A new study suggests EVs aren’t staying in the U.S. vehicle fleet as long as gasoline cars and trucks, which could be a problem for reducing real-world fleet emissions. The average age of light-duty vehicles in the U.S. has hit a record high 12.5 years, according to S&P Global Mobility, but the average age of EVs in the fleet is just 3.6… More…
E.C.D.’s Jaguar E-Type Packs 450 HP And Uses Tesla Batteries
Florida’s E.C.D. Automotive Design has recently began a new endeavor: electrifying classic Jaguar E-Types. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Matches Lucid Air And Tesla In EPA Efficiency
According to the efficiency rating, the car excels in city driving. More…
CATL Qilin Battery-Powered Zeekr 001 Enters Market With 641 Miles Of Range
Is it the longest range series-produced all-electric car ever made? More…
In Norway, The EV Future Is Already Here, And It Has Been For A Time
All we have to do is look to Norway to see what an EV-centric automotive industry looks like. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 20, 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…
This cute little electric street sweeper is somehow cheaper than a lawnmower
When it comes to finding the coolest and/or weirdest EVs in China for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, I’ve never shied away from work vehicles. Whether that’s tiny electric fire trucks or an ice cream van shaped like a 60s VW bus, odd little work vehicles somehow have extra charm. But today’s entry is certainly unique among past offerings, making it one of the cleanest builds yet. Or perhaps the cleanlinest.. More…
Meet the Zen Yachts ZEN50: A $1.7 Million Solar Catamaran
The ZEN50 is a luxury electric catamaran that can travel continuously on solar power alone. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Plays In The Snow During Winter Testing
The electric, angular Tesla truck should go on sale later this year. More…
What we know about the EV set to replace the Nissan LEAF
Nissan is saying goodbye to the little EV that started it all. Although Nissan is phasing out the LEAF electric car, the automaker plans to begin producing its successor in 2026. More…
WAE EVR
Developing a new EV on a pre-existing skateboard-type platform offers benefits in terms of the associated times and costs of development cycles. As previously discussed in this publication, altering the wheelbase of a typical car or truck design by 12-15 cm can entail making so many modifications to the transmission… More…
Podcast: Tesla teases $25,000 car, new Roadster, Tesla Bot, 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 all the news that came out of Tesla’s annual meeting, including Tesla teasing its “$25,000 car,” new Roadster, Tesla Bot, and more. More…
Bridgestone debuts EV-specific Turanza tire optimized for Tesla and Mustang Mach-E owners
Veteran tire manufacture Bridgestone has launched its first EV-dedicated tire in front of a crowd in Southern California this morning. The Turanza EV is a grand touring tire designed to handle the heavier-torque of electric vehicles through all seasons. Several new Bridgestone technologies also make their debut on the Turanza tire, which will be targeted toward Tesla and Ford EV drivers to begin. More…
Bridgestone Debuts Its Turanza EV Grand Touring Tire
Bridgestone’s new EV is available, focusing on efficiency, performance, and longevity. More…
Tesla discounts new inventory cars – now starting at $384 a month
Tesla is starting to discount new inventory vehicles, including the Model 3, which now starts at $35,000 after incentives or $384 a month for a lease. More…
Can Ford and GM hit their EV targets? Analysts weighs in
Ford (F) and General Motors (GM) are gearing up for likely the biggest transformation the auto industry has ever seen. With electric vehicles expected to continue replacing ICE vehicle sales at a record pace, both automakers are striving to boost production significantly by middecade. Will GM and Ford hit their EV targets? Let’s see what analysts have to say.. More…
Lectric Updates XP 3.0 E-Bike With Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Best of all, the upgrade comes at no extra cost. More…
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck EPA-Rated At 450 Miles
It was expected to deliver 400 miles of range with the larger battery, but “extensive development and testing” unlocked 50 more miles. More…
VinFast owners will have first access to Sony’s new in-car streaming service
EV maker VinFast is partnering with media giant Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch its new in-car streaming service. Launching this summer, VinFast EV buyers will have first access to the new media platform.. More…
Texas EV Owners To Pay $200 A Year To Renew Registration
New law signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week also says electric vehicle owners must pay $400 to register a new EV. More…
