News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

Tesla (TSLA) is most shorted stock, Elon Musk suspects Bill Gates still in it

By electrek.co 09/13/2023 - 08:59 09/13/2023 Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) is still the most shorted stock out of all the US large-caps, and Elon Musk suspects that Bill Gates still has a large position against the company. More…

Refreshed Volkswagen ID.6 Crozz Debuts With $6,200 Discount In China

By insideevs.com 09/13/2023 - 07:25 09/13/2023 Insideevs (en)

The Tesla Model Y competitor can go up to 373 miles on a full charge. More…

Why Amazon is apparently closing up shop for its electric cargo bike delivery

By electrek.co 09/13/2023 - 07:12 09/13/2023 Electrek

Amazon appears to be throwing in the towel for its ambitious electric cargo bike delivery in NYC, recently putting its large cargo e-bike depot up for lease after letting its fleet of e-bike vans sit idle on the roof. More…

Tesla Cybertruck Pair Spotted Showing Air Suspension Height Differences

By insideevs.com 09/13/2023 - 06:25 09/13/2023 Insideevs (en)

One pickup seems to be set to its lowest ride height level, while the other one is sitting much higher. More…

Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs

By electrek.co 09/13/2023 - 06:16 09/13/2023 Electrek

Tesla has now officially launched Powerwall 3 on its website and released all the specs – other than the battery chemistry used. More…

Production of electric mini-trucks begins in Texas

By electrek.co 09/13/2023 - 06:04 09/13/2023 Electrek

AYRO, an electric mini-truck maker based in Round Rock, Texas, has just announced the start of production at its local factory. The company’s first vehicle, known as the AYRO Vanish, is an electric utility truck with a modular design intended for a wide range of urban uses. More…

Squaring the circular economy

By E-Mobility Engineering 09/13/2023 - 05:30 09/13/2023 E-Mobility Engineering

Anyone who has been to a vehicle scrapyard will know that recovery of components and reuse of materials has long been part of the automotive industry. However, today the focus on the circular economy is sharpening and the cradle-to-grave concept of a product’s More…

Stay prepared during any and all weather this season with backup power solution deals from BLUETTI

By electrek.co 09/12/2023 - 22:49 09/12/2023 Electrek

In late August, Hurricane Idalia touched down on the Gulf side of Florida, resulting in significant damage and power outages throughout the Southeast United States. Unfortunately, natural disasters like this have become all too common as a symptom of climate change, so it’s important to stay prepared. Energy storage solutions provider BLUETTI recognizes the dangers of hurricane season and other inclement weather and is offering sales on a number of backup power solutions to ensure the lights stay on and you and your loved ones stay safe. Head below for a closer look at these limited time deals.. More…

Hyundai is developing a Tesla-like Giga Press to boost EV production and cut costs

By electrek.co 09/12/2023 - 22:13 09/12/2023 Electrek

Hyundai is taking a page from Tesla as it plans to model a new EV production method after its Giga Casting. The new process,”hypercasting,” can significantly cut costs while boosting output. More…

STL Airport taps Lightning eMotors for multiple electric shuttle buses and EV chargers

By electrek.co 09/12/2023 - 22:03 09/12/2023 Electrek

Electrification specialist Lightning eMotors continues to help electrify the commercial vehicle industry around the US, where all of its EVs are developed and assembled. Today, the company announced that the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has purchased several ZEV4 electric shuttle buses that will soon transport travelers between terminals. More…

Quick Charge Podcast: September 12, 2023

By electrek.co 09/12/2023 - 22:02 09/12/2023 Electrek

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…

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Debuts: Refreshed Design, 260-Mile Estimated Range

By insideevs.com 09/12/2023 - 21:58 09/12/2023 Insideevs (en)

Design and features get a major boost, while the battery and powertrain remain largely unchanged. More…

IKEA is kicking off a solar car park push in the US

By electrek.co 09/12/2023 - 20:50 09/12/2023 Electrek

IKEA today announced that it’s adding solar car parks, more solar on store rooftops, and battery energy storage systems to seven of its US stores. More…

Tesla, Suppliers To Invest $15B In Giga Mexico, State Governor Says

By insideevs.com 09/12/2023 - 20:36 09/12/2023 Insideevs (en)

The amount is triple what Mexican officials announced in March when the factory was confirmed. More…

This hand-built electric car just crushed the world’s fastest-accelerating EV record [video]

By electrek.co 09/12/2023 - 20:05 09/12/2023 Electrek

Swiss students just broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest accelerating EV in their hand-built electric car. The all-electric car crushed the previous record, running from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under a second. More…