A new Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype has been spotted and this time we get a good look at the front-end, which appears to have been updated, and it still has a monstrous windshield wiper. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 9, 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…
Ram claims it’s starting a ‘revolution’ with 1500 REV all-electric pickup truck
Ram officially announced the Ram 1500 REV, its first all-electric pickup truck, today, and the company claims that it is starting a revolution despite being late to electrification. More…
These new vertical solar systems are specially designed for farms
Ground-mount solar installer Sunstall has launched Sunzaun, a company that makes vertical solar systems for farms and agricultural settings. More…
Ford Teases Front End Of High Performance F-150 Lightning Demonstrator
F1 driver Daniel Riccardo was shown the whole truck. More…
Maybach’s first plug-in hybrid sedan gets nearly twice the all-electric range of a Toyota Prius
Mercedes-Maybach unveiled its first plug-in hybrid Thursday, the S 580 e sedan, marking a new era for the over 100-year-old luxury automaker. Despite being a PHEV, the Maybach S 580 e gets twice the all-electric range of Toyota’s fifth-generation Prius.. More…
Tesla Semi program manager explains pitch to fleet managers and importance of electric trucks
Tesla Semi program manager, Guthrie Gintzler, explained his pitch to fleet managers and the importance of electric trucks to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. More…
These big tech firms bought the most clean energy in 2022
Big global companies have secured a record 36.7 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy to power their operations in 2022, up 18% from 2021 – and big tech bought the most, according to a new report. More…
Hyundai wants to simplify EV ownership with new Evolve+ EV subscription program
During a presentation at the Chicago Auto Show earlier today, Hyundai Motor North America has introduced a new month-to-month EV subscription program called Evolve+, aimed at “EV curious” consumers. The all-encompassing monthly price includes the EV itself, plus insurance, roadside assistance, and maintenance. This turnkey option will begin with a couple of Hyundai brand EVs with comparable pricing you can view below. More…
Lucid Offers $7,500 EV Credit On Some Air Versions For A Limited Time
As more and more EVs become at least temporarily eligible for the US EV tax credit, Lucid boldly offers its own EV credit. More…
RIvian Confirms That Electric Bicycles Are In The Pipeline
The company’s first electric bike model is already under development. More…
GM secures key semiconductor parts for EVs with unique ‘first-of-its-kind’ agreement
General Motors (GM) announced a new, first-of-its-kind “direct” supply agreement with GlobalFoundries (GFS) for semiconductor wafers. More…
Lunaz reimagines the Bentley S2 Continental as an upcycled EV true to its classic design
EV conversion specialist Lunaz Design has debuted an all-electric version of a 1961 Bentley S2 Continental – one of the rarest classic luxury cars on the planet. The company explains that only four examples of this particular car were built, and having the Bentley upcycled as an EV truly makes it one of a kind without compromising its classic design, both inside and out. Have a look. More…
NTSB: Deadly Tesla Crash Caused By High Speed, Intoxication, No Autopilot
A Tesla crashed into a tree in 2021 and caught fire, killing two people. The NTSB finds Tesla and its safety tech were not at fault. More…
2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS Review: Very Good Bad Deal
The 649-horsepower AMG EQS is attractive on paper and luxurious in real life, but the added performance isn’t worth the exorbitant price. More…
GM wants a piece of Vale’s base metal spinoff, Tesla’s nickel supplier
General Motors (GM) has advanced to the next round of bidding for a stake in Brazilian mining company Vale’s base metals spinoff.. More…
Lectric XP Trike first ride: Testing the low-cost electric trike made for everyone
Lectric eBikes is know for two things – making affordable e-bikes and making a lot of them. The company’s main goal has been to look at the e-bike market, figure out what people want, and find a way to make it more affordable. They’v’e done it time and again with their other e-bikes and that’s exactly what they’ve done this time with the new Lectric XP Trike. . More…
Volvo braces for challenging year ahead after more than doubling EV sales and breaking revenue record in 2022
Volvo Cars has shared its full year report for 2022, showcasing record revenue numbers for the automaker’s entire history as it moves closer to becoming a fully-electric brand. After a strong share of EV sales in Q4, Volvo’s total percentage for the year more than doubled compared to 2021, but the automaker warns that although it successfully navigated a turbulent 2022, 2023 could prove to be just as challenging. More…
ZeroAvia announces FC cooperation with Shell and Rotterdam Airport
ZeroAvia, a company specialising in electric aircraft propulsion, announced a cooperation with Shell and Rotterdam Airport. The partners want to prepare for commercial passenger flights with H2 aircraft from 2025. Part of the preparation for H2 flight operations now agreed by the trio is to develop a concept for hydrogen operations at airports by the […] More…
This startup’s EV battery can charge to 80% in 10 minutes
Ionblox, a next-gen EV battery startup that makes super-fast, powerful batteries for eVTOLs and electric cars, just announced a second close of its Series B round at an increased $32 million. More…
