Scientists at Edith Cowan University in Australia found that zinc-air batteries could be a better alternative than lithium-ion batteries to power EVs. More…
Mercedes renews plans for its own EV fast-charging hubs
Mercedes-Benz has ambitious plans to create its own EV charging network, which it’s terming its High-Power Charging Network, on several continents. That will include more than 2,000 DC fast-charging connectors by the end of 2024, it says. This won’t be an aggregation of other networks’ stations. The company on Monday once again… More…
Key Takeaways From Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s FSD V12 Test Drive
Tesla’s AI-powered FSD V12 works like a human brain, using neural nets and eyes, as per Musk. More…
Watch Tesla Cybertruck’s comically large wiper at work
A new video of a Tesla Cybertruck shows the electric pickup truck’s comically large wiper at work. More…
Tesla is about to launch customer pictures in space on SpaceX’s lunar orbiter mission
Tesla is preparing to launch pictures of its customer in space on SpaceX’s lunar orbiter mission with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute of South Korea. More…
Mini Teases Cooper And Countryman EVs Before September 1 Debut
The Mini Cooper EV will only be front-wheel drive at launch, and the Countryman will be available with all-wheel drive. More…
Sono Motors begins building its series-validation SEVs in new white bodies ahead of 2023 production
Sono Motors has moved one phase closer to production of its Sion Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV), as it has completed its prototype phases and has begun building series-validation vehicles for testing and certification. The startup plans to build 37 validation SEVs that will be built with white bodies instead of the usual black exterior we have grown accustomed to, as the Sion has progressed. More…
Keanu Reeves’ motorcycle company ARCH floats idea of building an electric motorcycle
ARCH Motorcycle Company, founded by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, is known for its bespoke sport cruiser motorcycle production. But while those bikes have always featured internal combustion engines, the duo behind ARCH recently floated the possibility of adding electric power to their lineup. More…
Rivian announces significant price increases – many electric pickup configurations up $12,000+
Rivian today announced several significant price increases for its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV that have resulted in the cost of many reservation holders’ configurations rising by more than $12,000. The price increases come as Rivian is trying to ramp production and make its electric vehicle profitable. More…
Rivian announces significant prices increases, many electric pickup configurations up $12,000+
Rivian has announced today several significant price increases for its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV that is resulting in many reservation holders seeing their configurations go up by more than $12,000. More…
After backlash, Rivian backtracks on price hike, letter from Founder/CEO RJ
Breaking news. Updates coming. More…
Mercedes-Benz shares progress update of new global EV charging network
Nearly nine months after announcing its initial plans for a rollout of a global high power EV charging network, Mercedes-Benz has shared a progress update that should see some stations opening up very soon. Here’s the latest. More…
A new giant Tesla Megapack project is under construction in the UK
Tesla has started delivering new Megapack batteries for a giant new 99 MW/198 MWh energy storage project under construction in the UK More…
Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
Tesla has actually managed to obtain a patent on its wild idea to use lasers to clean debris off of vehicles More…
As several popular electric bikes lower prices, is the e-bike market returning to normal?
Beginning early this year, electric bicycle prices crept up nearly across the board. Now we are starting to see reductions in prices from major US brands. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel More…
England will be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers
The British government will introduce legislation in 2021 that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers in England More…
EGEB: Illinois to shut all fossil fuel plants by 2045 and invest $580M a year in renewables
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Electric car with extension and expandable solar offers a glimpse of future RV life
A new electric solar car project with a living extension and expandable solar panels is giving us a glimpse into what the future might hold for RV/van life More…
Missouri’s largest wind farm is shut off at night to protect bats – is this overkill?
Missouri’s largest wind farm has been switching off at night since April 19 to avoid killing endangered and threatened bats. Is this good environmental stewardship, or is it throwing out the baby with the bathwater More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 13, 2021
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…
