The former Daimler compact car subsidiary Smart has completed its reorientation with the presentation of its newest electric vehicle: Alongside the iconic two-seaters, Smart will build the small electric SUV ‘#1’, for which the technical data is now also available following the premiere. At the IAA Mobility in autumn 2021, Smart showed the Concept #1. […] More…
Proterra becomes the first EV maker to earn multiple zero-waste certifications
Burlingame, California-based Proterra, which designs and manufactures electric transit buses and electric charging systems, today announced that it has become the first EV maker to achieve multiple TRUE-certified zero waste facilities. That distinction got the stamp of approval from Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI), which independently recognizes excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally. More…
US: Mercedes-Benz EQS Sales Exceeded 2,000 In Q1 2022
It’s a surprisingly good result, especially compared to the S-Class. More…
Tesla ‘recalls’ another 120,000 vehicles in China, but it’s another software update fix
Tesla is again in the headlines in China – the world’s biggest EV market – due to a recall of over 120,000 vehicles in China, but it’s another over-the-air software update fix. More…
KORE to build 12 GWh lithium-ion battery factory in Arizona
KORE Power is now ready to build the first lithium-ion battery factory wholly owned by a US company.
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US: Tesla Increased Model 3 Prices Again
Will other models follow soon too? More…
2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition For Sale On Used Market: Cheapest Yet?
Yes, it’s honestly not cheap, but it’s a steal compared to some of the others we’ve seen. More…
Chevrolet Drops New Commercials As 2022 Bolt EV And EUV Are Back
The automaker says the ads are designed to “bring forward the broader Chevrolet EV message” and “put EV ownership angst at ease.” More…
Volkswagen Wants To Cut 60% Of ICE Lineup By 2030
The group reportedly wants to focus more on the quality of its products, as well as profit margins. More…
Tesla’s Giga Berlin May See Pause Due To Potential Russian Gas Embargo
It seems news like this related to virtually all global automakers is going to keep coming for the foreseeable future. More…
Biden Officials Meet With Musk, Barra, Farley & Others About EVs
It’s interesting to think that all of these automotive leaders finally met at the same time, but what did they discuss? More…
VW gets to ground ID electric cars for an over-the-air update
Entering the current state of affairs in EVs is not always easy. While Tesla has offered over-the-air updates for many years, Volkswagen has been slow to get into the game. While the company just introduced the latest OTA for ID cars, VW now finds that many of the EVs to receive it need a recall […] More…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Biden administration regarding EV charging, along with Mary Barra and other auto leaders
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and several other auto industry leaders, like GM’s Mary Barry, met with the Biden administration regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, according to a new release from the Department of Transport. More…
Bafang launches new M510 high-power lightweight electric bike mid-drive motor
Bafang, a leading Asian supplier of electric bicycle drive systems, has just unveiled its newest electric bicycle motor intended to improve upon one of its popular high-power drive units. The M510 is said to be a lighter-weight solution that still provides high performance for powerful electric bikes. More…
Tesla Extends Giga Shanghai Closure Through At Least Thursday
The extended shutdown could mean the loss of production of some 24,000 Tesla vehicles. More…
First drive review: 2022 GMC Hummer EV mainlines electric to truck fans
Electric vehicles are far too often a polarizing tag. The idea gets sifted away into a particular ideological bin before some get the chance to grasp the freedom it enables. The same might be said of Hummer—the brand that was built on tactical charm and military heritage and then effectively dismissed by consumers over the trucks’… More…
Review: GMC’s Hummer EV ‘Super(size)truck’ is excess in all the best ways
GMC flew Electrek out to Scottsdale, Arizona, last month to test-drive the new Hummer EV on proving grounds, back roads, highways, and desert trails. After a few days with this beast, it is clear that this thing has all the bells and whistles – but with a huge 200+ kWh battery, is the Hummer brand still a little excessive. More…
2022 GMC Hummer EV First Drive: The Supertruck Hero We Need
We drive the massive off-road EV that carries the future of a brand on its square shoulders. More…
ZeroAvia says airports will become hydrogen hubs
ZeroAvia, a company that specialises in hydrogen flights, has announced a new partnership with ZEV Station to develop green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. The companies will work together on developing a regional airport to showcase the feasibility of hydrogen-powered commercial flights. ZeroAvia plans flight demonstrations of hydrogen-electric aircraft supported by the jointly developed H2 ecosystem and […] More…
What To Expect At Tesla’s “Cyber Rodeo” Event In Texas
Perhaps Elon Musk’s product roadmap is in order, along with more details about the Tesla Cybertruck. More…
