It has a yoke, a screen in the center and one in front of the driver showing a feed from the side rear-view cameras and not much else.More…
Aptera Reveals Gamma Interior, Pretty Much The Final Production Look
Wheel-E Podcast! Fat tire electric trikes, new NIU, Can-Am electric motorcycles & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from companies including Addmotor and NIU, a discussion of how the Inflation Reduction Act left out critically important electric bicycles, upcoming electric motorcycles from Can-Am and Kawasaki, fast electric surfboards, and lots more. More…
Tesla stops taking Model 3 Long Range orders as backlog extends to 2023
Tesla has decided to stop taking new orders for its Model 3 Long Range, one of its most popular models, in the United States and Canada. The automaker has adopted this new business model to avoid creating delivery timelines that are super long for customers. More…
US House passes climate bill, on to President Biden
The United States House of Representatives has voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, the massive climate bill passed by the Senate on Sunday, in a party-line vote of 220-207, supported by Democrats and opposed by republicans. More…
CATL Will Build Massive 100 GWh Battery Plant In Hungary
The lithium-ion cells and modules from this factory will be used by European electric car manufacturers.More…
Gogoro (GGR) releases Q2 earnings, signals cautious outlook for the second half
Since launching in 2011, Gogoro (GGR) has grown into an EV battery swap leader.
Gogoro released its Q2 earnings results yesterday, signaling a cautious but optimistic road ahead in the second half of 2022. More…
Mercedes EQS review: You can no longer call internal combustion vehicles ‘luxury’
I got to spend almost a week with the Mercedes EQS as my daily driver and it sure was interesting to see what it was like owning a $130,000 car. One thing’s for certain and stood out however, electric propulsion takes luxury to a new level. In fact, at this point, I’d be reluctant to call anything with an internal combustion engine a luxury vehicle. Here’s why:. More…
Podcast: Tesla Semi, FSD smear campaign, EV tax credit, EQS review and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Semi finally coming, a FSD Beta smear campaign, the EV tax credit reform passing the Senate, and more. More…
This new innovation boosts wind farm energy output yet costs nothing
Scientists have come up with a way to make wind farms more energy efficient, and it doesn’t require new investment. More…
What Rivian revealed about its R2 platform in its Q2 earnings call
On its Q2 earnings call yesterday, Rivian gave us a glimpse into what we can expect from its newest R2 platform. Rivian is burning through cash as its ramps production of its flagship R1T EV truck model. More…
The Hyper Ultra 40 E-Bike Offers Big Utility With A Small Price Tag
If you have a spare $1,200 in your pocket, you can add this little commuter to your collection.More…
Spotted: NIO ET7 Fleet On Its Way To Europe
Customer deliveries of the NIO ET7 in Germany are expected to begin in Q4 2022.More…
Tesla May Be Expanding In Fremont: Nearby Construction Piques Interest
Elon Musk said recently that potential expansion in Fremont is possible.More…
Meyers Manx Dune Buggy Returns As EV, Acura Precision EV Teased
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Tesla Giving Up Gas Guzzlers, Converting Energy Fleet To Model Y SUVs
The next time Tesla Energy shows up at someone’s home or place of business, we can only hope the company arrives in a Tesla.More…
CATL announces giant new 100 GWh battery plant in Hungary
CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has announced a plan to build a giant new battery plant in Hungary to supply automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. More…
Rivian (RIVN) releases Q2 earnings, confirms $1.7 billion loss in race to make money on its electric pickups
Electric pickup truck maker, Rivian (RIVN), released its highly anticipated Q2 earnings yesterday, confirming a $1.7 billion loss as the EV maker races the competition towards profitability.. More…
Fully Charged Checks Out Aptera, Drives The Three-Wheeler Solar EV
This is a detailed look inside the Aptera factory, as well as its promising Sun-powered three-wheeler.More…
EU claims revamped US EV tax credit might violate WTO rules
The European Union claims a proposed revamp to the United States EV tax credit aimed at prioritizing American-made content could discriminate against European manufacturers and break World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the Associated Press reported Thursday. Part of the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by the Senate last week and is… More…
Rivian Playing Catch-Up With Plans For Second Shift
It has been a rocky road for Rivian to date, which is to be expected of any EV startup.More…
