We are one year removed from the end of production of the BMW i3. While its makers look to inevitably introduce a successor to the affordable compact EV, don’t expect anything as radical looking. As BMW looks toward its “Neue Klasse” chapter in electrification, a development boss for the company says anything remotely resembling the i3 has no place in the brand’s future. More…
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Why Yamaha’s wild new electric bike has two-wheel drive
Yamaha is set to unveil an impressive new electric bicycle design in the coming days. In addition to a futuristic appearance, several key innovations in the Yamaha Y-01W AWD fly in the face of accepted norms in the e-bike industry. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 19, 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…
Half the world is 5 years past a peak in fossil fuel power generation
Half of the world’s economies are already five years past a peak in power generation from fossil fuels, new analysis from energy think tank Ember shows.. More…
With Silverado EV delayed, GM should extend the life of the Bolt
This week, GM said it’s pushing back Silverado EV production at its Orion plant by a year; which gives it a perfect opportunity to extend the life of the Bolt in its best year of sales yet. More…
Toyota signs deal with Tesla for NACS and Supercharger access
Toyota announced that it signed a deal with Tesla to adopt the NACS connector and get Supercharger access for its future EV owners. More…
Here’s how mineral supply chains for EV batteries are being ramped up
A plan has been hatched to expand and diversify critical mineral supply chains globally for the booming EV battery industry – will it work. More…
Tesla (TSLA) tumbles after disastrous Elon Musk conference call
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is down by as much as 10% today following the release of the company’s earnings and the following disastrous conference call with Elon Musk. More…
Formula E calendar revealed with new races in Shanghai and Tokyo
Formula E has announced its 2024 Season 10 calendar, with 16 races across 11 cities around the world. New for this season: Shanghai and Tokyo are hosting races, marking the first time the series has raced in Japan. More…
Tesla hints at making a new ‘Plaid’ top performance Model 3
Tesla hints at making a new “Plaid” top performance Model 3 in its updated owner’s manual for the Highland version of the electric sedan. More…
Not ready to buy a GEM electric microcar? Soon you can simply rent one
GEM, a leader in the Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) industry in the US, has announced that it is teaming up with Joyride to make its electric vehicles rentable as part of the larger shared micromobility market. More…
Tesla pumps the brakes on Gigafactory Mexico
Tesla has now confirmed that the reason why we haven’t seen a groundbreaking at Gigafactory Mexico yet is because the automaker is pumping the brakes a bit on the project. More…
Enphase launches IQ EV charger line that integrates into its solar and battery energy systems
Energy systems developer Enphase Energy is providing an even more holistic approach to managing home power usage with the introduction of new EV charger technology called the IQ line. The Enphase IQ is Wi-Fi enabled and integrates seamlessly into a customer’s existing home system that can be controlled with your phone. More…
Introducing the Pebble Flow: An all-electric travel trailer RV with propulsion assist, solar panels
Electric RV specialist Pebble has officially unveiled its flagship product – an all-electric travel trailer called the Pebble Flow. This ultra-aerodynamic trailer features active propulsion assist, universal charging, and solar panels on its roof, enabling extended stays off the electrical grid. Check it out. More…
Cruise robotaxis are headed to Japan
A press release from Cruise, GM, and Honda says that the three companies plan to launch a robotaxi joint venture in Japan starting in 2026. No word if the vehicles will play charming little MIDI tunes when they pick you up, but we can dream. More…
ChargePoint begins rolling out NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to use its charger network
Global EV charging network ChargePoint has officially opened up its AC and DC piles to the most prominent electric brand on the road – Tesla. Following an announcement this past summer, ChargePoint is now deploying NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to replenish without needing to bring their own adapters. More…
Elon Musk wants to “temper your expectations” with Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk told Tesla shareholders and Cybertruck reservation holders to “temper their expectations” as he reiterated that it would be very hard to ramp up Cybertruck production. More…
Nissan unleashes the ‘Hyper Punk’ – its fourth EV concept this month
Another day, another EV concept rendering from Nissan. This evening, the Japanese automaker shared images of the Hyper Punk – its fourth all electric concept in a new “Hyper” series of design exercises set to make physical debuts next week. Does this one look punk to you. More…
Kia EV6 gains cheaper, longer-range Light variant in 2024
Kia wants to offer the right balance of range at an affordable price with the 2024 EV6 electric crossover. With a new EV6 Light Long Range trim, Kia is making it cheaper to get the range you want for a lower price. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 18, 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…
