The new generation E-Class planned for 2023 will be the last new model from Mercedes-Benz on an internal combustion engine platform. All subsequent new model series in the future will be based on architectures that the Stuttgart-based company is developing specifically for electric vehicles. This is what development boss Markus Schäfer told the German publication […] More…
Tesla launches another recall for the Model 3 in the USA
After several fixes done via software, Tesla is now physically recalling about 24,000 Model 3s in the US for potentially improperly fastened seat belts. In addition, an investigation has been launched by the Department of Justice over autopilot claims. The investigation launched by the US Department of Justice into Tesla is over potentially inaccurate promises […] More…
Ford Pushes Back Deadline For Dealers To Opt In To EV Sales Program
Dealers now have until December 2, 2022, to decide whether they want to invest up to $1.2 million to sell EVs from 2024 through 2026. More…
Lectric XP 3.0 launched as most affordable 2-passenger e-bike, and we got the first ride [Video]
Phoenix-based electric bicycle brand Lectric eBikes has just unveiled its newest model, the Lectric XP 3.0. Full of new features and updated components, it’s set to likely become one of the best-selling electric bikes in the country. More…
Ford electric vehicles are powering a new Halloween experience with V2L tech
Ford’s electric vehicles are winning over the hearts of long-time Ford fans with an upgraded driving experience and new capabilities. EV owners are using their vehicles’ frunks and added technology such as vehicle-to-load (V2L) to upgrade their Halloween festivities, taking trick or treating to the next level. This Halloween, a few Ford EV owners showcased the innovative features and added benefits of going electric. More…
Move over, oil – wind energy is officially coming to the Gulf of Mexico
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it has finalized two Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico that will have the potential to produce enough clean energy to power nearly 3 million homes. More…
Tesla is still looking for a leader at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla is still looking to hire a person to be in charge of the entire Gigafactory Texas – a role often known as a plant director. The search comes amid Tesla trying to ramp up production at the factory, but the company remains vague about the current output. More…
GMC Hummer EVs Are “Sold Out For Two Years Or More”
Production accelerated to 750 units in September, but that’s just a small drop in the big sea of orders. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 31, 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…
2023 Skoda Enyaq RS iV Debuts As Brand’s Second Electric RS Model
It features the same 295-horsepower dual-motor AWD powertrain and 82-kwh battery as the Enyaq Coupe RS iV, but it’s more practical. More…
We visited ECD Automotive’s new facility where it’s building electric Jaguar E-Types with Tesla motors
After visiting ECD Automotive Design’s original footprint in Florida earlier this year, the custom EV conversion specialists invited us back for a tour of its its new 100,000 square-foot facility up the street. It’s here that the company is setting up a second assembly line to build all-electric versions of the Jaguar E-Type to join all the classic Land Rovers it has been converting for years. More…
Meet the UK’s fastest EV charger: 62 miles of range in 3 minutes
UK charging network operator Gridserve has installed a 360 kW-capable electric vehicle charger – which the company claims is the UK’s fastest – at its pioneering electric forecourt in Braintree, Essex. More…
Super73 Z Miami First Ride Review: A Cool And Casual Commuter
The entry-level e-bike goes light on the wallet and heavy on fun. More…
Arrival Ditching UK Production For US To Tap Into EV Tax Credit
Brought to you by the Inflation Reduction Act. More…
EV Charging Infrastructure Series Episode Six: Shell Recharge Solutions
We speak with CEO Andreas Lips about the electric future of a traditional energy company. More…
Blink Charging creates an effortless EV charging experience with new Plug&Charge tech
Blink Charging (BLNK), one of the leading EV charging companies across North America and Europe, is unleashing Plug&Charge technology to make an effortless experience, prompting further zero-emission adoption. More…
Electric Bike Maker Kakuka Introduces The Rampage Fat-Tire E-Bike
The futuristic Rampage is available in two versions and packs a Bafang motor pumping out either 750W or 1,000W of power. More…
GMC announces HUMMER EV electric bike with all-wheel-drive to complement electric supertruck
The massively excessive GMC HUMMER EV is known as a “supertruck,” and now the automaker is announcing a “super e-bike” to go with it. The newly unveiled GMC HUMMER EV ALL-WHEEL DRIVE EBIKE will serve as a companion vehicle for the massive electric truck.. More…
This solar + microgrid storage depot can charge 70 electric buses
Montgomery County, Maryland, is on a roll. Earlier this month, it deployed the single largest electric school bus fleet – 86 – in the US. Now 70 of the county’s electric buses will be powered at a solar-powered, microgrid energy storage depot in Brookville. More…
British Sports Car Maker Caterham Considering Bespoke Electric Sports Car
The company doesn’t simply want to make an electric version of the Seven, because it would be too heavy. More…
