Specialising in complete in-wheel electric powertrains, Elaphe’s development roots go back to the late 1980s (writes Peter Donaldson). However, the company was only officially founded 16 years ago, to pioneer in-wheel motors and multiple-wheel drive control systems, which it has evolved into a complete technology platform. “One of the most important things for us in […] More…
This 50 MPH fully-enclosed electric vehicle offers car-like convenience in a motorcycle size
Two of the most cited reasons for car commuters shunning smaller vehicles like bikes, scooters and motorcycles are safety and weather. But the Nimbus One with its fully-enclosed design and car-like safety features is trying to solve both of those issues at once. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 25, 2022
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…
Report: Porsche Recalls Over 40,000 Taycans
A global recall is related to the wiring harness of the driver’s and passenger’s seats.More…
Average electric car price hit $66,000 in the US, but that’s not the whole story
The average electric car price in the United States hit $66,000 last month – a more than 13% increase year over year. That’s a bit disappointing since the promise has been that EV prices would come down, but this price increase isn’t the whole story. More…
Alpine A110 E-Ternité Concept Is An Electrified, Open-Top A110
Alpine electrified its A110 sports car and managed to retain its dynamic qualities despite adding 568 pounds of weight—or so it claims.More…
Report: GM-LG Ultium Cells battery venture to get first federal ATVM loan in a decade
General Motors and LG might be the first companies in 12 years to be awarded a loan under the federal government’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program, according to a report from Reuters, citing information from officials. LG Energy Solution and GM have been partners in Ultium Cells LLC, which builds the… More…
Mercedes EQXX drive, hypermiling the 750-mile solar prototype engineers want to build
There’s exactly one Mercedes EQXX in existence, and we had the good fortune to be able to drive it around a test track in Southern Germany this week. This is a special car for a number of reasons, but in a nutshell, it is a 100kWh ultra high efficiency EV with a slippery .17 coefficient of drag and 600W of solar panels on top. More…
TVR Electric Sports Cars Reportedly In Development, Griffith EV Here In 2024
The all-new Griffith revealed in 2017 may finally be launched in 2024 as an EV.More…
Apollo RT6 Is Baidu’s Driverless Taxi With Removable Steering Wheel
The RT6 has 8 Lidar sensors and is capable of fully-autonomous Level 4 driving, so it doesn’t always need a helm.More…
Sono Motors presents the final series design of the Sion
The Munich-based solar car developer Sono Motors has presented the series design of its Sion solar electric car. This only concerns the design of the body and the interior – nothing has changed in the specifications for the technology. Production is scheduled to start in the second half of 2023. The vehicle unveiled at an […] More…
FREY Enters Touring Market With New Runner E-Bike
A more utilitarian and budget-friendly offering from the Chinese eMTB manufacturer.More…
Sono Motors unveils a new and improved production design of its Sion solar EV
During its inaugural “Celebrate the Sun” community event held in Munich today, Sono Motors debuted the production design of its upcoming Sion solar EV. Not to be outdone, Sono Motors followed up with an additional world premiere, unveiling its new “Solar Bus Kit” that can be retrofitted on existing city buses to help reduce carbon emissions. More…
Rivian’s Commercial Vehicle Lineup To Add Cargo And Work Vans: CEO
Rivian is also planning a family of smaller commercial vehicles, which could share some components with the upcoming R2 series of EVs.More…
Ford E-Transit Electric Van Reviewed On The German Autobahn
Vans aren’t supposed to be enjoyable to drive, but the Transit has always been an exception, even the EV that tops out at 100 km/h.More…
Mini Aceman Electric Crossover To Debut This Week
Meanwhile, most of Mini’s current models are on the way out as it gears up to be an EV-only brand by 2030.More…
Tesla (TSLA) trademarks ‘Cyber Roundup’ ahead of rebranded annual shareholder meeting
Tesla has applied to trademark the term “Cyber Roundup” ahead of what looks like is going to be a rebranded annual shareholder meeting coming up next week. More…
Trek releases two new more affordable electric bikes with hub motors and hidden batteries
If you’ve ever explored Trek’s electric bike families before, you’ll know that the companies offers nicely made yet high-priced e-bikes. You get what you pay for, though you pay handsomely. But now Trek has just released two e-bikes – the Dual Sport+ and the FX+ – that are helping bring down prices for everyday riders. More…
Ricardo joins Pratt & Whitney Canda on hybrid planes
UK engineering firm Ricardo has signed a multi-year deal with Pratt & Whitney Canada. The agreement is for the Ricardo aerospace engineering team tosupport Pratt & Whitney Canada in developing advanced hybrid-electric propulsion technologies. The goal is to achieve a 30% improvement in fuel efficient and commensurate reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, compared to today’s […] More…
GM wants to answer your questions about EVs—yes, even some of the tough ones
GM this morning has launched a service it’s calling EV Live, which aims to provide a wide range of answers about EV ownership to prospective buyers and the general public. Said to be part of the automaker’s “holistic approach to EVs,” EV Live will be “an immersive, virtual experience that allows participants to… More…
