New platform, new models and a new production facility are coming in the next few years. More…
Mercedes-Benz Vans Prepares For Full Electrification
Gridserve breaks ground at Gatwick Airport
Gridserve has broken ground on its so-called latest Electric Forecourt amidst “multiple global headwinds,” so CEO Toddington Harper. Once completed in 2023, the new high-power charge hub will enable 36 EVs to be charged simultaneously with up to 350 kW. Gridserve planned the new ultra-rapid charging site at Gatwick Airport from the start and said […] More…
Weird Alibaba: Stop me from buying this $2,100 electric army tank complete with cannon
“Speak softly and carry a big stick” may have been Teddy R’s shtick, but how about, “Drive quietly and carry a main cannon”? With today’s big trucks and SUVs turning into an arms race of their own, that’s how I plan to commute now that I’ve found that you can buy your own electric army tank on Alibaba.. More…
SVOLT confirms 2nd battery cell plant in Germany
SVOLT has confirmed building another cell factory for the European battery industry in Germany. The new site at Lauchhammer, Brandenburg, is a former wind turbine plant owned by Vestas. The company aims to repurpose it fast, by early 2025. This is to make up for the delays SVOLT is now facing in Saarland. The Chinese […] More…
Wheel-E Podcast! Volcon’s moto e-bike, sidecar electric bike, CSC RX1E, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Volcon’s moto e-bike, a funky sidecar e-bike from Mod, CSC RX1E electric motorcycle and lots more. The Wheel-E podcast is set to return every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, […. More…
Your future camping expeditions could be in this off-road electric RV called the Adventure 1
A Canadian EV startup called Potential Motors is working to bring a unique off-road electric RV to market in a limited volume. The company’s flagship model, called the Adventure 1, is launching this month ahead of production in 2024. It has some unique features you won’t want to miss. Check it out. More…
Podcast: VW ID.Buzz test drive, $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla lithium refinery, 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 VW ID Buzz test drive, the launch of the $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla’s potential lithium refinery, and more. More…
Ford CEO wants to compete with Tesla, will meet with dealers to lower EV prices
Ford is not backing down from a showdown with Tesla as the EV race heats up. According to a new report, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley will meet with dealers next week in a bid to lower the price of its electric vehicles to compete with Tesla. More…
Yellen says new climate laws will ‘support energy security, protect us from fossil fuel volatility’ at Ford EV plant
On Thursday, Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, visited Ford’s rogue EV plant in Detroit, Michigan, commenting on the newly passed climate initiatives and how they are already helping boost the American economy. More…
LeMond’s Prolog Is A Sleek And Streamlined Electric All-Rounder
It was designed by none other than Greg LeMond, Tour de France winner and pioneer of carbon-fiber technology in the cycling world. More…
Tesla May Follow Musk’s Advice With Plans To Refine Lithium Locally
There’s plenty of lithium, but mining it and refining it are lacking. Tesla may build a refinery of its own. More…
This 2.7-ton Humvee-inspired Munro 4×4 EV from Scotland is coming to the US
Scottish EV start-up Munro Vehicles looks to make a muddy splash with its upcoming Mark 1 all-electric off-road truck. At first glance, this 4×4 EV looks like a Humvee, a Wrangler, and a 1980s Land Rover had a three-way and the result is a 2.7-ton behemoth built to handle anything off the beaten path. Following a recently signed sales agreement, Munro intends to bring this EV to the US, if and when it reaches full production. More…
EUNORAU Spectre- ST review: Comfort and excess on two wheels
The Spectre-ST is yet another step forward for the once small e-bike company EUNORAU. Somehow, they managed to make a very stable step-through electric mountain bike with a great deal of equipment weight while keeping the price reasonable.. More…
BMW battery shift targets 30% more range, faster charging with cylindrical cells and cell-to-pack tech
Future BMW electric vehicles will go farther on a charge and will be faster-charging, while costing less to produce. That’s among the takeaways from a trove of information from BMW this morning as it detailed its battery strategies for next-generation electric vehicles—including a vastly different plan for the type of cells it will be… More…
Jeep Reveals Electric SUV Trio, Chevrolet Equinox EV Launches
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Tesla is forced to change Autopilot in Germany over regulatory pressure
Tesla is forced to change Autopilot features in Germany by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). More…
Volkswagen ID Xtreme Off-Road Concept Is Based On The ID.4 GTX
This concept’s goal was to show that a vehicle based on the MEB platform can be modified to go off-road. More…
Volkswagen unveils ID XTREME, a rugged-looking off-road EV
Volkswagen is unveiling its most powerful ID model yet, the all-wheel drive ID XTREME, a rugged off-road EV concept. The aggressive-looking EV SUV is based on VW’s ID.4 GTX model with modern performance upgrades.. More…
Hot Quad-Motor BMW iX3M And iX4M Electric SUVs May Be In Development
The manufacturer has made no mention of this so far, but we’re pretty sure they are coming, maybe as early as next year. More…
Yamaha updates its adorable little e-Vino electric scooter, boosting its tiny range
The Yamaha e-Vino, a cute little retro-inspired electric scooter that invokes some serious Vespa vibes, was never much of a powerhouse. But now, Yamaha is making the scooter slightly more enticing with some performance bumps on the newest model. More…
