China’s online shopping site Alibaba is chock-full of interesting electric vehicles with all sorts of wacky designs. And for this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week, a super low-cost electric jeep like this looks just about as fun as it does oddly proportioned. More…
Tesla Finally Builds First Cybertruck At Gigafactory Texas
This is the moment reservation holders were waiting for since the original Cybertruck prototype was unveiled in November 2019. More…
Rival e-bike brands find creative solutions for nearly bankrupt VanMoof’s e-bikes
VanMoof’s current financial woes can ironically be traced back to the company’s forward thinking and innovative designs. But now that future for these costly and complicated e-bikes is uncertain while the brand teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, other e-bike companies are coming up with equally innovative solutions for them. More…
Renewable deployment surge puts world on track for net zero pathway – study
Rapid renewables growth means that by 2030, the global electricity system will be capable of delivering ambitious net-zero pathways, according to new research by RMI, in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund. More…
“Ford’s Got A Real Problem,” Says Dealer On Rising EV Inventory
Ford F-150 Lightning sales increased so far in 2023, while Mustang Mach-e numbers dropped. More…
Japan’s EV reluctance claims first casualty: Mitsubishi suspends business in China
Japanese automaker’s reluctance to go all-electric is already taking a toll on the nation’s auto industry. Mitsubishi Motors revealed this week it’s suspending operations in China due to its inability to keep up as EVs continue to take over the market. More…
Lotus uses Goodwood to hold the first UK test drives in its Eletre hyper-SUV
Almost a year to the day after rolling its first Eletre hyper-SUV off its assembly lines in China, Lotus Cars is letting customers in the UK finally get behind the wheel and test drive it firsthand. Most eyes are on the hill climbs at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week, but Lotus is using the motor circuit to show off its new EV tech. More…
Podcast: Tesla people-mover leaks, Cybertruck body, Elon AI startup, 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 the leaked video of the Tesla people-mover, the Cybertruck body, Elon Musk’s AI startup, and more. More…
Ohio is the first state to announce NEVI fast charger locations – but it’s still an EV laggard
Ohio is now the first US state to announce the locations for its federal NEVI-funded DC charging stations – but its EV registration policy stinks. More…
Tesla unveils V4 Supercharger with credit card reader, subsidy measure?
Tesla has unveiled its V4 Supercharger station, and it now includes a credit card reader for the first time which might open doors for state subsidies.. More…
Privateer Debuts The E-161 Electric Enduro MTB
It’s packing the tried and tested Shimano EP801 motor, as well as e-bike specific suspension from Fox. More…
Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 30,000 In June 2023
All-electric car sales almost doubled to 26,000. More…
Volkswagen CEO issues ‘final wake-up call’ amid drastic spending freeze
Warning of tough times ahead, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Thomas Schäfer, addressed top VW employees this week, telling them, “This is the final wake-up call.” Schäfer is calling for a short-term spending freeze to get costs under control. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Will Likely Get Vehicle-To-Vehicle Charging Capability
The possible hint of the feature is hidden in a children’s coloring book. More…
Tesla launches electric ATV for kids in China after being banned for dumbest reason in the US
Tesla has launched its Cyberquad for Kids, an electric ATV for kids, in China after being banned for the dumbest reason in the US. More…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N performance EV gets bigger battery, ICE noise
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N debuted Thursday at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed as Hyundai’s first electric performance model, but one that tries to mimic internal-combustion cars. This sportier version of the Ioniq 5 has more power, a bigger battery, a stiffer body, larger brakes, stiffer suspension, and some tech features aimed at… More…
2024 GMC Hummer EV range rises to 381 miles, GM says
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV gets an increase in estimated range in one configuration, General Motors announced Thursday. The Hummer EV 3X Pickup achieves a GM-estimated 381 miles of range with the largest 205-kwh battery pack, a 26-mile increase over the 2023 model year. GM estimates 359 miles for models equipped with the Extreme Off-Road Package, a… More…
GM plans new cheaper Cadillac ‘Optiq’ electric SUV in China
Amid growing competition in China’s booming EV market, General Motors looks to introduce a new Cadillac electric SUV option, that’s expected to have a cheaper starting price than the Lyriq. More…
Full specs revealed for Harley’s new LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle
We’ve been waiting for well over a year, but we’ve finally gotten the full specs on the upcoming LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle. The nascent electric motorcycle company, spun out of the legacy motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson’s own internal e-motorcycle development, has just revealed the new bike’s full specs to the public. More…
German ADAC finds fault with Ora’s Funky Cat
The German car club ADAC says it found a safety defect in the Chinese electric model Ora Funky Cat. It is possible to pull the plug during the charging process. If a locked electric car is unlocked via the radio key, the same happens with the charging plug. And this is the crux of the […] More…
