Ultium Cells LLC, the battery joint venture by GM and LG, has kicked-off production in Ohio, USA. The new battery plant is the first of potentially four to come online within the next few years and is currently making battery cells for GMC’s Hummer EV. GM and LG launched the JV in May 2019 before […] More…
Bollinger presents first medium-duty electric truck B4
The EV startup Bollinger Motors has presented the B4 electric truck that is in line with US vehicle Class 4 with a gross weight of around 6.4 to 7.2 tons. The debut of the medium-duty vehicles follows Bollinger’s last strategy change announced in January. Bollinger Motors then announced to focus on commercial electric vehicles after […] More…
Bollinger presents first medium-duty e-truck B4
The US electric vehicle startup Bollinger Motors debuts the B4 electric truck. The BEV complies with US vehicle Class 4 with a gross weight of around 6.4 to 7.2 tons. The debut follows Bollinger’s last strategy change announced in January. Bollinger Motors then announced to focus on commercial electric vehicles after failing to launch its […] More…
Ralf Haller now CEO of ElectricBrands (XBus)
German EV maker ElectricBrands has appointed a new CEO. Ralf Haller, the XBus founder and Artega/Evatta owner, will lead the company and revise production plans. The previous CEO, Martin Henne, will manage the new Evetta GmbH. Joining the team at the top is Hans Stryewski to oversee day-to-day operations as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Said […] More…
Watch Ford F-150 Lightning Tow Up Steep Hill Where Trucks Overheat
Will the electric F-150 or a Chevy Silverado V8 perform better on this uphill (and downhill) towing torture test? More…
China: Tesla Cut In Half Estimated Delivery Time Of Model Y RWD
The entry-level version of the car can be delivered in just 1-4 weeks. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 3, 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…
Next-Gen Porsche Taycan Reportedly Coming In 2027, Joined By Electric Panamera
Up to six fully electric Porsche models will be on sale by 2030. More…
Report: Tesla Production/Sales In China Is Near A Record Level
Preliminary data indicates roughly 77,000 MIC Model 3 and Model Y sales in August. More…
Hands-on: Growatt’s new Infinity 1500 portable power station launches w/ special presale pricing [Video]
Mobile energy solutions expert Growatt is about to launch the Infinity 1500 portable power station, offering a capacity of 1,512Wh and a maximum output of 2,000 watts. We’ve reviewed it ourselves below and have a lot to share about this powerful device, which has begun an exclusive early bird sale today. Hurry, though, because special presale pricing is limited. Check it out. More…
US: Kia xEV Sales Increased 151% In August 2022
The company delivered 1,860 EV6 last month. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Decreased In August, But Why?
Just over 1,500 units is the lowest monthly result since the market launch of the model. More…
Lucid Air Pure undercuts the Model S in price and efficiency, and it’s nearing production
California’s Lucid Motors, which just last week started taking reservations for its most expensive model yet, the quarter-million-dollar, 1,200-plus hp Air Sapphire, might already be starting production of its most affordable, sub-$90,000 Air Pure version. In a Twitter post Friday, the company provided a glimpse of a Lucid Air coming off the… More…
Weird Alibaba: This pint-sized single-seater electric fire truck is ready for a tiny blaze
Municipal services are ripe for conversion to electric vehicles. With all of those hours on the road, switching away from polluting gas-powered engines could make a huge difference. But when it comes to fire trucks, I’m not sure if this little fire engine has what it takes. More…
The best Labor Day electric bike deals to save hundreds of dollars on an e-bike
Electric bicycles are one of the most fun and effective alternative transportation methods in existence. And this Labor Day you can save big on a new electric bicycle from many of the leading manufacturers. Summer may be coming to a close but it’s not over yet! Check out these awesome e-bike deals to get rolling on your own electric bicycle at a steep discount. More…
Ford EV sales soar 307% in August as automaker clinches second place in US market
Ford has poured all of its efforts into converting its fleet to electric, and it’s paying off big time. America’s best-selling automaker continues seeing strong demand for its EV models as sales grew another 307% in August.. More…
These rooftop solar vacuum tubes that make both electricity and heat are US-bound
UK-based solar tech developer Naked Energy’s rooftop solar vacuum tubes, which produce both electricity and heat, will soon be sold in the United States. More…
Rivian update includes ‘Camp Mode’ for leveling your EV and lighting a campsite
After teasing a new “Camp Mode” feature earlier this week, Rivian has rolled out its latest software update to include the new function along with a bunch of cool features to try out during the long holiday weekend. Check it out footage from Rivian below.. More…
Podcast: Tesla Gigafactory Quebec?, Toyota changes its tune, Aptera reopens investments, 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 discussed a potential Tesla Gigafactory in Quebec?, Toyota changing its tune on EVs (meaning they seem to actually want to build them instead of disparage them), Aptera the hyper aerodynamic solar car reopening investments, and more. More…
Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally
Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only its second Dakar Rally appearance, Audi’s EV rally car is reemerging, this time with an enhanced face-lift and new performance upgrades. Meet the all-new Audi RS Q e-tron E2. More…
