The owner claims he’s got footage that clearly shows the fire originated in the battery pack underneath the car. More…
Dacia Spring Completely Destroyed In Alleged Battery Fire In Romania
Here’s what the the US needs to do right now to upgrade the grid
Electrek spoke with former FERC commissioner and PG&E chair Nora Mead Brownell about how the US can quickly and efficiently upgrade its grid in order to get rapidly incoming wind and solar projects online faster. Here’s what she said. More…
Can this Chinese startup become a top 3 premium EV maker? Its Europe boss reveals ambitious plans
Chinese EV maker ZEEKR has ambitious plans in Europe over the next several years. The EV maker’s European head, Spiros Fotinos, says ZEEKR wants to be among the top three premium pure EV makers by the end of the decade. More…
Tesla is looking at potential ‘significant investment’ in France, as Musk meets President
Tesla is looking at a potential “significant investment” in France, likely in the form of a factory, following CEO Elon Musk meeting with President Emanuel Macron. More…
North America’s largest graphite factory is launching in Georgia
Graphite is in virtually all EV batteries, and Chicago-based Anovion Technologies is opening the largest graphite production facility in North America. More…
We Check Out The Build Quality Of A 2023 Rivian R1S
Our newly-delivered R1S has a few defects that required a mobile service appointment. More…
Eskute’s New Star Is A Folding E-Bike With Off-Road Capability
It also a gets a large battery capable of providing up to 75 miles of range. More…
Tesla Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Again Over Battery Throttling
Some US owners of older Model S and Model X EVs claim Tesla’s automatic software updates can reduce range by up to 20 percent. More…
Ionity Launched Its Largest DC Fast Charging Station In Italy
It’s equipped with 18 individual stalls rated at up to 350 kilowatts. More…
Polestar CEO Believes Design And Character Are Worth Sacrificing Range For
Thomas Ingenlath reckons having a strong brand identity is crucial in the car industry. More…
Cupra’s UrbanRebel hatchback concept officially dubbed ‘Raval,’ arrives in 2025
During this year’s Automobile Barcelona, Spanish automaker SEAT Cupra further demonstrated its dedication to delivering an all-electric lineup while supporting its native country with new vehicle production. The company shared that its long-teased UrbanRebel concept has its official name – the Cupra Raval. More…
2024 Ford E-Tourneo Courier Is A Compact Electric MPV For Europe
Too bad it’s unlikely to come to the United States as it’s too small for US tastes. More…
The 2023 Kia EV6 just became cheaper to buy or lease
If you’ve been holding out on getting your hands on the new 2023 Kia EV6, now be the time. Kia is doubling down on the new electric crossover with new lease and purchase incentives. More…
Honda And GS Yuasa Agree On Battery Joint Venture
The first step is research and development of lithium-ion batteries and battery production methods. More…
Shareholders pressure Toyota to go electric
Toyota is getting pressure from shareholders to speed up its transition to electric cars and ensure greater transparency in its lobbying efforts. As Reuters reports, a group of three asset managers who together hold $400 million worth of Toyota shares want Toyota to conduct a comprehensive, annual review of its climate-related lobbying. “We’re concerned that […] More…
Sri Lanka to electrify 500,000 tuk-tuks
Over the next five years, Sri Lanka plans to electrify half a million ‘tuk-tuk’ three-wheelers. This was announced by the Ministry of Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Power and Energy in cooperation with the UNDP. Together with help from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Sri Lankan government plans to convert the […] More…
Petite JackRabbit Micro E-Bike Is Big On Fun And Practicality
FAA compliance means you can take it on a plane, making it the ultimate go-anywhere e-bike. More…
Lightyear: 2025 production start remains uncertain
Following the restructuring, Dutch solar EV start-up Lightyear is sticking to its plan to bring the Lightyear 2 to series production at a price of less than €40,000. According to a media report, the 2025 market launch is not yet set in stone. “In the meantime, we are back on track and have formed a […] More…
2023 Porsche Taycan: Big Price Increase And Slightly More EPA Range
The entry-level version now starts at over $90,000, while the top one is close to $200,000 without options. More…
Sainsbury’s adds 12 electric delivery vans in London
The UK-based supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced that it will be using a fully electric fleet to make customer deliveries at its Nine Elms London superstore. The delivery fleet at the Nine Elms Sainsbury location is made up of 12 electric vans. The retailer furthers specifies that not only the vehicle’s drive systems are battery-electric, […] More…
