It’s all about keeping weight down and optimizing performance for a seamless urban riding experience. More…
New Yamaha PWseries C2 Aims To Revolutionize Urban E-Bikes
Volkswagen slashes ID.4 prices in China, now starting at $20,000
In a new promotion, Volkswagen’s joint venture in China, FAW-VW, has drastically cut prices on the ID.4. The electric SUV now starts at 145,900 yuan ($20,060). More…
The world’s longest subsea power cable is now complete
Testing and installation of the world’s longest onshore and subsea power cable, which connects Denmark and the UK, is complete. More…
Best e-bike Labor Day deals: Rad Power, Juiced, Lectric, Aventon, and more
Labor Day is ushering in a collection of e-bike deals, and we’re rounding up the best of the best into one place. With some of the lowest prices of the year across a series of popular brands, you’ll find up to $700 off Rad Power Bikes and Juiced models from $799, alongside discounts on EVs from Aventon, Lectric, NIU, and more.. More…
Norway: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased In August 2023
But the market share of rechargeable cars improved to around 90 percent. More…
Check out the Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar design inspired by hammerhead sharks
Swedish EV maker Polestar presented the Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar at IAA Mobility in Munich on Monday. The electric supercar combines three winning designs from Polestar’s latest competition. More…
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is getting a smaller, cheaper electric model
One of the most expensive Mercedes-Benz models will soon be easier to get your hands on. CEO Ola Kallenius said Sunday that Mercedes will build a smaller, cheaper, all-electric version of its iconic G-Wagon. The “baby” G-Class EV will be “fun to drive” in a compact size. More…
Smart launches the #3 in Germany
At the European premiere of the Smart #3 at the IAA Mobility, the manufacturer announced more details about the European market launch of the model. The first European country where the all-electric SUV coupé will be offered is Germany. Smart has also already named the prices: In Germany, the Smart #3 starts from 43,490 euros […] More…
The Battery Show announces keynotes Albemarle and PowerCo
The Battery Show North America reveals Eric Norris, President of the Lithium Global Business Unit at Albemarle and Sebastian Wolf, Chief Operating Officer of PowerCo, as keynotes for the annual show to focus discussion on generating sustainable battery lifecycles. More…
China’s Gotion High-Tech takes 25% stake in InoBat
Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech has acquired a 25% stake in the Slovakian battery company InoBat. Both companies had previously entered into collaborations in early 2023. Gotion High-Tech has not disclosed the investment sum today. In a statement, InoBat called it a “landmark investment” and the first by a top-tier Chinese global battery maker in a […] More…
Dräxlmaier opens high voltage battery assembly in Leipzig
The German automotive supplier Dräxlmaier has opened its new plant for the production of high-voltage battery systems in Leipzig. The 800-volt battery systems for the all-electric Porsche Macan, which will roll off the production line at Porsche Leipzig, will be manufactured there. With the opening of the Leipzig plant, Dräxlmaier expanded its production network in […] More…
Tesla Increased China-Made EV Wholesale Sales In August 2023
This month, all the focus is on the upgraded Model 3 (aka Highland). More…
Rome curbs rental electric scooter use
Following the complete shutdown of electric rental scooters in Paris this September, another European capital is taking action. Rome won’t entirely kick the little machines off the streets but significantly cut their numbers from 14,500 to 9,000. This reduction is a result of new regulations that came into effect in the Italian capital on 1 […] More…
Polestar Synergy Electric Fantasy Supercar Debuts At IAA Mobility
The spectacular 1:1 scale model is a combination of three winning designs from the latest Polestar Design Contest. More…
My favorite biking gear I’ve tested this year, from locks to helmets and more
At Electrek, we cover plenty of new electric cars and other EVs as part of an overarching goal of shifting transportation towards a more sustainable future. But it’s important to keep in mind that electric cars aren’t the only answer – sometimes a vehicle much smaller than a car is an even better tool for the job.. More…
Duke Energy releases flat-rate EV charging tariff in North Carolina
Duke Energy is launching a flat-rate pilot with carmakers General Motors, Ford and BMW. The ‘EV Complete Home Charging Plan’ will allow customers in North Carolina to use up to 800 kWh per month to charge an EV at home for a fixed monthly fee. “The average EV owner is already saving about $1,000 per […] More…
How Africa is set to blow past the rest of the world on electric motorcycles
Europe is chugging along slowly but surely in the transition from noisy, polluting combustion engine motorcycles to quiet, efficient electrics. Asia has already made impressive progress, and North America is, well, making an attempt. But Africa could be poised to leap past everyone as several countries adopt ambitious plans to put millions of electric motorcycles on the roads. More…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing a big trailer
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted towing a quite large trailer – giving hope that it will be a useful work truck. More…
McLaren’s Lavoie Hopes To Revive E-Bike Company VanMoof
The British supercar maker’s e-mobility division is set to make some big changes to VanMoof’s business model. More…
Cologne to see 18 hydrogen bendy buses by Solaris in RKV service
Cologne’s regional transport company RVK has contracted Solaris to supply 18 articulated hydrogen buses starting in summer 2024. The vehicles will serve on RVK routes in the greater Cologne/Bonn area and are part of a major FCEV roll out in the region. For the operator RVK, this is the first order for the articulated bus […] More…
