Zeekr has presented its third electric vehicle model. The design of the Zeekr X has been known since February. With the premiere, there are now also the technical specifications of the compact model, which are hardly surprising in view of the Geely Group. Like the first two Zeekr models 001 and 009, the Zeekr X […] More…
Dutch-German research project to develop batteries
The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) in Germany and the Dutch institute TNO of the Holst Centre have agreed to jointly develop lithium-ion batteries for the European automotive industry. According to the ZSW, the cross-border research project will initially focus on improving existing lithium-ion batteries. The starting point of ZSW and […] More…
Tesla lowers prices in Europe
Tesla has lowered the prices for all models in Europe. This means that not only the Model 3 and Model Y are affected, but also the upper-range Model S and Model X series have become cheaper. In addition, the Model Y should soon also be available in Turkey. In the case of the Model 3, […] More…
Faraday Future to deliver first FF91 at the end of June
There is another delay at Faraday Future: about two weeks after the start of production, Faraday Future has postponed the first delivery until the end of the second quarter. However, the future of the company is not yet secure – Faraday needs further capital to ramp up production. According to Faraday, some suppliers have informed […] More…
VW Brand Boss: E-Fuels Are “Unnecessary Noise,” Combustion Will Be Over By 2035
Thomas Schafer “guarantees” that their upcoming small EV will be profitable. More…
Eunorau Flash launched as 220-mile triple battery e-bike, and it’s as ridiculous as it looks
Ridiculous, but in an epic way! If you thought one single battery was passé and two batteries wasn’t enough, then the Eunorau Flash electric bike is probably the one for you. With its three large batteries, the company claims that this electric bike can have you cruising for up to 220 miles (354 km) on a single charge. More…
See The Tesla Cybertruck Undergo Wind Tunnel Testing For Its Massive Wiper
A new video shot above Gigafactory Texas reveals how the windscreen wiper works. More…
First video of Tesla Cybertruck’s absurdly large windshield wiper in action
We’ve finally seen a video of a Cybertruck windshield wiper in action, which should put rest to the debate of whether or not the absurdly large wiper is functional or not. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 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…
Ford commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash for holding out
As companies like GM and Rivian face backlash for failing to adopt Apple’s CarPlay platform, Ford is doing the exact opposite. In a statement to 9to5Mac, Ford explained its reasoning for supporting CarPlay…and it has us pondering the future of Ford’s relationship with Apple and next-gen CarPlay. More…
This US company made an autonomous robot that installs solar panels
Sarcos Technology and Robotics (Nasdaq: STRC and STRCW) plans to commercially launch its autonomous robot that installs solar panels in 2024 after achieving final validation for the US Department of Energy (DOE). More…
Kia starts building facility for electric purpose-built vehicle production
Kia has broken ground in preparation for its dedicated plant for producing battery-electric purpose-built More…
Enel X Way plans to add 10K DC public charging stations in North America by 2030
Enel X Way today announced that it plans to add 10,000 DC public charging stations – and at least 2 million home, commercial, and public EV charge ports overall – in North America by 2030. More…
Can zero-emission electric school buses improve attendance? New data may have the answer
With electric school buses rolling out across the US, new information suggests upgrading your district’s fleet may bring additional benefits beyond producing zero emissions, including higher attendance.. More…
Mercedes EQS SUV and AMG EQE ace the family trip test
During a recent family trip to Southern California, Mercedes lent us two of their flagship electric vehicles. We picked up an EQS SUV at the airport, drove it around Los Angeles and to Big Bear Mountain and back, stress testing that huge battery against elevation and high speeds. Then, to switch it up, I drove the slightly less family-friendly but more fun EQE to destinations around LA for the second half of the week. Yes, $130K cars are so much more decadent than the Hertz vehicles we’d planned for, but here are my big takeaways. More…
Frito-Lay just made its first EV delivery in an eCascadia electric semitruck
US snack giant Frito-Lay North America has partnered with trucking company Schneider to make its first third-party delivery in a Freightliner eCascadia electric semitruck. More…
Luminar starts operations at new factory ahead of schedule, begins shipping Iris lidar sensors
Mere months after sharing its production timeline for a new high-volume facility in Mexico, lidar sensor developer Luminar has taken the factory online ahead of schedule and has already begun delivering the first Iris sensors manufactured at the site to one of its largest customers.. More…
EV Prices Up Marginally In March, According To Kelley Blue Book
EV prices have been down in 2023, but that could change at any time. March saw a slight increase, but Tesla just cut prices again. More…
Bosch Rolls Out Major Upates To Its eBike Flow Smartphone App
The Kiox 300 display has been given enhanced navigation capabilities, as well. More…
Ford rolls out UK’s first hands-free driving tech and first-of-its-kind system approved in Europe
Maybe self-driving cars are not that far off after all. Ford announced today that it has become the first automaker approved for “hands-free, eyes off” advanced driver assistance tech in Great Britain. According to Ford, the BlueCruise system is the first of its kind approved in Europe. More…
