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 Tesla’s massive round of layoffs, Elon Musk putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi, important shareholders vote, and more. Read more…
EST-Floattech to supply Octopus Series battery systems to Coastal Workboats
Netherlands-headquartered maritime battery manufacturer EST-Floattech will provide the battery systems for the electric-landing utility vessel (E-LUV) to be built by UK shipyard Coastal Workboats in Stornoway and for the company’s shore-based power supply system (SPSS). The project is funded by a £6-million grant from the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) to Coastal Workboats to demonstrate… Read more…
Most U.S. EVs Are Expected To Be In Suburban Areas In 2030
A recent study indicates that 60% of EVs will be in suburban areas, compared to just 20% in urban areas. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck sticky accelerator pedal sparks recall
First introduced in 2019, the Tesla Cybertruck didn’t start deliveries until the end of November 2023. Despite the lengthy delay manufacturing capacity was still very low at the time, but Elon Musk committed to reaching 250,000 annual capacity by 2025. And if you are wondering how much progress has Tesla made in the meantime the answer is very little. In… Read more…
The Aptera Solar EV Looks Ready For Production In New Videos
Even though the company has been pretty quiet for the last year, Aptera is still committed to putting its solar EV into production. Read more…
The 2024 BMW 7 Series Works Best As A Plug-In Hybrid
If you want to buy a big, luxurious sedan that still burns some gasoline sometimes, you can’t go wrong with the excellent BMW 750e. Read more…
AMPURE debuts PosiLink platform for electric material-handling fleet operations
California-based EV and industrial charging equipment producer AMPURE has introduced, under the PosiCharge brand, a cloud-based data management platform, PosiLink, designed for electric material-handling fleet operations. AMPURE was formerly known as Webasto Charging Systems, and was acquired recently by Transom Capital Group. The company says its new software, which transitions from its legacy PosiNet platform,… Read more…
New fleet customer says Tesla Semi performs “well beyond expectations”
The rollout of the Tesla Semi has been slower than EVangelists would have liked. The electric semi tractor was first unveiled in 2017, and officially entered production in late 2022. Since then, it has been deployed in limited numbers. Last October, it was reported that Tesla had built about 70 Semis trucks, which were being… Read more…
Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)
Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park was considering ditching gas engines soon. But activists put the pressure on to ensure that Disney goes all-EV with the ride, and fast. Read more…
ZEEKR unveils deluxe version of its MPV with marble and curtain glass called the 009 Grand
EV brand ZEEKR has unveiled a new ultra-luxe version of its existing 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The new 4-seat ZEEKR 009 Grand was designed to deliver passengers “extreme luxury,” clad with polished marble, chrome accents, a giant LCD screen, and booming speakers. Did we mention it’s also speedy? Check this thing out. Read more…
Save $510 on the WORX Aventon e-bike at $1,190, plus Earth Day EV sales from Lectric and Rad Power
After a week of incredible e-bike deals and special pre-order discounts, you’d think there wouldn’t be much left to cover, but as spring flowers bloom, so too does the desire for adventure – with three more deals. The joint WORX and Aventon e-bike hits $1,190 while a Lectric e-bike sale pairs deals with free accessory bundles. Plus, the RadRunner e-bike line starts from $1,299 alongside all of the other day’s best Green Deals below. Read more…
Kia’s $15,000 EV2 caught in the wild as affordable EV offensive kicks off [Video]
As the brand prepares to kick off its low-cost EV offensive, Kia’s cheapest EV2, starting around $14,500 (20 million Won), was spotted testing in a new video. Check out the first glimpse of the Kia EV2 below. Read more…
Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Down 22% In March 2024
All-electric car sales decreased even more, by 29% year-over-year. Read more…
Zeekr launches luxury MPV Zeekr 009 Grand to target business owners and CEOs
Starting at $108,970, the Zeekr 009 Grand is a model that Zeekr said will make today’s CEOs anxiety-free and more productive. Read more…
Confirmed: Mini Aceman will debut next week
Mini confirmed that the Aceman will make its official debut at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, which kicks off next week, on April 25. The Aceman will slot in between the smaller Mini Cooper E and the bigger Mini Countryman E. That’s the extent of the details Mini delivered in its teaser, but we know a bit more. The new… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by “trapped” accelerator pedals
Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks over sticky accelerator pedals, after the NHTSA earlier this week said that it was already communicating with Tesla on the issue. Cybertruck pedals may become trapped in a depressed, “accelerate” position after a lot of pressure has been applied by the driver, explains documents filed with… Read more…
Stock Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S Plaid’s Drag Time, Sets New Record
Say hello to the fastest, stock four-door sedan in the world. At least when quarter-mile times are concerned. Read more…
Volvo CE uses electric trucks to transport its electric construction equipment
Volvo CE, the Volvo Group’s construction equipment subsidiary, and Volvo Trucks have partnered with France-based logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an electric shuttle service that carries out the initial transport of construction machines from the Volvo CE factory in Belley, France, and optimizes the loading of truck trailers. The program is part of Volvo… Read more…
ReElement Technologies partners with EDP Renewables for rare earth magnet recycling
ReElement Technologies, a rare earth element and critical battery metal producer, has partnered with EDP Renewables North America, a renewable energy supplier, to recycle rare earth materials for wind turbines and EV motors. The partnership aims to develop a circular supply chain for renewable energy equipment and inputs by efficiently and sustainably recycling neodymium-based permanent… Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Lease Price Goes Down To $299 Per Month
Previously, Tesla’s most affordable model could be had for $329/month. Read more…
