According to carmaker Fisker, its first model, the Fisker Ocean, is getting ready to hit the streets in over 20 countries before the end of the year. Homologation testing for Europe and the US is said to be completed in March. And once the regulatory approval process is finished, sales could kick off. Fisker will […] More…
Watch Atlis Demonstrate Over 1 Megawatt Charging Capability
There’s no vehicle currently capable of accepting charge at such a high rate, so Atlis Motor Vehicles had to improvise a little. More…
Mercedes launches EQS SUV in China
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its EQS SUV to China. The EV will be available from 910.500 yuan (about 123.900 euros or 132,000 dollars), making it more expensive there than in Germany or the US, where it is already available. Three variants are available: the 450+ and 450 4MATIC, each with 265 kW output, and the 580 […] More…
Smart announces the end of its EQ Fortwo
Smart is closing its order books for the EQ Fortwo from April 2023. According to German media outlet Smart Emotion, production will continue until mid-2024 due to long delivery times. But then, the EQ Fortwo will no longer be built. The reason is simple: the brand is going in a new direction, now building cars […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 27, 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…
This wind turbine blade snaking up a mountain is anxiety-inducing
Check out this video of a huge wind turbine blade traversing a narrow mountain road in China – but you might want to watch through your fingers. More…
Tesla dominates brand loyalty in the US as electric cars take over
Tesla is completely dominating brand loyalty in the US, and that’s because electric cars are taking over, and Tesla is basically the electric car market in America right now. More…
Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full year 2022 earnings preview: The moment of truth
Rivian (RIVN) is set to release Q4 and full year results for 2022 on Tuesday, February 28, after the market close in what is shaping up to be a significant one as the young EV maker looks to overcome recent hurdles as it ramps production. . More…
Tesla Giga Berlin Production Rate Reached 4,000 Model Y Per Week
That’s equivalent to roughly 200,000 units per year. More…
Siemens Gamesa spins up its most powerful offshore wind turbine
Siemens Gamesa’s SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine prototype – the company’s largest and most powerful wind turbine to date – is now ready to be powered up. More…
Fisker (FSR) Q4, full 2022 results: 56 Ocean EVs built, 0 customer deliveries, new PEAR images
Fisker Inc. shared its Q4 and full 2022 results with investors this morning, detailing the progress of its flagship Ocean SUV; an update on its second EV model, the PEAR; and a report of operational results that were “better than expectations.” While the American automaker continues its work to deliver its first EV to customers, it is projecting positive growth numbers in 2023. More below. More…
Toyota bZ4X Marked Up $15,000 By Salt Lake City Dealership
Is this dealer delusional for trying to sell the bZ4X for over $70,000? More…
VinFast cuts VF 8 EV lease prices by over 50% with deliveries kicking off March 1
US customers are gearing up for the first VinFast electric vehicle deliveries slated to begin this week. As we approach the big day, VinFast has marked down VF 8 City Edition lease prices by over 50%.. More…
Ride1Up Presents The New Turris, A Practical, Go-Anywhere Electric Bike
The Turris presents itself as an affordable alternative to today’s crop of premium versatile e-bikes. More…
Volvo to open new tech hub in Poland to develop future EV software in-house
Volvo Cars has shared plans to open an entirely new “Tech Hub” in Krakow, Poland, before year’s end. The new European footprint will serve as a key software development center for the EV automaker as it looks to go entirely electric by 2030. More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5: More EPA Range In AWD Versions, Higher Prices
The competitive position is challenging without the federal tax credit. More…
North America’s first battery-grade recycling hub just scored a $375M loan
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is going to finance a huge recycling hub that will support the battery needs of around 203,000 EVs a year. More…
Chevrolet Blazer EV Spotted Charging In Public With No Camo
The Chevrolet Silverado EV and Nissan Ariya were also seen at the same charging station. More…
Nissan accelerates its electric vehicles strategy after realizing buyers prefer EVs
As the auto industry moves toward a sustainable future, Nissan has made the strategic decision to ramp up their efforts in the electric vehicle market. The decision to accelerate its strategy comes as demand for zero-emission EVs continues climbing at a record pace. More…
Nissan is testing two electric trucks in Port of LA
Nissan is now using two heavy-duty, Class 8 electric trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the LA region. The electric trucks come from Nikola and Kenworth. The program is being conducted in collaboration with logistics partner Avant-Garde Auto Logistics. In addition to the new truck fleet, Nissan […] More…
