Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Partners unveil automated battery pack assembly line
Adhesive tape manufacturer tesa, bonding machinery manufacturer Vulkan Technic, and construction machinery manufacturer Liebherr have announced a partnership to develop a fully automated assembly line for battery packs. Tesa is contributing its ACX 76730 Box Seal adhesive application, Vulkan Technic is delivering the appropriate application concept, and Liebherr is responsible for implementing the production process. […] More…
Genesis Introduces Electrified GV70 In North America
Public debut is scheduled for the LA Auto Show later this month. More…
SEMA Electrified: An Overview Of The EVs At This Year’s Show
Never before have electric cars been so prolific at SEMA. More…
Volvo Global Plug-In Car Sales Rebound To 20,000 In October 2022
All-electric cars for the very first time captured 15% share of the Volvo’s sales. More…
This clear window coating could cool buildings without using energy
Scientists have used advanced computing tech and AI to design a clear window coating that could lower the temperature inside buildings, thus saving a whole lot of cooling energy. More…
This clear window coating could cool buildings by up to a whopping 31%
Scientists have used advanced computing tech and AI to design a clear window coating that could lower the temperature inside buildings, thus saving a whole lot of cooling energy. More…
US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Returned To Growth In October 2022
Rechargeable cars represent more than a quarter of the total sales. More…
Tesla Model Y Long-Term Tester After 25,000 Miles: Was It Worth It?
There’s a whole lot of hype around Tesla and the super-popular Model Y crossover. Here’s what to expect. More…
Rivian R1T Vs R1S: It’s Time For An Off-Road Hill Climb Challenge
Rivian designed its EVs to be some of the best Overlanding vehicles. How do they differ as far as off-road performance is concerned? More…
Toyota Reportedly Considering Electric Vehicle Strategy Reboot
Some of the 30 EVs announced last year won’t see a production line. More…
Study Finds On-Street Lampost EV Chargers Are Lowest-Carbon Solution
Using existing structures means no additional street clutter, no moving parts, and no need to run new electrical service. More…
China: Tesla Sales/Exports Exceeded 71,000 In October 2022
A strong start to the quarter indicates that the Giga Shanghai is running at full speed. More…
2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 First Drive Review: The (Silent) Transporter Has Arrived
BMW’s all-electric luxury sedan retains the hallmarks of the 7 Series while embracing the best of the EV world. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 5, 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…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 15, 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…
Review: 2023 BMW i7 EV cribs gas 7-Series, emerges shockingly good
The 2023 BMW i7 is a revelation. For the first time in 10 years, a legacy automaker has produced a large electric luxury sedan that takes the segment into the modern age—and is conclusively better than its gasoline counterpart. The feat is even more remarkable because the i7 is an adaptation of the gasoline-powered 7 Series, BMW’s… More…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Further Decreased In October
More than 20,000 are expected to be sold in 2022. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Increased Slightly In October
20,000 units have been sold so far this year. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Gates belt drives, Lectric XP 3.0 drops, funky-looking e-bikes & 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 a new best-bang-for-your-buck electric bike known as the Lectric XP 3.0, Gates unveiled a new belt drive system, SONDORS is headed for an IPO, test rides of two upcoming highway-capable affordable electric motorcycles and lots more. More…
