Volkswagen is building its first battery cell factory outside of Europe. It has found a location in Ontario, Canada, where production should start in 2027. That VW is looking to manufacture cells in North America is no surprise. The carmaker’s battery subsidy PowerCo has been location scouting in Canada since late 2022. And the battery […] More…
Engwe M20 launched as one of the lowest-cost dual-suspension electric mopeds we’ve seen
The electric bicycle company Engwe has just launched its latest e-bike design known as the Engwe M20. While borrowing significantly from other e-bikes in the industry, the M20 goes its own way in one key area: the price tag. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 13, 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…
Volkswagen plots first North American EV battery cell plant location
Volkswagen has officially selected St. Thomas, Ontario, as the home for its first North American EV battery cell plant Monday, after revealing its rugged electric SUV and pickup line Scout will build EVs in South Carolina. The initiatives are part of the the VW Group’s broader North American EV strategy. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Production Restarted Today
It has been paused since mid-February as a precaution due to a potential battery issue. More…
Tesla Model S May Get 217-MPH Top Speed With Brake Upgrade
And that’s an unofficial figure; the actual number could be even faster. More…
This US solar company is about to ramp up flexible thin-film solar
Thin-film solar panel maker Ascent Solar Technologies announced today that it’s going to repurpose its Thornton, Colorado, factory to accelerate industrial-scale commercialization of perovskite solar modules. More…
Aptera awarded $21M grant from California Energy Commission to help bring solar EVs to production
Solar electric vehicle startup Aptera Motors shared encouraging news today as it has been awarded a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to the tune of $21 million. The grant comes as welcomed news for Aptera as it looks to reach scaled production of its namesake solar EV as one of the few startups left trying to successfully scale the sustainable technology for the masses. More…
Why Fox News wants you to be afraid of electric bikes
Fox News is no stranger to the tactic of fearmongering as a way to stir up its base. But the media network’s latest misdirection campaign attempts to use fear to attack a surprising new target: electric bicycles. More…
This Is The View You Get Riding Shotgun In Canoo’s Lifestyle Vehicle
Ride along in Canoo’s eccentric electric van with two windshields as it navigates Indianapolis city traffic. More…
ChatGMC? General Motors planning ChatGPT-based virtual assistant for future EVs
Imagine having a ChatGPT-powered virtual personal assistant in your electric vehicle that could act as the brains behind the car. Well, GM is looking to make it a reality in its future EVs as part of an expanding collaboration with Microsoft, which made a multi-billion dollar investment in the AI chatbot’s developer OpenAI earlier this year. More…
Volta Trucks approved to build and sell EVs in Europe ahead of series production in Q2
Just over a month after announcing customer orders for over 300 of its flagship Zero electric trucks, commercial EV startup Volta Trucks announced it has secured the necessary certification to produce and sell its vehicles in Europe. This is welcomed news as the company is still aiming for a start of series production of the trucks next quarter.. More…
Biden just approved an Alaska oil drilling project – here’s why that stinks
The Biden administration said on Monday that it’s approving the Willow oil drilling project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. More…
EU Commission working on e-fuel exemption for Germany to get combustion car ban finalized
The saga of getting the EU’s proposed ban on sales of new combustion cars by 2035 continues, and more details are in limbo than ever. Following Germany’s abrupt opposition to the ban ahead of its final vote (a mere formality) last week, the EU Commission has declared plans to include a role for e-fuels in the future with hopes it will be enough to regain Germany’s blessing. Here’s the latest. More…
See The Citroen Ami Trying To Impersonate A Reliant Robin By Flipping On Its Side
This video has a strong (old) Top Gear vibe. More…
The Trek Verve+ 4S Is A Robust, No-Frills City Commuter
The urban electric bike is powered by the Bosch Performance Sport motor. More…
Tesla Shipping Model Y In Midnight Cherry Red In Europe
Tesla has introduced a few new paint colors recently, and now they’re officially being delivered to customers. More…
Porsche “K1” Electric SUV Confirmed As SSP Sport-Based Flagship
Rumored to offer seven seats, the electric SUV will reportedly be unlike any previous Porsche production car when it arrives in 2027. More…
Xpeng presents updated P7 called P7i
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng is putting the spotlight on the facelift of its P7 sedan, which is also available in Europe. The new edition is called Xpeng P7i and can be ordered in China as of now. Deliveries are also scheduled to begin this month. Xpeng unveiled the previous P7 model in the […] More…
Hertz will triple EV fleet at America’s Big Oil nerve center
Hertz this week announced plans to nearly triple its EV rental fleet in the heart of America’s oil industry. The rental giant plans to bring 2,100 EVs to Houston, as well as an “EV fast-charging hub” at Houston Hobby airport that will serve both ride-hailing drivers and the general public, according to a company press release. This adds to Hertz’s… More…
