About 100 miles more suggests that the final number will be well over 400 miles on a single charge. More…
Report: Ford’s Next Electric Pickup Truck Will Have More Range, Active Aero
Podcast: Elon sells TSLA to buy Twitter, Electric Corvette, F-150 Lightning production, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA) shares to buy Twitter, GM announcing an electric Corvette, Ford starting F-150 Lightning production, and more. More…
Tesla sends Powerwalls to power medical clinics in Ukraine
Tesla has sent some Powerwalls to Ukraine in order to help power some “ambulant clinics” in Irpin and Borodyanka. Power has been unreliable since the Russian invasion – making battery packs like Powerwalls super useful. More…
German VC Lauds Tesla’s Speed In Talks About Curbing Russian Gas Reliance
Amid VW’s goal to match Tesla’s production speed, a German official calls for quick efforts to become more energy independent. More…
We Drive Toyota bZ4X, Attend Ford-F-150 Lightning Launch
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Carwow Pits BMW iX Against X7, Mercedes G63 AMG In This ICE Vs EV Tug Of War
The victor definitely isn’t the vehicle we were expecting to win. More…
Tata Avinya Concept Envisions New Breed Of EVs Arriving By 2025
As shocking as it may sound, Tata’s Avinya Concept lacks an infotainment screen, replacing it with a sound bar. More…
First-generation Kia Niro EV continues as zero-emission taxi special for home Korean market
As a redesigned, second-generation 2023 Niro lineup ramps up for a fall arrival at U.S. dealerships, Kia isn’t just discontinuing the first-generation Niro EV. Instead, the much-loved first-gen Niro EV, which would likely have been Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy had it been more widely available from the start, is seeing a (new)… More…
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 review: Here’s what’s hidden in Rad’s new fat tire folding electric bike
When the RadExpand 5 was first unveiled, I was surprised to see the company go in this direction and replace the RadMini with a new model. But now that I’ve spent some good time in the saddle, I see exactly what Rad was thinking, because the folding RadExpand 5 e-bike draws on some of the best parts of every other e-bike in the company’s wide lineup. More…
GM’s Mary Barra To Tie Compensation Packages To EV Goals
In the past, it wasn’t abnormal for legacy automakers to “anti-sell” EVs, but Barra has plans to take a leap in the opposite direction. More…
VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving “Flexpole” urban fast-chargers in Europe
Volkswagen and oil giant BP on Thursday announced a partnership to install up to 8,000 urban charging stations across Europe by 2024. The project will use VW’s Flexpole 150-kw DC fast-charging stations, which can be installed at low-voltage grid points without the need for the dedicated high-voltage hardware of conventional fast-charging stations… More…
Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles
Tesla has reduced prices on its two home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles being delivered. The automaker also added the chargers to its online configurator to remind new buyers to get one. More…
Postal Service Sued By UAW, Green Groups Over Failure To Move To EVs
The goal is to block the USPS from purchasing an excessive amount of gas-powered delivery trucks. More…
62% Of 2017 To 2019 Chevrolet Bolts Have Had Their Battery Replaced
The information comes from an NHTSA document that shows replacement rates among newer Bolts are far lower, though. More…
Volkswagen reportedly considering a second US production site plus new battery cell plant
According to a recent report out of Germany, Volkswagen is flirting with the idea of opening a second US production facility, possibly in Chattanooga, TN, where its current footprint is. In addition to significantly expanding its capacity on US soil, Volkswagen is also reportedly considering implementing a battery cell plant nearby as well. More…
This Week Marks Big EV News From Ford, GM, And Lucid: Apr 29, 2022
Heading into the weekend, it’s time to set your sights on some top stories for EV advocacy. More…
Europe: Volkswagen And BP Launch Rapid Rollout Of Fast Chargers
Up to 4,000 additional DC fast charging points will be installed in Germany and the UK within 24 months. More…
UPDATE: Musk Sells $8.5B Worth Of Tesla Shares, “No Further Sales Planned”
The transactions took place only days after the Twitter board accepted Musk’s takeover offer, according to SEC regulatory filings. More…
Musk Sells $4B Worth Of Tesla Shares, “No Further Sales Planned”
The transactions took place only days after the Twitter board accepted Musk’s takeover offer, according to SEC regulatory filings. More…
Shell awards another charging infrastructure framework contract to ABB
ABB has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell to supply its complete portfolio of AC and DC charging stations. The products range from the AC wallbox for homes, businesses and retail to the Terra 360 HPC charging point. Shell reportedly intends to operate 500,000 charging points worldwide by 2025. By 2030, this number […] More…
