I know, it sounds like a gimmick. But it’s not – or at least it’s not meant to be. The Moonwalkers are motorized shoes that are designed to help you walk around faster and get where you’re going in less time. More…
After its license was pulled in CA, Cruise pauses driverless operations everywhere
GM’s Cruise autonomous taxi service is pausing driverless operations everywhere after having it’s license suspended in California on Tuesday. More…
Tesla launches rare new car color: stealth grey
Tesla has launched a rare new car color for the Model S and Model X called ‘Stealth Grey’. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 26, 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…
The Faraday Future FF91 actually exists, and I was the first media to drive it
Faraday Future, the oft-delayed electric vehicle startup, has finally brought the FF91 to market, and we were the first media to drive a real production-spec version of the car, around Willow Springs raceway no less. More…
Renault and Valeo announce next-gen E7A electric motor with no rare earth materials
Renault and car part giant Valeo have today unveiled a new electric motor they co-developed, which they’re calling E7A. This is still at the prototype stage and is expected to enter mass production at the end of 2027. The E7A uses no rare earths, and, according to Renault, “is in a class by itself worldwide”, being more powerful and more efficient than current offerings (presumably current offerings from Renault). For the development of the E7A, Renault contributed the rotor, and Valeo the stator. The E7A will be 30% more compact for equivalent power than the current motors in the… More…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Base Price Slashed By $4,100, Starts At $38,615
Price cuts range from $2,450 for higher-spec SEL and Limited trims to $4,100 for the base SE trim. More…
Xos’s medium-duty electric truck hits the road with Penske
In Penske Truck Leasing’s latest electrification move, it’s added Xos’s medium-duty electric trucks to its fleet.. More…
Call an Uber in Phoenix and you might get a driverless Waymo, starting today
Waymo and Uber have rolled out a partnership in Phoenix wherein riders who order an Uber within Waymo’s service area might get picked up by a driverless Waymo vehicle, rather than a human-driven Uber car, starting today. More…
In the US, Daimler’s eM2 electric box trucks are rolling off the factory floor
Daimler Truck North America has kicked off series production of its Freightliner eM2, an electric pick-up and delivery box truck. More…
Ford’s EV losses continue piling up in Q3 amid pricing pressure, UAW strike
Ford’s third-quarter earnings, released Thursday, show growing EV losses as the automaker faces pricing pressure and slowing demand.. More…
Honda redefines the Eco and the Ego with Sustaina-C and CI-MEV concepts
Honda unveiled its latest concept models, the Sustaina-C and CI-MEV. The Sustaina-C is a vehicle that promises to blend the desires of the individual (EGO) with the pressing needs of the environment (ECO). While many car manufacturers have embarked on the journey of creating eco-friendly vehicles, Honda’s approach stands out due to its innovative use of recycled materials and its homage to classic designs. At the heart of the Sustaina-C’s design is the use of acrylic resin. This material, known for its excellent weather resistance, surface smoothness, and coloring properties, has been… More…
New Murf Higgs Cargo E-Bike Impresses With Versatility And Retro Style
The Class 2 e-bike can venture both on and off road with kids and cargo in tow. More…
Tesla Hacker Uncovers Model 3 Highland ‘Sport’ Trim With Bolstered Seats
Is the Model 3 Sport just a styling package or the successor to the Model 3 Performance? More…
Testing the VW ID.3: What’s new after the model update?
Almost three years ago, Volkswagen started deliveries of the ID.3 – the electric flagship model based on the MEB. However, since then, VW has been facing criticism. The Wolfsburg company addressed that and presented the revised ID.3 at the beginning of this year. We look at where VW has made improvements and where there is still potential.
Aventon Abound cargo e-bike $400 off, Greenworks 40V e-mower $340, more
One of the first discounts is now live on Aventon’s Abound cargo e-bike, which clocks in at $400 off. It’s joined by an end of season price cut on this Greenworks 40V 21-inch electric mower at $340, as well as a chance to save on this compact Sun Joe electric pressure washer at just $80.. More…
Volkswagen says EV orders are down 50% in Europe
After releasing its results for the first nine months of the year, Volkswagen’s CFO said EV orders are down 50% in Europe. VW’s order intake fell short, attributed to a slowdown in the overall market.. More…
Freebeat MorphRover review – a Peloton and e-bike hybrid!
The best way to describe the new Freebeat MorphRover is if you took a Peloton Bike and combined it with an e-bike – a mix that works so well that, for the first time in over two years, I went and canceled my Peloton membership. Check out the full review below. More…
BETA’s ALIA eCTOL completes 2,000 mile trip to US Air Force base for experimental program
As part of a contracted deployment agreement with the US Air Force, eVTOL and eCTOL developer BETA Technologies has landed its ALIA aircraft at Duke Field, a subsidiary of Eglin Air Force Base, following a 2,000 mile journey across 12 states.. More…
Phoenix Motorcars wins California contract for electric Type A school buses
Phoenix Motorcars has won a two-year contract with the California Department of General Services that will enable school districts to procure the company’s Z600 Type A Cutaway Chassis electric school buses without having to go through a bid process. Phoenix’s Z600 school bus is offered with both 90 kWh and 141 kWh battery pack options,… Read more…
