Wind-tunnel testing has proven that the Lightyear 0 is the most aerodynamic production car in the world, Lightyear claims. Testing conducted at the FKFS wind tunnels in Stuttgart, Germany, under WLTP protocols confirmed a 0.175 coefficient of drag (Cd) for the solar-assisted electric car, Lightyear said Thursday in a press release. That figure… More…
Of Course The Bugatti Chiron Wants A Piece Of The Tesla Model S Plaid
This drag strip duel is an epic battle between the past and the future. More…
ZF & Freudenberg team up on fuel cell commercial vehicles
In Germany, ZF and Freudenberg e-Power Systems have agreed to jointly develop hydrogen fuel cell battery drive systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The first prototypes are to be road-tested as early as 2023. The two companies have said that their jointly made “Powerpacks”, consisting of fuel cell and electric drive, will initially focus on truck […] More…
Tesla battery production in Texas before Grünheide
In Germany, Tesla continues to focus on battery production but wants to prioritise the USA first because of the prospect of extensive US government subsidies. Battery production in Texas is to be ramped up sooner than planned, but in at Giga Berlin in Grünheide later than planned. The company made this clear to partners in […] More…
Heart Aerospace unveils new electric aircraft; Air Canada invests and orders 30 planes
Air Canada announced that it invested in Heart Aerospace, an electric airplane startup, and it is ordering 30 units of a new version of its first electric aircraft. More…
Reference design aimed at e-bikes
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has developed an inverter reference design based around an integrated gallium nitride (GaN) chip that reduces the size of powertrains in electric bikes (writes Nick Flaherty). The design, for a 1.5 kW three phase brushless DC motor drive inverter, uses the EPC23101 eGaN chip. This has an embedded gate driver function […] More…
Dacia Manifesto Study Takes Brand Into Electric Off-Roader Territory
The four-wheel-drive buggy doesn’t preview a production model, but some of its clever features will find their way onto the market. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 15, 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…
GM is investing half a billion to upgrade Indiana factory to support EV production
As part of GM’s plans to provide ‘EVs for everyone,’ the automaker says it will be upgrading its Marion, Indiana, assembly plant. General Motors will invest $491 million to prepare the facility for the automaker’s transition to electric with new stamping capabilities.. More…
LIPOWER combines reliable off-grid power with solar energy and is currently offering up to $400 off
Portable energy provider LIPOWER continues to expand its range of ultra-efficient, low-noise power stations and solar generators and is celebrating by offering huge discounts up to $400 off. Its latest portable power station, the MARS-2000 is LIPOWER’s best product to date and rounds out an entire lineup of energy storage solutions to fit any need and budget. Have a look. More…
Tesla’s Back-To-Office Policy Said To Cause Drop In Employee Morale
Insiders told CNBC that the decline in morale especially affects staff who were allowed to work remotely as needed before Covid-19. More…
Should the US convert coal plant sites to nuclear? The DOE seems to think so
The US Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday released a study stating that 80% of US coal power plant sites could be converted to nuclear power plant sites in order to help the US achieve net zero by 2050. More…
Tesla (TSLA) loses infamous ‘most shorted stock’ title to Apple (AAPL)
Tesla (TSLA) has officially lost its infamous “most shorted stock” title as the short position on Apple’s stock (AAPL) rises above Tesla’s. More…
Lincoln Will Not Offer Buyouts To Dealers Nor Adopt Ford’s Strategy
Lincoln president Joy Falotico said it will be completely up to dealers “if they want to proceed with the Lincoln brand.” More…
Ford, LG Energy supplier using lithium extraction with ‘minimal environmental impact’ to produce EV battery metals
Compass Mineral International, a leading supplier of essential minerals like salt and sulfate of potash (used in plant fertilizer), has been pivoting to focus on the “new gold” rush, lithium. The minerals company, which has deals to supply lithium for EV leaders like Ford and LG Energy, is doubling down by using a new extraction technology to obtain the mineral with minimal impact on the environment. More…
Einride officially launches its autonomous freight in EU’s largest transportation market
EV freight technology company Einride has announced its expansion into Germany, the EU’s largest transportation market. The company will bring its electrified and autonomous freight shipping technology to the country, backed by a new Einride regional office and local logistical hubs. It also has a list of German partners already in place. More…
Get Your Groove On With MOD’s New Electric Beach Cruiser
This retro-style e-bike is a fusion of classic styling and modern-day tech. More…
Watch 2023 Porsche Macan EV Silently Attack The Nurburgring
Our spies actually captured two prototypes and one of them is wearing some strange aero bits. More…
BMW’s Upcoming Gen6 Battery Tech To Offer 620 Miles Of Range
The new, cylindrical cells are set to come to market in 2025. More…
New electric bike with two seats brings passenger travel to shared micromobility
Veo, which touts itself as the first profitable shared micromobility company, has just unveiled its latest light electric vehicle known as the Apollo. But unlike typical e-scooters or e-bikes, this one isn’t just a two-wheeler. It’s also a two-seater. More…
