The French battery manufacturer Forsee Power has announced a new production facility and North American headquarters in the USA. The plant and headquarters are to be built in Hilliard in the US state of Ohio and is expected to reach a production capacity of 3 GWh by 2027. As in Europe, Forsee Power does not […] More…
Here are the only 5 countries opposing Europe’s 2035 electric car-only rule
The European Union is about to vote on banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 and 5 countries are planning to push to delay the move to electric car-only by 5 years. More…
MG4 to launch in Europe by year’s end
SAIC’s MG Motor brand will be launching its MG4 Electric compact electric car on European markets the fourth quarter of 2022. The company is now confirming the MG4’s technical data, as well as the MSP electric platform it is based upon. The MG4 – and the almost identical MG Mulan version recently unveiled for China […] More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Final Teaser Drops Ahead Of June 29 Unveiling
Hyundai’s first electric sedan and second dedicated EV will be fully unveiled tomorrow. More…
Candela unveils low-energy use water shuttle as hydrofoil
Candela has unveiled the design of its P-12 Shuttle scheduled for tests in Stockholm’s public transport system next year. The hydrofoil claims a top speed of 30 knots (55.5kph) and extremely low energy use. So low, Candela says the P-12 consumes only 0.1 kWh of electricity per passenger and kilometre. The 12-metre electric hydrofoil offers […] More…
Candela unveils low-energy use water shuttle
The Swedish company Candela has unveiled the design of its P-12 Shuttle that will be tested in Stockholm next year. The fully electric hydrofoil is 12 metres long, offers seating for 30 passengers and is capable of speeds of up to 30 knots (55.5 km/h). Candela says the P-12 Shuttle has an energy consumption of […] More…
Hummer EV Edition 1 Pickup’s Extract Mode Maxes Ride Height To 15.9″
The new feature will be pushed via an OTA software update to existing Hummer EV Edition 1 Pickup customers in the next few weeks. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 27, 2022
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…
Stock version of the Lucid Air Grand Touring wins fastest production car at Goodwood 2022
During this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lucid Motors not only publicly debuted its Air Grand Touring Performance for the first time, but raced up the famed hill … quickly. Manned by professional driver Ben Collings, the Lucid Air Grand Touring recorded a time in the Goodwood Hillclimb Timed Shootout fast enough to claim the crown as fastest production car. More…
Tesla pauses some Berlin-built Model Y deliveries over electric motor issue
Tesla had to pause deliveries of some Model Y vehicles built at Gigafactory Berlin, and the buyers are being told that there’s a problem with the electric motor. More…
GMC Hummer EV will get new ‘Extract Mode,’ delivering 16 inches of ground clearance
Following initial deliveries of the GMC Edition 1 Hummer EV, current and future drivers will soon be able to experience “Extract Mode” – an upcoming adaptive air suspension feature that can lift the vehicle higher than several competitors in both the combustion and electric truck markets. Check out the video footage below. More…
Ford issues safety compliance recall on F-150 Lightning, citing issue with tire pressure increasing risk of crash
Ford Motor Company has just issued its first safety recall on its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup. According to the American automaker, the issue is surrounding the EV’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) but only affects trucks delivered with certain size tires. More…
Ford Issues Safety Compliance Recall For F-150 Lightning
The recall affects 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada More…
Ford Issues Safety Recall For F-150 Lightning
The recall affects 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada More…
Aptera announces two new supply agreements to bring its flagship SEV to serial production
Following news of a strategic deal for electric motors announced last week, Aptera Motors has announced an additional agreement to receive lithium-ion battery cells from EVE Energy Co., Ltd. With two new supply agreements in place, Aptera moves one step closer to serial production of its flagship solar electric vehicle.. More…
Rhode Island sets fastest state target of 100% renewable electricity by 2033
In June, Rhode Island’s House and Senate approved legislation, expected to be signed into law by Governor Daniel McKee (D-RI), that will require all of the state’s electricity to be offset by renewable energy by 2033 – the fastest timeline of any state in the US. More…
Chinese Bike Maker ENGWE Introduces The X26 E-Bike
The company claims that this rugged electric bike is one of the most versatile out there. More…
C3STROM ASTRO PRO review: This fast electric motorbike is pretending to be an electric bicycle
Some electric bicycles are for leisurely rides in the park. Some are for dropping off the kids at school or picking up groceries. Some are for budget-friendly alternative methods of transportation. The C3STROM ASTRO PRO electric bike is none of those things, and I struggle to even call it an electric “bike.” This is a powerful, full-featured electric motorbike wearing an e-bike’s clothes. More…
New Tesla China Program: Trade In Your Gas Car For An EV
The program features a variety of compelling perks, including a free trial of Enhanced Autopilot. More…
Volkswagen reveals ID. AERO concept — its first all-electric sedan offering a 385-mile range
Volkswagen has shared news that its ID family of all-electric vehicles has now grown by one. The
German automaker revealed the ID. AERO – a concept previewing Volkswagen’s future of electric sedans, as its production version is expected to arrive worldwide beginning in 2023. More…
