Milan’s public transport operator ATM is continuing the conversion of its bus fleet to electric vehicles: ATM has ordered a further 75 electric buses from Solaris – the company’s Urbino 12 electric buses are due to arrive in Milan later this year. The new order is part of a 2019 framework contract for up to […] More…
SK On to work on Korean battery standards
In Korea, SK On –the battery division of the South Korean company SK Innovation – has signed a ‘Business Agreement on Establishing Standards for EV Battery Status and Valuation’ with the Korea Automotive Inspection and Warranty Association (KAIWA). The two parties agreed to establish evaluation standards and performance diagnosis methods to calculate the residual value […] More…
Tesla Model 3/Y White Interior: Does It Last? 2.5 Year Review
It looks good, but does it wear easily? More…
Is Tesla’s Sales Model Poised To Transform The Auto Industry?
Tesla has been breaking production and delivery records despite obstacles that are hindering the industry as a whole. More…
Thailand signs MoU with Toyota on EV incentives
The government of Thailand is making agreements with electric vehicle companies on incentives, tax breaks and subsidies, aiming to strengthen its position as a major Asian EV manufacturing hub. This week, the government signed such a deal with Toyota. About a third of Thailand’s vehicle market is currently covered by Toyota Motor Thailand. The company […] More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 2022
Here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours performing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bicycles. This dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bikes on the market for just about any budget.. More…
US plug-in vehicle sales hit a record high in Q1, led by Tesla and California
Electric vehicle sales were at a record level both in California and nationally, according to numbers released by the California Energy Commission and interpreted by the electric vehicle advocacy organization Veloz this past week. And once again, they were led by Tesla—by an astounding lead, despite a series of price hikes. Californians… More…
Dueling electric motorcycles set new cannonball run record in daring race across the US
Two electric motorcycles and their determined riders recently set off to strike a new cannonball run record, racing in opposing directions across the US in a bid to reach the opposite coast first. Just 111 hours later, rider Steven Day set that new record and demonstrated the possibilities offered by high performance electric motorcycles and distributed quick charging networks. More…
Rivian Driver Assistance Features Tested: Comparable To Tesla
Kyle Conner checks out the R1T’s driver assistance features. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Home Integration System To Cost $3,895
We think it’s a very reasonable price. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 30, 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…
Ford: F-150 Lightning Gets More Horsepower, Payload Capacity And Range
The final production versions will offer more than originally targeted and announced in May 2021. More…
Start taking advantage of membership rewards using the new BLUETTI Plus loyalty program
The portable power experts over at BLUETTI want to thank their ever-growing group of customers by rewarding their loyalty with a new incentive program. The BLUETTI Plus membership program is now available to sign up and immediately qualifies you for rewards like BLUETTI bucks to redeem at the company store. More…
Cheaper Tesla Mobile Connector Now Listed In Vehicle Configurator
The mobile charger costs $200 but appears out of stock; estimated deliveries are between August and October 2022. More…
VW Components to expand plant in Kassel
In Germany, Volkswagen Group Components has announced plans to expand its site in Kassel into a “key supplier for e-mobility”. The first step is to increase the number of production lines. The longer term plan is for the plant to only manufacture purely electric vehicles. The group’s planning round in December indicated that the plant […] More…
Electric Car Sales Surge Despite Rising Battery Costs
Reuters says the average cost at the cell level rose from $105 last year to $160 in the first quarter of 2022. More…
ABB And Shell Sign New Global Framework Agreement On EV Charging
ABB will supply its end-to-end portfolio of AC and DC charging stations to Shell. More…
Lucid CEO Made Over $260 Million In Performance-Based Awards In 2021
It is one of the largest compensation packages paid to any executive last year. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $5,000 Solar Powered 4-Seat Electric Boat
There are few things more fun than hitting the water with your friends on Sunday afternoon, a cooler full of cold brewskies and a smile on everyone’s faces. But then again, few things can bring the floating party to an end quicker than the sound of a sputtering outboard engine as you hand out paddles to your buddies. So to avoid that little snafu altogether, why not hop aboard one of Alibaba’s finest electric boats for a silent cruise across your local waterway? And instead of worrying about how much range you have, you can kick back and relax while the sun recharges your batteries for free. More…
Clinics In Ukrainian Towns Received Free Tesla Powerwalls, Solar Panels
Powerwalls will be set up for clinics in the towns of Borodyanka and Irpin, both located near the capital Kyiv. More…
