Following the complete shutdown of electric rental scooters in Paris this September, another European capital is taking action. Rome won’t entirely kick the little machines off the streets but significantly cut their numbers from 14,500 to 9,000. This reduction is a result of new regulations that came into effect in the Italian capital on 1 […] More…
Polestar Synergy Electric Fantasy Supercar Debuts At IAA Mobility
The spectacular 1:1 scale model is a combination of three winning designs from the latest Polestar Design Contest. More…
My favorite biking gear I’ve tested this year, from locks to helmets and more
At Electrek, we cover plenty of new electric cars and other EVs as part of an overarching goal of shifting transportation towards a more sustainable future. But it’s important to keep in mind that electric cars aren’t the only answer – sometimes a vehicle much smaller than a car is an even better tool for the job.. More…
Duke Energy releases flat-rate EV charging tariff in North Carolina
Duke Energy is launching a flat-rate pilot with carmakers General Motors, Ford and BMW. The ‘EV Complete Home Charging Plan’ will allow customers in North Carolina to use up to 800 kWh per month to charge an EV at home for a fixed monthly fee. “The average EV owner is already saving about $1,000 per […] More…
How Africa is set to blow past the rest of the world on electric motorcycles
Europe is chugging along slowly but surely in the transition from noisy, polluting combustion engine motorcycles to quiet, efficient electrics. Asia has already made impressive progress, and North America is, well, making an attempt. But Africa could be poised to leap past everyone as several countries adopt ambitious plans to put millions of electric motorcycles on the roads. More…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing a big trailer
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted towing a quite large trailer – giving hope that it will be a useful work truck. More…
McLaren’s Lavoie Hopes To Revive E-Bike Company VanMoof
The British supercar maker’s e-mobility division is set to make some big changes to VanMoof’s business model. More…
Cologne to see 18 hydrogen bendy buses by Solaris in RKV service
Cologne’s regional transport company RVK has contracted Solaris to supply 18 articulated hydrogen buses starting in summer 2024. The vehicles will serve on RVK routes in the greater Cologne/Bonn area and are part of a major FCEV roll out in the region. For the operator RVK, this is the first order for the articulated bus […] More…
Norway records 9,250 electric cars sold in August
In August, 9,250 new electric cars were registered in Norway, a significant increase compared to July. The BEV share of all new registrations has also increased, but not as much. In terms of models, the Tesla Model Y has reclaimed the top spot. With the 9,250 new electric cars, the Norwegian Road Information Authority (OFV) […] More…
Zeekr announces prices for third European market
Geely’s electric car subsidiary Zeekr has priced its electric duo in Germany. The Zeekr 001 can now be pre-ordered in Germany at prices starting at 59,900 euros, the Zeekr X from 44,990 euros. Independently of this, the company presents a new performance version, the 001 FR. The prices quoted apply to the long-range versions of […] More…
Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition Teased Ahead Of IAA Show Debut
Available only in Europe, this is actually an Air Dream Edition that sports the sinister Stealth theme. More…
LG Magna announces its first powertrain plant in Europe
LG Magna e-Powertrain, the Joint Venture between LG Electronics and the Austrian supplier, announced at the IAA Mobility that it is expanding with a new factory in Hungary. The new plant will be LG Magna e-Powertrain’s first in Europe but is embedded in the company’s clientele. Located in the Miskolc industrial area, the plant benefits […] More…
Here’s How You Select Gears In The Tesla Model 3 Highland If The Screen Is Dead
Now that the steering wheel stalks are out of the picture, a set of emergency buttons had to be placed somewhere. More…
XPeng Delivered 13,690 EVs In August 2023
The majority of the volume falls on the all-new G6 model. More…
ZF prepares next-gen electric motor free from magnets
ZF is developing an electric motor that does away with magnets. In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of externally excited motors available today, ZF’s I2SM model transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. According to ZF, the solution should enable a “uniquely compact with maximum power and […] More…
Renault reveals the Scenic E-Tech Electric at the IAA
Two years after the electric Mégane, Renault has now also presented the Scenic as an all-electric vehicle. Scheduled for launch in early 2024, the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric also uses the CMF-EV platform and will be offered in two power and battery variants. As with the Mégane, the Scenic uses a separately excited synchronous motor […] More…
Japan doubles EV infrastructure targets
Japan’s government has decided to double its current EV charger installation target to 300,000 by 2030. There are no more than 30,000 EV chargers publicly available across the country. Tokyo also wants to increase charging speeds. Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry has presented corresponding draft guidelines to an expert panel. Under the new plan, […] More…
Tesla lowers Model S & X prices in China, Europe & the USA
Tesla has again significantly reduced the prices for the Model S and Model X – this time, around the globe. In Germany, prices will fall by 10 to 16 per cent. The US electric carmaker is also making its premium models up to 20 per cent cheaper in China. Likewise in the USA, prices are […] More…
Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Revealed As Family EV With Over 385 Miles Of Range
It offers up to 220 horsepower from a front-mounted electric motor. More…
Volvo Cars & Evergo to install 2,295 chargers in Mexico
Volvo Cars and charging network operator Evergo will install over 3,000 EV charge points in Mexico by 2025. The network will run along Mexico’s main tourist routes, connecting places like Mexico City with Acapulco or Tijuana, but extends to other countries. Specifically, the new deal will see Evergo and Volvo Cars install 2,295 charging stations, […] More…
