I test a lot of electric bicycles. It’s kind of my whole thing. People tell me I test more e-bikes than anyone else on the internet, but who’s counting, right? Yet here’s the thing: most of my e-bike testing involves just riding around on e-bikes to see how well they perform.. Read more…
Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries
Tesla has recalled Cybertruck due to a defective accelerator pedal and in the process, the automaker confirmed having delivered at least 3,800 deliveries. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: 2 kW Juiced JetCurrent e-bike, Lectric XPress, & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bike launches such as the Juiced JetCurrent Pro and Lectric XPress, Vinfast bringing its electric bike to the US market, the new Yadea Artist full-suspension lightweight electric scooter, waterproof e-bike batteries, and more. Read more…
Kia EV9 owners can now get in the game with custom interiors for their favorite NBA team
Just ahead of playoffs, Kia is rolling out a new feature for EV9 owners, enabling them to represent their favorite NBA teams with custom interior display themes. Read more…
Fraunhofer IZM works on more efficient inverter
In the Dauerpower project, Fraunhofer IZM is working with project partners from the automotive industry to develop an electrical inverter with improved cooling. It is designed to optimise continuous load capacity and costs. Read more…
BYD dealer Rêver to build electric commercial vehicles in Thailand
BYD granted its Thai dealer Rêver a licence to build a factory for electric buses and trucks in Thailand. This is according to a Thai media report. Read more…
Mercedes partners with cargo bike provider Onomotion
Mercedes is cooperating with the cargo bike provider Onomotion in a pilot project for last-mile deliveries. The Sustaineer test vehicle has also been further developed for this purpose, with which Mercedes-Benz Vans is providing an insight into what sustainability could look like in the delivery traffic of the future. Read more…
US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers
The U.S. now has nearly 8,200 public DC fast-charging stations, filling in gaps on the route map, according to a new Bloomberg report. The number of public fast-chargers increased 7.6% in the first quarter of 2024, fueled by the Biden administration’s $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, according to the report… Read more…
‘No Incentives For You,’ Mexico Tells Chinese Carmakers After U.S. Pressure
A major win for U.S. automakers as Mexico halts all future meetings with Chinese carmakers and stops incentives for local factories. Read more…
Customized Xiaomi SU7 deliveries start, company says demand is 5 times higher than expected
Xiaomi’s ambitious foray into the cutthroat electric vehicle market is off to a blistering start. The Chinese tech titan has begun delivering the customized versions its first EV model, the SU7 sedan, and ahead of schedule too. Initially the company only delivered the so-called Founder’s edition, where you couldn’t select the options, but the first customized cars are now being… Read more…
West Auckland to launch electric double-decker buses in April
West Auckland’s bus service, the WX1, will be run by fully electric double-decker buses from next April. A new $166 million contract has been signed between Auckland Transport (AT) and bus operator Tranzit Group. Read more…
Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec
And EV3 isn’t all. Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs. Read more…
All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck
All 3,878 units of the battery-powered pickup built until April 4 are subject to the recall. Read more…
Redwood Materials announces technical advancements in recycling
The US company Redwood Materials, founded by ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel, provides insights into its progress in battery recycling. Read more…
Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions
New factories producing EVs and their batteries are bringing more jobs to the Southeast, but utilities are trying to meet the power demands of these factories with natural-gas power plants rather than renewable energy, reports Energy News Network. Anticipated demand from the auto industry—as well as solar-panel manufacturing and data… Read more…
The Kia EV5 GT leaks ahead of launch
The GT version of the Kia EV5 was announced last year and it seems it’s already time for the high-performance configuration to hit the market. But before the official unveiling, the Kia EV5 GT stopped by the Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) for its certification papers. As usual, the listing on the MIIT’s website is quite revealing… Read more…
VinFast reports major production increase in Q1 of 2024
The Vietnamese EV startup VinFast managed to deliver a total of 9,689 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, marking an increase of 444% year-over-year. Next, the company plans to expand internationally. Read more…
Estonia: Solaris delivers 15 electric buses to Tallinn
Solaris has delivered 15 of its Solaris Urbino 12 electric to the Estonian capital of Tallinn. According to the manufacturer, these are the first electric buses in all of Estonia. Read more…
Tritium files for insolvency and is on the lookout for a buyer
The Australian fast charging station manufacturer Tritium is insolvent. Self-appointed administrators and insolvency administrators appointed by creditors have taken control and begun the search for lenders and buyers. Read more…
Mexico may cut subsidies for Chinese manufacturers
Under pressure from the US, the Mexican government could stop incentivising Chinese EV manufacturers when building a factory there. BYD will be one of the manufacturers affected by this new policy. Read more…
