Lamborghini is set to unveil its first electric supercar in 2028, but the company’s CEO Stephan Winklemann says don’t expect its hybrids to phase out anytime soon. More…
EU market commissioner encourages ICE vehicle exports as if global climate change doesn’t affect Europe
EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton is publicly urging automakers to consider continuing internal combustion engine vehicle production over fears of lost jobs and a future in which middle class consumers cannot afford EVs. Breton may want the EU to remain a “export force” in combustion vehicles, but will anyone still be interested in them as more and more countries set expiries in order to combat the vicious acceleration of global climate change. More…
1000-mile Aptera solar EV will get Italian carbon-fiber body
The Aptera solar-assisted EV will get a carbon-fiber composite body from the same supplier used by supercar makers, to aid in its quest for 1,000 miles of real-world range. Aptera recently announced an agreement with Italy’s C.P.C. Group for supply of bodywork. Bodies for the sleek three-wheeler will be made in Modena, Italy, in the Motor Valley… More…
Almost all electric vehicles would qualify for the US EV tax credit with new Congress bill
You may be in luck if you’re looking to buy an electric vehicle. A new bill introduced in the US Congress called the Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act would allow essentially all EVs in the US to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit if passed. More…
Subaru likely won’t build EVs in the US, citing labor costs
Subaru is unlikely to follow other automakers in moving EV production to the United States to align with new tax-credit rules, according to a recent Automotive News report. And the automaker is blaming, among other things, McDonald’s. The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) makes North American assembly one of the requirements for the… More…
Gogoro delivery day: I got one of the first battery-swapping Gogoro electric scooters outside of Asia
Gogoro’s battery-swapping network is world-renowned for making EV charging obsolete in dozens of models of electric scooters and motorbikes. The system uses smart connected batteries and thousands of swap stations that allow riders to roll up, swap batteries, and ride off — all in less time than a fuel fill-up on an ICE vehicle. And now that I’ve gotten my own Gogoro S2 ABS electric scooter, I’ve finally had the chance to experience the system firsthand.. More…
Tesla-backed startup launches microgrid powering 2 African villages
ZOLA Electric, a Tesla-backed company providing energy to remote African villages through solar and batteries, has announced the deployment of a new microgrid system that is powering 1,000 homes, schools, and businesses in two villages in Rwanda. More…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company begins testing full-scale Hyperloop system, with a twist
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company announced that it is starting testing on its first full-scale high-speed Hyperloop transportation system. More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in November 2022
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Partners unveil automated battery pack assembly line
Adhesive tape manufacturer tesa, bonding machinery manufacturer Vulkan Technic, and construction machinery manufacturer Liebherr have announced a partnership to develop a fully automated assembly line for battery packs. Tesa is contributing its ACX 76730 Box Seal adhesive application, Vulkan Technic is delivering the appropriate application concept, and Liebherr is responsible for implementing the production process. […] More…
Genesis Introduces Electrified GV70 In North America
Public debut is scheduled for the LA Auto Show later this month. More…
SEMA Electrified: An Overview Of The EVs At This Year’s Show
Never before have electric cars been so prolific at SEMA. More…
Volvo Global Plug-In Car Sales Rebound To 20,000 In October 2022
All-electric cars for the very first time captured 15% share of the Volvo’s sales. More…
This clear window coating could cool buildings without using energy
Scientists have used advanced computing tech and AI to design a clear window coating that could lower the temperature inside buildings, thus saving a whole lot of cooling energy. More…
This clear window coating could cool buildings by up to a whopping 31%
Scientists have used advanced computing tech and AI to design a clear window coating that could lower the temperature inside buildings, thus saving a whole lot of cooling energy. More…
US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Returned To Growth In October 2022
Rechargeable cars represent more than a quarter of the total sales. More…
Tesla Model Y Long-Term Tester After 25,000 Miles: Was It Worth It?
There’s a whole lot of hype around Tesla and the super-popular Model Y crossover. Here’s what to expect. More…
Rivian R1T Vs R1S: It’s Time For An Off-Road Hill Climb Challenge
Rivian designed its EVs to be some of the best Overlanding vehicles. How do they differ as far as off-road performance is concerned? More…
Toyota Reportedly Considering Electric Vehicle Strategy Reboot
Some of the 30 EVs announced last year won’t see a production line. More…
Study Finds On-Street Lampost EV Chargers Are Lowest-Carbon Solution
Using existing structures means no additional street clutter, no moving parts, and no need to run new electrical service. More…
