Airbus, BMW and the English quantum computer provider Quantinuum are jointly conducting mobility research with quantum computers. The focus of the cooperation is on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells. In a new technical paper, the partners report that they can accurately model the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) on the surface of a […] More…
China: Tesla lowers prices for two Model Y variants
Tesla has again lowered the prices for its Model Y in China. The new price reduction concerns the Model Y Long Range and the Model Y Performance, which now cost 14,000 yuan (approx. 1,760 euros) or about four per cent less. The Model Y Long Range is now available in China from 299,900 yuan (approx. […] More…
Fisker again lowers production target
Fisker is once again lowering its production forecast. According to its latest quarterly report, the electric car manufacturer expects to produce only 20,000 to 23,000 vehicles in 2023. That is more than 50 per cent lower than initially planned. The reason is “a short-term capacity constraint at one supplier,” according to the US carmaker. However, […] More…
Mahindra secures second supply, as MEB components are delayed
Mahindra has signed a deal with BYD to supply the battery for the upcoming EV models. The motor will come from French company Valeo. This, even though the Indian carmaker was to use MEB components from Volkswagen – who is apparently behind schedule. The news was first reported by Indian Autocar Professional, who says that […] More…
A streamlined two-seater electric trike that looks so cool, anyone could be seen riding it
Electric trikes generally aren’t considered to be the peak of coolness, but that was before the Lámpago e-trike rolled onto the scene. More…
Tecman unveils high-volume anti-thermal propagation pad process
Materials engineering firm Tecman says it has developed a process that for the first time enables high-volume continuous manufacture of framed Anti-Thermal Propagation (ATP) pads.
ATP pads are a type of cell barrier that incorporate a physical built-in spacer that surrounds the insulation pad. More…
How solar has exploded in the US in just a year – in numbers
Solar and storage companies have announced over $100 billion in private sector investments in the US since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) a year ago, according to a new analysis released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). More…
Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of Giga Texas in numbers
A new drone flyover of Gigafactory Texas shows that Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of the factory in numbers. More…
Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of Giga Texas in numbers
A new drone flyover of Gigafactory Texas shows that Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of the factory in numbers. More…
Why e-bike companies are fighting to stop riders from repairing their electric bikes
Right to Repair laws are common in many countries and are designed to prevent manufacturers from maintaining a monopoly with costly repair services to fix a device. But electric bike makers are pushing lawmakers to exclude e-bikes from these laws. More…
Disconnecting drive motors can boost EV range 9%, supplier claims
Automotive supplier Magna this week unveiled a new piece of hardware for decoupling EV drive motors that the company claims can boost range by up to 9%. Disconnecting drive motors when their power is not needed reduces energy consumption and drag-torque losses from the motor and its gearbox, Magna said in a press release. That helps boost overall… More…
Juiced RipCurrent fat ebike $799, Segway ES2 Scooter $300, Leaf blower $87
Probably the best deal we’ve seen on a fat tire ebike in years, Juiced is currently closing out $900 off their super popular and hyper fast RipCurrent fat tire ebike with monster 812Wh/15.6Ah UL-listed battery. This Class 3 28-mph ebike features 1300W peak motor, 9 speed gears, Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Torque/Cadence Sensors. Get it for $799 after applying code VIP100.. More…
Juiced RipCurrent fat ebike $799, Segway ES2 Scooter $300, Leaf blower $87
Probably the best deal we’ve seen on a fat tire ebike in years, Juiced is currently closing out $900 off their super popular and hyper fast RipCurrent fat tire ebike with monster 812Wh/15.6Ah UL-listed battery. This Class 3 28-mph ebike features 1300W peak motor, 9 speed gears, Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Torque/Cadence Sensors. Get it for $799 after applying code VIP100.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 12, 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…
First look at Tesla Cybertruck’s suspension
We get our first close look at Tesla Cybertruck’s suspension thanks to a prototype that was left on the side of the road. More…
Would you drive this cute little $15,000 Chinese electric two-seater convertible?
Compared to many of the funky-looking EVs we find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, today’s entry is dangerously close to being almost normal. In fact, it actually is fairly normal in China, where smaller and less expensive EVs are quite common. More…
Bye bye, cardboard boxes. Riese & Müller’s surprising new way to deliver e-bikes
Luxury electric bike company Riese & Müller generally ships its e-bikes the same way every electric bike maker in the world does so: in cardboard bike boxes. But now the company is switching to a new, greener solution. More…
Bye bye, cardboard boxes. Riese & Müller’s surprising new way to deliver e-bikes
Luxury electric bike company Riese & Müller generally ships its e-bikes the same way every electric bike maker in the world does so: in cardboard bike boxes. But now the company is switching to a new, greener solution. More…
Tesla Cybertruck found broken down on side of the road
A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was found broken down on the side of the road as the automaker is testing the electric pickup truck ahead of the start of production. More…
Automobili Pininfarina teases world premiere of new EV called B95 – ‘a collectible masterpiece’
After already unveiling to new EVs that will be on display at Monterey Car Week, Automobili Pininfarina is surprising us with a third vehicle called the B95 that will make its world debut next week. Here’s what we know so far. More…
