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High-tech Äike T electric scooter gets world’s first proximity unlocking feature

The Äike T electric scooter was already positioned as one of the most tech-infused and highly engineered scooters in the world. But now the company is pushing the envelope even further by bringing a feature normally only found in electric cars to the European manufacturer’s light electric two-wheeler. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 18, 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…
Here’s how US electric vehicle sales by maker and EV model through Q3 2022 compare

2022 has been the biggest year for electric vehicles in the United States on record as automakers go head to head to claim their position in the auto industry’s future. So, which automakers are winning so far? Here’s a breakdown of electric vehicle sales by EV model in the United States through the third quarter of 2022. More…
Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2022 preview: Here’s what to expect

Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q3 2022 financial results on Wednesday, October 19, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. More…
2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor first drive: Limited spec upgrades are offset by a revamped aesthetic

When I drove the 2022 Long Range Polestar 2 Single Motor earlier this year, my biggest wish was to try out the dual-motor version to see what this all-electric sedan can really do. I recently got the chance to test out the 2023 Polestar 2, complete with two motors and plenty of design upgrades compared to its 2022 predecessor. Here are my thoughts. More…
The Biden administration just announced the first-ever California offshore wind lease sale

The US Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale on December 6, 2022, off central and northern California. It’s also the first-ever US sale to support potential commercial-scale floating offshore wind energy development. More…
Used EV prices are finally stabilizing in the US – here’s why that’s great news

Prices for used EVs in the US have stabilized after climbing 12 of the last 16 months, according to electric vehicle range analyst company Recurrent’s “Used Electric Car Prices & Market Report – Q4 2022,” which was released today.. More…
BYD Seal EV coming to Europe as company mulls adding Dolphin hatchback next

Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to expand upon its own dream of becoming a global household name in autos as it is making headlines yet again. After recently announcing entry into Europe with sales of three of its EVs, BYD has announced a fourth – the Seal – will be joining the lineup. Furthermore, the automaker’s Dolphin hatchback could soon be joining the Euro party as well. More…
Foxconn wants to be for Tesla what it is to Apple

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, says that it wants to build electric vehicles for Tesla like it builds iPhones for Apple. More…
Rolls Royce officially unveils fully electric Spectre sparking bold new chapter in luxury

Rolls Royce is taking luxury driving into a new era with the release of its fully electric Spectre super coupe. The luxury automaker says the Rolls Royce Spectre is a “prophecy fulfilled,” and the world’s first ultra-luxury EV super coupe.. More…
AYRO Vanish utility LSV unveiled as one of the most affordable US-assembled electric trucks yet

The AYRO Vanish utility LSV has just been unveiled, launching the company’s new roadmap of electric Low Speed Vehicles assembled in the US. More…
Foxconn unveils new electric pickup truck and crossover

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, has unveiled a new electric pickup truck and a new electric crossover that will apparently make it to the US. More…
Razor relaunches its ankle-smashing iconic 2000s kick scooter as a low-cost electric scooter
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Remember that shiny aluminum Razor kick scooter from your childhood that somehow every kid on the block had? You know, the one that would inevitably swing around at some point and smack you right in the ankle? Well, now the company has relaunched it as an electric scooter for adults known as the Razor Icon. And it’s headed for a store near you. More…
Cadillac shares new details of hand-built Celestiq, including a starting price tag ‘north of $300K’

GM’s luxury brand Cadillac has shared a multitude of new details surrounding the upcoming Celestiq sedan it has been teasing for over a year and a half now. Cadillac is describing the Celestiq as its most technologically advanced and most luxurious vehicle ever, and it just may be its most expensive as well. Here’s the latest. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 17, 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…
Tesla launches home charging station that works with other electric cars

Tesla has launched a home charging station, or Wall Connector as it calls it, that works with other electric cars and not just Tesla vehicles. More…
Your next trip to the slammer may be a breath of fresh air as first US prisoner transport EV rolls out

Going to prison is never good, but your next trip may be a breath of fresh air as the first electric prisoner transport EV rolls out in Cobb County, Georgia.. More…
China debuts an offshore wind turbine with the world’s largest rotor diameter

A 13.6 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine with a record-breaking rotor diameter of 252 meters (827 feet) has debuted in China ahead of the country’s 20th Party Congress in Beijing, which opened yesterday. More…
Canoo secures another binding EV order, this time for 9,300 LDVs from work rental provider Kingbee

American EV startup Canoo is at it again, fighting off the naysayers and possibly collection agencies by announcing yet another massive binding order for its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle. Canoo’s latest order comes from work-ready rental van company Kingbee, who has already committed to purchasing 9,300 LDVs with the potential to double that order up to 18,600 units. More…

