
The pace of clean technology rollout is set to put the EU at 45% renewable energy by 2030, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. More…
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This 720 hp electric truck conversion uses battery swaps to trial clean logging in Australia

Fennell Forestry has commissioned an all-electric logging truck conversion from Janus Electric to trial the technology through the Green Triangle region of South Australia. The 720 horsepower electric truck conversion kicks off a two year testing period to analyze performance and maintenance costs as the Australian government looks on before potentially investing in a future overhaul of the segment. More…
Stellantis to produce EDMs to boost Jeep and Ram EV output with $155 million investment

Stellantis revealed its plans to produce new electric drive modules (EDMs) at three Kokomo, Indiana, plants on Tuesday to boost production of its Jeep and Ram EVs and support its overall goal of 50% BEV sales in the US by 2030.. More…
Hyundai gives us a closer look at the ‘EV-led’ 2024 Kona electric design [Video]

Hyundai is promising a daring glimpse into the future of the urban SUV with its brand-new 2024 Kona electric model arriving this summer. The all-new Hyundai Kona electric has several new features including a bold, more dynamic “EV-derived” design.. More…
Tesla announces hefty retrofit price for old vehicles to use CCS adapter

Tesla has announced the price of the needed retrofit for older Tesla vehicles to use the CCS adapter and access other charging stations. More…
Aventon Abound launched as higher-quality low-cost electric cargo bike

The Aventon Abound has just been launched as a new high-quality addition to the growing sea of electric cargo bikes released over the last few months. Many brands are hopping on the bandwagon to bring a new cargo e-bike to market, but few are as nice as this with a reasonable price to match. More…
Tesla and Mexico to announce a deal for a factory, says official

Following a call between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, officials say a deal should be announced any day for a Tesla factory in Mexico. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 27, 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…
This wind turbine blade snaking up a mountain is anxiety-inducing

Check out this video of a huge wind turbine blade traversing a narrow mountain road in China – but you might want to watch through your fingers. More…
Tesla dominates brand loyalty in the US as electric cars take over

Tesla is completely dominating brand loyalty in the US, and that’s because electric cars are taking over, and Tesla is basically the electric car market in America right now. More…
Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full year 2022 earnings preview: The moment of truth

Rivian (RIVN) is set to release Q4 and full year results for 2022 on Tuesday, February 28, after the market close in what is shaping up to be a significant one as the young EV maker looks to overcome recent hurdles as it ramps production. . More…
Siemens Gamesa spins up its most powerful offshore wind turbine

Siemens Gamesa’s SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine prototype – the company’s largest and most powerful wind turbine to date – is now ready to be powered up. More…
Fisker (FSR) Q4, full 2022 results: 56 Ocean EVs built, 0 customer deliveries, new PEAR images

Fisker Inc. shared its Q4 and full 2022 results with investors this morning, detailing the progress of its flagship Ocean SUV; an update on its second EV model, the PEAR; and a report of operational results that were “better than expectations.” While the American automaker continues its work to deliver its first EV to customers, it is projecting positive growth numbers in 2023. More below. More…
VinFast cuts VF 8 EV lease prices by over 50% with deliveries kicking off March 1

US customers are gearing up for the first VinFast electric vehicle deliveries slated to begin this week. As we approach the big day, VinFast has marked down VF 8 City Edition lease prices by over 50%.. More…
Volvo to open new tech hub in Poland to develop future EV software in-house

Volvo Cars has shared plans to open an entirely new “Tech Hub” in Krakow, Poland, before year’s end. The new European footprint will serve as a key software development center for the EV automaker as it looks to go entirely electric by 2030. More…
North America’s first battery-grade recycling hub just scored a $375M loan

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is going to finance a huge recycling hub that will support the battery needs of around 203,000 EVs a year. More…
Nissan accelerates its electric vehicles strategy after realizing buyers prefer EVs

As the auto industry moves toward a sustainable future, Nissan has made the strategic decision to ramp up their efforts in the electric vehicle market. The decision to accelerate its strategy comes as demand for zero-emission EVs continues climbing at a record pace. More…
Tesla disappoints owners with updated language around ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’

Tesla has updated some of the language around its “Full Self-Driving Beta” program following the NHTSA recall, and some owners are quite disappointed. More…
2024 Chevy Blazer EV spotted undisguised for the first time

The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is set to go on sale later this year as GM expands its lineup of fully electric vehicles. After months of anticipation, we are finally seeing the first images of the mid-size electric crossover without camo for the first time. More…
Ducati yet again gives the same old excuse for not selling an electric motorcycle

Ducati still says it can’t yet succeed to build electric motorcycles for consumers, and blames its inability to supply an electric motorcycle on the current state of battery technology. More…

