When it comes to iconic e-bike designs, there’s no one in the space doing it quite like the folks over at Super73. The company’s signature R electric motorbike stands above just about everything else on the market, and now it’s seeing a rare discount alongside all of the other day’s best Green Deals.. More…
VW delays new Porsche Macan EV platform, cuts jobs as software struggles persist
The drama at Volkswagen’s Cariad unit continues. VW plans to cut around 2,000 jobs while delaying the (already delayed) new software architecture due to be used in upcoming Porsche and Audi EVs. More…
Podcast: Tesla starts selling Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, 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 Tesla starting to sell Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more. More…
Ford Cuts EV Investment After Losing $36,000 On Every EV Sold In Q3
After posting a $1.3 billion loss in Q3, Ford’s Model e EV unit said it would cut Mustang Mach-E production and delay a battery plant. More…
Tesla Introduces New Stealth Grey Paint Color For Model S And Model X
Will it attract customers and boost sales a bit? More…
Tesla unveils Stealth Grey color option for Model S and Model X
Tesla introduced a new paint shade for its Model S and Model X vehicles: Stealth Grey. While many may argue that it’s just a color, Tesla cars are rather limited in terms of color selection, so it’s a significant improvement. As a premium carmaker, Tesla’s color palette for its vehicles has been notably limited. We are often reminded of the famous statement attributed to Henry Ford regarding the Model T: “You can have it in any color you want so long as it is black.” Quite a stark choice, wasn’t it? Model X in Stealth Grey The reason behind this stringent color choice is… More…
Check Out Bamboo Bicycle Club’s Unique E-Cargo Bike
It’s meant to be assembled at home and has an impressive payload capacity of 250 kilograms (551 pounds). More…
Webinar: Development of innovative materials, testing methodologies and simulation models for safe battery systems
Battery safety is one of the key priorities in battery development. Even though the safety of the battery is already of a high standard today due to many measures, the future designs demand innovative battery safety materials. In this session, we will talk about the application-specific material development and how simulations and testing methodologies under… Read more…
Kempower introduces Megawatt Charging System for heavy-duty EVs
Kempower, a Finnish manufacturer of DC fast charging solutions, has added hardware based on the Megawatt Charging System to its offerings. A Kempower spokesperson confirmed to Charged that the company’s MCS solution will be compliant with CharIN specifications. The new Kempower Megawatt Charging System is based on the company’s existing technology, including its high-power satellite… Read more…
I Rode Honda’s Uni-One ‘Mobility Device.’ It’s Coming To The US For Lease-Only
I got a quick ride and a whole lot of details about Honda’s advanced scooter at the Japan Mobility Show. More…
BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations and more
BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located near airports and in… More…
Toyota shows an electric van the length of a Mini Cooper
The 2023 Tokyo auto show is chock full of new concept cars and production models, but perhaps none as novel as the Toyota Kayoibako concept. The Kayoibako is an electric van that, at about 157 inches long and on a 110.2-inch wheelbase, is close to the length of a Mini Cooper. Fittingly, the word Japanese word “kayoibako” refers to shipping… More…
Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans
Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market.. More…
House Republicans just voted against energy efficiency rebates and for nuclear warheads
House Republicans voted yesterday to scrap “wasteful” energy efficiency rebates – and also voted to spend $19.1 billion on nuclear warheads. More…
Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for?
Toyota showed off an electric Ford Maverick-sized truck concept at the Japan Mobility Show this week. Is the Toyota EPU, or Electric PickUp, the midsize electric pickup we’ve been waiting for. More…
Lectric XPeak e-bike launched as new best bang-for-your-buck adventure electric bike
Just when you thought that value-based electric bike brand Lectric Ebikes had revealed it all, they drop one more awesomely-priced e-bike into the mix. Meet the Lectric XPeak, a new adventure-style e-bike with some seriously good bang-for-your-buck. More…
Live Wire: Is Tesla Still A Luxury Brand?
With all the price cuts and incentives, a Model 3 costs about the same as a Toyota Corolla, which is arguably not a luxury car. More…
Zeekr shows off tech muscle with launch of Zeekr 001 FR electric supercar
The Zeekr 001 FR starts at RMB 769,000, lower than Zeekr’s previous hint of over RMB 1 million, and the model is limited to 99 units per month. Read more…
Beam Global acquires Amiga, creates Beam Europe
Beam Global, maker of the EV ARC solar-powered charging system, has acquired Europe-based Amiga DOO Kraljevo, a manufacturer of specialized structures and equipment including street lights, communications and energy infrastructure. Beam Global hopes the acquisition of Amiga, which will be re-branded as Beam Europe, will fast-track its growth into the European market. Beam sees Europe… Read more…
Leclanché selected to supply battery systems for a second pair of Scottish hybrid ferries
Swiss battery solutions provider Leclanché has won a second battery system project for Scotland’s Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL), for two roll-on/roll-off passenger and vehicle ferries (RoPax) to serve three Outer Hebrides islands. Leclanché won a contract to supply batteries for two 1.1 MWh Navius MRS-3TM Marine Rack Systems from Istanbul-based electric system integrator Elkon. Elkon… Read more…
