Electric motorcycles for police use is nothing new, and the more efficient two-wheelers solve a number of issues related to high fuel costs and improved routine maintenance. Now we’re getting a first look at a particular new model known as the CFMoto 300 GT-E that is destined for use by police in China. More…
2024 BMW M5 plug-in hybrid spied looking glued to the road
Giant brakes suggest the super saloon is packing some serious power (and weight). More…
BYD to deliver 1,200 electric cars to Costa Rica
In Central America, BYD will deliver 1,200 units of its electric compact SUV Yuan Pro EV to Costa Rica this year. The electric car will be sold under the name S1 Pro by partner Cori Motors. The BYD Yuan Pro should not be confused with the BYD Yuan Plus. The Yuan Plus is an electric […] More…
UK grants awarded for EVs and supply chains
In the UK, more than £43 million of UK government and industry funding has been awarded to projects including electric motorcycles and an all-terrain, 4×4 electric delivery truck designed for emerging markets. Grants also went to feasibility and early-stage proposals that could bolster the UK electric vehicle supply chain. Of the two electric vehicle projects, […] More…
Samsung SDI develops shorter cylindrical cells
According to Korean media, Samsung SDI is not only developing 4680-format battery cells for Tesla but also shorter cells with the same diameter for other car manufacturers. One potential customer is probably from Germany. The Korean publication The Elec, writes that Samsung SDI is not only testing battery cells in the format requested by Tesla […] More…
Hyundai Plug-In Car Wholesale Shipments Exceeded 20,000 In May 2022
Despite challenges, plug-in car sales reached another record. More…
Watch Rivian R1T Drag Raced Against Ford F-150 Lightning And ICE Trucks
Just in case you wanted to be reminded how much quicker electric trucks are compared to ICE. More…
How Well Does The Rivian R1T Take Tow-Charging?
New R1T owner Ben Sullins has his own new truck towed to find out. More…
Tesla achieves production of 1,000 cars in a week at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla announced that it has achieved production of 1,000 Model Y vehicles in a week at Gigafactory Berlin. This is an important milestone – though the automaker originally planned to achieve it in April. More…
Netherlands: Plug-In Car Sales Keep Growing In May 2022
Almost a third of new passenger cars are rechargeable. More…
Wheel-E Podcast! Walmart mid-drive e-bikes, Harley’s new eMTB, Chinese electric ATV & 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 new electric bikes from Harley Davidson, Walmart getting in the mid-drive full-suspension e-bike game, new utility e-bikes from REI and Urban Arrow, a high power electric boat, a wild-looking standing electric scooter from China and lots more. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $2,000 Electric Party Boat with BBQ Pit!
Buckle up, boys and girls! Today I’m going to treat you to something with an extra dose of both awesome and weird for this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week! I hope you came hungry. (And also ready to hurl that lunch you’re hungry for.) Because today we’re diving headfirst into a donut-shaped BBQ party boat fresh off of China’s oddest little corner of the web. More…
New Nissan LEAF To Be Driven From Mexico To Canada
The trip will recreate the first-ever Mexico to Canada journey in an electric car that happened 10 years ago. More…
Volvo tests the world’s first hydrogen-fueled articulated hauler
Swedish manufacturing giant Volvo Construction Equipment has begun to test the world’s first hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered articulated hauler. More…
GMC Hummer EV Pickup And SUV See $6,250 Price Hike Across The Board
The price increase applies for new reservations placed on or after June 18; pricing remains unchanged for existing preorders. More…
Podcast: Tesla layoffs, big price hike, and more weirdness
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed the Tesla layoffs, a big price hike on Tesla’s entire lineup, and more weirdness with Elon Musk and the company. More…
Tesla Price Increase Spreads Around The World To Europe, China
According to rumors, the increase is related to higher costs and inflation. More…
SsangYong Torres Electric 4×4 Coming To Europe In 2023
It will be available with ICE power in Korea and elsewhere, but in Europe it will be EV-only. More…
This Mad 1,200+ HP Tesla-Swapped Chevrolet C10 Has Two Model S Motors
This is one of many not-so-Cyber truck EV conversions that are getting Tesla power before the launch of the manufacturer’s own pickup More…
Lime Begins Pilot Testing Of New Citra Electric Scooter In California
The company is looking to broaden its customer base with the introduction of the new Citra. More…
