In Austria, under the leadership of the Technical University of Graz (TU Graz), a consortium of universities, energy providers, companies and start-ups have presented the prototype of a flywheel storage system called FlyGrid. This was integrated into a fast-charging station and is meant to enable improved use of renewable (and thus fluctuating) energy sources. The […] More…
Swiss E-Bike Brand Thömus Goes Big On Tech With New Twinner T1 Pro
A carbon-fiber frame and a powerful transverse flux motor only begin to scratch the surface of this cutting-edge two-wheeler. More…
Citroën to launch electric car in France for under 25k
Citroën plans to launch an electric model with a base price of less than 25,000 euros on the European market in early 2024. The small electric car will then be offered in France and the UK, among other countries. As the company’s brand boss, Thierry Koskas, told journalists, the new, affordable model will be the […] More…
Toyota considering engine sounds, stalling for electric sports car
Toyota is considering fake engine sounds and a manual transmission for a future electric sports car, chairman Akio Toyoda said in a recent interview with Autocar. The aim is to replicate the full experience of a gasoline car—including some of the less-fun parts. Toyoda, who recently stepped down as CEO and is the grandson of the the… More…
Tesla Semi recall suggests production is still slow
Tesla has issued a new voluntary recall on the Tesla Semi, in the form of a software update to ensure that the side door warning system works properly. More…
Vestas orders over 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargo
In Europe, wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has ordered more than 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargo. The first examples of the electric model were already put into service in February 2023. The electric combi vans will be used for the service and maintenance of Vestas wind turbines in Denmark and northern Germany. In addition to the […] More…
Audi opens charging hub in Austria
Audi has opened its first charging hub in Austria. The hub is located in Salzburg and operated in collaboration with Moon Power, which also runs an EV competence centre in the immediate vicinity of the hub. The hub is the Volkswagen brand’s fourth fast-charging location after Nuremberg, Zurich and Berlin. Similar to the hub in […] More…
Tesla has now installed over 500,000 Powerwalls
Tesla has confirmed that it has now installed over 500,000 Powerwalls worldwide, and it is growing fast. More…
Rolls-Royce Considering Switching From BEV To Hydrogen For Future Models
The luxury carmaker’s CEO rules out hydrogen combustion, but fuel cells are on the table. More…
Tesla To Reduce Shifts At Giga Berlin, Keep Production On Track
Saturday shifts will be canceled and fewer temporary workers will be hired. More…
Hyundai Offers $5,000 Cash Rebate On 2023 Ioniq 6 SE And SEL
The Ioniq 6 SE’s base price drops to $37,715, which undercuts the Tesla Model 3’s MSRP before tax credits and incentives. More…
NIO ET5 Touring Unveiled With Up To 348-Mile Range, Perfect Weight Distribution
The electric wagon is powered by a dual-motor, 360-kW all-wheel drive powertrain. More…
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
The money will be used to develop bipolar LFP packs, as well as all-solid-state batteries. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 15, 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…
Tesla confirms Powerwall-backed virtual power plants in Texas and Puerto Rico soon
Tesla has confirmed that it will soon launch virtual power plants using Powerwalls in Texas and Puerto Rico. More…
DeSantis Blocks Direct-To-Consumer Car Sales For Most Brands, But Not Tesla
Rivian, Lucid, and any automaker without a prior dealership agreement in Florida are exempt from the new law. More…
NIO launches ET5 Touring as its first electric station wagon
EV maker NIO has officially launched its first electric station wagon, the ET5 Touring. The electric tourer (or station wagon) is developed with the European market in mind and is set to rival BMW, Porsche, and other premium automakers in their home territory. More…
French Cycling Brand Lapierre Presents The 2023 E-Zesty E-MTB
The 2023 E-Zesty is among the lightest electric all-mountain bikes in the market. More…
VW Group Electrifies Greek Island With EVs, Ride Share And Renewable Power
The Greek Island of Astypalea has served as a test bed for Volkswagen Group electric vehicles. More…
Ark Zero Electric Quadricycle Is The UK’s Cheapest EV At $7,650
The 3-horsepower rival for the Citroën Ami is only available in the UK for now. More…
