Renault has announced it is testing the future electric Renault 5 using nine prototypes. Known as mules, their platform, powertrain and battery are technically the same as the future production vehicle. The mules are being put through their paces in low-grip (ice, snow) conditions in Arvidsjaur (Swedish Lapland) as well as average-to-high grip conditions at […] More…
Tesla Launches GigaBier Limited Edition Pilsner Inspired By The Cybertruck
It comes in a pack of three stylish bottles. More…
Tesla and CATL could build LFP plant in the US
Tesla and Chinese battery maker CATL are reportedly looking into building an LFP battery plant in the US. According to media reports, the US carmaker discussed the matter with US politicians to see how the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) would apply. Bloomberg first reported the story, citing people familiar with the talks. A potential […] More…
ZF will build next-generation inverter in Mexico
The ZF Group will expand manufacturing capabilities in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to serve the growing EV market in North America. In total, the company wants to invest more than $194 million. In the first phase, ZF plans to invest $150 million in a new facility at its site in northern Mexico to manufacture the company’s […] More…
Aventon launches new Pace electric bikes with torque sensors, turn signals & more
Aventon’s Pace 350 and Pace 500 e-bikes have long been the brand’s main commuter models for budget-minded riders still looking for a quality electric bike for riding to work or running errands. Now the company has launched its third generation models known as the Pace 350.3 and Pace 500.3. And they’re better than ever. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 30, 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…
Tesla is rumored to be planning a US LFP battery cell factory with CATL
Tesla is rumored to be planning a new battery factory to produce LFP cells in the US with China’s CATL, the world’s biggest battery manufacturer. More…
Heart Aerospace finds a new partner to develop ES-30 electric plane battery
Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace is joining forces with BAE Systems to develop a battery system for its ES-30 electric plane. More…
Snow way! Hyundai teases IONIQ 5 N in arctic conditions ahead of summer debut [Video]
As we approach April, much of the US is just beginning to thaw out after the harsh months of winter. Soon, spring will bloom into hot, sunny summers when we are expecting to see the official debut of the upcoming all-wheel drive Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Before then, however, Hyundai is teasing its red-hot performance EV drifting through snowy terrain near the arctic circle. Check out the video below. More…
Tesla Warns That $7,500 Tax Credit For Model 3 RWD Will Be Reduced
$3,750 is still on the table, but we have to wait for the federal guidance. More…
Check out this cute automatic mobile EV charging robot
NaaS Technology has unveiled this adorable automatic mobile EV charging robot that finds your EV, smart charges it, and takes auto payments. More…
Kia EV6 GT Drag Races Tesla Model 3 Performance, It’s Really Close
The Korean performance EV may be some 700 pounds heavier than its US rival, but it doesn’t really show it in this face-off. More…
Tesla launches GigaBier: A Cybertruck-inspired $30 beer
Tesla has launched its GigaBier, a limited-edition Cybertruck-inspired beer that is selling for the equivalent of $30 a beer. More…
Podcast: Tesla record quarter, Audi Q8 e-tron, Kia EV9 unveiling, 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 Tesla being on pace for a record quarter, Audi Q8 e-tron US pricing, Kia EV9 unveiling, and more. More…
Meet the WasteShark: An electric catamaran that eats plastic and cleans the water
If you see this shark heading toward you with an open mouth, don’t worry – it’s designed to catch plastic and other waste that destroys the water and its inhabitants rather than swimmers. The WasteShark is a mini electric catamaran-shaped robot that eats plastic, debris, and other things that don’t belong there while collecting data on water quality. More…
Mercedes just made a huge offshore wind power purchase deal – here’s why
Mercedes-Benz just signed a deal for offshore wind power – and it’s one of the auto industry’s largest power purchase agreements for clean energy in Europe. More…
Italian Bicycle Specialist Olympia Presents The Hammer Enduro E-MTB
This long-travel electric enduro boasts a carbon fiber monocoque frame and a punch Oli motor. More…
Watch Tesla Semi Windshield Wiper In Action: Is One Wiper Enough?
The single wiper appears to do a good job with the rain, but will it be able to handle tougher conditions? More…
Ford To Offer EVs In New Region Next Year, Expects Impressive Demand
Ford believes its EVs will sell well in Middle East Gulf Region markets, giving the company a much-needed boost amid the transition. More…
GMC teases Hummer EV SUV overlanding concept with solar roof
GMC announced Thursday that it’s working with EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles to create a GMC Hummer EV overloading concept due by late summer 2023 and previewing a production version. The concept will be the first product of a partnership that the companies say will result in the development of “top-tier, zero-compromise adventure… More…
