Zero Motorcycles has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle, the Zero DSR/X. The new electric adventure bike builds upon the same platform used in the SR/F and SR/S, but with some major updates designed to make this the company’s most capable electric motorcycle yet. More…
You Will Understand Electric Motors After Watching This Lucid Tech Talk
Lucid makes one of the world’s most power-dense electric motors pound for pound – this is how it was achieved. More…
Shell to utilize Driivz charging software
Shell relies on the software operating system of the Israeli provider Driivz for the management of new charging stations in more than ten European countries. Initially, Shell will use Driivz’s software for new charging stations in Austria and France, and later in other European countries. The software platform by the Israeli company includes a charging […] More…
Gigagreen consortium designs future battery cell factories
The recently launched EU project Gigagreen aims to develop sustainable processes for the production of lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles. 16 partners from eight European countries are working on creating the “gigafactory of the future” as part of the project. The Gigagreen consortium will work together for four years, during which time it will […] More…
Germany: Plug-in Car Sales Returned To Growth In August 2022
The Tesla Model Y sets a new monthly record with over 4,000 units sold. More…
See What’s Inside A Tesla 4680 Battery
One of the cells has been fully disassembled. More…
VinFast launches deliveries of the VF 8 in Vietnam
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has started deliveries of its SUV model VF 8. The first 100 units were handed over to customers in Vietnam. The first international customers are scheduled to receive their vehicles in December 2022. The VF 8 is 4.75 metres long. The battery has a usable energy content of 82 […] More…
Honda to introduce ten new electric bikes by 2025
Honda plans to introduce at least ten electric two-wheeler models worldwide by 2025. This includes electric motorcycles, mopeds and electric bicycles – but no pedelecs. Further details were also announced regarding the technology. Honda’s motorbike division wants to equip all its electric two-wheelers with solid-state batteries and is also pushing ahead with battery replacement. For […] More…
Tesla exec hints at cheaper electric cars ahead of robotaxi service
A Tesla executive has hinted at the automaker offering cheaper electric cars ahead of launching its robotaxi service. More…
Thomas Ulbrich to take over ‘New Mobility’ department at VW
The core brand VW Passenger Cars is reorganising its board departments. According to media reports, the future fields of electromobility and digitalisation are to be combined in the ‘New Mobility’ department – under the leadership of the current board member for development, Thomas Ulbrich. The German publication Handelsblatt reported on the plans. In his new […] More…
Peugeot reveals details to the electric 308 and 308 SW
Peugeot has officially confirmed all-electric versions for the 308 and its estate offshoot, the 308 SW. The duo will be on the market from mid-2023 and, as expected, will have a new electric motor on board. The French company also provided a detailed look at the technical data sheet of the double pack. The model’s […] More…
There’s no easy-going for Tesla’s Autopilot in Germany
Tesla has to improve its driver assistance system Autopilot in Germany once more. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) identified weaknesses in the system months ago. Tesla has since been able to resolve some of the complaints, but according to a KBA spokesperson, “further remedial measures are still being tested and validated”. While some of […] More…
ZEEKR becomes first EV maker to adopt CATL’s Qilin battery
ZEEKR, the e-mobility technology brand from Geely Holding Group, and CATL have announced that the former will become the first EV brand to use CATL’s Qilin battery, which uses the third generation of cell-to-pack technology. The ZEEKR 009 luxury MPV will be the first vehicle to use the new battery, with deliveries beginning in the […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 12, 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…
Meet the new off-road camper that acts as its own microgrid and can charge your EV
Finally, electric camping has arrived. For those who want to get in touch with nature but worry about charging availability, Campworks has the solution for you. The redesigned Campworks NS-1 is like nothing you’ve seen before. The solar-powered camper (caravan) can store energy and use it to power your EV, or any other electrical device for that matter, while the interior is adaptable for every situation.. More…
Tesla has access to all the batteries it needs for the first time
Tesla has access to all the battery cells it needs for the first time, according to Martin Viecha, the vice president of investor relations at Tesla. More…
An electric Audi R8 successor is (finally) coming around 2025
Audi is working an all-electric successor to its R8 supercar to be released around “mid-decade,” according to a new report from Autocar. While the new EV won’t carry the R8 name, it will hold the spot at the top of the Audi lineup with higher performance than the e-tron GT. More…
Atlis To Use ArcelorMittal’s Steel Know-How To Speed Up XT EV Project
ArcellorMittal’s S-in motion lightweight steel solutions will be used to bring the Atlis XT electric work truck to market sooner. More…
Mitsubishi Fuso Unveils Next Generation eCanter
The company is also preparing for large scale production starting in 2023. More…
VinFast prepares to enter US, Europe, and Canada after delivering first 100 VF 8 EVs
Vietnamese automaker, VinFast, is moving quickly after unveiling a full portfolio of electric vehicles last year. After an explosive entrance in 2021, VinFast looks to become a household name as the first 100 customers receive their new VF 8 EVs, and the automaker sets its sights on a global expansion.. More…
