The Canadian government has confirmed that it is talking with Tesla (TSLA), along with other automakers, about building an electric vehicle factory in the country. More…
The Nissan LEAF is getting its first-ever V2G charger for selling energy back to the grid
Good news for Nissan LEAF owners: The automaker is approving its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger for its LEAF model, meaning owners can now sell energy back to the grid. Sending energy back to the grid from your EV can help reduce utility costs during peak usage. More…
Kia EV batteries find second life as energy storage systems to reduce strain on grid
Kia Europe has announced a new partnership with encore Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries to create scalable energy storage systems. The prototype has already been implemented in Germany using Kia Soul EV batteries and marks the start of the automaker’s Europe-wide initiative. More…
Bring your electric bike and join Electrek’s group ride in Salt Lake City this weekend
Come join us for a fun electric group ride in Salt Lake City this weekend, where we’ll be heading out on a morning cruise together. More…
Faraday Future Insists FF91 Production And Deliveries Will Start In Q4
This in spite of the fact that the company is running low on cash, its factory is still not completed and board members aren’t seeing eye to eye. More…
Magna to manufacture thousands of Cartken’s fully autonomous delivery robots in the US
Global contract manufacturer Magna International has agreed to produce and scale a fleet of autonomous delivery robots for silicon valley-based robotics company Cartken. The robots are being built at a Magna facility in Michigan and will soon offer autonomous last-mile deliveries to businesses around the world. More…
Mod Bikes’ Easy SideCar Is A Modern Take On The Classic Three-Wheeler
A dash of retro style meets the modern practicality of an electric bicycle. More…
VW ID Buzz test drive: an EV with character and utility
I test drove the VW ID Buzz, an electric minivan and the latest VW electric vehicle. It’s a fun new EV with character and that is going to provide a ton of utility for families, and maybe even some special use cases. More…
Genesis GV60 Receives 5-Star Safety Rating From Euro NCAP
The results are similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. More…
Review: 2024 VW ID.Buzz EV counters crossover culture with iconoclastic pizzazz
Volkswagen’s highly anticipated ID.Buzz electric van gets it right. Mostly. A couple weeks ago I was able to spend much of the day with production-spec versions of the 2024 VW ID.Buzz and found it to be a refreshing departure from the compact-to-mid-size crossover forms that have become banal. It’s neither an outfit-ready electric… More…
Nio (NIO) calls rest of year ‘critical period’ for EV maker, as ES7 SUV and ET5 sedan deliver
Nio (NIO) released its Q2 earnings Wednesday morning as the Chinese EV maker enters a critical stage of development. With competition rising and the auto supply chain still in shambles, Nio’s losses are widening as it introduces several new EVs to the market.. More…
European Tesla Model Y Amazes In Euro NCAP Safety Tests
It achieved a “near-perfect” 98 percent result in the Safety Assist category. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Vs F-150 Hybrid: Towing, Hauling, Acceleration
Is the fully electric F-150 fit for you, or should you stick with the PowerBoost hybrid version? More…
British start-up Ionetic launches battery design software
The British EV battery startup Ionetic has launched a software-based EV battery pack design platform, which can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market. Ionetic states that the software-based platform can boost energy density by 30% and increase utilisation of pack volume by up to 120%, […] More…
Analyst Says Tesla Will Deliver Over 500K EVs In Q4 2022 Alone
In 2021, Tesla delivered just shy of 1 million EVs for the entire year. More…
Equipmake launches Ampere-220 electric axle drive
British electric drive specialist Equipmake has unveiled its Ampere-220 electric axle drive. Designed for manufacturers of high-performance electric vehicles, it combines either one or two 220-kW motors with all power electronics, including silicon carbide inverters and gearboxes, in a single unit. The Ampere-220 weighs 20 kilograms and offers a power density of 11 kW per […] More…
ChargeUp Europe appoints First Secretary Lucie Mattera
EV charging infrastructure industry association ChargeUp Europe has appointed Lucie Mattera as its first Secretary General. “She is an accomplished EU policy and regulatory specialist,” said Mathieu Bonnet, President of the lobby organisation. Lucie Mattera has “put our sector at the heart of the EU energy transition,” Bonnet added. Mattera has worked for all three […] More…
Finn to purchase over 12,000 Sion from Sono Motors
Sono Motors and car subscription provider Finn have signed a letter of intent to reserve and purchase 12,600 units of the Sion solar electric car. The two companies plan to reach a final agreement on their collaboration in 2023. Finn was one of Sono Motors’ first B2B reservations. The first non-binding reservation of 5,500 Sion […] More…
Final turbine installed on France’s first offshore wind farm, with Macron pushing hard on renewables
Installation of all 80 offshore wind turbines off the west coast of France has been completed, with France’s first offshore wind farm scheduled to be up and running by the end of the year. The Saint Nazaire site will produce enough power to cover 20% of total electricity consumption of the Loire-Atlantic, or around 700,000 people. . More…
Tesla Crashes At 100 MPH At Salt Flats: Family Of Five Survives
After hitting a berm at a very high speed and destroying their Tesla Model X, this family is lucky to have survived. More…
