Subaru said that it has no plan to build its electric cars in the US because it claims it can’t compete with McDonald’s $ 20-an-hour starting wage. More…
Nissan Stops Taking Sakura Mini EV Orders In Japan Over Huge Demand
The Sakura electric kei car is so popular customers need to wait a year or more for delivery. More…
Morfuns Eole X folding e-bike review: A throttle-enabled electric bike with psuedo-suspension
The Morfuns Eole X is a folding e-bike that offers a bit more than you’d expect from most barebones options. Instead, the Eole X has better parts like hydraulic disc brakes, throttle-enabled riding and even rear suspension. Actually, make that psuedo-suspension. More…
Review: Hollywood Destination E-Bike Rack easily carries 140lbs for $700
One thing I love about e-bikes is that you have to put them on bike racks less often. Since they propel you significantly faster and farther than an acoustic bike, you are more likely to just ride to the bike path rather than carry the bike there on your car. More…
Vintage Nissan Leaf-powered electric pickup packs ‘2X the power, 3X the torque’ of the gas burner
Nissan flaunted a modified vintage electric truck at SEMA 2022 fitted with a Nissan Leaf motor. The vintage-looking EV pickup was created by Tommy Pike Customs and delivers considerably more power than the original four-cylinder gas burner. More…
GMC Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning: Head To Head Comparison
We drive them all more than 2,000 and rate them head-to-head in thirteen categories to declare a winner. More…
Hummer EV vs Rivian R1T vs F-150 Lightning: Head To Head Comparison
We drive them all more than 2,000 and rate them head-to-head in thirteen categories to declare a winner. More…
Lucid Gravity SUV update due Nov. 15 at Air lineup launch
Lucid on Thursday confirmed that it plans to show its more affordable Air Pure and Air Touring models with a virtual event on November 15 and a corresponding live reveal at the brand’s store in Beverly Hills, California. Also at this event it will present an update on the Project Gravity SUV that is built on the same suite of… More…
How this solar IoT detection system prevents wildfires caused by utilities
In the United States, utilities cause around 74% of wildfires. And, since 2015, utilities have been responsible for six of California’s most-destructive wildfires, killing hundreds of people and causing billions of dollars in damage. Dryad Networks’ solar-powered sensor can detect a fire within 60 minutes, and its IoT network provides accurate location data. Electrek spoke to Carsten Brinkschulte, cofounder and CEO of Dryad Networks, about how utilities can strengthen their wildfire mitigation strategies and how solar is playing a part in forest protection. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 3, 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…
Canoo To Build Battery Module Manufacturing Facility In Oklahoma
The plant will be supplied with battery cells by Panasonic. More…
Lucid Motors (LCID) will unveil its full EV lineup this month including Air Pure, here’s what to expect
On November 15, Lucid Motors announced it will stream a global launch event called “In the Air and Beyond,” in which the American automaker will debut the final two trims of its flagship sedan – the Air Pure and Air Touring. Lucid is also promising progress updates regarding its business strategy and future EV models like its electric SUV. Here’s what to expect. More…
Honda Has No Plans To Put Fake Manual Transmissions In Its EVs
This came as a response when a Honda exec was asked what he thought of Toyota’s promise to put simulated manual transmissions in EVs. More…
Saudi Arabia is launching its own EV brand with its oil money
Saudi Arabia, a country known for its oil production, announced today that it is launching its own electric car brand called Ceer in partnership with Foxconn and BMW. More…
Mercedes-Benz Teases Concept EQT Marco Polo EV Micro Camper
It will be revealed on December 2. More…
Honda wants to make ‘edgy’ EVs without fake manual transmissions, unlike Toyota
Honda is shying away from the idea of adding fake manual transmissions to its upcoming EV lineup, unlike Toyota, which has filed for patents to introduce the technology.. More…
Gas Cars Consume Much More Electricity Than People May Realize
The oil industry is a major consumer of electricity, and there are many other facets of the auto industry people don’t think about. More…
The UK just set a landmark wind energy generation record
The UK’s onshore and offshore wind farms generated more than 20 gigawatts (GW) for the first time yesterday, setting a new record, according to National Grid ESO.. More…
The UK just set a wind energy generation record of over 20 GW
The UK’s onshore and offshore wind farms generated more than 20 gigawatts (GW) for the first time yesterday, setting a new record, according to National Grid ESO.. More…
Nikola Shipped 63 Tre BEVs In Q3 But Will Miss Annual Delivery Goal
The company expected to deliver between 300-500 electric semi-trucks this year but has so far shipped only 111 units and produced 125. More…
