Electric trikes generally aren’t considered to be the peak of coolness, but that was before the Lámpago e-trike rolled onto the scene. More…
Tecman unveils high-volume anti-thermal propagation pad process
Materials engineering firm Tecman says it has developed a process that for the first time enables high-volume continuous manufacture of framed Anti-Thermal Propagation (ATP) pads.
ATP pads are a type of cell barrier that incorporate a physical built-in spacer that surrounds the insulation pad. More…
How solar has exploded in the US in just a year – in numbers
Solar and storage companies have announced over $100 billion in private sector investments in the US since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) a year ago, according to a new analysis released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). More…
Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of Giga Texas in numbers
A new drone flyover of Gigafactory Texas shows that Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of the factory in numbers. More…
Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of Giga Texas in numbers
A new drone flyover of Gigafactory Texas shows that Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of the factory in numbers. More…
Why e-bike companies are fighting to stop riders from repairing their electric bikes
Right to Repair laws are common in many countries and are designed to prevent manufacturers from maintaining a monopoly with costly repair services to fix a device. But electric bike makers are pushing lawmakers to exclude e-bikes from these laws. More…
Disconnecting drive motors can boost EV range 9%, supplier claims
Automotive supplier Magna this week unveiled a new piece of hardware for decoupling EV drive motors that the company claims can boost range by up to 9%. Disconnecting drive motors when their power is not needed reduces energy consumption and drag-torque losses from the motor and its gearbox, Magna said in a press release. That helps boost overall… More…
Juiced RipCurrent fat ebike $799, Segway ES2 Scooter $300, Leaf blower $87
Probably the best deal we’ve seen on a fat tire ebike in years, Juiced is currently closing out $900 off their super popular and hyper fast RipCurrent fat tire ebike with monster 812Wh/15.6Ah UL-listed battery. This Class 3 28-mph ebike features 1300W peak motor, 9 speed gears, Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Torque/Cadence Sensors. Get it for $799 after applying code VIP100.. More…
Juiced RipCurrent fat ebike $799, Segway ES2 Scooter $300, Leaf blower $87
Probably the best deal we’ve seen on a fat tire ebike in years, Juiced is currently closing out $900 off their super popular and hyper fast RipCurrent fat tire ebike with monster 812Wh/15.6Ah UL-listed battery. This Class 3 28-mph ebike features 1300W peak motor, 9 speed gears, Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Torque/Cadence Sensors. Get it for $799 after applying code VIP100.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 12, 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…
First look at Tesla Cybertruck’s suspension
We get our first close look at Tesla Cybertruck’s suspension thanks to a prototype that was left on the side of the road. More…
Would you drive this cute little $15,000 Chinese electric two-seater convertible?
Compared to many of the funky-looking EVs we find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, today’s entry is dangerously close to being almost normal. In fact, it actually is fairly normal in China, where smaller and less expensive EVs are quite common. More…
Bye bye, cardboard boxes. Riese & Müller’s surprising new way to deliver e-bikes
Luxury electric bike company Riese & Müller generally ships its e-bikes the same way every electric bike maker in the world does so: in cardboard bike boxes. But now the company is switching to a new, greener solution. More…
Bye bye, cardboard boxes. Riese & Müller’s surprising new way to deliver e-bikes
Luxury electric bike company Riese & Müller generally ships its e-bikes the same way every electric bike maker in the world does so: in cardboard bike boxes. But now the company is switching to a new, greener solution. More…
Tesla Cybertruck found broken down on side of the road
A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was found broken down on the side of the road as the automaker is testing the electric pickup truck ahead of the start of production. More…
Automobili Pininfarina teases world premiere of new EV called B95 – ‘a collectible masterpiece’
After already unveiling to new EVs that will be on display at Monterey Car Week, Automobili Pininfarina is surprising us with a third vehicle called the B95 that will make its world debut next week. Here’s what we know so far. More…
Automobili Pininfarina teases world premiere of new EV called B95 – ‘a collectible masterpiece’
After already unveiling to new EVs that will be on display at Monterey Car Week, Automobili Pininfarina is surprising us with a third vehicle called the B95 that will make its world debut next week. Here’s what we know so far. More…
Rivian R1T spotted with test plates near Hyundai’s South Korean facility
Is an electric truck from Hyundai on the way? A Rivian R1T was spotted with testing plates near Hyundai’s Namyang research and design (R&D) facility in South Korea. More…
Rivian R1T spotted with test plates near Hyundai’s South Korean facility
Is an electric truck from Hyundai on the way? A Rivian R1T was spotted with testing plates near Hyundai’s Namyang research and design (R&D) facility in South Korea. More…
Podcast: Tesla news, Rivian earnings, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, Seth is on vacation and it’s just me, Fred, so we are going to discuss EV news as usual, but we are also going to make the episode more interactive by taking more questions from you, the audience. More…
