It’s an epic gas versus electric battle. Can the Mustang and Charger even compete?More…
Watch Tesla Model S Plaid Race Shelby GT500 And Charger Hellcat
This impressive 1,500W DIY solar-powered car-replacing e-bike does kid carpool and grocery runs
Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most clever eco-DIYers on the planet, we’ve got another impressive solar-powered electric bike to show you. This time it does double duty as a school drop-off vehicle for the kids and a grocery getter. More…
This impressive 1,500W DIY solar powered car-replacing e-bike does kid carpool & grocery runs
Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most clever eco-DIYers on the planet, we’ve got another impressive solar powered electric bike to show you. This time it does double duty a school drop-off vehicle for the kids and a grocery getter. More…
California leads in home EV charger installation, while NYC is last
While most American drivers rely on home charging for EVs, not all areas with large EV fleets also have large numbers of home chargers, according to a new study from home improvement service Porch. Using real estate listings and EV registrations, the study found that California leads the way. Riverside, California, was the top metro area for home… More…
Ireland boosts the uptake of EVs with new measures
Ireland’s Department of Transport announced a suite of grants and initiatives to support greater adoption of electric vehicles. These include home charging initiatives, a register for smart chargers, as well as a commercial vehicle program for businesses and organisations to trial electric commercial vehicles. In total, the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan announced four new […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 23, 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…
Mercedes-Benz eEconic Enters Series Production
It’s the second electric model produced at the Wörth plant in Germany.More…
Official: Toyota’s $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Phaseout Is Underway
Cars purchased from October 1, 2022 will be eligible only for up to $3,750.More…
Tesla is aiming for same-hour service with ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’
Elon Musk announced that it is working in order for Tesla to achieve same-hour service on its vehicles as often as possible using ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’. More…
Porsche Believes Soon Its EVs Will Be More Profitable Than Its ICE Vehicles
Currently, the manufacturer aims for its EV profits to reach parity with combustion vehicles by 2024.More…
TÜV SÜD opens battery testing centre in Thailand
The German testing and certification service provider TÜV SÜD has inaugurated its Battery and Automotive Components Testing Centre in Chonburi, Thailand. This lab further adds to the existing network of 8 battery testing labs spread across North America, Germany and Asia. The centre was announced in 2019, with a total investment of 13.5 million euros, […] More…
Mini Cooper gets driving and control aides
In future, people with limited mobility and fine motor skills will also be able to drive the all-electric Mini Cooper SE, as the model is now being offered with appropriate driving and operating aids. People with disabilities will now be catered to with a so-called throttle ring on the steering wheel, a handbrake knob next […] More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Move over, Tesla Semi – I want to buy this electric big rig!
Remember the good old days of your youth, taking road trips with your family and giving truckers the arm signal to blow their air horns? What if I told you that you could soon be blowing your very own air horn in your very own electric semitruck? It’s a real possibility, now that the great dollar store of the internet known as Alibaba is stocking electric tractor trailers. More…
Diess to leave VW in September with Blume set to take over
Volkswagen announced a surprise change of boss on Friday evening: CEO Herbert Diess is leaving the company at the end of August. On 1 September, Porsche boss Oliver Blume will take over and lead both companies in parallel. Although there had been repeated reports in recent years about a possible departure or sacking of Diess, […] More…
Watch This Hyundai RN22e Walkaround Video From Korea
Does the RN22e preview the production Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or will it be more toned down?More…
Volkswagen Shares More About Scout Off-Road Brand Revival
The German giant obtained the rights to the name and now it plans to launch a Rivian-rivaling pickup and SUV.More…
Personnel shake-ups continue as Volkswagen America CEO leaves to head up Scout EV brand
The game of musical CEO chairs continues on at Volkswagen Group as yet another executive is leaving their current post to lead a different marque. Current president and CEO for Volkswagen Group of America Scott Keogh announced he is stepping down after nearly five years to become CEO of Volkswagen’s new all-electric truck brand, Scout. More…
Personnel shakeups continue as Volkswagen America CEO leaves to head up Scout EV brand
The game of musical CEO chairs continues on at Volkswagen Group as yet another executive is leaving their current post to lead a different marque. Current president CEO for Volkswagen Group of America Scott Keogh announced he is stepping down after nearly five years to become CEO of Volkswagen’s new all-electric truck brand, Scout. More…
CATL chief scientist says energy dense M3P batteries are already in production, debut next year
Following reports out of China earlier this month, battery behemoth CATL has confirmed the production of its M3P batteries that will deliver next year. Although the chemistry may be similar, CATL has said the M3P batteries vary from Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cells. More…
Podcast: TSLA earnings, V4 Supercharger, Chevy Blazer EV, Merc Drive Pilot, more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s (TSLA) earnings results, Tesla Supercharger V4, the Chevy Blazer EV, our first real Mercedes Drive Pilot test and more. More…
