The EPA is expected to propose stricter emissions rules that would ensure more than half of new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. are electric, The New York Times reports. The proposal would not mandate a specific percentage of EV sales, but would set emissions limits so stringent that it would essentially force automakers to ensure that EVs… More…
Canadian Firm Envo Presents The Stylish Stax Urban Electric Bike
Streamlined styling in an easy-to-use package. More…
Hyundai aims to be one of the top 3 BEV manufacturers by 2030
The Hyundai Motor Group has presented investment plans to become one of the world’s top three electric car manufacturers by 2030. To this end, the South Korean group wants to invest up to 24 trillion won (equivalent to around 16.6 billion euros) to increase production and exports. The group with the brands Hyundai Motor, Kia […] More…
Tesla’s upcoming compact EV rumoured to receive 53 kWh battery
Tesla published the complete Master Plan 3 a few days ago. It contains some new information about upcoming models. In addition, there was another price reduction in the USA and changes in top management. Tesla had already reported on the Master Plan 3 in excerpts at the ‘Investors Day’ at the beginning of March – […] More…
German recycling project looks at battery electrolytes
In Germany, battery industry players and university researchers are partnering on a joint project to improve the ecological footprint of lithium-ion batteries. The project, called SWELL, is led by battery electrolyte company Elyte Innovations, and joined by a team at the Technical University Dresden and the automotive lubricants company, Fuchs Smierstoffe. The SWELL joint project […] More…
Watch Lucid Air GT Vs Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Exciting U-Drag Race
819-hp AWD electric luxury sedan takes on 670-hp RWD mid-engine sports car in drag race, brake test, handling, and roll race. More…
Alfa Romeo is planning to build two electric SUVs
Alfa Romeo reportedly wants to launch an electric car under the model name Brennero as a spin-off of the Jeep Avenger next year. While the Brennero will probably still be available with several types of drive, the successor generation of another Alfa model will only be purely electric. There were already reports of a new […] More…
BYD YangWang U9 EV Supercar Can Drive On Three Wheels, Jump Off The Ground
It’s a Chinese lowrider, sort of. More…
Hyundai puts the Ioniq 5 through its sub-zero paces
Hyundai Motor Company has shared details about the winter testing of its Ioniq 5 N at the Hyundai Mobis proving ground in Arjeplog in Sweden. The proving ground features low-grip coefficient icy surfaces and temperatures as low as -30 ºC (-22 ºF). For the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai Motor has combined the EV’s Electrified-Global Modular […] More…
See What It’s Like Delivering Packages In The Rivian-Made Amazon Van At Night
The Rivian Electric Delivery Van (EDV) has some nice touches for after-dark driving. More…
2024 Polestar 4 To Debut April 18 As Brand’s Fastest Production EV
Polestar will unveil its all-electric SUV coupe at the Shanghai auto show next week. More…
Watch The Chevy Blazer EV SS Drive At The Daytona International Speedway
The first-ever high-performance Chevrolet EV gets driven by two Nascar drivers. More…
Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with new steel wheels
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted with new steel wheels as we try to track changes on the beta prototypes ahead of the start of production. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 10, 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…
Chevy flexes 557 hp Blazer EV SS at the Daytona International Speedway [Video]
The first-ever fully electric Chevy Blazer EV is set to go on sale this summer, followed by a powerful high-performance SS trim. This SS version will be the first performance model of a Chevy EV, with an estimated 557 horsepower, turning the all-around family car into a speed demon. Check out the latest video of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS tearing across the Daytona International Speedway below. More…
Kia Recalls 2,700 First-Generation Soul EVs Over Battery Fire Risk
The recall includes a small number of 2015-2019 model year Kia Soul EVs equipped with the E400 high-voltage battery. More…
Canoo (GOEV) finds path to customer deliveries by leasing Oklahoma manufacturing facility
EV startup Canoo has announced a long-term lease of an existing production facility in Oklahoma City, where it will operate a full and final assembly line for its flagship Lifestyle Vehicles (LVs). More…
China: Tesla Noticeably Increased EV Sales In March 2023
It was the second-best monthly wholesale sales result ever. More…
Rivian wants to add even more utility with secret truck bed compartments
If your truck bed isn’t cutting it with limited storage and functionality, Rivian‘s new patent could change that. The EV maker’s latest patent application describes a “movable panel” on the truck bed, providing secret storage compartments and utility surfaces for work or play. More…
Should future EPA rules incentivize more efficient EVs?
As the auto industry awaits an EPA proposal for the next round of emissions rules for internal-combustion vehicles, an environmental advocacy group argues that similar standards should be applied to EVs. The EPA has historically rewarded gasoline cars and trucks for being more fuel-efficient, but current standards count all EVs as having zero CO2… More…
