At least Democrats and Republicans are beginning to agree on one thing – EVs can save you money (and the environment). Although EVs are often associated with liberal-leaning voters, more and more conservative buyers are going electric to save money on gas and experience the latest performance and technology. More…
Tesla Model 3 Price Slashed In Half Thanks To Incentives: Just $19,830
California’s tax rebates, combined with the federal clean vehicle credit, can make select electric cars significantly more affordable for some buyers. More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2023
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Stellantis forms joint venture to recycle end-of-life vehicles and create a more circular economy
Global automaker Stellantis is announced a new joint venture with metal recycling specialist Galloo to develop a more circular economy on its way to becoming greener throughout its entire business by 2030. Together, Stellantis and Galloo intend to implement a service to recycle end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) from the former’s brands, and possibly other automakers. More…
Ferrari CEO doesn’t expect EVs to reduce margins
Ferrari’s (RACE) CEO, Benedetto Vigna, said on Monday the Italian luxury sports carmaker’s so-called e-building will be ready next summer. Although Ferrari’s first EV isn’t due out for at least another two years, Vigna claimed he doesn’t expect to see margins shrink. More…
Two Is Better Than One? Michigan Firm’s Breakthrough Dual Battery For EVs
Michigan startup Our Next Energy plans to unlock 600 miles of range with its trademarked dual-chemistry battery More…
New E-Bike System From Pendix Eyes Sustainability Through Modular Design
The gDrive system features an internal gearbox and a modular design, making repair and maintenance much easier. More…
Will Fiat bringing its top-selling EV to the US make it cool again?
Fiat is preparing to revamp its brand in the US. The Italian automaker is bringing its top-selling electric car, the Fiat 500e, back to the US in an attempt to take on Tesla and the booming EV market. More…
Colorado’s revamped credit incentivizes smaller, cheaper EVs
Colorado has revamped its EV tax credit, with a new approach that incentivizes cheaper EVs. HB 1272, which was passed by the Colorado legislature and signed by governor Jared Polis in May, re-ups a tax credit for light-duty electric vehicles that was originally $5,000. As originally enacted, it dropped to $4,000 in 2020, $3,500 in 2021, and $2,000… More…
Norway BEV Sales: Over 80% Of New Cars Were All-Electric In May 2023
Every fifth new car was a Tesla Model Y. More…
Elon Musk’s Political Shift Is A Tesla Sales Strategy, Says Analyst
Musk doesn’t have to convince liberals that EVs are greener, but there’s a whole audience of conservatives that could make him money. More…
Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong
CharIn, the association behind the CCS EV charging standard, has issued a response to the Tesla and Ford partnership on the NACS charging standard. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack Out Of Stock After Nurburgring Record
Tesla does not say when the stock will be replenished. More…
GM’s Mary Barra: Tesla’s Lead Temporary, No Profitable Mass-Market EVs
The GM CEO says she doesn’t see profitable $30,000 to $40,000 EVs by the end of the decade. More…
Lexus presents the LBX hybrid mini SUV
Lexus has presented its smallest model to date. Developed primarily for Europe, the new LBX is the new entry-level model in the Toyota brand’s SUV range and is powered by the new generation full hybrid system with an output of 100 kW/36 hp. Production of the new Lexus LBX is scheduled to start at the […] More…
Daimler Buses creates infrastructure subsidiary
Daimler Buses is setting up a subsidiary specialising in the design and construction of infrastructure for electric buses. In collaboration with its partners, Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH will provide customers across Europe with the complete infrastructure from a single source. Daimler already provides charging solutions, digital fleet tools and other ecosystem components for electric bus […] More…
GMC Hummer EV And Cadillac Lyriq Recalled For Potential Power Loss
We’re not likely to see this wave of EV recalls going away soon, but it’s the nature of the situation. New cars bring new issues. More…
Elon Musk: Tesla May Have “ChatGPT” Moment With Full Self-Driving
In a recent interview, Musk went so far as to say Tesla’s FSD may have an epic moment that will captivate the masses. More…
Wehrlein & Günther takes the lead in Jakarta Formula E race
Two German drivers won the two Formula E races in Indonesia. In Saturday’s race of the electric racing series in Jakarta, Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) scored victory ahead of Jake Dennis (Avalanche Andretti) and Maximilian Günther (Maserati MSG Racing). On Sunday, Günther took the lead. Formula E’s tenth race this season on Saturday saw Wehrlein start […] More…
E.On offers predictive maintenance tool for charging point operations
German energy group E.On is now offering a predictive maintenance tool called Evercharge as a publicly available product. E.On says that Evercharge is the first software designed to optimise charging point operations. The software has been designed to help charging station operators improve the availability of their networks, reduce costs and secure revenues. According to […] More…
