Leading Dutch electric bike manufacturer VanMoof says it will announce “something new” on April 5th. All signs point to it being the next generation of VanMoof’s sleekly designed urban e-bikes. And we may already be getting a look at them in a video teaser from the company. More…
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Quick Charge Podcast: March 16, 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…
Audi unveils A6 Avant e-tron station wagon concept described as a ‘storage champ’ with headlights that project a video game
Another year, another Audi A6 e-tron concept. During its 2022 Annual Media Conference, the German automaker pulled the sheet off its second A6 e-tron concept – a luxury class station wagon called the Avant. Picking up when the A6 e-tron Sportback concept left off, the Avant offers a glimpse into Audi’s all-electric future with some sleek new features that optimize space and aerodynamics. More…
Tesla is starting to account for wind, air density, and more when doing range calculation
Tesla is now starting to account for wind, air density, and more when doing range calculations in an attempt to be more accurate. More…
Veego 750 review: A high-speed electric bike for commuting, hauling, cruising or just plain fun
The Veego 750 from Florida-based RideScoozy may not look like a powerhouse at first glance, but this e-bike rocks some serious giddy-up. Combined with its nice loadout of comfortable touch points and quality components, the Veego 750 makes for an awesome ride that doesn’t skimp on the performance. More…
The Mediterranean’s first offshore wind farm, off Italy, is nearly halfway complete
Four out of 10 offshore wind turbines have now been installed by Dutch maritime company Van Oord off Italy’s Puglia coast – the heel of Italy’s boot. It’s Italy’s first offshore wind farm, and the first in the Mediterranean Sea. More…
Tesla employee was fired after sharing video of a crash on Full Self-Driving Beta
A Tesla employee who has been posting videos of his experience with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta has been fired. His firing came right after sharing a video of the first confirmed crash (albeit a small one) on FSD Beta. More…
Tesla shuts down production at Gigafactory Shanghai for two days amid surge in COVID cases
Tesla is shutting down production at Gigafactory Shanghai for two days this week amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in China – though the company didn’t confirm it was the reason. More…
Gogoro unveils new SSmartcore platform, helping other companies build better electric scooters and e-motorcycles
Renowned battery-swapping and electric scooter company Gogoro has just announced its new SSmartcore technology platform. The new technology will result in smarter electric two-wheelers, and is getting its big debut at the heart of the new Gogoro SuperSport electric scooter that was also unveiled today. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 15, 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…
Russia could destroy nearly half of Ukraine’s renewables, worth nearly $6B
Almost half of Ukraine’s renewable energy facilities, which have a combined capacity of almost 4 gigawatts (GW) and worth of more than $5.6 billion, are in the firing line due to Russian aggression, according to the Ukrainian Association of Renewable Energy (UARE). More…
Hankook to launch iON family of tires specifically designed to deliver more range and a quieter ride to premium EVs
Hankook is the latest tire company debuting its own line of EV-specific tires – more specifically, tires for premium EVs. Hankook Tire’s new iON family will debut later this year and will include both winter and summer options for Europe, as well as an all-season EV tire for North America. More…
GM starts production on Cadillac LYRIQ electric car next week, plans to reopen orders in May
GM confirmed that it is starting production of the Cadillac LYRIQ electric car next week. The automaker couldn’t confirm when deliveries would start but said it plans to reopen orders in May after selling out so quickly last year. More…
SUPER73 unveils new 75 mph light electric motorcycle and multiple new electric bikes, plus kids e-bike
SUPER73’s highly anticipated (and then cancelled, and then rescheduled, and then delayed a bit again today) debut occurred just minutes ago in Los Angeles. The brand had teased multiple new electric bicycle models and hinted at a light electric motorcycle. Fortunately for anyone who values their e-bikes with an extra side or two of excess, SUPER73 delivered. The SUPER73-C1X electric motorcycle concept was unveiled alongside a new entry-level Z-series e-bike, an updated R-Series bike, and a new kid’s electric balance bike. More…
Tesla Insurance looks to expand in two more states, underwriting itself for the first time
Tesla Insurance is about to expand in two more states, Oregon and Virginia, and the company will underwrite the policies itself for the first time. More…
Mercedes-Benz cuts ribbon on new Alabama battery plant ahead of EQ production in the US, shares interior images of seven-seat EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz delivered multiple press releases this morning, sharing details of its new battery manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as well as interior images of its upcoming EQS SUV, one of the German automaker’s EVs that will soon begin production on US soil.. More…
Mercedes-Benz prepares to launch eEconic electric truck as it aims to lead electrification of trucking
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to start production of the eEconic, its third electric truck, as it aims to lead the electrification of the trucking industry. More…
An electric bicycle with a driveshaft? Honbike launches futuristic-looking Japanese folding e-bike for US/EU
The multiple award-winning Honbike is just about as steep of a departure from typical electric bicycles as I can find. Having tested hundreds of different e-bikes, the Honbike is unique in so many different ways that it marks a refreshing new entry to the market. Now launching on Indiegogo, we got to test out the revolutionary new driveshaft e-bike ahead of time to let you know if it’s worth a second look. More…
Geely is rolling out swap stations for heavy duty EVs like cement mixers, housing three-ton battery packs
Chinese multinational automotive company, Geely, has shared a recent update from its Technology Group subsidiary showing battery swap capabilities integrated into what it calls Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). The battery swap stations operate under the same concept as passenger EVs, but use a different swap method without having to lift the hefty construction vehicles. More…
Ampler unveils three more European-made urban electric bikes with stealthy designs, GPS, and more
Ampler Bikes, the Estonian-based manufacturer of some of the sleekest and stealthiest e-bikes we’ve tested, has just unveiled three more big updates to the company’s lineup. Following on the heels of two new models announced last week, now the Ampler Stellar, Curt, and Stout are all getting Generation 2 updates that see the bikes packed with new tech and features. More…