Yamaha has been on an electric scooter roll lately, unveiling new models and teaming up with swappable battery industry leaders. Now we’re seeing new signs that point towards another electric scooter launch from Yamaha. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 1, 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…
Rivian announces 2 motor and smaller battery options, config updates, and steep $12,000+ price increase
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 while adding lower component tiers that will arrive as early as 2024.. More…
Electric Jeep and Ram 1500 BEV teased in Stellantis’s ‘Dare Forward 2030’ strategy to become carbon neutral by 2038
Multinational automotive manufacturer Stellantis has officially joined the electric revolution by recently outlining its blueprint for net zero carbon emissions by 2038. The conglomerate’s strategy, called Dare Forward 2030, calls for 50% of US vehicle sales and 100% of European sales to be BEVs by the end of the decade. Stellantis also teased two upcoming EVs under its marques: Jeep’s first electric SUV and a Ram 1500 BEV pickup said to deliver some leading performance. More…
Tesla deploys big 37-Megapack project in Alaska to replace gas turbines
Tesla has now deployed and unveiled a big 37-Megapack project in Alaska that will help replace gas turbines with a more sustainable solution. More…
US: Kia EV6 Entered The Market In February With A Sales Splash
More than 2,000 units were delivered in the first month. More…
Rivian Announces Dual Motor And Smaller Battery Options; Hefty Price Increases
We love the dual-motor option that employs new motors designed in-house. The price increases, not so much. More…
Dodge’s Electric Muscle Car To Make “Shocking” Sound: Stellantis CEO
Carlos Tavares says Dodge’s team is creating a sound “that you cannot imagine.” More…
The country where one in three adults rides an electric bicycle
It may come as no shock that the Netherlands is solidly aboard the pro-bike bandwagon. But new figures show just how heavily the Dutch have embraced electric bikes. More…
Kia EV6 Is The Car Of The Year 2022
With so many rave reviews under its belt, we can’t say we’re surprised. More…
Stellantis Says It Will Go Electric In Europe Starting In 2026
The group will launch 75 EVs by 2030 across its 14 brands. More…
Kia America partners with Currently app to bring mobile on-demand EV charging to its customers, beginning with 2 free months
Kia America has announced a new partnership with mobile charging service, Currently, to provide its drivers with on-demand EV charging when and where they please. The initial rollout of this partnership will provide Currently’s charging service to Kia owners in three major California cities to begin, before expanding to other metropolitan areas in the future.. More…
Electric 2024 Ram 1500 Pickup Shows Light Signatures In New Teasers
See more of the all-electric Ram 1500 truck that will debut sometime in 2024. More…
In a US first, California will pilot solar-panel canopies over canals
Nearly a year ago, Electrek reported that scientists published a feasibility study about the benefits of erecting solar panels over canals. That study is about to become a reality in a pilot project in California. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Surges In February
In terms of volume, it might compete with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. More…
Tesla unveils Supercharger station built in only 8 days thanks to new pre-fabricated system
Tesla has released footage unveiling its pre-fabricated system to deploy new Supercharger stations in record time. More…
Tesla May Seek Federal Funds To Open Supercharger Network To Public
In comments to the Federal Highway Administration, it seems Tesla hopes for rebates if it opens its fast-charging network to other EVs. More…
Mercedes EQE: Everything You Need To Know
Let’s dive into the details of the EQE. More…
Canada funds over 300 new EV charging stations
Natural Resources Canada continues its infrastructure advance through its ZEVIP scheme as the authority announced a $2-million investment in Alectra Utilities Corporation. The money, about €1.5Mn, will support the installation of up to 340 EV chargers across Ontario. Alectra says it will select recipients through a transparent process based on demand. The utility will then […] More…
Charging stations affected by Ukraine conflict
Charging stations for electric vehicles along the Russian M11 motorway stretching from Moscow to Saint Petersburg are currently out of order. The charging stations have been hacked by a Ukrainian company that supplies parts for the power dispensers. The charging stations were not only deactivated but programmed to display pro-Ukrainian messages in the ticker on […] More…
