Volkswagen is “basically sold out” of electric cars for this year in Europe and the USA, according to Group CEO Herbert Diess, as persistent bottlenecks in the supply chain are affecting global production. In the first quarter, the Wolfsburg-based group handed over 99,100 BEVs to customers worldwide across all brands. In Western Europe alone, the […] More…
Porsche Taycan rounds up its records
The all-electric Porsche Taycan has set another Guinness World Record, this time for the most consecutive doughnuts (spins) in an electric car on ice. Stunt driver Terry Grant managed 69 doughnuts in a row in Sweden in a production Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo with winter tires. According to Guinness, the record attempt took place […] More…
Former Hyundai R&D President Biermann Drives An Ioniq 6 Prototype
With experience previously running BMW M, Biermann takes a lot of credit for Hyundai’s transformation. More…
Check out this solar electric RV that is both a camper and an electric boat… and an e-bike
Electric campers have a certain charm to them, being able to explore the open road powered by the free sun rays beaming above you. But what if you could combine that freedom with the versatility of an electric boat and an electric bike? That’s exactly what Aigars Lauzis sought to capture when he designed the BeTriton electric camper. More…
Here are 3 vital insights installers shared about the state of solar in 2021
US Department of Energy-funded solar marketplace EnergySage and nonprofit accreditation body The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) just released the results of the 2021 Solar Installer Survey, which polled more than 500 residential and commercial solar installers across 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. Here’s what they said. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 4, 2022
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…
US: Ford Mustang Mach-E Sales Reached A New Record In April 2022
So far this year, Ford sold over 10,500 Mach-E and over 1,500 E-Transit vans in the US More…
Tesla to supply up to 8 MWh of Powerpacks for SpaceX’s Starbase solar farm
Tesla is going to supply up to 8 MWh of Powerpacks for SpaceX to expand its solar farm at Starbase in Boca Chica. It’s the latest of many collaborations between Tesla and SpaceX. More…
How Fast Does the 2022 BMW iX xDrive50 DC Fast Charge? We Find Out
Having 300+ miles of driving range is one thing, but how fast the vehicle charges is just as important for road tripping. More…
Construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm has begun
Offshore construction work has officially started for the UK’s Dogger Bank, which will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, with the installation of the first length of HVDC export cable off the Yorkshire coast. Dogger Bank will also be the first HVDC-connected wind farm in the UK. More…
2022 BMW i4 M50 Called An Electric M3 Rival By Doug DeMuro
Overall, the YouTube influencer likes BMW’s electric performance fastback, but he does point out several flaws. More…
Nio Owners Can Now Buy Their EVs’ Batteries, Opt Out Of Battery Lease Service
This was apparently prompted by Nio owners who regretted opting for battery-as-a-service and wanted to buy the battery afterward. More…
Nio Owners Can Buy Their EVs’ Battery Packs, Exit Battery Swap Program
This was apparently prompted by Nio owners who regretted opting for battery-as-a-service and wanted to buy the battery afterward. More…
Fisker 550-mile electric sports car teased, due in 2024
Fisker today revealed a glimpse of a flagship electric sports car project aiming to showcase the company’s performance capabilities. Due in 2024, the production sports car will follow Fisker’s more affordable Ocean and Pear models. The car, so far called Project Ronin (harking to the movie with some great car chases), is described as being… More…
Volkswagen Group holds strong in Q1 despite global shortages, provides EV strategy updates
German automotive conglomerate Volkswagen Group has shared positive Q1 reports, outlining a robust business despite global inhibitors like supply chain shortages and conflict in Eastern Europe. With its 2022 outlook optimistically confirmed, Volkswagen is expanding investments in R&D that includes new EV technologies as well as major funds to bring more BEVs to North America.. More…
Fisker announces new electric GT with ‘longest range of any production EV’
Fisker announced today Project Ronin, the company’s third electric vehicle – a new electric GT with what it claims will be the “longest range of any production EV.” While Fisker has announced its third EV, it has yet to bring its first one to market. More…
Lucid’s Design Studio Sees Designers Work Closely With Engineers
The traditional feud between designers and engineers is a thing of the past at Lucid, with collaboration being the name of the game. More…
ABB Installed The First Terra 360 Chargers
They can deliver up to 360 kW and simultaneously charge up to two vehicles with dynamic power distribution. More…
Nissan Has Plans For Performance EVs With The Nismo Badge
Nissan plans to offer 15 new EVs by 2030, and some may wear the Nismo badge. More…
Fisker’s 2024 Electric Sports Car Claimed To Have Over 550 Miles Of Range
When the Fisker Ronin GT arrives, it will be the brand’s third EV, so long as everything goes as planned. More…
