Dutch-based Ebusco delivered its first 3.0 – a standout high-range, lightweight electric bus model – made in serial production. More…
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Polestar (PSNY) forms software alliance to develop its own in-car OS for China
Swedish EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is teaming up with Chinese tech company Xingji Meizu Group to advance its own in-car operating system (OS) designed for buyers in China. More…
Everything you need to know about the North American Charging Standard (NACS)
There’s been a lot of chatter amongst the EV industry lately about the North American Charging Standard, better known by the initialism “NACS.” The charging standard originally introduced by Tesla is quickly becoming the preferred charging plug and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. All the more reason to stay in the know since your next EV could very well use NACS to charge. More…
Nevada introduces great state incentives for electric trucks and buses
Nevada has a new law that lowers the price upfront of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks and buses for businesses and public fleets. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUVs investigated after 30 power loss reports
US auto safety regulators are investigating Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV’s after 30 complaints were sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over reports of power loss. More…
HiPhi shares pricing, opens orders in Europe for its first two uniquely designed EVs
A couple months after confirming certification in Europe, Chinese automaker HiPhi has begun sales of its first two models overseas – the HiPhi X SUV and HiPhi Z GT. The automaker shared pricing of these first two models, which will soon be joined by a radical-looking third EV you can see below. More…
Kia begins delivering its new flagship EV9 electric SUV
A new electric SUV has officially started rolling out. Kia has begun delivering its flagship EV9 electric SUV as it looks to continue expanding its brand in the era of electrification.. More…
As Japanese companies snub electric motorcycles, Harley to sell e-motos in Japan
Harley-Davidson expects to bring its electric motorcycles to Japan by next year, according to the company’s CEO. More…
Tesla Cybertruck lands in New Zealand for final winter testing
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted arriving by plane in New Zealand – most likely for final winter testing of the electric pickup truck. More…
Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000 plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push
Tesla has added a discount to new inventory Model S and Model X vehicles and three years of free Supercharging for deliveries by the end of the quarter. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 17, 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…
Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas
Tesla announced it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas. It is a good sign for the automaker’s production ramp-up, which relies heavily on the new cell. More…
Denago Commute Step-Thru review – a big, comfy bike with some quirks
Denago sent us a review copy of the step-through model of its $1,799 Commute bike, and we’ll take you through what we thought of this big, well-equipped, and comfort-focused bike. More…
Want an electric zero-turn lawn mower for half the price? It’s here, sort of
There’s no form of wheeled transport, whether for recreation or utility use, that is safe from the sweeping wave of electrification. Those maintenance-prone, expensive and carcinogen-spewing combustion engines are on their way out in nearly every industry, not the least of which includes lawn-care. The only problem is that the larger and fancier zero-turn electric lawn mowers are usually pretty pricey when they go electric, at least until now. More…
Nikola (NKLA) to wean down spending, cut staff to optimize zero-emission truck production
Following a hint that this was coming during its Q1 2023 earnings report, Nikola Corporation shared a business update that includes plans for decreased cash usage and a “reorganizing” of its workforce. The EV startup is prioritizing the North American market as it looks to lean down and optimize to ensure the continued production of its zero-emissions trucks. More…
This artsy 1,000 W rollout solar awning can power your RV
Illinois-based startup Eco-dynamic Tech has debuted a lightweight rollout solar awning for RVs that can generate up to 8,000 Wh per day. More…
Volkswagen Group hits 1 million mark in MEB-based EV production milestone
The Volkswagen Group hit a milestone after revealing 1 million electric vehicles have been produced on its MEB electric car platform.. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck wrap, steer-by-wire, Rivian news, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a Tesla Cybertruck prototype with camouflage wrap, Tesla’s steer-by-wire patent, a few Rivian news, and more. More…
AEHRA unveils SLEEK all-electric, four door GT simply called ‘The Sedan,’ targeting 500 mile range
Italian premium EV startup AEHRA continues to garner a demand for attention with its latest model reveal – The Sedan. Bold choice to choose not to name your EV models, but AEHRA has some confidence going into today’s reveal, showcasing a new model designed by former leads at Lamborghini and Ferrari. After seeing a full glimpse of The Sedan, we are starting to take notice ourselves. More…
Tesla Semi recall suggests production is still slow
Tesla has issued a new voluntary recall on the Tesla Semi, in the form of a software update to ensure that the side door warning system works properly. More…
