2020 is probably a year most people wouldn’t like to remember, but for Citroen it was a pivotal moment – the time when it introduced the Ami. The now-four-year-old vehicle is celebrating its birthday by changing its color to a new Night Sepia hue, replacing the original blue one “giving it a warm, robust, and rewarding look”, Citroen says. This… Read more…
Rivian gets $827m incentives to expand Normal, Illinois factory for R2
Rivian has secured $827 million worth of incentives from the state of Illinois to expand its main factory in Normal. Read more…
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers
Chevy is offering a $4,000 discount for owners and lessees of Teslas and other EVs for the 2024 Blazer EV but with some quirky conditions. Read more…
A fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries
Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry. Read more…
BYD Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 49% In April 2024
Overseas rechargeable car sales almost tripled year-over-year to a new record. Read more…
Cybertruck Teardown: See The Inner Workings Of Its Huge Windshield Wiper
The Tesla Cybertruck’s massive, single windshield wiper is arguably its standout feature. See how it works. Read more…
Costco Auto Program Is Selling Some EVs And PHEVs At Discounted Prices
You can save up to $2,000 if you buy certain new EVs from Costco. Read more…
India’s Tata Nexon EV Is A Simple, Affordable Solution To A Complex Problem
The tiny EV is spearheading electrification in one of the world’s most polluted countries. Read more…
VW ID.3 gets a refresh with better infotainment and more power for the Pro S
Today Volkswagen announced a refreshed ID.3, which comes with a revamped infotainment system, addressing what was probably the biggest pain point of its predecessor. Of course, VW’s press release doesn’t mention the myriad issues people had with the previous-gen infotainment system, but it’s pretty clear that it’s been listening. That obviously won’t do anything for current ID.3 owners, but at… Read more…
Joby completes pre-production eVTOL testing, segues into production prototype flight certification
Urban Air Mobility specialist Joby Aviation is touting its latest milestone in eVTOL development today, relaying that it has completed testing of its pre-production aircraft and will now move into getting air certified using its production-intent eVTOL prototypes. Read more…
Save $300 on Denago’s City 1 e-bike at $999, EGO Power+ pole saw $269, Greenworks electric 3-tool combo, and more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Denago eBikes’ ongoing Earth Month Sale that is still taking $500 off a selection of e-bikes, like the City 1 High-Step Commuter e-bike for $999. It is joined by the EGO Power+ 10-inch Pole Saw and Power Head at $269, with extra ways to save, as well as the return of the popular Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 Leaf Blower Combo with 4.0Ah Battery for $600. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Here’s what Electrify America’s EV charging plans are for 2024
Electrify America (EA) increased its total number of chargers to over 4,000 in 2023 – here’s what it’s aiming to achieve in 2024. Read more…
What Do You Need To Charge An Electric Car At Home?
Not much for basic charging, but if you want higher-speed charging, then you’ll need some equipment. Read more…
These Five Chinese EV Brands Would Sell Like Crazy In The U.S.
China has a lot of upstart EV brands, but these five could do really well here with little effort. Read more…
Ford U.S. EV Sales More Than Doubled In April 2024
Almost one in 20 new Ford vehicles were all-electric. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is My Favorite EV
It’s got class-leading range, industry-leading charging performance, excellent driving dynamics and a hell of a price. I’d buy one over any other EV sedan. Read more…
Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity
It’s widely believed that shipping will be one of the hardest transportation segments to electrify. However, as usual, the Chinese are on the case. The state-owned China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco) has developed and manufactured an all-electric container ship, the Greenwater 01, which is now operating a regular service route between Shanghai and Nanjing. As… Read more…
Practical aspects of off-grid EV charging
The holy grail for many EV owners is to obtain all of the energy needed for recharging from renewable energy sources, and while that’s difficult to justify on a purely economic basis if grid power is available, for those living off-grid it will be all but necessary to rely on renewable energy sources, as in… Read more…
Cadillac unveils China-only Optiq EV
Cadillac has officially taken the wraps off its newest electric player: the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. The dynamic crossover joins Cadillac’s expanding EV lineup in China with a bold design and a capable powertrain. Visually, the Optiq bears a striking resemblance to its bigger sibling, the Cadillac Lyriq. It carries Cadillac’s signature vertical lighting elements, a dramatic front fascia, and a… Read more…
Acura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]
Acura has officially launched its first-ever BEV – the ZDX, and we at Electrek got the invite to Montecito, California, to test drive the top-tier S-Line trim of the crossover SUV. Acura did many things right in its first venture into electrification, but is it worthy of the performance grade the Honda division is known for? Even more, is it worth the price tag? You be the judge. Read more…
