Former CEO and founder of Nikola Motors Trevor Milton has been found guilty on three of four counts of fraud in federal court today. Milton was charged with two counts of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud, pertaining to statements he made while he was acting chairman and CEO of Nikola. More…
Could rooftop wind give rooftop solar a run for its money?
Aeromine Technologies claims that its new rooftop bladeless wind energy unit provides the same amount of power as up to 16 solar panels. Could it become a game changer for generating clean energy on commercial buildings. More…
Hyundai will begin construction on its first EV plant October 25 as it targets US tax credit
And it’s official. Hyundai will break ground on its massive $5.5 billion electric vehicle factory in Bryan County, Georgia, on October 25. After several months of lobbying with US officials over EV tax credit changes in the recently passed climate law, the South Korean motor group is officially starting construction on its EV manufacturing plant. More…
GMC Hummer EV Owner Charged Over $4,000 For Taillight Replacement
You could buy a decent used hatchback for that kind of money. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck, new energy app, Polestar 3, 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 Cybertruck’s progress toward production, Tesla’s new energy app, the Polestar 3, and more. More…
European Union Demands Level Playing Field For Its EVs In The US
The EU argues that it allows tax breaks or subsidies for purchases of US EVs like Tesla, but its EVs aren’t treated the same in the US. More…
GMC Sierra EV Denali teased ahead of Oct. 20 debut
The next electric GMC pickup truck has a reveal date. On Friday, GMC teased the Denali edition of its upcoming Sierra EV with a video, and confirmed its debut date of Oct. 20. The production truck appears to be nearly identical to that of the renders teased in 2021 with large C-shaped LED daytime running lights and inset LED charging indicators. A… More…
US increases EV battery recycling capacity with new AL facility processing up to 10K tonnes annually
As consumer preference continues trending toward electric vehicles, automakers are moving swiftly to lock up critical battery materials. With battery recycling technology advancing, it will help ease the transition, unlocking the true potential of the sustainability behind electric vehicles. A new EV battery recycling plant in Alabama from Li-Cycle can process up to 10,000 tonnes, enough for about 20,000 EVs per year, helping the US venture toward a zero-emission economy. More…
Audi Wants Its EVs To Clean The Air While They Charge Or Drive
The Audi Urban Purifier promises to help improve air quality in big cities by taking in harmful particulates. More…
The Vinghen Ti1 Is A Cross Between An E-Bike And An E-Scooter
You ride it like you would a kick scooter, but it rolls on bicycle tires and has a tubular aluminum frame. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck bodies spotted at Gigafactory Texas
What appears to be either new Tesla Cybertruck bodies or prototypes were spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production. More…
Porsche Confirms Macan EV Delay To 2024 Over Slow Software Development
Due to delays at VW’s CARIAD in developing the software platform, the Macan EV’s market launch had to be postponed. More…
Sunrun, Ford’s official charging partner, launches a home EV charger [update]
San Francisco-headquartered Sunrun, the largest residential solar and battery storage installer in the US, has launched a home electric vehicle (EV) charger.. More…
Renault creates The Future is Neutral for circular economy
Renault Group has created a company dedicated exclusively to the circular economy. The new company, called The Future is Neutral, aims to be “the European leader in the circular economy for cars by 2030”. The new company, The Future is Neutral, is headed by Jean-Philippe Bahuaud and aims to lead the industry in closed-loop battery […] More…
Polestar 3 Dramatic Debut, GM Jumps Into The Energy Business
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Lucid Motors (LCID) launches UX 2.0, its largest software update across an entire EV to date
Lucid Motors is rolling out its largest software update yet, introducing UX 2.0, which includes improvements throughout the entire vehicle – its flagship Air sedan. New features include “instant-on” glass cockpit and panel displays and the launch of Highway Assist. Check out the full list below. More…
Potential Tesla Record: Over 10,500 EVs At Shanghai Port For Export
This comes just ahead of the release of Tesla’s Q3 2022 earnings. More…
Audi wants to purify city air with filter-equipped EVs while they’re driving and charging
German automaker Audi shared that it has been working on a pilot project with supplier MANN + HUMMEL to develop a filter for the front end of EVs that can collect particulate matter while driving and charging. As Audi looks to make its production processes net-carbon-neutral, it also hopes to reduce emissions wherever possible, including air quality near busy roads. More…
Tesla is running into issues building battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla is reportedly running into problems establishing battery cell production at Gigafactory Berlin, and it is moving battery manufacturing equipment to Texas. More…
2023 GMC Sierra Denali Electric Truck Will Be Revealed On October 20
The manufacturer is teaming up with a streaming service to unveil the Sierra EV and five more “curate products.” More…
