Arka Energy just launched PowerGazebo in the US, which the startup says is capable of delivering up to 4.3 kW of generating capacity. More…
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Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV is still alive, says new trademark filing
Tesla is evidently still planning to make the Cyberquad as it files for a new trademark for the electric ATV. More…
BMW i5 image leaked ahead of its official debut
BMW’s first electric 5 series sedan, the i5, is days away from making its global debut. Before its official release, a new image of the BMW i5 was leaked, and from the first look, the electric sedan is impressive. More…
The US’s largest clean energy transmission project just hit a major milestone
The US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a Record of Decision for SunZia, the massive clean energy transmission project in the US Southwest. More…
Can Geely turn Aston Martin into an EV powerhouse after doubling its stake?
Volvo and Polestar owner Geely announced it had raised its stake in the iconic British luxury automaker Aston Martin to 17% as part of a new relationship agreement. More…
Elon Musk hints at new Tesla Roadster beating Rimac Nevara’s new records
Elon Musk is hinting at the next-generation Tesla Roadster beating Rimac Nevara’s newly achieved performance records. More…
Yamaha launches special edition electric bike to celebrate 30 years of building e-bikes
Yamaha has just announced a new limited edition electric bicycle known as the 30th Anniversary Special Edition YDX-MORO 07.. More…
Here comes the US’s largest self-sustaining renewable bus depot
Clean energy trailblazer Montgomery County, Maryland, has announced it’s building what will be the largest self-sustaining, renewable-powered bus depot in the US.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 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…
Volvo invests in bidirectional EV charging startup for an all-in-one renewable energy ecosystem
On Wednesday, Volvo Cars revealed a new investment in bidirectional EV charging startup dcbel. The company’s “r16” Home Energy Station is a full-fledged renewable energy ecosystem featuring solar power, bidirectional charging capabilities for backup power, and a smart home energy management system. More…
Apple Maps EV routing expands to its second car following 2020 debut
Porsche is signing on to be the second EV maker to officially adopt support for EV routing in Apple Maps. This means that Porsche Taycan drivers can now use Apple Maps via CarPlay, signaling Porsche’s continued commitment to CarPlay as other automakers abandon Apple’s platform. More…
Kia and Hyundai to build EVs in Mexico for IRA tax credit eligibility
The Governor of New Nuevo León, Mexico, announced a new (potential billion-dollar) investment from Kia to expand its plant in the region and produce two EVs together with Hyundai. The move comes as the two automakers look to ensure EV models qualify for the IRA tax credit. More…
Elon Musk puts Tesla Cybertruck production estimate much lower than anticipated
Elon Musk has shared a Tesla Cybertruck production estimate, and it is much lower than many anticipated. More…
1,000 ultra-fast EV chargers are coming to city centers in the US and Europe
ADS-TEC Energy and JOLT Energy are rolling out battery-buffered, ultra-fast EV chargers in city centers in the US and Europe over the next 18 months. More…
This electric boat with a hydrofoil hull utilizes BMW EV batteries and has its own sound design
This year’s Cannes Film Festival saw a unique debut quite a ways away from the silver screen and out on the docks of Southern France. During the event, BMW Group Designworks and boat builder Tyde unveiled a new all-electric boat concept called The Icon. This electric hydrofoil is powered by BMW battery packs and represents a collaboration for the future of sustainability in the marine segment. Did we mention two-time Oscar winner Han Zimmer is involved too. More…
Volvo’s new EX30 electric SUV may be small in size, but it’s big on safety
Volvo is set to release its smallest SUV ever with the electric EX30. Despite its compact size, the Volvo EX30 is packed with safety features to protect “both you and others in hectic urban environments.”. More…
Ample unveils next-generation battery swap station that cuts times down to 5 minutes
Battery swap startup Ample publicly unveiled its second-generation station design in San Francisco today. This next chapter in US battery swaps is the culmination of thousands of previous swaps performed by Ample, which has now cut its processes down to a mere five minutes. More…
Tesla proposes to build factory in India, report says
A new report states that Tesla has proposed to build a factory in India during a meeting with officials today. After years of negotiation in the world’s most populous country, it would mark a reversal of its strategy. More…
Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets 23 records in single day, including fastest 0-249 mph time
Times of 0-60 mph simply aren’t enough when you get into the peak-performance, hypercar segment of electric vehicles. The Rimac Nevera has already done an excellent job demonstrating that it’s one of the highest-performing vehicles on the planet, but any doubt should now be dissolved as the electric hypercar smashed through 23 performance records – in just a single day, a record in it of itself. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 16, 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…
