Japanese battery startup PowerX unveils the design of a large electric ship to be completed by 2025. Vessel ‘X’ will be the first in a line of “Battery Tankers” and is scheduled for field tests in 2026. The zero-emission tanker measures 140 meters and will carry 96 containerised ship batteries with LFP cells on board, […] More…
Comau develops automatic 2nd life storage line
Italian automation specialist Comau, part of the Stellantis Group, is developing a fully automated system for sustainable battery recycling and second-life reuse as part of the EU’s Flex-BD project. Flex-BD is a robotic system that automates the entire process of dismantling used electric vehicle batteries with a highly flexible, repeatable and standardisable process, according to […] More…
Verge Motorcycles launches limited-edition electric superbike
Formula One legend and two-times World Champion Mika Hakkinen has designed the signature model of a new electric superbike in collaboration with Verge Motorcycles. Only 100 models will be produced.
The bike has a range of 350 km and a charging time of 35 minutes. In addition, it features an integrated rim motor inside the rear wheel, which… More…
New Tesla Model 3 Buyers Get 1 Year Free Overnight Charging In Texas
To qualify for the offer, Texas buyers must order and take delivery of a new Model 3 before June 30 and sign up with Tesla Electric. More…
Xpeng Beats BMW To The Punch By Teasing New X9
Just don’t let the German brand’s lawyers find out. More…
Mercedes EQE SUV goes on sale in China
Mercedes-Benz has started selling its EQE SUV in China. About half a year after its market launch in Europe, four versions of the new electric model are available there from 486,000 yuan (about €64,000). The EQE SUV thus costs about half as much as the EQS SUV, which launched on the Chinese market in February. […] More…
Porsche releases a ‘sporty’ electric motorbike, but there’s a catch
When it comes to motorbikes, there’s simply no comparison. Electric motorcycles and scooters crush their combustion engine-powered cousins in performance. The instantaneous torque and immediate power delivery makes for a more thrilling ride, while the lack of exhaust noise or smell (as well as significantly reduced maintenance and ownership costs) make their use more enjoyable. And it seems that automotive company Porsche has gotten the message loud and clear based on the company’s partnership with Yadea to release the VF F200 electric motorbike. More…
Daimler Truck and Toyota plan to merge Fuso and Hino
Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturers Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus and Hino Motors are planning to merge and cooperate in commercial vehicle development, procurement and production – also with a view to electrification. Daimler Truck and Toyota, which own the above-mentioned brands, plan to equally invest in the listed holding company of Fuso and Hino. Details […] More…
Volkswagen said to be planning battery factory in Indonesia
The Volkswagen Group is allegedly planning a battery factory for electric cars in Indonesia. Citing Ikmal Lukma, Secretary of the Indonesian Ministry of Investment, local media report that Volkswagen intends to invest around €4.7 billion in the factory. Construction is to begin this year. The location has already been determined but has yet to be […] More…
See How Fast A Tesla Model 3 Without A Body Can Get To 60 Mph
It’s almost as fast as the yet-to-be-released Tesla Roadster. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Round Steering Wheel Possibly In The Works, As Shown In Official Video
The traditional steering wheel was hiding in plain sight in one of Tesla’s latest videos. More…
The first US-built offshore wind substation is sailing to New York
The first US-built offshore wind substation is complete and headed to South Fork Wind – a major milestone for the US offshore wind industry. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 29, 2023
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…
ZParq completes $2.7M seed round to bring ultracompact electric marine motors to market
Swedish marine propulsion startup ZParq announced it has successfully completed a seed round led by cleantech investors, totaling 2.5 million euros ($2.68M). With the fresh funding, ZParq looks to bring its compact electric marine motors, powertrains, and other adjacent technologies to market to help decarbonize the segment. More…
This electric tanker will carry 96 batteries across the ocean, transporting clean energy
As the world moves toward a sustainable future, some regions have an abundance of renewable energy, while others are at a geographical disadvantage. Japan-based startup PowerX has a solution with the world’s first electric battery tanker, “X,” designed to transport clean energy by sea. More…
Rivian CEO Says Tank Turn Mode Not Coming To R1T And R1S After All
RJ Scaringe said Tank Turn goes against the company’s messaging to respect the environment while off-roading. More…
German Brand Winora Doubles Down On Utility With Two New FUB Cargo E-Bikes
The FUB 2W and 3W can carry passengers and an impressive amount of cargo, too. More…
Everything you need to know about electric micro-cars, NEVs, LSVs, & golf carts
As American cars and trucks continue to bloat, growing longer and wider decade over decade while roads and parking spaces stay the same size, there may be hope glimmering on the horizon: tiny electric vehicles. I’m not talking about small cars. I’m talking about tiny ones – micro-cars, if you will. More…
Colorado’s new EV state tax credits are fantastic
Colorado is trailblazing with a new law that ramps up impressive EV state tax credits for both purchases and leases. More…
NIU BQi-C3 Pro review: A funny-shaped yet awesome electric bike
I fell in love with the NIU BQi-C3 Pro electric bicycle the first time I laid eyes on it. The U-shaped frame and the vibrantly contrasting red and white color scheme created a comfortable-looking yet playful design that I knew I would have to test out myself. More…
