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Next-Gen Porsche Taycan Reportedly Coming In 2027, Joined By Electric Panamera
Up to six fully electric Porsche models will be on sale by 2030. More…
Report: Tesla Production/Sales In China Is Near A Record Level
Preliminary data indicates roughly 77,000 MIC Model 3 and Model Y sales in August. More…
Hands-on: Growatt’s new Infinity 1500 portable power station launches w/ special presale pricing [Video]
Mobile energy solutions expert Growatt is about to launch the Infinity 1500 portable power station, offering a capacity of 1,512Wh and a maximum output of 2,000 watts. We’ve reviewed it ourselves below and have a lot to share about this powerful device, which has begun an exclusive early bird sale today. Hurry, though, because special presale pricing is limited. Check it out. More…
US: Kia xEV Sales Increased 151% In August 2022
The company delivered 1,860 EV6 last month. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Decreased In August, But Why?
Just over 1,500 units is the lowest monthly result since the market launch of the model. More…
Lucid Air Pure undercuts the Model S in price and efficiency, and it’s nearing production
California’s Lucid Motors, which just last week started taking reservations for its most expensive model yet, the quarter-million-dollar, 1,200-plus hp Air Sapphire, might already be starting production of its most affordable, sub-$90,000 Air Pure version. In a Twitter post Friday, the company provided a glimpse of a Lucid Air coming off the… More…
Weird Alibaba: This pint-sized single-seater electric fire truck is ready for a tiny blaze
Municipal services are ripe for conversion to electric vehicles. With all of those hours on the road, switching away from polluting gas-powered engines could make a huge difference. But when it comes to fire trucks, I’m not sure if this little fire engine has what it takes. More…
The best Labor Day electric bike deals to save hundreds of dollars on an e-bike
Electric bicycles are one of the most fun and effective alternative transportation methods in existence. And this Labor Day you can save big on a new electric bicycle from many of the leading manufacturers. Summer may be coming to a close but it’s not over yet! Check out these awesome e-bike deals to get rolling on your own electric bicycle at a steep discount. More…
Ford EV sales soar 307% in August as automaker clinches second place in US market
Ford has poured all of its efforts into converting its fleet to electric, and it’s paying off big time. America’s best-selling automaker continues seeing strong demand for its EV models as sales grew another 307% in August.. More…
These rooftop solar vacuum tubes that make both electricity and heat are US-bound
UK-based solar tech developer Naked Energy’s rooftop solar vacuum tubes, which produce both electricity and heat, will soon be sold in the United States. More…
Rivian update includes ‘Camp Mode’ for leveling your EV and lighting a campsite
After teasing a new “Camp Mode” feature earlier this week, Rivian has rolled out its latest software update to include the new function along with a bunch of cool features to try out during the long holiday weekend. Check it out footage from Rivian below.. More…
Podcast: Tesla Gigafactory Quebec?, Toyota changes its tune, Aptera reopens investments, 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 a potential Tesla Gigafactory in Quebec?, Toyota changing its tune on EVs (meaning they seem to actually want to build them instead of disparage them), Aptera the hyper aerodynamic solar car reopening investments, and more. More…
Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally
Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only its second Dakar Rally appearance, Audi’s EV rally car is reemerging, this time with an enhanced face-lift and new performance upgrades. Meet the all-new Audi RS Q e-tron E2. More…
US: Ford BEV Sales Quadrupled In August 2022
The demand for Ford electric vehicles is tremendous with over 7,800 orders for the Mach-E in just one month. More…
GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning
General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update their software following an accident in June that injured two people. The NHTSA stated that the software issue caused the self-driving Cruise vehicles to “incorrectly predict” oncoming vehicle’s paths, adding risk for collisions. More…
MV Agusta’s LXP Is A Top-Shelf E-Gravel Bike For Those With Deep Pockets
It’s part of MV Agusta’s Lucky Explorer range of premium two-wheelers. More…
Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?
Japanese automaker Toyota continues to delve deeper into a Bizarro-mirrored universe in which it actually (sort of) behaves like an EV automaker. Following news earlier this week in which the EV laggards laid out an $5.6 billion investment plan to build batteries, Toyota is already making moves to convert two engine and powertrain plants near its Japanese headquarters to produce EV batteries instead. More…
Watch Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.69.1 Navigate Twisty Lombard Street
As you’ll see in the video clips, the FSD Beta system handles the famous road much better than it did in the past. More…
Ford Recalls Some 2022 Mustang Mach-E SUVs For Axles That May Break
Ford says the electric crossover’s axle half-shafts could break under load. More…
