Each week I dig around in the bottom of the barrel of China’s weirdest shopping site, dragging to the surface a funky electric vehicle to laugh either with and/or at. They’re usually fairly underpowered things, coasting by on their good looks and charm. But this week we’ve got the opposite: a vehicle so ugly that not even its mother could love it, but that can haul so much that it doesn’t even care. More…
TUM spin-off LiBCycle takes over transport of old batteries
The TU Munich presents LiBCycle, a company spun off in 2021, in more detail, which takes care of used electric car batteries. The start-up has developed a transport box that should significantly facilitate handling with the battery packs – and built an additional business model from it. It all started with the idea of a […] More…
TVA pilots solar on a coal ash site, a US first, but there’s still a long way to go
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) – the largest utility in the United States – will launch a first-of-its-kind pilot program to determine whether closed coal ash storage sites can host utility-scale solar. More…
Polestar (PSNY) posts first profitable quarter as it races toward 50K deliveries in 2022
Polestar (PSNY) recorded its first profit since going public in Q3 as the Swedish EV maker builds momentum heading into the end of 2022. Strategic cost-cutting measures and rising demand pushed Polestar into positive earnings territory as the company eyes 50,000 deliveries by year’s end while solidifying its position in the rapidly evolving global auto industry. More…
Podcast: Tesla opening its charging standard, Twitter/Elon madness affecting TSLA, solar scale back, 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 discuss Tesla opening its charging standard to the industry, Twitter/Elon madness affecting TSLA stock, Tesla’s solar scale back, and more. More…
EcoFlow’s Black Friday sale offers great deals on power stations + solar panels
EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale is here, so it’s the perfect time to score a deal on an EcoFlow portable power and solar panel solution. From weekend camping trips to powering a whole household in a blackout, EcoFlow offers a portable power + solar combination for everyone. Check out the great deals below. More…
Renault Group Sets Up Ampere EV And Software Standalone Unit
Ampere will combine Renault Group’s know-how and assets with the focus and agility of an EV pure player, the automaker says. More…
GM’s exploring V2H, V2G, and Virtual Power Plant capabilities for EVs
General Motors (GM) is looking to accelerate the adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in EVs. A new partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will investigate integrating bidirectional charging into the grid to improve energy distribution.. More…
This is how government overreach could bring the US solar industry to its knees [Update]
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the nonprofit trade association of the US solar industry, just flagged a proposed change to the 2024 International Building Code by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that would do more harm than good to the US solar industry. More…
Tesla opens its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard
Tesla announced that it is opening its electric car charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard in North America. Why is the company doing this now, 10 years after it debuted in the 2012 Model S. More…
Check Out The Rugged Damson R5 Pro Folding Electric Bike
This burly folding e-bike packs a 1,000W punch and a full-suspension frame. More…
New Tesla Semi 3D Model Images Emerge In Tesla iOS App v4.14.3
They show exterior and interior details of the production model. More…
Tesla plans to import China-made electric cars to US, says questionable report
Tesla is reportedly planning to start importing electric cars made in China to the US, according to a somewhat-questionable report from Reuters. More…
Volvo EX90 debuts, Audi Q8 E-Tron refreshed, and EVgo Autocharge+ explained
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Volvo CEO Says EVs May Cost Same As Similar Gas Cars By 2025
Is this likely to be the case for just Volvo and rival luxury brands, or across the board? There are clearly many variables at stake. More…
Canoo (GOEV) to begin commercial EV production after acquiring new OKC facility
It’s an exciting time for American EV startup Canoo (GOEV) as the company gears up to begin commercial production. After acquiring a new manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City, the company says it’s working on starting production on its own equipment this month.. More…
Daihatsu goes for CATL batteries
The Japanese small car manufacturer Daihatsu is cooperating with the Chinese battery giant CATL and wants to stock up on battery cells for future electric models through its new partner. Both sides have now signed a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation. CATL is to supply Daihatsu with cells and battery management systems for the […] More…
CEO: BMW intends to make affordable electric cars
BMW won’t abandon its entry-level models in the transition to EVs, the automaker’s CEO said in a recent interview with Reuters. “We are not leaving the lower market segment,” BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said. “Even if you consider yourself a premium manufacturer, it is wrong to leave the lower market segment—that will be the core of your business… More…
CEO: BMW intends to make affordable EVs
BMW won’t abandon its entry-level models in the transition to EVs, the automaker’s CEO said in a recent interview with Reuters. “We are not leaving the lower market segment,” BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said. “Even if you consider yourself a premium manufacturer, it is wrong to leave the lower market segment—that will be the core of your business… More…
Musk Promises Level Playing Field On Twitter For Tesla Rivals
“We will try to be as fair as possible,” Musk said during a town hall meeting on Twitter Spaces. More…
