It just wouldn’t be a classic Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week entry if it didn’t include some wacky, far out machine that seemingly has no reason to exist. So in true AWAEVOTW fashion, feast your eyes on this free-range bumper car inspired by a Troncycle. More…
The breakthrough lithium-sulfur battery promises 5 times more capacity
Down Under, something electrifying is brewing, and no, it’s not another Crocodile Dundee movie. Australian researchers are boasting of a major leap in the battery world, potentially changing the game for electric vehicles and smartphones alike. The name of the game changer? The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery. Developed at Monash University in Melbourne, the newly minted Li-S battery design offers an impressive array of advantages over the traditional lithium-ion batteries we’ve all come to know (and sometimes, grudgingly, replace). Holding a whopping five times the energy while ringing in… More…
“We are building our future on truck charging.” Jussi Vanhanen – CMO, Kempower
The futuristic luxury-focused Toyota Land Cruiser Se goes electric
The famed Toyota Land Cruiser, a titan in the SUV landscape for decades, has taken a sharp turn into the future. Slated for a grand unveiling at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota has given us a sneak peek at the electrically invigorated Land Cruiser, named the Land Cruiser Se. This isn’t just an electric version of the old brute – it’s an entirely different beast. Gone are the rugged, utilitarian vibes that the Land Cruiser has always been known for. The new model looks to be part of the electric luxury SUV movement. Its sleek design emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency, stepping away… More…
New York lifts ride-hail fleet cap as long as they’re electric
New York is removing the fleet cap for ride-hailing services, as long as the new vehicles are electric or wheelchair-friendly. With the move, the city hopes to expand fleets back to pre-pandemic sizes. Read more…
Paralympic Games Paris to launch converted hydrogen buses with Toyota fuel cell modules
A fleet of converted hydrogen buses will be employed at the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024. The ten used and formerly-diesel buses from Iveco will ferry an estimated 5,000 visitors, once they have been retrofitted with fuel cell technology from Toyota. Read more…
Lithium mine to open in Ghana
A new lithium mine is about to open in Ghana, under the company Barari DV Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited. A 15-year mining lease has been granted, with special provisions for the country to profit from the mining operation. Read more…
Cratering motor fuel sales in Norway show the death spiral that can end oil
It’s common knowledge that Norway is the land of electric cars and that the country keeps breaking EV sales records with virtually no new fossil vehicle sales. But what’s really important is the effect those EVs are having on oil sales, which are in steep decline in the country as a result – and the same thing could happen elsewhere. More…
Colorado partially adopts California’s EV rules but falls short of 2035 ban
Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission unanimously approved a new Colorado Clean Car rule, which essentially follows California’s “Advanced Clean Cars 2” rule but falls short of setting a 2035 target for 100% EV sales. More…
DS Automobiles integrates ChatGPT into its cars, delivers next-level speech recognition
AI and language models are all the craze lately, in large part due to ChatGPT’s public launch earlier this year. Now DS Automobiles, which is under Stellantis’ umbrella, beat everyone to the punch and announced the first ChatGPT integration in vehicles. It enables voice control and natural conversation with the chatbot. DS is making ChatGPT available for its entire range of cars DS 3, DS 4, DS 7 and DS 9 as long as they have the so-called DS IRIS SYSTEM package on board. After receiving the update, customers can say “OK IRIS” out loud or press the action button on the steering wheel… More…
Tesla shot a Tommy gun at a Cybertruck, here’s the result
Tesla tested the bulletproof capacity of the Cybertruck by shooting a Tommy gun at the electric pickup truck. Here’s the result. More…
This Japanese city is piloting EV wireless charging at traffic lights
A city near Tokyo is the first in Japan to test wireless charging for EVs – and the chargers are in front of traffic lights. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck update, Elon Musk’s terrible call, TSLA earnings, 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 Tesla’s earnings, the automaker giving a Cybertruck update, Elon Musk’s terrible conference call, and more. More…
Mazda Confirms It Will Finally Launch One (1) New EV In 2025
Better late than never for the “Zoom-Zoom” brand. More…
Toyota and Lexus are the latest brands to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector in North America
Over the past few weeks and months, many car brands have announced plans to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector for the cars they will sell in North America in the future, and today we have Toyota and Lexus joining the bandwagon. As usual in these situations, this means two things. First, new Toyota and Lexus EVs sold in North America will be fitted with the NACS port as standard, from 2025. However, unlike other makers that went all-in, Toyota says only “certain” EVs will get NACS from 2025, and mentions the “all-new, three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV that will be assembled at Toyota Motor… More…
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT AWD, RS AWD Rated At 288 HP
The all-wheel-drive versions of the base 2LT and mid-level RS trims start at $56,715 and $61,790, respectively. More…
The Electric Vehicle Class of 2019 Shows How Far We’ve Come
If you think EV tech and adoption aren’t moving fast enough, just look at where we are now vs. four years ago. More…
2024 Tesla Cybertruck VINs Reveal Two Weight Ratings For Dual-Motor, Tri-Motor Versions
It seems the Cybertruck could weigh less than the F-150 Lightning, yet tow more and carry a higher payload. More…
Tesla reveals Cybertruck powertrain configs and weight with VIN decoder
Tesla has revealed the Cybertruck’s powertrain configurations and weight capacity with its new truck VIN decoder. More…
GAC Aion’s Hyper brand unveils HT SUV with gull-wing doors, starting at $30,000
Less than two weeks after beginning deliveries of its tri-motor SSR supercar, GAC Aion’s young EV subbrand Hyper has introduced its third model – an SUV called the HT. Complete with gull-wing doors and full lounge rear seats, this new model offers some premium features at an enticing price. More…
