The Chinese battery company Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology (WeLion for short) has started building a factory for “hybrid battery cells”. These come with solid and liquid electrolytes, but the plant could eventually make all-solid battery cells. The factory in Zibo in the province of Shandong, East China, will produce 100 GWh in battery cells […] More…
Remember that shiny, ankle-smashing Razor scooter from the 2000s? It’s back for adults, and now it’s electric!
Twenty years ago, Razor released that iconic aluminum kick scooter that all the cool kids in the neighborhood had and that I didn’t (which I’m not bitter about at all). For anyone who wants to relive those glory days of youthful scooting gone by, but perhaps wants it to be a bit faster and safer and less childlike, the new Razor Icon is right up your alley. More…
Watch Ford’s F-150 Lightning cut through snow and ice at a military base in Alaska [Video]
Ahead of deliveries this spring, Ford Motor Company has shared footage of its highly anticipated F-150 Lightning enduring winter testing through snow and ice. The trove of footage was gathered over two weeks in Alaska, where Ford engineers fine tuned the all-electric pickup in -30℉ temperatures. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Takes On Alaska For Cold Weather Testing
Ford takes the F-150 Lightning up North for some final validation ahead of its springtime launch. More…
Audi to release software and charging updates for the Q4
Following VW and Skoda, Audi is also bringing several updates to its MEB model Q4 e-tron. In addition to the well-known shorter charging time for the variants with a large battery, Audi is bringing a number of new equipment scopes to the MEB SUV. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron models with the large […] More…
US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Stuck At A Two-Digit Level Per Month
So far, the MX-30 was not able to achieve monthly sales higher than its EPA range rating. More…
Tesla reportedly receives final environmental approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, but there’s a catch
Reports in Germany state that Tesla has received its final environmental approval at Gigafactory Berlin, but there’s apparently something else that might prevent production. More…
Victoria state fleet to get more electric
Australia’s Victoria state government has announced a new budget to buy electric cars for its fleet. The commitment includes purchasing 400 new vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next two years for about $15 million. Victoria has been infamously struggling with EV policies, at least when it comes to those facing the public. The state […] More…
Ford Calls EV Unit Model e, A Name Tesla Wanted For Model 3
It’s a good time to look back at how Ford blocked Tesla’s Model E trademark application in 2014. More…
Fiat presents the E-Ulysse electric van
Fiat has unveiled the all-electric E-Ulysse, which can be ordered in Italy, Germany, France and Austria starting this month and goes on sale in May. While the electric drive system is familiar, there is, as usual, a wide range of interior configurations for such models. The debut of the E-Ulysse is anything but a surprise: […] More…
Flanders grants operators €22,000 to buy electric buses
In the Belgian region of Flanders, bus operators may now claim 21,700 euros a year when replacing diesel buses with zero-emission models. The government, together with the Federation of Belgian Coach and Bus Operators (FBAA) and De Lijn, have made concrete agreements. The new funding deal is part of the Flemish Climate Plan. The partners […] More…
Berlin’s Tier acquires Spin sharing service from Ford
Berlin-based Tier Mobility announces the acquisition of Spin, the micro-mobility service owned by Ford. Spin had recently restructured due to profitability issues. At the same time, the move is Tier’s entry into North America’s LEV sharing market. Tier thus continues to ride the wave of expansion. Since acquiring the European bike-sharing service Nextbike last autumn, […] More…
Kia aims to sell 1.2 million EVs in 2030
Following in Hyundai’s footsteps, Kia has now also presented its strategic roadmap for accelerating its electrification ambitions by 2030. To achieve the sales target, at least two new electric models are to be introduced each year. The new strategy builds on Kia’s ‘Plan S’, but the sales targets are being significantly tightened up. As of […] More…
VW to build Trinity plant in Wolfsburg
VW’s new Trinity factory is apparently to be built in the Warmenau district of Wolfsburg near the current plant site. According to a media report, the board has given the project the go-ahead. As reported by the German publication Manager Magazin, citing people involved, the supervisory board is also expected to give the green light […] More…
Yose Power 388Wh portable power station review: Finally a portable battery station for Europeans!
Portable power stations are the 21st century gear that I wish I’ve had for my entire life. With the advent of lighter and smaller lithium-ion batteries combined with small-scale AC inverters, we can finally bring a wall outlet with us wherever we go. And while Electrek has tested plenty of options for North American users, what about all the Europeans out there?. More…
Tesla to receive final environmental permit for Giga Berlin
According to a media report, the Potsdam State Office for the Environment (LfU) will give Tesla final approval for Giga Berlin in Grünheide. However, the completion of the environmental permit and the decision do not yet mean that Tesla can start production of the Model Y. The German Handelsblatt reports about the granted permit. Further […] More…
Tesla receives final environmental permit for Giga Berlin
According to a media report, the Potsdam State Office for the Environment (LfU) has given Tesla final approval for Giga Berlin in Grünheide. However, the completion of the environmental permit and the decision do not yet mean that Tesla can start production of the Model Y. The German Handelsblatt reports about the granted permit. Further […] More…
Yamaha unveils two new 28 MPH electric bikes for gravel and road riding using new mid-drive motor
Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles, the electric bike division of Yamaha, has just announced two new updates to the brand’s US electric bicycle line: The Yamaha Wabash RT and the Yamaha CrossCore RC. More…
Tesla won’t stop union vote says CEO Musk, despite past union retaliation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk invited the United Auto Workers to hold a union vote at the Tesla factory, stating that Tesla “will do nothing to stop” the voting process. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 2, 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…
