Ascend Performance Materials has announced a new flame-retardant nylon for EV safety applications. It says its Trinohex Ultra electrolyte additive, which it unveiled recently at The Battery Show North America, improves lithium-ion battery safety, extends cycle life and boosts performance. In third-party testing, Trinohex Ultra demonstrated superior cathode protection across cathode and electrolyte chemistries. The […] More…
Trek says its new ultra-lightweight road e-bike looks and feels like a non-electric bike
Trek has just unveiled its lightest electric bike to date, the Trek Domane+ SLR. The stealthy e-bike is designed to slot right in alongside non-electric bikes without sticking out. More…
Here’s where the new US EV ‘Battery Belt’ is forming – and why
Since the beginning of 2021, more than 15 new US lithium-ion battery gigafactories or expansions have been announced in a region becoming known as the Battery Belt. Combined, these facilities represent a potential investment of at least $40 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. All but one gigafactory exceeds 10 GWh of capacity, and the largest will exceed 40 GWh. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 13, 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…
4 factors to consider when shopping for your first electric car
It’s finally time. You’ve decided to make the switch and join the zero-emission club. Buying your first electric car comes with a whole new experience. Once you feel the instant torque, upgraded technology, and smoother drive, you will never go back. Now the question becomes how do you choose which electric car to buy? Here are a few factors to consider. More…
Rivian R1T electric pickups are in Africa to help with conservation efforts
Rivian has yet to officially expand R1T electric pickup deliveries outside of the United States, but some electric pickups are already in Africa – for a good cause. More…
‘Tactical Urbanism’ – Pop-up COVID-19 bike lanes increased biking, reduced NOx exposure
In the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, “pop-up” bike lanes in Berlin contributed to an increase in bike traffic and a reduction in exposure to pollutants for cyclists, according to a new study. More…
Lucid UX 2.0 Major Update Brings Many New Features And Tweaks
Lucid says this is its most significant over-the-air update ever for the Air bringing noticeable user experience improvements. More…
New B’Twin LD 500 E Electric Bicycle Offers Budget-Friendly E-Mobility
The Decathlon brand has city commuters in mind with this affordable and adaptable e-bike. More…
This country plans to put 2 million electric motorcycles on the road in the next 3 years
Unlike electric cars with their high prices and large footprints (both geometric and carbon footprints), electric motorcycles represent some of the smallest and most affordable electric vehicles on the planet. That’s why many countries are eschewing popular electric cars in favor of two-wheeled EVs. More…
Miners are cutting CO2 emissions in half by switching to electric vehicles for extracting critical minerals
While you may notice more electric vehicles on the road today than ever before, the technology is now making its way to miners, the companies extracting the critical minerals needed to build EVs, ensure adequate global food supply, etc. A new contract to supply battery electric vehicles to the Jansen potash project (potentially the world’s largest potash mine) expects to slash carbon emissions in half compared to its peers. What if we could apply this technology to miners in the EV industry, creating a full circle sustainable supply chain. More…
Tesla Model S Becomes A Hybrid, Never Uses Charger On 1,800-Mile Trip
This modified Model S has a generator in the back that charges its battery all the time, even when it’s parked. More…
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Chattanooga edition
Volkswagen was kind enough to bring us to their new manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN for an all-day test drive of the 2023 VW ID.4. This was our first opportunity to put the US-made variant, in the Pro S trim, to the test and compare it to the original German-made varieties.. More…
Vitesco Technologies targets break even by 2024
Vitesco’s eMobility components have scored the drive supplier orders worth around €10 billion in the last two and a half years. Vitesco expects the electrification business to break even in 2024 as the German supplier lays out its business strategy for this decade. Vitesco, which was listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange last year, announced […] More…
BYD Atto 3 Scored Five Stars In Euro NCAP Safety Tests
The Chinese compact SUV soon will enter select European markets. More…
Shell forms consortium for mining EVs & microgrids
Shell has announced the formation of a consortium to create electrification solutions for mining sites. Besides Shell, the consortium includes Skeleton Technologies, Microvast, Stäubli, Carnegie Robotics, Heliox, Spirae, Alliance Automation and Worley. Shell envisions working with the nine-member consortium to create battery solutions for off-road vehicles that can be charged quickly and combined with a […] More…
UPDATE: 10,000 Volkswagen ID.3 And ID.4 Have Potential Battery Defect
Volkswagen is already moving forward with a service measure. More…
10,000 Volkswagen ID.3 And ID.4 Have Potential Battery Defect
Volkswagen is already moving forward with a service measure. More…
Marine charging network Aqua superPower partners with Ingenity electric boats to promote e-mobility
Global marine charging network Aqua superPower continues to expand its reach and promote electric boat adoption with its latest partnership. It has teamed up with award-winning electric boat manufacturer Ingenity Electric to establish compatibility standards in marine e-mobility to expedite electric boat adoption and the charging infrastructure necessary to support it. More…
Valeo doubles sales in thermal solutions for EVs
French automotive supplier Valeo has won orders for its thermal systems for vehicle electrification worth more than four billion euros since the beginning of this year. Thermal solutions include air conditioning, heat pumps and battery cooling systems. The increase in sales represents almost double the figure for the same period in 2021. The major contributor […] More…
