A creaking console, a dangling gear shifter, a busted tailgate and a botched pedal recall fix. What more could go wrong? Read more…
Flexible controls could boost EV charging station reliability
EVs and charging stations have aspired to provide EV drivers with something that rivals the turnaround time of gas stations. While charge rates are important, reliability and simply being able to get a charge, ultimately, are perhaps more important points that some charging networks seem to have glossed over in the process. According to a 2023… Read more…
Modded Tesla Cybertruck and Toyota Land Cruisers Explore Death Valley
Their trip was disrupted by landslides, road closures and broken down gas pumps. Read more…
Would You Pay $70,000 For A 2.5-Second Rivian R2? Rivan Wants To Know
How about $43,500 for AWD and a 275-mile range? Rivian is asking interested buyers just how much they would pay and what features they want. Read more…
The new Momentum Cito E+ dares you to leave the car at home [Video]
All the cool suburbanites are already taking their kids to school, loading up at the farmers’ market, and making deliveries on clever and capable cargo e-bikes, but the new Momentum Cito E+ from Giant raises the cargo bike bar even higher — and makes leaving the car at home easier than ever. Read more…
China offers incentives to boost old car replacements, analysts expect up to 2 million additional sales
China has issued policy details encouraging consumers to trade in old cars for new ones, starting to offer subsidies of up to RMB 10,000 ($1,380), effective by the end of the year. Read more…
Maritime Transport begins electrification of trucking fleet
One of the UK’s leading road and rail logistics companies, Maritime Transport, is making some big moves in a bid to electrify its trucking fleet – with fully 18 all-electric, three axle tractor units from Scania leading the charge. Read more…
World’s first hydrogen station for commercial trucks opens – is it too late?
FirstElement Fuels has opened the world’s first large-scale hydrogen fueling station for heavy-duty commercial trucks just outside the Port of Oakland. Read more…
Volvo EX30: 10 Things To Love About This Compact Electric SUV
The EX30 has some flaws, but the pros mostly outweigh those. Let’s discuss the highlights of the EX30. Read more…
“Building and operating a pan-European HPC network” – Marcus Groll from Ionity
Markus Groll, Managing Director and COO at Ionity, spoke at our online conference electrive LIVE. He outlined the challenges CPOs face when setting up a pan-European charging network but also mentioned which markets have the most potential. As the European Alternative Fuels Regulations (AFIR) took effect, countries must ensure a tighter DC charging network along major routes, for example. But will it solve existing issues? Read more…
Lotus partners with Nio for battery swapping
Nio has won Lotus as another partner for its battery swapping business. Both companies have agreed on a comprehensive strategic cooperation in connection with swapping and charging electric car batteries. Read more…
UK: MG Motors launches its Cyberster
MG Motor UK has opened the order books for its electric roadster called Cyberster. The single-motor version starts at £54,995. First deliveries are scheduled for August. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance is 3 days old and already got a $1k price hike
Tesla just released the Model 3 Performance on Tuesday, and already Tesla has hiked the price by $1,000. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss all the news coming out of Tesla’s earnings, Model 3 Performance, Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class, and more. Read more…
Hyundai’s new Kona Electric is even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model at $169/mo
The newly designed Hyundai Kona Electric is better in every way, with more range, faster charging, and a bold new style. Hyundai’s new 2024 Kona Electric is even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model, starting at $169 per month. Read more…
All Rivians Under The $80,000 Price Cap Qualify For $3,750 Federal Tax Credit
When leasing, the incentive jumps to $7,500. Read more…
This 2018 Tesla Model S Drove 413,000 Miles With Its Original Battery
It’s now on its second battery pack, and the odometer has gone up to 439,000 miles, and it’s still being used daily. Read more…
Genesis unveils Neolun and G80 EV Magma concepts
Genesis has unveiled two stunning concept vehicles that give us a glimpse of the company’s EV future. The Neolun Concept was unveiled in New York and takes a new EV design direction, while the G80 EV Magma Concept was unveiled in Beijing as part of Genesis’s recent high-performance Magma program. The Neolun Concept, a full-size electric SUV, takes its name… Read more…
Kia confirms EV9 GT is launching in January with enormous power
After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already seeing strong demand, the EV9 is set to gain a high-performance GT version. Kia confirmed the EV9 GT will launch in January with “enormous power” and other upgrades. Read more…
Skanska is about to transform a Brooklyn marine terminal into a major offshore wind hub
Construction giant Skanska has been awarded a contract to turn the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the US’s largest offshore wind ports. Read more…
