Tesla has launched a new virtual power plant in partnership with PG&E in California that will pay Powerwalls owners to help stabilize the electric grid and end brownouts in California. More…
Listen up, electric bike companies. You need to give your e-bike batteries USB-C charging, stat!
If you’ve owned an electric bike, e-scooter, or other personal mobility device (and especially if you’ve owned more than one), you know they all have a charger that pretty much fits nothing else you own. I have several electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other e-rideables, and almost none of them can share chargers. But don’t fret! There’s already a convenient solution here, and it’s called USB-C. Electric bike battery USB-C charging needs to become a thing. More…
Moustache Bikes Introduces New Samedi 29 Electric Mountain Bikes
Increased range and revised geometry make the GAME and TRAIL more potent than ever. More…
Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra recalled for loose wheels
The BZ4X, Toyota’s first mass-produced global EV, is being recalled for an increased risk that the wheels could loosen and come off the vehicle. The recall applies to the jointly developed Subaru Solterra as well, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday. Sharp turns or sudden braking could cause a wheel bolt to loosen, which can cause the… More…
First Tesla Model Y From Texas Emerged In Tesla’s Existing Inventory
…and disappeared quickly. More…
Toyota recalls all its bZ4X electric cars over wheels potentially falling off
Toyota issued a recall on 2,700 bZ4X electric cars, roughly all the ones produced to date (though most undelivered), over the potential of wheels falling off. More…
Is Tesla CEO Elon Musk Seriously Considering Advertising?
Tesla doesn’t spend money on ads, and the demand for its EVs is already high, but there’s another reason ads might make sense. More…
Toyota Recalls bZ4X As Wheels “May Fall Off”
Despite only being on sale for 2 months, the bZ4X is already receiving a major recall. More…
1,972-HP Ford Pro Electric SuperVan Is An E-Transit Custom Gone Wild
Loosely based on the production model sold in Europe, Ford’s most insane SuperVan yet does 0 to 62 mph in under two seconds. More…
Report: Made-In-Texas Tesla Model Y Usable Battery Capacity Is 67.1-67.5 kWh
The number has been provided using the Tessie app. More…
Britishvolt extends R&D deal with University of Warwick
Britishvolt has extended its contract with WMG, University of Warwick, to develop battery cell technologies and accelerate the route to market, in a multi-million-pound deal. Following an initial 12-month project, Britishvolt and WMG are now embarking on a two-year programme of work. Researchers of WMG, an academic department at the University of Warwick, will assist […] More…
Aptera orders in-wheel motors from Elaphe
US-based Aptera Motors announced a deal worth several hundred million euros to source in-wheel electric motors from Elaphe. The arrangement includes a detailed plan to scale production in Slovenia, and then extend production to the US. A major part of the plan is the establishment of a new 160,000 square foot R&D and production centre […] More…
Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-efficient VISION EQXX electric car traveled 750 miles (1,200 km) on a single charge
Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-efficient VISION EQXX electric car completed a 750-mile (1,200 km) trip on a single charge between Germany and the UK. More…
Polestar 5 confirmed with 884 hp, 800-volt architecture
The Polestar 5 flagship EV will feature an 800-volt electrical architecture and powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, Polestar confirmed Wednesday in a press release. Together, the two motors produce 884 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque. Polestar didn’t break down specific outputs for each motor, but noted that the rear motor is more powerful… More…
Tesla Model 3 Enters Top 10 Best-Selling Cars Globally For 2021: Report
The Model 3 is the most popular EV in the world, and its global sales support that claim. More…
USA: Nissan & Wallbox power home charging this summer
Nissan and Wallbox Chargers have teamed up in the United States for a home charging package. Starting this July, Nissan will offer EV owners in the US to purchase Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus level 2 home charger and schedule installation online with a rebate. Nissan clients may place orders through the company’s USA website, but the […] More…
USA: Nissan and Wallbox to power home charging this summer
Nissan and Wallbox Chargers have teamed up in the United States for a home charging package. Starting this July, Nissan will offer EV owners in the US to purchase Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus level 2 home charger and schedule installation online with a rebate. Nissan clients may place orders through the company’s USA website, but the […] More…
McLaren to use Nissan drives in Formula E
Following the recent announcement of McLaren Racing’s entry into Formula E for the upcoming season, McLaren Racing has now entered into a long-term cooperation with Nissan. Nissan will supply the electric drive system for the entire Gen3 era of Formula E to the British team as part of the partnership. Nissan will also compete in […] More…
Union-made bonus for EV tax credit proposal is gone, Manchin confirms
Democratic senator Joe Manchin on Tuesday said a proposed $4,500 EV tax-credit bonus for union-made vehicles is now gone from the Senate’s version of the Build Back Better Act, according to Automotive News (subscription required). The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives last year but has been held back by the Senate, includes a… More…
Polestar presents Polestar 5 prototype at Goodwood
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Polestar presented for the first time a development prototype of the Polestar 5, scheduled for market launch in 2024. In addition, Polestar now officially states target values for the performance of the four-door electric GT. The dual-motor powertrain, which is currently being developed in Sweden, is expected to produce […] More…
