ZOOZ Power‘s flywheel-based power-boosting EV charging system will be piloted at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport by a large global car rental company. More…
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Tesla starts hiring for Cybertruck production
Tesla is starting to hire workers specifically for Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas, according to job listings seen by Electrek. More…
Bosch to handle Sion Solar EV repairs under partnership with Sono Motors
Solar EV developer Sono Motors has found a service and repair partner in fellow German company Bosch. The two parties announced that when Sono’s flagship Sion SEV begins deliveries in Europe, owners will be able to have all maintenance and repair services performed under a network of shops within the framework of the Bosch Car Service network.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 9, 2022
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…
DC fast chargers are replacing old phone boxes in Ireland
EasyGo, Ireland’s largest private EV charging network, today announced a new investment in DC fast chargers in towns and villages, and they’re going to be sited where old phone boxes used to be. More…
Take advantage of early bird pricing during the launch of the BLUETTI EP600 Solar Generator
Global portable and solar energy solutions provider BLUETTI POWER Inc. is mere days away from launching its next amazing product – the EP600 Solar Generator. The EP600 is an energy storage system (ESS) that when combined with BLUETTI B500 battery packs, can provide an all-encompassing energy solution to alleviate any and all power shortages throughout your entire house. See below for details regarding exclusive early bird pricing for the BLUETTI EP600 + 2xB500 combo to celebrate the solar generator’s official launch. More…
Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2022 earnings: Production expands 67% while reaffirming 25K target
Rivian (RIVN) released its third-quarter earnings results Wednesday after stock market close as the EV maker battles rising costs while it scales production. According to Rivian’s latest filing, the automaker missed Wall Street revenue expectations in Q3 but reaffirmed its 25,000 production goal for 2022. More…
Heat pumps are now mandatory in new homes in Washington State
Washington State will require new homes and apartments to have heat pumps installed from July 2023, the State Building Code Council ruled on Friday. More…
The SONDORS Metacycle first ride: Does this low-cost electric motorcycle meet the hype?
I waited for this day for nearly two years, biding my time until I would finally get a chance to throw a leg over the SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle and ride off into the sunset with the twist of a wrist.. More…
Tesla to allow salvaged vehicles back on Supercharger network
Good news for Tesla tinkerers with salvaged vehicles. Tesla is establishing a process to allow them back on the Supercharger network – something that has been a big issue for them over the last few years. More…
Audi introduces Q8 e-tron EVs as its top-of-the-line electric SUV
German luxury automaker Audi continues to grow its all-electric family of e-tron vehicles by announcing two new models, complete with multiple variations. Today, Audi launches its Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron as a representation of the automaker’s new badge and its top-tier model across its electric SUV and crossover offerings. Learn more below. More…
This electric bike shifts itself, and I’m not sure how: Evelo Omega Review
The Evelo Omega is the most technologically advanced electric bicycle I’ve tried in over 10 years. Other bikes are faster, throw out more power, or load up with IoT gadgets, but the Evelo Omega pushes the boundaries of eBike tech by removing the gear shifter from the handlebars entirely.. More…
Electrek’s new site and new OpenWeb comments
Hello, and welcome to the newly updated Electrek website (if you aren’t reading this on Google News, Apple News, RSS, etc). We’ve spent the last year working on a cleaner, easier look and feel, and together with our partners at 10up, we have created the new Electrek.co.. More…
EV Black Friday? Electric Vehicle prices improved for consumers in October
If you are looking for Black Friday deals on electric vehicles this year, you’re in luck. EV prices in the US dropped again in October as new models hit the market.. More…
Volvo unveils bespoke EX90 electric SUV as ‘the safest vehicle it has ever produced’
During a global livestream event from Sweden today, Volvo Cars has officially unveiled its upcoming EX90 SUV, sharing a myriad of safety features, advanced technologies, and sustainable materials that combine within this bespoke EV. Volvo also teased a second model coming next year, but more on that later. There’s lots to explore here, so let’s dig in. More…
BMW’s electric vehicle lineup will include lower-priced models – CEO
BMW is not well known for having cost-effective vehicles. However, according to the German luxury automaker’s CEO, Oliver Zipse, BMW will not abandon the lower-priced auto segment as it enters a new electric era.. More…
Tesla, Zoom announce team-up for in-car video conferencing
Tesla and Zoom have announced that they are officially teaming up to bring video conferencing inside Tesla vehicles. More…
Tesla is building a ‘unique new R&D facility’ in Detroit’s backyard
Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance facility” in Detroit’s backyard, but it sounds like it could simply be a collision center. More…
First look at electric Kawasaki Ninja and Kawasaki Z electric motorcycle, coming out in 2023
Kawasaki took to the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show to unveil a trio of electric motorcycles, with Electrek front and center to see the action live. The Kawasaki Ninja EV and Kawasaki Z EV were revealed as traditional battery electric motorcycles, while the company also unveiled an HEV hydrogen-powered concept motorcycle. More…
Elon Musk sells another $3.9 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) to throw in Twitter dumpster fire
Tesla has disclosed that Elon Musk sold another $3.9 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, which the CEO is likely using to finance the dumpster fire that is his Twitter acquisition. More…