From the makers of the classic red wagon come this stylish and practical electric folding bike. More…
Get Practical With Radio Flyer’s Folding Cargo Electric Bike
Saudi Arabia presents its very own EV brand
Saudi Arabia has unveiled its first electric car brand. It is called Ceer and is a joint venture between the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) and the Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn. The latter will develop the electric platform for a range of Ceer models, including sedans and SUVs. The vehicles will be […] More…
CALB signs MoU for factory in Portugal
The Chinese battery manufacturer CALB wants to build its first European factory in Portugal, specifically at the port of Sines. The company has signed a non-binding letter of intent with a subsidiary of the Portuguese Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade (AICEP). The news portal Euractiv has learned some key points of the plans from […] More…
Buick Electra E1 Through E9 Trademark Filings Hint At Big EV Lineup
GM filed nine new trademark applications with the USPTO on October 27 for Electra E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8 and E9 names. More…
Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales In September 2022 Exceeded 1,000,000
It’s the new all-time monthly record. More…
Spot-check shows Scottish chargers woefully under-maintained
Almost a quarter of Scotland’s public charging points for electric vehicles were faulty when BBC Disclosure did spot-checks on the network. A snapshot over a six-week period of the state of the 2,200 chargers installed using Scottish government grants uncovered issues at 535 units. While the demand remains small, with about 50,000 electric vehicles on […] More…
Polestar collects over $1.6 billion in funding
The electric car manufacturer Polestar has received a total of 1.6 billion US dollars in fresh capital from its two main shareholders. This secures the financing for the near future – including the production start-up of the Polestar 3. Volvo Cars is providing a loan of $800 million with an 18-month term and a share […] More…
Fisker plans to share EV platforms, sell emissions credits
Fisker plans to share EV platforms with other automakers, as well as explore selling emissions credits, the company revealed in its third-quarter financial results update. “Fisker has begun preliminary discussions with large global OEMs and businesses to explore sharing both Ocean and Pear platforms, joint U.S. manufacturing, and future sales of… More…
Subaru won’t build electric cars in the US because it can’t compete with McDonald’s wages
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…
