I got to spend almost a week with the Mercedes EQS as my daily driver and it sure was interesting to see what it was like owning a $130,000 car. One thing’s for certain and stood out however, electric propulsion takes luxury to a new level. In fact, at this point, I’d be reluctant to call anything with an internal combustion engine a luxury vehicle. Here’s why:. More…
Podcast: Tesla Semi, FSD smear campaign, EV tax credit, EQS review 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 Tesla Semi finally coming, a FSD Beta smear campaign, the EV tax credit reform passing the Senate, and more. More…
This new innovation boosts wind farm energy output yet costs nothing
Scientists have come up with a way to make wind farms more energy efficient, and it doesn’t require new investment. More…
What Rivian revealed about its R2 platform in its Q2 earnings call
On its Q2 earnings call yesterday, Rivian gave us a glimpse into what we can expect from its newest R2 platform. Rivian is burning through cash as its ramps production of its flagship R1T EV truck model. More…
The Hyper Ultra 40 E-Bike Offers Big Utility With A Small Price Tag
If you have a spare $1,200 in your pocket, you can add this little commuter to your collection.More…
Spotted: NIO ET7 Fleet On Its Way To Europe
Customer deliveries of the NIO ET7 in Germany are expected to begin in Q4 2022.More…
Tesla May Be Expanding In Fremont: Nearby Construction Piques Interest
Elon Musk said recently that potential expansion in Fremont is possible.More…
Meyers Manx Dune Buggy Returns As EV, Acura Precision EV Teased
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Tesla Giving Up Gas Guzzlers, Converting Energy Fleet To Model Y SUVs
The next time Tesla Energy shows up at someone’s home or place of business, we can only hope the company arrives in a Tesla.More…
CATL announces giant new 100 GWh battery plant in Hungary
CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has announced a plan to build a giant new battery plant in Hungary to supply automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. More…
Rivian (RIVN) releases Q2 earnings, confirms $1.7 billion loss in race to make money on its electric pickups
Electric pickup truck maker, Rivian (RIVN), released its highly anticipated Q2 earnings yesterday, confirming a $1.7 billion loss as the EV maker races the competition towards profitability.. More…
Fully Charged Checks Out Aptera, Drives The Three-Wheeler Solar EV
This is a detailed look inside the Aptera factory, as well as its promising Sun-powered three-wheeler.More…
EU claims revamped US EV tax credit might violate WTO rules
The European Union claims a proposed revamp to the United States EV tax credit aimed at prioritizing American-made content could discriminate against European manufacturers and break World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the Associated Press reported Thursday. Part of the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by the Senate last week and is… More…
Rivian Playing Catch-Up With Plans For Second Shift
It has been a rocky road for Rivian to date, which is to be expected of any EV startup.More…
Report: BYD-Powered Tesla Model Y Receives EU Approval
According to German media, the new entry-level Tesla Model Y will have a 55 kWh structural battery pack.More…
Tesla Semi, EV Credit & China’s 6 Million EVs: Top EV News Aug 12
It’s time for your weekly dose of solid EV news to share with the world. Let’s work together to promote EV adoption.More…
Freyr opens business unit in Japan
Norwegian battery company Freyr has opened its first location in Asia. The office is located in Fukuoka, Japan, and includes a technology resource campus. This will be primarily concerned with conducting electrochemical tests of various materials in connection with the technology development of partner 24M and provide a platform for recruiting and hiring experienced talent […] More…
Volcon’s US-built all-terrain electric UTVs to use GM drivetrains
Texas-based electric powersports company Volcon says that it will use GM’s propulsion systems to power all of its utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). More…
Foxconn to build electric tractors for Monarch in the USA
The Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn will in future also build electric tractors and batteries for them in the USA. An agreement now concluded with tractor supplier Monarch Tractor provides for Monarch’s MK-V series electric tractors to be built at the Foxconn plant in Ohio from 2023. As is well known, this plant is the one […] More…
Brabus improves Mercedes EQS aerodynamics
Brabus, the tuning company from Bottrop, Germany, has presented a refinement programme for the Mercedes EQS, which is intended to further improve the aerodynamics and efficiency of the electric sedan. With a cW value of 0.20, the EQS is already one of the most aerodynamic electric cars ex-works. The aerodynamic components, wheels and lowering from […] More…
