The startup is currently trying to ramp up production to meet orders, so it may not have been the best time to lose its manufacturing boss. More…
Rivian Manufacturing Boss Leaves Company As Part Of Major Reorganization
New Mexico Becomes The Latest “Clean Cars” State
15 states plus the District of Columbia have adopted Clean Cars rules, based on California’s emissions and fuel economy standards. More…
UK prices for Ami and My Ami Cargo revealed
Citroën UK has revealed pricing and specification details for the Ami electric quadricycle and its light goods variant, My Ami Cargo. The passenger version is offered in three trim levels from £7,695, the My Ami Cargo in a single specification, priced at £7,995. The Ami was first revealed in February of 2020, based on the […] More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $500 Three-wheeled electric motorcycle
Mother Nature may be beautiful, powerful, and mystifying, but it’s Father Time who eventually catches up with all of us. We start out young and eager on our cute little red tricycles, our parents giving us an early push. We grow into kids on our first real bike, then progress towards power as we mount our first motorcycle. The years pass as we hop from bike to bike, invariably chasing just a bit more power or speed. The horsepower grows. The torque climbs higher. The sun ages our leather riding gloves until the lines begin to match those on our faces. More…
Tesla begins expansion process in Grünheide
The expansion of Tesla’s Giga Berlin plant in Grünheide is becoming concrete. According to Arne Christiani, mayor of Grünheide, the US electric car manufacturer has submitted an application to initiate a development plan procedure for the area in question. Tesla wants to expand its site in the east by 100 hectares. “The municipality of Grünheide […] More…
US, UK, other G7 countries to ‘predominantly decarbonize electricity sectors by 2035’
The G7, made up of the world’s largest economies, today agreed to “predominantly decarbonized electricity sectors by 2035.” The G7 also agreed to end government financing for international coal-fired power generation and speed up the phase-out of unabated coal plants by 2035. More…
NIO reportedly recruiting positions to build a US manufacturing plant
According to a report out of China, EV automaker NIO is hiring a number of positions related to manufacturing vehicles in the US. The recruitment descriptions suggest the Chinese automaker intends to begin planning and erecting EV production facilities on US soil that may begin with either complete knock down (CKD) or semi-knock down (SKD) assembly methods. More…
Podcast: Tesla 100-year battery, software update, first Ford F-150 Lightning deliveries, 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 the newly published research on Tesla’s 100-year battery, a new Tesla software update, the first Ford F-150 Lightning deliveries, and more. More…
Review: Luna Eclipse full-suspension fat tire foldable BMX e-bike, somehow priced under $1400
….that pedals smoother than most acoustic bikes up to 25mph. . More…
Rivian Waypoint EV Chargers Now Operational On Lake Michigan Shore
This is a collaborative effort by Rivian, the state of Michigan and nonprofit Adopt a Charger. More…
The $40,000 Ford F-150 Lightning Base Model Is A Crazy Bargain, But Why?
Let’s take a look at what you get in the F-150 Lightning Pro base model, and what you don’t. More…
Rivian loses head of manufacturing engineering, reorganizes leadership
Rivian is losing its head of manufacturing engineering at a critical time. The company is trying to sustainably ramp up the production of its R1T electric pickup truck as it reorganizes its leadership. More…
Rivian loses head of manufacturing, reorganizes leadership
Rivian is losing its head of manufacturing at a critical time. The company is trying to sustainably ramp up the production of its R1T electric pickup truck as it reorganizes its leadership. More…
The Ducati MG-20 Is An Electric Folding Bike That Packs Quite A Punch
A practical and stylish commuter that can go the distance. More…
BMW Design Boss Explains Why The i7 EV And 7 Series Look Alike
We don’t quite get Adrian van Hooydonk’s point, though. More…
Tell your friends about EVs: Study suggests automakers still aren’t getting the word out
Electric vehicles make a lot of sense for the pragmatic aspects: their ownership costs and environmental advantages. But once you’re in one, everything changes. As results from J.D. Power’s U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study indicate, a lot of American consumers still need to simply get a ride in an EV. The firm, in the study… More…
Cadillac Lyriq Sells Out, BYD Seal Debuts, Hyundai Plans US Factory
Episode 112. More…
New Fisker Pear Teaser Shows $29,900 EV’s Entire Front End Design
The design language is similar to the Fisker Ocean, but the Pear looks like a lower, sportier vehicle. More…
NHTSA Requests Info From Tesla About Recent Car Fire In Canada
A Tesla Model Y in Canada recently caught fire while driving, and the NHTSA wants answers. More…
NHSTA Requests Info From Tesla About Recent Car Fire In Canada
A Tesla Model Y in Canada recently caught fire while driving, and the NHTSA wants answers. More…
