The Spanish two-seater can reach a top speed of 53 miles per hour. More…
Silence S04 Microcar Goes Into Production With Swappable Batteries, 92-Mile Range
AESC kicks off construction of battery plant in South Carolina
Battery cell manufacturer AESC (formerly Envision AESC) has begun construction of its new factory in the US state of South Carolina, which will supply BMW with cylindrical cells in the future. Announced in December 2022, the production facility in Florence County is scheduled to come on stream in 2026. AESC is planning an annual capacity […] More…
GM Has No Plans To Build All-New Factories For Electric Vehicles
The automaker aims to efficiently use its existing footprint and says it has no plans to build new facilities or close existing ones. More…
Tesla Reportedly Disconnecting Radar In Customer Cars During Routine Servicing
New Tesla vehicles only rely on cameras for Autopilot, but older models still have radar. More…
German Tuner Gives VW ID. Buzz 20-Inch Wheels, Lower Suspension
Irmscher also made a body kit for the all-electric minivan. More…
The US solar market is projected to triple in size by 2028
Due in part to strong Q1 2023 numbers and a surge in demand, the US solar market is now expected to triple in size over the next five years, according to a new report.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 7, 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…
NIO sets YTD order intake record after new ES6 launch in May
NIO’s new ES6 already looks to be a key factor as the EV maker looks to expand its brand and compete in the booming Chinese electric vehicle market. According to Morgan Stanley, NIO hit a new year-to-date order intake record aided by the launch of the second-generation ES6. More…
Vineyard Wind 1’s first turbine blades arrive in the US
The first turbine blades for Vineyard Wind 1, the US’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, have arrived at the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal in Massachusetts. More…
The largest floating solar farm in North America is officially online
New Jersey is host to an 8.9 megawatt (MW) floating solar farm – the largest floating solar array in North America. More…
This electric cruise ship will use three giant retractable solar panels to power it at sea
On Wednesday, Norwegian cruise line company Hurtigruten revealed plans for a first-of-its-kind zero-emission ship. The electric-powered cruise ship will feature retractable sails with solar panels to harness energy from the wind and sun while storing it in powerful batteries. More…
Silence S04 electric micro-cars with swappable batteries start production
Barcelona’s groundbreaking electric scooter company Silence made a name for itself with revolutionary new swappable batteries with built-in trolley wheels. Now the company has brought those same game-changing batteries to four-wheelers as production begins for the Silence S04 micro-car.. More…
Tesla secures yet another large Megapack project
Tesla Energy, the automaker’s energy division, has secured yet another large Megapack project. This time, it will help balance Belgium’s electricity grid. More…
US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Show Some Pulse In May 2023
But it’s not a rebound. More…
Tesla May Finally Enter India By Establishing Vendor Base: Report
Tesla has been trying to move into India for years now, but the company’s request for tax breaks doesn’t line up with country policy. More…
Tesla’s UK Scrappage Policy Can Reduce Model 3 And Model Y Prices By £4,000
Tesla thinks its scrappage policy for the UK will accelerate its mission toward a sustainable future. More…
AESC is opening a huge EV battery factory in South Carolina to supply BMW
Battery tech firm AESC is partnered with BMW, and it broke ground today on a 30 GWh EV battery factory in Florence County, South Carolina. More…
Jorvik Presents Two New Electric “Mountain Trikes” For Off-Road Adventures
These rugged three-wheelers open doors to a wider audience when it comes to off-road e-biking. More…
Alfa Romeo Teases “Sport Urban” EV Below Tonale, Wants You To Name It
Contrary to previous reports, it won’t be called Brennero. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Reportedly Exploded, Caught Fire Days Later
It seems very little is known about precisely what happened, but we do have some details surrounding the incident. More…
