According to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, European manufacturers have an advantage over Chinese EV makers. VW leader said that the Chinese offer their vehicles “at twice the price they pay in China” of that in Europe. More…
SWFT BMX e-bike is just $500 (Save 50%), Juiced Scorpion X2 $400 off launch sale, more
An e-bike for just $500? It’s not too good to be true. Right now, you can save 50% on the SWFT BMX e-bike through the end of the day all while dropping its price down to $500. It’s joined by a launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499, as well as Moen’s Flo smart monitor system. Just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Is Rivian’s powered tonneau cover coming back? Looks like it!
Nearly a year after informing reservation holders it would be halting all production of its electric tonneau cover to complete a redesign, Rivian’s R1T configurator is hinting at its imminent return. There are certainly some conditions to consider, but it appears that the powered tonneau cover will be returning (relatively) soon. Here’s what we know. More…
Tesla To Attend 2023 Detroit Auto Show: Will Offer On-Street Ride And Drives
The show runs from September 13 through September 24 at Huntington Place in Detroit. More…
Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone beside its first electric SUV in China
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone in December as its first electric SUV, the Polestar 4, begins rolling out in China. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: 68 MPH e-unicycle, college e-bike bans, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes college e-bike bans, new electric bikes from Specialized and Gazelle, sit-down with Super73, flying with an e-bike, and electric motorcycle that runs on tool batteries, and more. More…
US: Ford Sold Almost 7,000 BEVs In August 2023
The Ford Mustang Mach-E noted its best month so far this year. More…
Podcast: Electrek at IAA, Model 3 Highland in person, electric GTI 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 Electrek’s trip to IAA, seeing the Model 3 Highland in person, the electric GTI and more. More…
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron shows off a new interior for brand’s EVs
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric crossover will usher in a new era for the brand’s interiors when it debuts later this year. Audi on Sunday provided a preview of what’s in store, showing the interior of the Q6 E-Tron after teasing the exterior in July. Following current industry trends, a curved panel houses both the 11.9-inch digital instrument… More…
Finances are tight for US charging operators
ChargePoint and Blink Charging are facing financial difficulties. As per the charging companies’ most recent quarterly findings, both CPOs have less than a year of cash left as they face market pressures on multiple fronts, not only the Tesla NACS. Blink & Chargepoint are two of the largest publicly-held EV charging networks in the United […] More…
Kia gives a detailed look at the EV5 electric SUV interior and exterior in new video
Take a look at Kia’s newest electric SUV, the EV5, as the automaker takes you through a detailed tour of the interior and exterior in its latest video. More…
Lamborghini Design Boss Reveals Lanzador EV Was Inspired By Huracan Sterrato
We talked with Lambo’s head of design about the genesis of the new concept and why a Lamborghini always has to look cool. More…
Gireve publishes protocol for Plug&Charge implementation
The French roaming platform Gireve has published the description of the protocol PNCP (Plug aNd Charge Protocol) for accessing its trust services. This protocol allows operators to implement Plug&Charge. Gireve’s trust services are ISO-15118 compliant and accessible as open source, according to the company. Gireve’s technical teams aimed to “integrate s to the complex nature […] More…
Volkswagen gives ID.4 and ID.5 a technology update
On the sidelines of the IAA Mobility in Munich, VW presented some changes to its electric SUV series ID.4 and the SUV coupé ID.5. Among other things, it introduced the new and more efficient electric motor found in the ID.7 – but there are also changes to the battery and the interior. But first, let’s […] More…
Mercedes EV concept touts efficiency focus, 800V drive system
At the 2023 Munich auto show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a concept car previewing future efficiency-focused EVs. The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA-Class borrows the name of a current internal-combustion model but shows off the engineering of the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) that will serve as the basis for four compact EVs in multiple body… More…
USA: Daimler Truck, Paccar & Cummins to build LFP batteries
Daimler Truck together with Cummins, Paccar and Eve Energy are planning to build batteries for electric commercial vehicles in the United States. The planned joint venture expects to invest 2-3 billion dollars in a 21 gigawatt-hour factory. Accelera by Cummins, the company’s zero-emissions business unit, Daimler Truck and Paccar will each own 30% of the […] More…
WAE presents high-performance hydrogen platform
The UK-based WAE Technologies has revealed its new ultra-high performance hydrogen fuel cell electric architecture, ‘EVRh’. The launch of EVRh comes one year after the reveal of its battery-electric derivative ‘EVR’. In terms of layout, the H2 fuel tank and battery system are situated in the middle of the vehicle. According to WAE, the EVRh […] More…
Hyster hands over H2 reach truck to Port of Valencia
Hyster has delivered a hydrogen fuel cell reach stacker to Spain, specifically to the Port of Valencia. It is part of the EU’s H2Ports project, which aims to introduce hydrogen-powered vehicles and equipment to ports. Hyster’s ReachStacker is equipped with a fuel cell system from Nuvera. Integrated high-pressure tanks store the hydrogen and can be […] More…
Tata Motors delivers another 400 e-buses to Delhi
Delhi’s electric bus fleets is growing. The city’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal this week flagged off 400 Tata e-buses. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) now runs 800 zero-emission buses, the largest fleet in the country. The Minister confirmed plans to have 1,900 electric buses on the roads of Delhi by the end of this year […] More…
2024 Polestar 2 first drive: Dual motor shines on the road, but the single motor’s range is a big win
As Polestar will begin deliveries of the 2024 model year version of its flagship 2 sedan, we got the invite to Denver, Colorado, to not only test the sporty dual-motor but to also test the automaker’s new single-motor version, which includes rear-wheel drive. More…
