Tesla has updated its in-car energy app to give a comparison between real energy use and the projected range, and it even gives you range advice to get closer to the optimal range. More…
Battery Show Europe 2022
Reading materials Advances in coating and materials were some of the key takeaways from one of Europe’s largest battery trade fairs, reports Peter Donaldson Held in Stuttgart as June became July, the Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo had many highlights, including an advanced battery concept that boosts energy density using a […] More…
2023 Lexus UX 300e Facelift Gains Bigger Battery For 280-Mile Range
Lexus says the new 72.8-kWh pack enables the UX 300e to cover 450 kilometers (280 miles) on the WLTC cycle, 40% more than before. More…
Airspeeder completes ‘world’s first electric flying car race’ during inaugural EXA eVTOL event
Nascent eVTOL racing league Airspeeder has successfully completed what it is calling the “world’s first electric flying car race” during its inaugural EXA Series event. Two EXA team pilots went head to head in South Australia using remotely operated eVTOLs, kicking off a development league that will eventually feed into global Grand Prix series. Check out the video recap of this historical event kicking off electric flight racing. More…
Canoo Secures Order For 5,450 Electric Vans And Minivans From Zeeba
The initial binding commitment is for 3,000 units through 2024; it’s the second largest order of the year after Walmart’s 4,500 units. More…
Hyundai Group will transform entire lineup to fully-connected, Software Defined Vehicles by 2025
Following its “Unlock the Software Age” global forum earlier this evening, Hyundai Motor Group has outlined a detailed roadmap to transform its entire lineup of vehicles (gas and electric) across all brands into Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) by 2025. This new era of vehicle technology will allow HMG to constantly evolve along with its vehicles, which will be able to stay up to date via over-the-air updates. To support this new era, the Group has already committed to spending 18 trillion won (~$12.5 billion) to establish a new Global Software Center and accelerate SDV development. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 11, 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…
Super Cruise drivers more likely to drive distracted than Autopilot, ProPILOT – IIHS
GM Super Cruise drivers are the most likely to engage in distracted driving behaviors while using partial-automated driving software when compared to Tesla Autopilot and Nissan ProPILOT drivers, according to a new study by IIHS. More…
Joint Base Pearl Harbor just broke ground on a big solar-plus-storage system
The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex just broke ground for the Kūpono Solar Project, a solar-plus-storage system in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. More…
Pearl Harbor Joint Base just broke ground on a big solar-plus-storage system
The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex just broke ground for the Kūpono Solar Project, a solar-plus-storage system in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. More…
Mercedes-Benz sold 30,000 electric vehicles in Q3 as EQS SUV hits showrooms in the US
Mercedes Benz released its global Q3 sales report as the luxury automaker ventures toward an all-electric future. In Q3 (July to September), Mercedes Benz sold 30,000 electric vehicles, 115% more than last year. As EV demand in the US heats up, Mercedes is introducing a full lineup, including the all-new EQS SUV arriving later this month. More…
SPAN’s new Level 2 EV charger works even if your house has less than 200 amp service
Smart electrical panel maker SPAN has shipped the first deliveries of the SPAN Drive – a Level 2 EV charger that doesn’t require a home electrical upgrade – but the caveat is that it has to be paired with SPAN’s panel. More…
BMW partners with AirConsole to deliver casual video games to its EV displays next year
BMW Group has announced a partnership with gaming platform AirConsole to implement “casual” video game options into the curved displays of new BMW vehicles. The games will exist within BMW’s infotainment system and allow drivers and their passengers to use their smartphones as controllers. More…
Watch XPeng’s X2 Flying Car Take First Public Flight In Dubai
The XPeng X2 two-seater electric flying car is designed for future low-altitude city flights, especially short-distance city journeys. More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2022
With all of the e-bike testing we’ve performed here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through the thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Canoo continues comeback with over 5,000 EVs orders from Zeeba, over half are binding
SoCal-based EV startup Canoo continues to claw its way out of the pit of near bankruptcy, announcing yet another large commitment of orders for its all-electric Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) and Lifestyle Vehicle (LV). Fellow Los Angeles local Zeeba has committed to purchase nearly 5,500 EVs from Canoo, 3,000 of which are part of an initial binding agreement.. More…
Tesla slips but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market
Tesla’s market shares slip in the US, but the automaker still owns two-thirds of the rapidly growing market. More…
German Company IO eMobility Introduces Blade One Electric Bike
A futuristic design, carbon frame, and 100 miles of range are what the Blade One brings to the table. More…
Blink overhauls entire charging network with revamped cloud platform and new mobile app
Global EV charging network Blink has announced a complete, ground-up overhaul of its current driver and host platforms as well as a new mobile app to improve reliability and access to its customers around the world. More…
EV drivers receive promotion to see The Rock’s new movie in theaters after charging at EVgo chargers
Good news for EV drivers: If you complete a qualifying charging session at an EVgo station, you will be eligible for a $5 Fandango promotion code to see the new “Black Adam” movie in theaters, featuring The Rock.. More…
