This rendering gives us a good idea of what the rumored wagon model would look like. More…
A Mercedes EQE Shooting Brake Is Reportedly In The Works
Weird Alibaba: Is this sub-$2,000 three-wheeled electric pickup truck the future of small trucks?
There are major movements towards reducing the size of cars and trucks in favor of lighter and more socially responsible vehicles that are less likely to take out an entire school bus while the driver is texting. As admirable as that concept is, I think this three-wheeled electric truck from China’s largest shopping platform might be a bridge too far for some people.. More…
Rivian begins delivering its R1S electric SUV to customers
The Rivian R1T has been out to the public for months now, and the R1S has seen several employee deliveries. But this week we saw the first non-employee customer deliveries of the new R1S SUV. More…
Wheel-E Podcast! Volcon electric mopeds, solar-charging e-bikes, electric unicycles & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes an unexpected unveiling of a new electric moped-style bike, new dirt jumper e-bikes from ONYX, an ultra high-speed electric unicycle, testing anti-lock brakes for electric bikes, a DIY solar-charging electric bike, Gogoro hitting a major milestone for electric motorcycle battery swapping, and lots more. More…
The best urban electric bikes you can buy for under $1,000 right now
I’ve had the pleasure of testing literally hundreds of electric bicycles over the past few years. I’ve seen everything from bargain basement models to several ultra high-end electric bikes with cutting edge materials and advanced production processes. More…
Celgard separators for ABF’s LFP batteries in the US
Separator manufacturer Celgard has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with American Battery Factory (ABF). Celgard will supply 100 per cent of ABF’s demand for separators for LFP battery cells in the US. Celgard and ABF have said they also plan to develop next-generation technologies and cells for LFP batteries. The two partners also plan […] More…
Podcast: cheaper Tesla Model Y, FSD price hike, Kia EV9, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, Tesla launching a cheaper Tesla Model Y in Europe, FSD getting a price hike, new Kia EV9 images, and more. More…
Kia allows sneak peeks of the EV9 to premiere early 2023
Kia has given some insights into the final test programme of the EV9 and announced its world premiere for the first quarter of 2023. Test drives with camouflaged prototypes are currently still taking place in South Korea. Kia announced the large SUV with a concept in November 2021. The EV9 is the brand’s second battery-electric […] More…
BYD may be about to launch a premium $145k+ EV
The Chinese automaking giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) is considering releasing a premium EV line as soon as this year, with prices starting at around $145,000. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Production Started In Alabama
Soon it will be joined by the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.More…
E-Scooter Hiring Platform Tier Addresses Drunk Riding With New Update
Users will need to pass a sobriety test in order to be given access to a rental scooter.More…
Tesla Ramping Up Fast: Giga Berlin Shooting For 2,000 Model Y A Week
Tesla passed 1K EVs produced per week in Germany. Now it’s reportedly aiming for 2K soon, with a goal of 3K later this fall.More…
Ford Lays Off 3,000 Employees To Cut Costs As It Transitions To EVs
Two-thirds are salaried employees and one-third are agency workers; most of the layoffs are in the US, Canada and India.More…
Audi to join Formula 1 in 2026
Audi will compete in Formula 1 from 2026. As the manufacturer has now officially announced, its own hybrid drive unit is being developed for this purpose at Audi Sport’s Motorsport Competence Centre in Neuburg an der Donau. Around half of the power is to come from the electric motor. The background to Audi’s entry into […] More…
GAC launches battery subsidiary ‘Lvqingg’
The Chinese car company GAC has announced the foundation of a subsidiary for the industrialisation of its own battery business. The new company, named Lvqingg, will probably focus mainly on LFP batteries and build its own battery factory. The newly formed company Lvqingg will be 51 per cent, 40 per cent and 9 per cent […] More…
Lucid Air Sapphire Debuts, Ford Mustang Mach-E Price Increase
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Kia EV9 electric SUV: Production version due in 2023 will be three-row 4WD off-roader
Kia on Thursday revealed a bit more about how its upcoming EV9 electric SUV will fit into the market. And it includes a few surprises. The production EV9, which is set for a world premiere in the first quarter of 2023 and a U.S. introduction in the second half of 2023, is currently undergoing the final stretch of durability testing. That has… More…
Tesla goes on motor design hiring spree for humanoid Optimus robot
Tesla is going into a hiring spree for motor and actuator designers and engineers for its humanoid Optimus robot program. The automaker is actually hiring more for the robot program than for its electric vehicles. More…
Tesla Powerwall Owners Can Sell Energy Back To The Grid
Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant program is being piloted in partnership with PG&E and Southern California Edison.More…
Carbon Fiber Aero Kit Makes Volkswagen ID Buzz Look Surprisingly Sporty
This isn’t just a set of renderings as Zyrus Engineering will offer this carbon kit come 2023.More…
