Elon Musk is rumored to be starting a new AI startup to compete with OpenAI after he left the organization, which he co-founded, supposedly because of a conflict of interest with Tesla’s own artificial intelligence effort. More…
Podcast: leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, 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 Tesla Model 3 refresh, the upcoming Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more. More…
Rivian (RIVN) stock tumbles after bullish analyst drastically cuts price target
Rivian (RIVN) shares fell Friday after bullish analyst Alexander Potter of Piper Sandler downgraded the EV maker’s stock. Although Potter is still a fan of Rivian’s Tesla-like strategy, he noted deteriorating market conditions and widening losses as reasons for the lower price target. More…
New EBK World Cup Seeks To Raise The Bar For E-Bike Racing
The racing series is set to commence in London in the summer of 2023. More…
Tesla’s Ford F-150 Lightning-Style Frunk Revealed In Cybertruck Photo
This time, it may be safe to turn the tables and say Tesla could be taking an idea from Ford’s playbook. More…
Human Horizons’ HiPhi brand moves closer to bringing its ultra-futuristic EVs to Europe
Human Horizons’ automotive brand HiPhi announced its flagship X EV has completed TÜV SÜD testing overseas to allow for the sale of the electric SUV in Europe. With a second model already making digitized waves in China and a third to be announced at the Shanghai Auto Show next week, Human Horizons will look to bring more of its HiPhi EVs to European markets in the future.. More…
Electric seaglider revealed from REGENT to take flight next year
Sustainable maritime transportation start-up REGENT revealed the full-scale prototype of its zero-emission 100% electric seaglider Friday, set to take flight in 2024. More…
Engwe M20 review: A full-suspension 1,000W electric moped for a budget price
The Engwe M20 electric bike looks like another SUPER73 knockoff. And it is. But the bike also has two things going for it: It has an option for a second battery pack to double its range, and it also offers full suspension for less than the price of a non-suspension SUPER73. More…
Octopus offers UK drivers Plug&Charge
In the UK, the Octopus Energy roaming service Electroverse is now offering drivers Plug&Charge technology. Octopus now says that its roaming network called Electroverse has surpassed the 40,000 charge-point mark globally from over 460 different charge point brands. These will now be available with Plug&Charge technology so that drivers do not need charging cards, an […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck’s giant frunk has been spotted
A new image of the Tesla Cybertruck has emerged revealing the giant frunk (front trunk) of the electric pickup truck. More…
More Tesla Price Cuts, Up To 10% Off In Europe And Other Areas
It seems Tesla is just relentless with its price cuts, and now the company has taken the time to explain its reasoning. More…
Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twists
Chinese automaker Geely’s Zeekr brand this week unveiled its third model, a nearly Tesla Model Y-sized crossover that will sell for less than $30,000 in its home market. The Zeekr X follows the 009 van and the 001, a hatchback based on a concept originally badged for Geely’s Lynk & Co. brand, in the all-electric Zeekr brand’s lineup… More…
Kenya secures EU funding to build electric bus line in Nairobi
The African nation of Kenya has secured a $377 million fund from a consortium of European agencies to build “East Africa’s first electric bus lane”. The funding is split as follows according to the deal: the EU is to provide $48.79 million in grants, while the European Investment Bank (EIB) and French Development Agency (AFD) […] More…
Lucid (LCID) EV deliveries slip in Q1, suggesting weaker-than-expected demand
EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) revealed Q1 production and delivery numbers Thursday showing weaker-than-expected results as competition in the electric vehicle market heats up. More…
SVOLT to build five battery cell plants in Europe
The battery manufacturer SVOLT, which emerged from the Chinese carmaker Great Wall, is reportedly planning to build five battery cell factories in Europe. Two are confirmed for Germany so far. This is reported by Bloomberg with reference to statements by Kai-Uwe Wollenhaupt, head of SVOLT Europe. According to the report, talks are said to be […] More…
Neta Automobile unveils new electric GT
The Chinese automobile manufacturer Neta Automobile has presented a new battery-electric, two-door sports car named Neta GT, which is to be released in the first half of 2023. This will be the Hozon-owned EV manufacturers’ fourth vehicle model, following the Neta S, which was initially announced last year, and the Neta U and Neta V […] More…
Nissan considers dropping out of Renault partnership
According to an agency report, the Japanese carmaker Nissan is pushing ahead with its growth plans in areas such as software and electric vehicles independently of alliance partner Renault. The two companies had recently officially agreed on closer cooperation. At the beginning of February 2023, the manufacturer alliance of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi announced a […] More…
Lucid Air Deliveries Almost Quadrupled In Q1 2023
However, the production and sales results are lower than in the fourth quarter. More…
StoreDot’s Smaller Fast-Charging Battery Packs May Increase EV Adoption
The company’s silicon-dominant EV batteries could be a game-changer if they work as advertised. More…
Elon Musk Becomes Twitter’s Most Followed Account
The title was held for many years by former President Barack Obama. More…
