The Japanese Chevrolet Blazer EV cousin is set to arrive in early 2024. Read more…
Honda Ships New EV Tool to Dealers And it’s Just A Piece Of Wood
It’s overnight wood from Japan. Read more…
Nio unveils in-house developed autonomous driving chip
The chip, called the Shenji NX9031, is built on a 5 nm process and has over 50 billion transistors. Read more…
Swedish Transport Workers union declares sympathy strike against Tesla
In a dramatic turn of events, the Swedish Transport Workers union has declared a sympathy strike against Tesla, aligning with IF Metall’s ongoing battle. However, this latest move from unions faces hurdles as the employers association in Sweden throws a wrench into the works. The Swedish Transport Workers union, in solidarity with IF Metall, decided to halt waste collection from… Read more…
Nio unveils 4th-gen swap station, new 640-kW supercharger, and 2024 buildout plans
Nio aims to add 1,000 battery swap stations and 20,000 charging piles in 2024 in China. Read more…
2023 Was The Year Of The Tesla Cybertruck. I’m Glad It’s Over
The year of rumors, embellishments, and shaky fan videos is coming to an end. Read more…
Nio unveils ET9 to take on Mercedes Maybach, deliveries to begin in Q1 2025
The Nio ET9 is now available for pre-order in China, with a pre-sale price of RMB 800,000, or roughly $112,150. Read more…
GM Issues Stop-Sale Order On Chevrolet Blazer EV After Breakdown Reports
Following reports of problems from InsideEVs, Edmunds and owners, GM hits pause on Blazer EV sales for now. Read more…
The US is getting its first vertical agrivoltaics system
Agrivoltaics – when land is used for agriculture and solar power generation – isn’t new to the US, but vertical agrivoltaics are. Read more…
The $4,800 Chinese electric sportscar that isn’t very… sporty
I’m admittedly more of a two-wheeled kind of guy, owning and riding just about every type of electric bike, scooter, and e-motorcycle out there. But I’ve always thought that the thing that could get me to buy an electric car would be a short little electric roadster – something like an e-Miata. After browsing through Alibaba recently, I thought I had finally found my muse. At least, until I dug a little deeper. Read more…
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted for the first time
The highly anticipated 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali has been spotted testing in the heart of Michigan, revealing an electric pickup that wants to redefine truck expectations. Duncan Aldred, GMC, and Buick global VP, shared exclusive images of the Sierra EV Denali in action. GM’s flirtation with an electric GMC Sierra truck has been a long-standing affair, with the 2024… Read more…
Watch the Tesla Model 3 take on the BYD Seal in a drag race
Tesla’s Model 3 has a lot of would-be competition, and BYD’s Seal is among those EVs that want to take some sales away from it. The two are now competing head-to-head in many markets, so perhaps you’d enjoy a comparison between the two? How about a drag race, then? That’s exactly what Mat Watson over at carwow decided to do,… Read more…
Volkswagen ID.2all’s interior revealed
Volkswagen, once the pioneer of affordable electric vehicles, is desperately trying to disrupt the market with its future offering – the ID.2all. Priced at a modest €25,200 (for now it’s just a promise), this budget-friendly electric car wants to challenge the stereotype that economical EVs compromise on space and features. Volkswagen unveiled the ID.2all concept in March, introducing an electric… Read more…
Podcast: Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaks to Tesla, wireless charging, the dealer problem, 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 Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaking to Tesla, wireless charging, the EV dealer problem, and more. Read more…
This startup wants to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries
Want to enjoy the silent, emissions-free ride of an EV with your 1974 Ford Bronco? Arc Motor Company, an Ontario-based green tech startup, aims to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries, starting at $75,000.. Read more…
GM exec shares new images of the first GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted in the wild
The GMC Sierra EV Denali was spotted for the first time out testing in Michigan. GMC and Buick global VP Duncan Aldred shared new images revealing the highly anticipated electric truck. Read more…
Nio teases its Rolls-Royce-inspired ET9 flagship
A teaser video released on Weibo and YouTube offers a glimpse into the wheels of Nio’s upcoming ET9 flagship model, set to be unveiled on Nio Day 2023. The video showcases a unique design feature reminiscent of Rolls-Royce – the Nio logo remains steadfast while the wheels turn. Nio’s foray into the executive flagship sedan market is understandably met with… Read more…
Decathlon Joins The Lightweight Road E-Bike Game With New Van Rysel E-Bike
The Van Rysel E-EDR AF Apex is powered by the punchy yet compact Mahle X35 motor. Read more…
The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is being fitted up in South Burlington and will open soon. Read more…
Tesla loses court appeal in Swedish strike, will it finally go back to negotiation table?
Tesla has lost its court appeal aimed at mitigating the impact of its Swedish strike. Will it finally compromise and go back to the negotiation table. Read more…
