Fertilizer and salt producer K+S is testing, whether electric vehicles are cut out for work in its mines. According to the company, conditions there – such as uneven roads, large inclines and temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius – could be possible hurdles for technology. A current project at the Hattorf-Wintershall mine of the […] More…
Wolfspeed and ZF announce partnership to develop SiC devices
Wolfspeed and ZF have announced a partnership that includes the creation of a lab to drive advances in silicon carbide (SiC) systems and devices for mobility, industrial and energy applications. The partnership includes the construction of a 200 mm SiC device fab. Both facilities are planned as part of the Important Project of Common European […] More…
Pyka Pelican Cargo Revealed As World’s Largest Electric Unmanned Cargo Plane
Just don’t expect it to haul your furniture, as its payload is just 400 pounds. More…
Nissan limits supply of all-electric Ariya in the U.S.
Due to high battery material costs, Nissan informed dealers in the U.S. that they will only be able sell a limited number of Ariya models this year. Nissan declined to say exactly how many units of the EV will be available, but a person familiar with the matter told news outlets that about 6.000 were […] More…
New electric motor kit for kayaks silently adds over 80 miles of range
Newport Vessels is showing off its latest electric motor kit, this time designed to turn kayaks into electric boats. The easy-to-use NK300 motor is design for fishermen, outdoors enthusiasts and anyone who wants to go further on their kayaks than their arms will take them. More…
Zeekr shows off Zeekr X SUV
Chinese carmaker Zeekr published the first images of its third model, the Zeekr X. The SUV will first be shown at the Auto China in Shanghai in April and will probably be available in China before the end of the year. It will most likely also be sold in Europe, but at a later date. […] More…
XPeng opens orders for G9 SUV and updated P7 sedan to these four countries in Europe
Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors officially launched two new models in Europe today – the long anticipated G9 SUV, and an optimized P7 sedan featuring added range and faster charging. Both XPeng EV models are on display at the eCar Expo in Stockholm this weekend and will begin deliveries in four countries throughout Europe later this year. More…
Xpeng Motors Launches G9 SUV And P7 Sports Sedan In Europe
Both vehicles are now available for order in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Sweden. More…
Latest Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Spotted Ahead Of Production Start
The truck was seen near the company’s HQ sporting new side mirrors. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 2, 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 vital EV battery nickel product will be made in the US for the first time
Massachusetts metals refining company Nth Cycle is going to start producing mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP), a nickel product used in EV battery production, in the US for the first time – here’s why that matters. More…
Ford CEO: Future EVs will be “radically simplified,” use smaller batteries
Ford CEO Jim Farley has already upped F-150 Lightning production to 150,000 a year, and he’s pressing production of its Mustang Mach-E toward 200,000 a year, effectively seeing it reengineered along the way. At the same time, this ramp has been part of a heavy lift at Ford—literally airlifts of parts at times—that’s costing… More…
Ford (F) Q4 2022 results: Beats on revenue and misses earnings
Ford (F) released its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 results after market close today, beating on revenue but missing earnings in a disappointing showing. More…
A Bunch Of Tesla Semis Were Spotted At Frito-Lay’s Site In Modesto
Seeing this many Tesla Semis parked side by side is oddly satisfying. More…
Big batteries are now powering large tower cranes in London – a UK first
Ampd Energy, a pioneer of urban construction battery storage, is powering large tower cranes for global construction giant Laing O’Rourke on a huge project in central London. More…
SWFT BMX e-bike review: Finally a fun electric BMX bike on a budget
The SWFT BMX electric bike doesn’t try to be all flashy with extra features or gizmos. All it does is combine a simple but effective e-bike setup with the versatile and time-tested BMX bike design. And in doing so, it creates something simple yet effective: a low-cost e-bike that you can toss around for fun yet still use for a commute to school or work. More…
Enphase (ENPH) introduces bi-directional EV charging for an all-in-one solar home energy system
Enphase Energy (ENPH), the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced Thursday its latest innovation – a bi-directional EV charger. The technology allows EVs to power your home during an outage or support the grid during peak demand.. More…
Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype spotted ahead of production start
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype, likely a new beta build based on updated features, has been spotted ahead of the electric pickup truck’s production start. More…
Volvo Reportedly Plans Turning All Its Core Models Into EVs By 2026
Volvo is said to plan the launch of six new EVs through 2026, including next-generation sedans and SUVs, and a minivan for Asia. More…
Take A Look At AbsoluteBlack’s Super Steel E-Bike Chainrings
These chainrings claim to last up to three times longer than standard chainrings. More…
