Since 2024, Skoda’s apprentices have been developing a concept car every year. The ninth apprentice car, in which 29 of the automaker’s junior staff are participating this year, will be fully electric. This time around, the apprentices are developing a multifunctional camping vehicle based on the Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV model, which also serves […] More…
54 organizations demand Toyota shift to EVs globally as new CEO steps in
A coalition of 54 consumer and environmental groups from 26 countries have written a letter to Toyota asking that the company phase-out fossil fuels globally by 2035, and in Europe by 2030. The letter is timed to coincide with the start of new CEO Koji Sato’s tenure at the company on April 1. More…
Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 EV Concept Packs 650 Horsepower For Effortless Off-Roading
This is the third iteration of the all-electric two-door concept. More…
Nissan launches two new Ariya variants
Nissan is launching two new variants of its Ariya electric model in Europe. There are no changes to the body. One is a new top-of-the-line model, and the other is a more affordable trim to make the Ariya eligible for subsidies in some countries. The latter is the front-wheel drive Ariya Engage, available with both […] More…
US: Ascend Elements opens battery recycling plant in Georgia
US company Ascend Elements has opened its commercial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling facility in the US state of Georgia. The company invested $50 million in the site and says it is “North America’s largest electric vehicle battery recycling facility” to date. According to Ascend Elements, it can recover up to 98 per cent of critical metals […] More…
Electric Renault 5 prototypes begin testing
Renault has announced it is testing the future electric Renault 5 using nine prototypes. Known as mules, their platform, powertrain and battery are technically the same as the future production vehicle. The mules are being put through their paces in low-grip (ice, snow) conditions in Arvidsjaur (Swedish Lapland) as well as average-to-high grip conditions at […] More…
Tesla Launches GigaBier Limited Edition Pilsner Inspired By The Cybertruck
It comes in a pack of three stylish bottles. More…
Tesla and CATL could build LFP plant in the US
Tesla and Chinese battery maker CATL are reportedly looking into building an LFP battery plant in the US. According to media reports, the US carmaker discussed the matter with US politicians to see how the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) would apply. Bloomberg first reported the story, citing people familiar with the talks. A potential […] More…
ZF will build next-generation inverter in Mexico
The ZF Group will expand manufacturing capabilities in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to serve the growing EV market in North America. In total, the company wants to invest more than $194 million. In the first phase, ZF plans to invest $150 million in a new facility at its site in northern Mexico to manufacture the company’s […] More…
Aventon launches new Pace electric bikes with torque sensors, turn signals & more
Aventon’s Pace 350 and Pace 500 e-bikes have long been the brand’s main commuter models for budget-minded riders still looking for a quality electric bike for riding to work or running errands. Now the company has launched its third generation models known as the Pace 350.3 and Pace 500.3. And they’re better than ever. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 30, 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…
Tesla is rumored to be planning a US LFP battery cell factory with CATL
Tesla is rumored to be planning a new battery factory to produce LFP cells in the US with China’s CATL, the world’s biggest battery manufacturer. More…
Heart Aerospace finds a new partner to develop ES-30 electric plane battery
Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace is joining forces with BAE Systems to develop a battery system for its ES-30 electric plane. More…
Snow way! Hyundai teases IONIQ 5 N in arctic conditions ahead of summer debut [Video]
As we approach April, much of the US is just beginning to thaw out after the harsh months of winter. Soon, spring will bloom into hot, sunny summers when we are expecting to see the official debut of the upcoming all-wheel drive Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Before then, however, Hyundai is teasing its red-hot performance EV drifting through snowy terrain near the arctic circle. Check out the video below. More…
Tesla Warns That $7,500 Tax Credit For Model 3 RWD Will Be Reduced
$3,750 is still on the table, but we have to wait for the federal guidance. More…
Check out this cute automatic mobile EV charging robot
NaaS Technology has unveiled this adorable automatic mobile EV charging robot that finds your EV, smart charges it, and takes auto payments. More…
Kia EV6 GT Drag Races Tesla Model 3 Performance, It’s Really Close
The Korean performance EV may be some 700 pounds heavier than its US rival, but it doesn’t really show it in this face-off. More…
Tesla launches GigaBier: A Cybertruck-inspired $30 beer
Tesla has launched its GigaBier, a limited-edition Cybertruck-inspired beer that is selling for the equivalent of $30 a beer. More…
Podcast: Tesla record quarter, Audi Q8 e-tron, Kia EV9 unveiling, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla being on pace for a record quarter, Audi Q8 e-tron US pricing, Kia EV9 unveiling, and more. More…
Meet the WasteShark: An electric catamaran that eats plastic and cleans the water
If you see this shark heading toward you with an open mouth, don’t worry – it’s designed to catch plastic and other waste that destroys the water and its inhabitants rather than swimmers. The WasteShark is a mini electric catamaran-shaped robot that eats plastic, debris, and other things that don’t belong there while collecting data on water quality. More…
