The facilities in West Tennessee and Central Kentucky will create 11,000 jobs once completed. More…
Ford Gets $9.2B Loan From US Government To Build 3 EV Battery Factories
Acura To Reveal Several Type S Performance EVs After ZDX Launch
The American brand wants to sell as many as 300,000 EVs by 2030, but its electrification strategy is still a mystery. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 22, 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…
Rivian just bought ABRP, and these EV trip-planning upgrades are coming
After acquiring Iternio, the Swedish mapping company behind A Better Routeplanner (ABRP), EV maker Rivian has revealed a series of trip-planning upgrades to make your next adventure a breeze. More…
Tesla Model 3 refresh is rumored to feature steer-by-wire, RGB lights, and more
A new report claims that the Tesla Model 3 refresh, or “Project Highland,” will feature steer-by-wire, RGB lights, and more. More…
Porsche sets new division to create software-defined vehicles with ‘highly automated driving functions’
As Porsche looks to eventually transition into an all-electric sports car brand, it is establishing a new software-centric division at its Nardò Technical Center proving ground in Italy. The automaker and its technical center will utilize the nearby talent pool of software experts and engineers to hail in a new era of digitalization that will enable highly automated driving and other functions in future EVs. More…
Iowa EVs now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one
Iowa is about to adopt an additional “electric fuel excise tax” on July 1, meaning EVs in the state will now pay “fuel” taxes two different ways, whereas gas cars only pay one – and both of these taxes are higher than what a gas car pays. More…
Lordstown (RIDE) founder dumps entire stake in EV startup following Foxconn feud
EV startup Lordstown Motors (RIDE) continues facing an uphill battle in bringing its Endurance electric pickup to market. The company’s founder and former CEO has now sold his entire stake in Lordstown as a dispute with Foxconn over funding could end in bankruptcy. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog: 75,000 On May 31, 2023
Numbers appear to be relatively stable. More…
South America’s largest floating solar farm is now paired with hydropower
South America’s largest floating solar farm is now online, and it’s paired with hydropower, which boosts energy reliability and production. More…
Aventon Sinch.2 review: Is this new folding fat tire electric bike worth it?
When Aventon updated its popular Sinch folding electric bike for the latest generation, it brought in a number of new features while also leaving out a few choice options as well. So we’re taking a deep dive into testing the Aventon Sinch.2 to see how well the company’s new model works. More…
Yamaha’s New PW-XM E-Bike Motor Is A Weight Weenie’s Dream Come True
It’s lighter than the existing PW-X3 motor, while producing the same amount of power and torque. More…
This $13K limited-run electric city car sold out in 10 hours
You couldn’t miss the new limited-edition Citroën My Ami Buggy if it passed by you in the streets. Although it’s small in size, the electric city car has a bold off-road-inspired design. And for just over $13K, the limited-run electric My Ami Buggy sold out in 10 hours. More…
Airtrick A1 Pro review: A fun, easy way for you and your friends to experience electric skates
The electric skate revolution is officially upon us! Or, upon me at least. After my first experience with e-skates earlier this year, more and more companies are coming out of the woodwork with their own unique designs in a cool new form of electric mobility. Take Airtrick for example – I got the chance to test out their A1 Pro electric skates and found a cool new way to get around that anyone can try in the comfort of their own sneakers. Check it out. More…
Rivian Owners Signal Resounding Support For Tesla NACS Integration
Rivian announced recently that its current R1 and upcoming R2 models will support Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. More…
US: Tesla Increased Discounts On Existing Inventory Cars Up To $10,000
The Model S/X can be acquired up to by about $10,000 cheaper, while the Model 3 up to about $3,000 cheaper. More…
Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, And Polestar Fill Bottom Spots In Initial Quality Study
New cars from all four EV makers have over 250 problems per 100 vehicles, according to J.D. Power. More…
Ford CEO: “Cybertruck for Silicon Valley people”
The Tesla Cybertruck isn’t keeping the man in charge of Ford up at night. On Tuesday, Ford CEO Jim Farley sat down with CNBC’s Jim Cramer and talked EVs, the Blue Oval’s partnership with Tesla, and the Cybertruck. Ford’s F-Series lineup has been the bestselling vehicle in America for 41 years. It includes the F-150 Lightning electric variant… More…
Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Trucks Are On The Horizon: What To Expect
The electric trucks will be based on the second-generation Integrated Modular Architecture. More…
LGES-Honda Battery JV In Ohio: First Steel Beam Was Installed
Series production of lithium-ion cells will start in 2025. More…
