Ultium Cells, the battery cell joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, is considering New Carlisle in the US state of Indiana as the site for its fourth factory, according to a company spokesperson. The joint venture has filed a tax abatement application there, which it hopes will be approved this month, she […] More…
Norwegian VW importer to stop selling combustion vehicles
The Norwegian Volkswagen importer Møller Mobility Group has decided to only import electric cars from 1 January 2024. The sale of combustion engines and plug-in hybrids is to be discontinued. This would mean that Volkswagen in Norway would say goodbye to combustion engines two years earlier than demanded by Norway’s government. The government had decided […] More…
LAX to become one of United States’ largest charging ports with 1,300-EV-charger revamp
In the latest sign of the auto industry’s transition to electric, Los Angeles Internation Airport (LAX) says it will add 1,300 EV chargers to modernize the facility. More…
Meyers starts taking $500 deposits, seeking beta testers for electric Manx 2.0 dune buggy
Meyers has started taking deposits for its upcoming electric dune buggy, the Meyers Manx 2.0, which is slated to ship in 2024. The company is also taking interest in a 2023 “beta program” for 50 early buyers who will help provide feedback before full production. More…
Here’s how the new US tax credits and rebates will work for clean energy home upgrades
US President Joe Biden signed the big climate bill – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – earlier this week. Electrek spoke with Dan Gayer, JD, CPA, a senior manager in the tax practice at Baker Newman Noyes, about how homeowners can claim tax credits and rebates as they work to achieve energy efficiency and lower their energy bills. More…
Rivian drops most affordable versions of its electric trucks, hiking base prices up to $6,000
Rivian is dropping the most affordable versions of its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, effectively raising the base prices of both vehicles by up to $6,000. In the email to preorder holders—obtained by Green Car Reports from Rivian—the EV maker said it was cancelling the base Explore Package that started at $68,575 for… More…
Podcast: Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, VPP event, Tesla Semi, 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 our Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, Tesla’s first VPP event, Tesla Semi update, and more. More…
Influencers test drive INDI One ‘an EV for gamers’ starting at $45,000
Digital influencers were spotted driving around California in start-up INDIEV’s new EV model, the INDI One. Although the INDI One is currently in pre-production, the California-based EV start-up claims it will integrate some cool tech features for streamers, gamers, and digital creators. More…
Kia’s new 576 HP EV6 GT will beat a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in a race
In the wake of a new era for the Korean automaker, Kia is releasing its fastest production vehicle yet: the 576 HP EV6 GT. The new GT EV6 will be available in showrooms starting at the end of this year. More…
Three-motor Lucid Air Sapphire bows as the most powerful sedan in the world—and it’s an EV
Lucid has been making some not-so-subtle hints that something even greater lies beyond its 1,050-hp Air Grand Touring Performance and 1,111-hp Dream Edition Performance models, which already rival the performance of the Tesla Model S Plaid. That something greater has now been officially revealed at Monterey Car Week as the three-motor Lucid Air… More…
VanMoof’s S3 Aluminum Edition Commuter E-Bike Hits The European Market
This popular e-bike gets a dose of elegance thanks to a brushed aluminum frame.More…
Rivian R1T On Street Tires Shows Major Improvement In Range Test
The R1T traveled 60 more miles than it did in the previous test, which is a 30% improvement.More…
Lucid Motors’ (LCID) Air Sapphire could smoke Tesla’s Plaid and hold its own with the Rimac Nevera
0-60 mph in under two seconds, quarter mile in under nine, and a top speed over 200 mph. Lucid Motors continues to bolster its flagship Air EV by unveiling the new tri-motor Sapphire model at Monterey Car Week today.. More…
2024 Lucid Air Sapphire Tri-Motor Flagship Debuts With 1,200+ HP
The world’s most powerful production sedan does 0-60 in under 2 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in under 9 seconds.More…
Texas-based electric off-road powersports maker Volcon pre-sells $100M worth of e-UTVs
Volcon Powersports is set to rake in the green for its green UTVs, the Volcon Stag. The company just announced that it has received over $100M worth of pre-order reservations for the new electric off-road vehicle. More…
Watch Tesla Model X Driver Pull Gun On Teenage Skateboarder For No Reason
No one knows why the man made such an irresponsible and dangerous move; police seized his weapon but did not arrest him.More…
Watch Tesla Model X Driver Pull Gun On Skateboarder For No Reason
No one knows why the man made such an irresponsible and dangerous move; police seized his weapon but did not arrest him.More…
Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Debuts, Polestar 6 Confirmed
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Rumor: China-Made Tesla Model 3 To Get CATL’s M3P Batteries
It could potentially boost the driving range by 10% or so.More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup Truck Hits The Dyno
There’s nothing quite like testing a large AWD EV on the dyno, and it comes with some challenges.More…
