Electric vehicle battery costs soared in 2022. But that doesn’t seem to have slowed the pace of automakers planning to adopt ever larger battery packs to satisfy ever-higher EV driving range claims. As Bloomberg recently calculated, using EV models from the U.S., Europe, and China, the average pack size is now around 80 kwh, from in the… More…
CATL reveals ‘Superfast Charging Battery,’ boasts 250 mi range with 10-min charge
In what it’s calling the world’s first, battery giant CATL (and major Tesla supplier) revealed its new “Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery” at a product launch event Wednesday. CATL says its new fast-charging LFP battery is capable of adding 248 miles range (400km) with a 10-minute charge.. More…
Should we be getting excited for Ola’s flashy new electric motorcycle concepts?
The darling of India’s electric scooter industry, Ola Electric, just held a major product unveiling as part of its Customer Day event. In addition to launching its impressively updated electric scooter line with new models, the company also showed off four electric motorcycle concepts. More…
Should we be getting excited for Ola’s flashy new electric motorcycle concepts?
The darling of India’s electric scooter industry, Ola Electric, just held a major product unveiling as part of its Customer Day event. In addition to launching its impressively updated electric scooter line with new models, the company also showed off four electric motorcycle concepts. More…
Tesla spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, some for crash tests
Tesla has been spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, at least two of them, and a few electric pickups seem to be destined for crash testing. More…
Tesla spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, some for crash tests
Tesla has been spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, at least two of them, and a few electric pickups seem to be destined for crash testing. More…
Rivian R1S tackles Rubicon off-road trail, a production EV first
Rivian claims its R1S electric SUV is the first EV to tackle the Rubicon off-road trail, long considered a yardstick for hardcore off-road vehicles. Located in El Dorado County California due west of Lake Tahoe, and approximately 80 miles east of the state capital of Sacramento, the Rubicon Trail is often listed at 22 miles long, but about half of… More…
VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’
VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread. The latest episode in the saga is seeing VanMoof give its customers a final warning to come get their broken e-bikes that were in for service at the time that the company declared bankruptcy last month. More…
VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’
VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread. The latest episode in the saga is seeing VanMoof give its customers a final warning to come get their broken e-bikes that were in for service at the time that the company declared bankruptcy last month. More…
GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry
General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
Fisker confirms Tesla Supercharger access in 2025, future NACS port
Fisker is joining a growing cadre of automakers offering Tesla Supercharger access and making plans to add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. An agreement with Tesla will allow access to the Supercharger network, the company explained in a press release. Customers with EVs that have the current Combined Charging Standard (CCS)… More…
GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry
General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
On this side of miracles: the five most important battery trends
Range, charging power, and cost: the traction battery remains the most important component in the electric car. The progress is noticeable in the current models, but further improvements in the coming years are vital. What is already happening on the road and not just in the lab? *** The battery revolution has yet to happen: […] More…
Pipistrel Velis Electro – a report from above the clouds
The race for the type of electric drive system has been decided for passenger cars – the battery has won. However, the race is still on in other areas, especially in aviation. Currently, there is only one type-approved electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis. A Swiss electric pioneer flies the two-seater over the Alps and across […] More…
magniX magni350, 650 and magniDrive 100
Rory Jackson looks at how these electric powertrains and their inverter have been designed for crewed aircraft integrators
In every part of aerospace engineering, a race is on to break new ground and claim headline-grabbing milestones in sustainable aviation. While it might seem to some that commercial airliners are moving at a sluggish pace compared with the automotive world in reducing their harmful emissions, it is not out of a lack of interest in decarbonisation. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 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…
EV maker VinFast (VFS) shines in US market debut, but is it worth more than Ford, GM?
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast celebrated its listing on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker “VFS” on Tuesday. During its market debut, VinFast’s market cap easily surpassed Ford and GM, ending the day worth almost as much as both combined. More…
Why don’t 71% of Americans know about the money they can get from the IRA?
Most Americans apparently don’t know about the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy and EV rebates and tax credits, according to a recent poll – here’s why. More…
Tesla launches new ‘universal wall connector’ that puts the charging world on notice
Tesla has launched a product: the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. The product is perfect for non-Tesla EV buyers in North America. More…
Kia teases limited edition EV that looks like a radiant Hulk green EV6 GT
Kia is teasing a new limited edition EV ahead of its debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week in a few days. More…
