Hyundai has treated its Kona to an update. The new generation did not only get an external makeover – it also has more power and an extended range. The standard version now comes with a 114.6 kW powertrain, versus 100 kW from the previous version. The latter featured a battery with a capacity of 39.2 […] More…
Amid fire concern, NYC banning sale of electric bikes without UL-listed batteries
A new law already passed by the New York City Council will ban the sale of electric bicycles, electric scooters and other electric mobility devices that are not UL-certified. The move is part of an on-going push to improve e-bike safety and reduce the risk of fires. More…
Fisker Pear To Offer “Well Over” 300 Miles Of Range At An Affordable Price
Fisker’s second all-electric model will be half the price of a Tesla Model Y Performance. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 6, 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 rapper just launched the ‘lightest electric supercar’ that can go 0 to 60 in 2.3 sec [Video]
Haitian rapper and musician Wyclef Jean officially launched the Attucks Apex APO electric supercar at The Amelia in Florida Sunday, dubbed “the lightest-ever electric Supercar” on the market. More…
Hyundai Kona N Electric May Be On The Way
If the upcoming Ioniq 5 N registers with consumers, it could push Hyundai to introduce a smaller high-performance EV. More…
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Powertrain Specs Are Out
The subcompact crossover offers a choice of two battery packs, 48.4 kWh and 65.4 kWh, and is front-wheel-drive only. More…
Honda teases latest generation Autonomous Work Vehicle ahead of debut at CONEXPO [Video]
American Honda Motor Company is giving the public a first look at its latest generation WALL-E Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) prototype before it showcases its full capabilities at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas later this month. The autonomous prototype was designed to support worksite efficiencies in the construction industry and can haul up to 2,000 pounds with zero emissions. You can see it in action in the video below,. More…
A Florida lawmaker wants to ban EVs from evacuating during hurricanes
A Florida state senator told the state’s Department of Transportation that he thinks EVs could run out of charge and block traffic during hurricane evacuations. More…
Mokwheel Scoria review: An electric bike with a built-in power station
If there’s two cool pieces of green technology that have greatly improved my day-to-day life, they’re probably electric bikes and solar-powered portable power stations. I’ve reviewed plenty of both, and they’re even better when you combine them. Take the case of the Mokwheel Scoria, which straps an inverter onto an e-bike to create a mobile power station. More…
VinFast owner establishes a new electric car and scooter rental company
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, announced Monday the formation of a new electric car and scooter rental company that will use VinFast EVs to promote green mobility.. More…
Lordstown Making New EV Plans After Selling 3 Electric Trucks In 2022
As Foxconn continues to provide support, Lordstown says its next-gen platform is the key to its future success. More…
Check Out This Fully Upfitted Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Work Truck
It’s still a work truck, it just doesn’t look like one anymore. More…
Specialized Debuts The Turbo Tero X, A Rugged, Do-It-All E-Bike
The Turbo Tero X combines the ruggedness of an e-MTB with the practicality of a cargo bike. More…
Fisker Notes Growing Orders, Keeps Production Target: Analysts Skeptical
Unlike many other EVs from startups, Fisker’s Ocean electric SUV is well-priced, which it hopes will keep the orders coming in. More…
Wind, solar, batteries make up 82% of 2023 utility-scale US pipeline
Wind, solar, and batteries make up 82% of 2023’s expected new utility-scale power capacity in the US, according to the… More…
Tesla Model S and Model X prices cut again by up to $10,000
Over the weekend, Tesla again cut prices on its Model S sedan and Model X SUV. The company already lopped $10,000 off the price of the Model S in January, as part of sweeping price cuts across the entire lineup; now it’s cut another $5,000. With this, an even greater cut applies to Model X prices; they’re now $10,000 lower than they were… More…
Hyundai tech can automatically lift or lower EVs to improve range and protect the batteries
Hyundai Mobis, the parts and service arm of the Hyundai Motor Company, revealed a new tech system that can automatically adjust the height of your EV depending on the environment, such as on rough roads, highways, parking lots, etc.. More…
2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter plugs electric vanlife into daily work
Mercedes-Benz recently revealed its new generation of eSprinter electric vans. It’s made efficiency and flexibility among the core focus points so that it can position the lineup for far more than last-mile deliveries, and a future in which vans—and vanlife—with gas and diesel engines will be on the retirement path. The company… More…
Lancia To Be Reborn As A Style-Focused EV Brand
The resurrection of the iconic Italian marque includes the famous Delta nameplate. More…
