European fleet giant ALD | LeasePlan announces plans to buy 15,000 electric and plug-in hybrid cars over the next three years. The total budget of over half a billion euros is coming in equal parts through ALD and the Europan Investment Bank (EIB). The investment breaks down into a €300m credit granted by EIB, on […] More…
EU reaches raw materials deal with Chile
The EU has signed a raw materials agreement with Chile. Although the word “lithium” does not appear in the accompanying EU communication, from a European perspective, the deal is likely to be primarily about securing lithium reserves. According to the official wording, both sides want to “deepen cooperation in the field of sustainable raw materials […] More…
GM Promises To Speed Up EV Production After Slow Rollout In First Half
Just 49 GMC Hummer EV pickups were delivered in the first half of the year, despite going into production in late 2021. More…
Tata Group to build battery factory in the UK
The Tata Group will build its first battery cell factory outside India in the UK. The British government has now officially confirmed what had already become apparent. At the beginning of February, it was leaked that Tata Motors was looking for a location for its European battery cell factory in Spain and the UK. However, […] More…
Ford Stock Goes Down $3.6B In A Single Day After Lightning Price Cuts
Will going down Tesla’s route be profitable in the end for Ford? More…
Tesla Sues Australian Battery Company For Patent Infringement
What happened to “All Our Patent Are Belong To You?” More…
See How The Tesla Cybertruck Could Have Looked Like In These Official Sketches
Robocop, the Delorean DMC-12, and Cyberpunk 2077 are among the inspiration sources for the edgy pickup. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 18, 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…
Lucid (LCID) EVs are available for lease for the first time in Saudi Arabia
American EV maker Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding overseas. Lucid’s EVs are now available for lease for the first time in Saudi Arabia. More…
Tesla CyberCanopy: Is it a new Tesla product?
Tesla plans to deploy something called a “CyberCanopy” at a new Supercharger station. Is this a new Tesla product. More…
Watch Tesla Cybertruck’s High-Speed Fly-By Near Palo Alto, California
The camo prototype was seen just a day before Tesla announced the first production unit. More…
New Safety Probe On Tesla Model 3 Opened By NHTSA
The investigation is tied to a fatal crash in California where Tesla’s safety systems may have been employed. More…
New 3-wheeled leaning electric motorcycle launches in the US, no moto license needed
There’s a new ride in town, and it’s got three wheels. Oh, and it also leans. It’s the X-OTO, and this electric scooter is already zipping around in the US. More…
Jaguar, Range Rover owner picks new EV battery site, could secure UK auto industry
Tata Group, the parent company behind Jaguar and Range Rover, is set to announce a new EV battery plant in West England. More…
Luxury Brand Loyalty Is Diminishing, But Not For Tesla
Luxury automotive brand loyalty is a far less prominent force. Many legacy automakers are seeing customers buying Teslas instead. More…
VW’s US Innovation Hub just revealed 4 EV breakthroughs
VW’s US Innovation Hub just announced four breakthroughs in electric mobility and sustainable transport – here’s what the research center has achieved. More…
Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro now $330 off in New Green Deals, e-motorcycles, pressure washers, more
Tuesday’s fresh lineup of the best green energy deals is now live with a new all-time low offer on . That’s joined by a $300 discount on this slick Hover-1 500W Altai Pro e-motorcycle, price cuts on electric pressure washers, and more. Just don’t forget about all of other the best e-bike discounts around.. More…
New Xtracycle Stoker Is A Rugged E-Bike With Impressive Cargo Capacity
The new Stoker is touted as the ultimate adventure e-bike thanks to its versatility and go-anywhere capability. More…
Check out this awesome little electric sailboat you can tow with a bicycle
A growing wave of small and light electric boats is hitting the market, bringing affordability to the masses. And with more options brings more diversity, including this interesting little electric sailing catamaran known as the IZIBoat. More…
Tesla Shows The Cybertruck’s Front Seats In Torture Test Video
The seats seem larger and have more prominent side bolsters than any other Tesla seat currently in production. More…
