VivoPower International has announced that it and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tembo e-LV, have entered into a definitive agreement with Energy Trading Company Mauritius (ETC Mauritius) to sell, distribute and market Tembo electrification conversion kits for Toyota 4×4 second-hand vehicles in the Republic of Kenya. Under the deal, ETC Mauritius has committed to sell a minimum […] More…
Review: This badass sidecar electric bike is the coolest e-bike I’ve tested in a long time
One of the coolest things about electric bikes is just how diverse the industry has grown, with so many different types and styles of e-bikes. But even with over a decade in the industry, nothing could have prepared me for just how awesome it would be to test out the Mod Easy Sidecar electric bike from Mod Bikes. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 10, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Hyundai unveils ‘radical new approach’ behind ‘game-changing’ IONIQ5 in documentary
Hyundai’s high-flying IONIQ5 shows what the future of zero-emission, fully electric travel can look like, yet building it was no cakewalk. A new documentary reveals Hyundai’s “radical new approach” to bringing the IONIQ5 to market.. More…
Review: Pedego’s City Commuter Platinum rides dreamy, but the best part isn’t even the bike
Normally when we get review e-bikes here at Electrek, they are pushed off the back of a FedEx truck in a beat up box for us to assemble ourselves. That’s the typical e-bike introduction, unfortunately.. More…
This rooftop wind-powered microgrid withstood 105 mph gusts
Dallas-based Hover Energy, which makes wind-powered microgrids with solar and storage, is going to begin commercial-scale production in January 2023. And potential customers can feel confident about the resiliency of the company’s rooftop-mounted microgrids – one survived 105 mph winds during Hurricane Ian. More…
How Bosch and IBM are using supercomputers to boost critical EV mineral supply
Bosch, a leading global auto parts and tech supplier is working with another technology giant, IBM, on a “strategic quantum computing” partnership. Through the arrangement, Bosch will join the IBM Quantum Network as experts from both teams investigate alternatives for critical minerals used to power electric vehicles. More…
Hyundai Reveals Secrets Behind Ioniq 6’s Top Aerodynamic Efficiency
The teardrop shape of the bodywork is key, but there are many other tricks the Ioniq 6 uses to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.21. More…
Ford Lightning saves the morning after Hurricane Nicole knocks out power
No power? No problem. Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup has once again saved the day after Hurricane Nicole charged into Florida’s east coast, knocking power out for thousands of customers. More…
Lunaz Design begins electric conversions of classic Range Rovers
Lunaz Design, a firm that restores and electrifies classic cars using proprietary powertrain technology has commenced production of two different all-electric conversions of classic Range Rovers. According to the company, it is expanding its staff to meet the demand of the electrified Range Rovers, which now account for nearly 50% of its EV production. More…
The Mobility House to charge MTA e-buses
The Mobility House has been selected by the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to deploy its smart charging and energy management solution ChargePilot for New York City Transit (NYCT), the largest public bus fleet operator in the US. During the year-long pilot program, The Mobility House will manage electric bus charging for 27 […] More…
Tesla cancels solar projects en masse, scales back solar division
Tesla has canceled solar projects en masse across the US as the company says that it is shutting down its solar operations in some markets. More…
Tesla cancels solar projects in mass, scales back solar division
Tesla has canceled solar projects in mass across the US as the company says that it is shutting down its solar operations in some markets. More…
Igogomi’s New Off-Road Focused Folding Electric Bike
It’s available in either Standard or Pro variants. More…
New axel for small cars and big batteries
In Germany, as part of the “E-MLTA” research project in collaboration with Ford, VW and other partners, scientists at the University of Siegen have developed a new rear axle for battery-powered small cars. The objective is to enable more space in the body for a larger battery so that even small cars can achieve greater […] More…
Kia swaps flagship gas Stinger GT for electric EV6 in UK, reflecting EV performance dominance
A new performance high-performance model from Kia is set to take over the streets of the UK. If you liked the Kia Stinger GT sports saloon, then you will love its electric replacement, the Kia EV6 GT, the South Korean automaker’s most powerful production car to date. More…
Fisker Prioritizing Deliveries Despite Missing Software/Safety Features
Fisker’s Ocean EV will go into production as promised, but common features like cruise control may be missing until 2024. More…
2024 Volvo EX90 EV – Everything You Need To Know
We attended the EX90 live unveiling in Stockholm and talked to some of the key people who created it. More…
HVS reveals H2 fuel cell design & demonstrator
In the UK, a startup called Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has just unveiled its design of a hydrogen commercial vehicle. The hydrogen powertrain is being showcased in the form of a 5.5-tonne technology demonstrator. HVS says the demonstrator offers a hint into the company’s planned 40-tonne zero-emission HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle). The young Glasgow-based company […] More…
FAA issues Joby eVTOL air taxi-airworthiness criteria
Less than a week after it announced the postponement of its planned 2024 launch of air taxi services due in part to expected delays in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines on craft certification, Joby has received the regulator’s proposed airworthiness criteria for its electric takeoff and landing planes (eVTOL). More…
