already completed maiden flight [Video]
During its Tech Day event in China, GAC Group has unveiled its latest all-electric integrated mobility solution – an eVTOL called Gove. This unique design consists of two separate vehicles that can operate together or independently in both the air and on land. Check this thing out. More…
Aston Martin taps Lucid to use its EV tech for electric sports cars
Luxury British sports car maker Aston Martin is revving up its plans to build “The world’s most thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars.” The automaker is teaming up with American EV startup Lucid in a long-term partnership to supply proprietary EV technology to help propel its electrification strategy. More…
Tesla Cybertruck showcases rear-wheel steering inside parking garage
Tesla Cybertruck has showcased its rear-wheel steering by maneuvering inside a parking garage in a new video. More…
Razor launches Ground Force Elite electric go-kart, big enough for adult-sized fun
Razor has been hard at work expanding its electric vehicle lineup lately with larger, more powerful versions of its existing vehicles. The latest segment of the Razor fleet to get the extra big-kid treatment is showcased in the new Razor Ground Force Elite electric go-kart.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 24, 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…
Low cost one-seater mini electric jet boat puts big thrills in a tiny package
There’s something oddly endearing about miniature-sized vehicles that can still carry adults. It’s true with electric micro-cars and apparently its true with micro-boats as well. But don’t take my word for it. You can be the judge with this fun looking mini electric jet boat. More…
Car Wars report says Ford, GM, and Stellantis will gain the most US EV market share
Ford, GM, and Stellantis will win the largest share of the US EV market over the next four years, but it won’t be easy. More…
A new US-India joint venture will spend $1.5B to build US solar factories
New US-India joint venture VSK Energy has announced it will invest up to $1.5 billion to develop a vertically integrated solar manufacturing operation in the US, and it’s starting in Colorado.. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Nürburgring testing video teases fighter jet sounds before Goodwood debut [Video]
Ahead of its world premiere at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, Hyundai Motor is teasing the public with one last video of its upcoming performance-focused IONIQ 5 N EV. The racetrack capable model recently entered its final phase of capability testing at the renowned Nürburgring motorsports complex in Germany. More…
Siemens Gamesa is having big wind turbine problems – why this is really bad
Siemens Gamesa reviewed its wind turbine fleet’s failure rates and discovered that it has much bigger problems than it thought – and that they could take years to fix.. More…
