As always in such cases, without any evidence at all, people on social media platforms claim that the rising fuel prices in the US are not the result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but that President Joe Biden’s administration was deliberately driving up prices to get more American drivers behind the wheel of an electric […] More…
Tesla increases prices throughout whole lineup, its cheapest electric car now starts at $47,000
Tesla has implemented big price increases throughout its entire vehicle lineup in an overnight update to its online configurator. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 14, 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…
Ford shares plans for several more EVs in Europe and a JV to build a massive commercial vehicle battery plant in Turkey
American automaker Ford Motor Company, has outlined plans to expedite its push for EVs in Europe, promising nine all-electric models by 2024, seven of which are new to a lineup that already includes the Mustang Mach-E followed by the E-Transit next quarter. Vehicles from commercial unit Ford Pro, and the recently announced Ford e, combine to further expand Ford EV adoption in Europe. More…
Autonomous freight company Einride introduces its first ever ‘Remote Pod Operator,’ creating an entirely new career in shipping
During a presentation at SXSW, autonomous freight technology company, Einride, has publicly introduced its first “Remote Pod Operator,” Tiffany Heathcott. Heathcott is a trucking-veteran that will bring her driving expertise within the truck to her remote operating station, representing a potential paradigm shift of how we safely and efficiently transport cargo. More…
Sono Motors begins building 37 body in white series-validation SEVs ahead of 2023 production
Sono Motors has moved one phase closer to production of its Sion Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV), as it has completed its prototype phases and has begun building series-validation vehicles for testing and certification. The startup plans to build 37 body in white validation SEVs. More…
Abarth 500e Hot Hatch Arriving In 2023 With Custom Powertrain
The Fiat 500e-based electric performance model will be Abarth’s first battery-powered car. More…
Scientists figured out a way to clean dust off of solar panels without using water
Dust on solar panels reduces their output significantly, so they need to be kept clean. But what’s the best way to do that? Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have a solution. More…
Maserati GranTurismo Electric Spied With Aero Wheels, No Exhausts
The GranTurismo E prototype is wearing camouflage, but we get to see it in its entirety. More…
China: MIIT Reveals BYD Seal Images And Core Specs
The official unveiling is expected in April at the Beijing Auto Show. More…
Tesla’s Giga Berlin “D-Day” Delivery Celebration: Details Revealed
Imagine taking delivery of your new German-built Tesla Model Y to your own personal choice of music. More…
Tesla is increasing solar prices as supply chain costs are rising
After achieving the best prices in the solar industry, Tesla has significantly increased solar panel installation prices as supply chain costs are causing pressure on the whole solar industry. More…
Nikola asks shareholder approval to add 200M common shares to scale Tre production and finish building Arizona plant
ZEV manufacturer, Nikola Corporation, shared plans to ask its shareholders for approval to dilute their current holdings in order to add 200 million new shares, which would raise about $1.5 billion based off its closing price on Friday. The startup plans to use the funds to scale production of its Tre BEV trucks and finish building its US manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. More…
Mini Paceman Reportedly Returning As An EV In 2024
The reborn Paceman EV is expected to be the sportier of the two new electric crossovers announced by the manufacturer. More…
Tesla FSD Beta 10.11 Release Notes Reveal Significant Improvements
The update is said to improve detection of pedestrians and cyclists by 44.9%, decreasing the incidence of related phantom braking. More…
Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation At 100K Miles, Highway Range Test
As promised, here’s how much a Model 3 Performance’s battery has degraded after 100,000 miles. How much range will it have left? More…
EV Charging Infrastructure Series Episode 4: ChargePoint
We put EV charging network questions to Richard Mohr of ChargePoint. More…
Building electric bikes in Detroit? Behind the scenes look as FLX begins ‘US-based e-bike production’
The Babymaker II electric bike from FLX was unveiled last month when it went on pre-sale, and it shocked the market with more than just an edgy name and low price. The bike was also said to be destined for US manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan.. More…
Ford confirms second VW-based EV for Europe, electric version of sporty Puma crossover
Ford and Volkswagen on Monday confirmed an expansion of their relationship around electric vehicles—resulting in a second electric vehicle based on VW’s MEB platform for EVs, as well as a longer-term plan to double Ford’s volume of models on that platform to 1.2 million units over a six-year span. Ford has confirmed that the… More…
Romeo Power & Wrightspeed to develop heavy-duty conversion kits
Battery manufacturer Romeo Power and converter Wrightspeed have joined forces in the USA to develop and offer conversion kits for the electrification of existing buses and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The “Powertrain in a Crate” kits will combine electric drive systems from Wrightspeed with battery packs from Romeo Power, according to Romeo. The battery packs […] More…
