The German conversion company Abt and Yotta Automobile have set up a Chinese joint venture called “Abt Technologies (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd”. It has exclusive rights to sell refinement parts, co-branded vehicles and services under the Abt brand in China. The goal is to create synergies between the classic refinement business and the growing EV market. […] More…
CT scanner inspects the ‘un-inspectable’
Scientists from the CTLAB at CEITEC (Central European Institute of Technology at Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic) have tested a CT inspection system from Waygate Technologies on high-power motorised surfboards from Czech manufacturer Jetsurf. CEITEC used the system to conduct a CT feasibility study to showcase how high-energy CT allows for the inspection of […] More…
VinFast announces recall in Vietnam
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast is recalling 2,781 units of its VF8 model in its home country. In the affected vehicles, the bolt connecting the front brake calliper to the steering knuckle can loosen during operation. In the USA, VinFast will fix the problem on the 999 VF8s shipped there before their deliveries start […] More…
Geely launches a new sub-brand for premium EVs
Over the next two years, Geely wants to launch seven new premium electric cars under its new sub-brand Galaxy. That includes four long-range hybrids and three battery-electric vehicles. The first three models will hit the read before the end of the year. First up is the Geely Galaxy L7 SUV, a plug-in hybrid. It has […] More…
Ford Tests Heated Interior Panels That Could Lead To More Range In EVs
The Blue Oval’s study revealed a potential range boost of five percent. More…
BMW finds location for battery assembly plant in Bavaria
BMW has found and bought the plot for its battery assembly plant in Bavaria. The carmaker secured a 105-hectare area in the communities of Straßkirchen and Irlbach in Lower Bavaria, about 50 kilometres north of BMW’s largest European car plant in Dinglofing. The plant will supply all of BMW’s car plants in Bavaria with high-voltage […] More…
Facelifted VW ID.3 Teased Showing Optional Matrix LED Headlights
We’re one week away from the reveal of the updated electric hatchback. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 23, 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…
A new Tesla model or a prank? new prototype spotted is confusing us
A new prototype vehicle has been spotted over the last few days and it clearly has some Tesla design features. It could be a test mule for the upcoming new “Tesla Model 2” $25,000 electric car or it could be nothing. More…
Arcimoto reanimated, saving the fast three-wheeled electric vehicles from bankruptcy
Last month we reported on the financial woes of Arcimoto, the manufacturer of fun and funky-looking 75 mph (120 km/h) three-wheeled electric vehicles. The company was said to be teetering dangerously close to bankruptcy as it quickly sought out additional funding to keep its factory open. More…
Volkswagen’s next-gen ID.3 EV shows its face in new teaser video
Volkswagen is teasing its second generation ID.3 electric vehicle model with less than a week before its official debut. The video shows the refreshed VW ID.3 face, giving us a glimpse of its updated headlights and sleek new design. More…
These electric driverless baggage vehicles are now whizzing around one of the world’s best airports
Auto-Dolly and Auto-DollyTug are electric driverless baggage vehicles, and they’re now on the job at a huge airport in Asia. More…
First Tesla Supercharger with ‘Magic Dock’ for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US
The first Tesla Supercharger station with a “Magic Dock” to allow non-Tesla electric cars to charge has been spotted in the US. More…
The best overall Model Y floor mats for a new Tesla owner
If you’re the new owner of a Tesla Model Y, congratulations! You definitely want to get some good-looking and durable floor mats pronto to protect your spiffy new EV’s floors, we know exactly where you should go – Tesla accessories store Tesloid has you covered. Plus, use code Electrek10 at checkout to save 10. More…
My Tesla Powerwall And Solar Save Me During This Epic Ice Storm
We haven’t had to worry about losing power, the car is charged, most energy has been free, and the Powerwall is remaining at over 80%. More…
Here’s why the US race to deploy floating offshore wind is vital
The US has a goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 – and that can’t happen without floating offshore wind farms. More…
Lucid Motors (LCID) shares Q4 financial results, ends 2022 with enough liquidity to reach 2024
Following a little teaser in early January, Lucid Motors has publicly shared its financial results for Q4 and the full fiscal year 2022 in an investor presentation you can view below. Air EV production was way up to cap off last quarter, leading to revenues over $257 million. As a result of the whole year, Lucid Motors believes it is liquid enough to safely navigate into 2024. Details below. More…
Geely’s Galaxy EV Luxury Brand Debuts Light BEV Study, L7 PHEV
Galaxy will launch seven models by 2025, four long-range plug-in hybrids and three battery electric vehicles. More…
Geely launches new high-end electric vehicle brand with first EV launching this year
Geely, the owner of Polestar and Volvo, is launching a new “high-end electrified product series” in a bid to take on the top EV contenders like Tesla and BYD. The first fully electric vehicle from the sub-brand is slated to launch before the end of the year.. More…
HP Velotechnik’s Speedmachine S-Pedelec Receives EU Type Approval
The recumbent speed pedelec is categorized as a moped, and therefore can’t be ridden on cycle paths. More…
