Following a hint that this was coming during its Q1 2023 earnings report, Nikola Corporation shared a business update that includes plans for decreased cash usage and a “reorganizing” of its workforce. The EV startup is prioritizing the North American market as it looks to lean down and optimize to ensure the continued production of its zero-emissions trucks. More…
Tesla Semi’s Second Recall Hints At Very Low Production Numbers
The recall suggests Tesla made a single Semi in the first two weeks of March; has it built any Semis since? More…
This artsy 1,000 W rollout solar awning can power your RV
Illinois-based startup Eco-dynamic Tech has debuted a lightweight rollout solar awning for RVs that can generate up to 8,000 Wh per day. More…
Volkswagen Group hits 1 million mark in MEB-based EV production milestone
The Volkswagen Group hit a milestone after revealing 1 million electric vehicles have been produced on its MEB electric car platform.. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck wrap, steer-by-wire, Rivian news, 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 a Tesla Cybertruck prototype with camouflage wrap, Tesla’s steer-by-wire patent, a few Rivian news, and more. More…
AEHRA unveils SLEEK all-electric, four door GT simply called ‘The Sedan,’ targeting 500 mile range
Italian premium EV startup AEHRA continues to garner a demand for attention with its latest model reveal – The Sedan. Bold choice to choose not to name your EV models, but AEHRA has some confidence going into today’s reveal, showcasing a new model designed by former leads at Lamborghini and Ferrari. After seeing a full glimpse of The Sedan, we are starting to take notice ourselves. More…
ABB To Add Tesla NACS Plug Option To Its New Products
However, first the testing, design, and validation steps must be completed. More…
Aehra Sedan Concept Previews Porsche Taycan Rival Expected In 2026
The Italian EV startup’s second luxury EV concept after the SUV is said to offer supercar performance and almost 500 miles of range. More…
Belgian E-Bike Specialist Ahooga Presents The Stylish Max Folding Bike
Compact and convenient, this folding e-bike is designed specifically to tackle the urban jungle. More…
Tesla Increases The Price Of Its NACS Wall Connector
Tesla’s popular home charging solution is slightly more expensive, but still more affordable than most competitors. More…
Pickups aside, Tesla Model Y is the top-selling US vehicle
Spurred by Tesla price cuts earlier this year, the Model Y is surging once again in U.S. sales, as indicated by registration-based data out this week from Experian. According to the firm, as cited by Automotive News, registrations of the Tesla Model Y very nearly doubled (up 99%) for January through April 2023, versus the same period in 2022… More…
Start-up Ark Motors launches affordable microcar online
A London-based EV start-up Ark has launched an electric microcar called the Ark Zero that costs £5995. British media tout it as “the UK’s most affordable electric car.” The start-up Ark Motors, about which there is virtually no information online, has attracted a lot of attention in the British press with their city get-around, Ark […] More…
2023 Nio EL6 Debuts In Europe With 328 Miles Of WLTP Range
The second generation of the mid-size electric SUV sold as the Nio ES6 in China will be available in five northern European markets. More…
Mercedes-Benz reveals Vision One-Eleven study
Mercedes-Benz presents the Vision One-Eleven, a new all-electric sports car study. The technical highlights include a new battery concept with high-performance liquid-cooled round cells based on a new cell chemistry, as well as two axial-flow electric motors. As is often the case with concept presentations, no concrete technical data has been mentioned. The focus of […] More…
Don’t count on EV brake lights to communicate brake regen
Some EVs don’t illuminate their brake lights when using regenerative braking, Consumer Reports found in a recent test. Regenerative braking allows drivers to decelerate (and momentarily charge the battery) without using the brake pedal, which can also mean that it is inconsistent with brake lights, CR found in a test of EVs from Genesis, Hyundai… More…
Tesla Powerwall Installations Surpassed 500,000 Globally
The company produces hundreds of new units every day. More…
VW subsidiary PowerCo presents battery dry coating process
Volkswagen’s PowerCo now officially confirmed its intention to industrialise dry coating for electric car batteries. The plan was leaked a few days ago. At a media round table in Berlin, the company has now revealed further details. Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo is approaching the further development and industrialisation of the dry coating process together with […] More…
Eni to kick off with electric car-sharing in Rome
The Italian car-sharing provider Enjoy has added 100 electric cars to its fleet in Rome. This is a first for the company that otherwise only offered combustion engine models in the Italian capital, while electric cars have started populating the company’s fleets in other cities. The new clean, quiet and non-polluting vehicles will be the […] More…
Toyota Plan Envisions 900-mile EVs, Chevy Bolt EV’s Ultium Future
Also, CharIN offers support for Tesla NACS. More…
Austria-based consortium presents FlyGrid energy storage
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…
