This week on an EARLY Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss our Rivian R1S review, Tesla delivery results, software a new Tesla software update, and more. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Max Payload And Impact On Driving Range
These guys loaded up the Lightning to the max, checked the onboard scales, and drove the usual range and efficiency route.More…
Toyota and Panasonic lead in solid-state battery patents
While it’s unclear which company will win the race to put solid-state batteries in a production car, Toyota and research partner Panasonic currently have the lead in patents related to the technology, Nikkei Asia reported Thursday. Along with Tokyo-based research firm Patent Consult, Nikkei studied patent applications for solid-state battery tech… More…
ElectricBrands unveils funky ‘Camper’ version of its electric XBUS priced below $40k
Relatively new EV automaker ElectricBrands has unveiled a Camper version of its XBUS electric van, which originally debuted last year. While many of the pertinent details of this XBUS Camper variant remain a mystery, ElectricBrands has shared several images and claimed the EV is “at the top of customers’ reservation lists.” Check out the gallery below. More…
Fucare Gemini X review: Super cool 28 MPH electric bike with a super weird frame and two batteries
With so many electric bike options on the market these days, it can be difficult for companies to stand out and show us something different. You’ve got to start thinking outside of the box, which is exactly what the does. It’s an electric bike with a trellis-style frame. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, but it definitely works well. More…
Tesla Range, Deliveries, Green Lights & Toyota: EV News July 8, 2022
It’s your weekly dose of compelling EV news to share with family and friends.More…
China: Tesla EV Sales Reached New Record In June 2022
The Model Y was the top-selling model with over 52,000 units.More…
Elon Musk Tweets About Possible Tesla “Highly Configurable Robovan”
The tweet was massively liked, retweeted and filled with comments from people asking Tesla to make one.More…
US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Decreased In June: 23 Units Sold
The low volume raises questions about the profitability of the product.More…
BMC Enters Performance Electric Road Bike Game With Roadmachine AMP
The Roadmachine touts itself as a performance-oriented endurance e-bike.More…
Laid-Off Tesla Employees Joining Rivian and Lucid, Tech Giants
Tesla’s talent loss appears to be Rivian and Lucid’s gain; tech firms Apple, Amazon and Google are also hiring ex-Tesla staff.More…
Survey: Even before the gas-price surge, 71% of Americans would consider an EV
High gas prices help make the case for electric cars, but even before prices spiked, many Americans were giving EVs some level of consideration, according to a newly released Consumer Reports survey. Of those surveyed, 71% showed at least some interest in buying or leasing an EV. Among those respondents, 35% said they “might” consider an EV is… More…
Marelli presents 800-volt inverter with silicon carbide
Automotive supplier Marelli has unveiled a new 800-volt inverter platform with silicon carbide technology. With their improvements in size, weight and especially efficiency, the inverters are expected to help electric vehicles achieve more range and other benefits such as faster charging times and better acceleration. In the announcement, Marelli points to the well-known properties of […] More…
SAIC & ChingTao open solid-state battery laboratory
The Chinese carmaker SAIC wants to use solid-state batteries in one of its electric models as early as next year. SAIC has now set up a joint laboratory with the solid-state battery specialist ChingTao Energy Development to develop the batteries. SAIC’s declared goal is to enable a range of over 1,000 kilometres with the new […] More…
BMW doubles EV sales globally in first half of 2022
The BMW Group sold a total of 75,891 fully electric vehicles of the BMW and Mini brands worldwide in the first half of 2022. This means that the Group more than doubled BEV sales compared to the same period last year (+110.3 per cent). The Mini brand sold a total of 18,430 all-electric Cooper SEs […] More…
Mercedes launches sales of the EQE with a smaller battery
Mercedes-Benz now offers further variants of its electric model EQE. The new price list of 5 July lists a total of six variants, including the new entry-level EQE 300 and the EQE 350, both of which are equipped with a slightly smaller 89 kWh battery. The battery in the previous EQE 350+ and above (i.e. […] More…
VW Breaks Ground On First Cell Plant, Shows Prismatic Unified Cell
Nicknamed SalzGiga, the Salzgitter battery cell plant will open in 2025 and will have an annual capacity of 40 GWh.More…
Tesla expands deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations
Tesla appears to now expand its deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations as the satellite dish appears at ta new station. More…
VW Commercial Vehicles stops production of the e-Crafter
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has discontinued sales of the fully electric e-Crafter. According to the online configurator, the electric van can no longer be configured as a new vehicle. The manufacturer refers those interested in the vehicle to used and annual vehicles. You can “ask your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles partner whether they can offer you a […] More…
Renault is bringing back the R5
Renault has teamed up with French designer Pierre Gonalons to reinvent the cult model of the 1970s and 80s for the R5’s 50th birthday. The result of this cooperation is the Renault 5 Diamond with electric drive, pink paintwork and a range of exclusive add-on parts. Of course, the R5 Diamant is only a show […] More…
