When you think of electric mobility company Bird, the mind conjures up black and gray electric scooters zipping along city streets. But with today’s announcement of the new Bird Bike, the company is now adding black and gray electric bicycles to the mix. More…
Tesla will enter the Japanese energy market with a 6 MWh Megapack project
Tesla is reportedly about to enter the Japanese energy market with its energy storage products, starting with a 6 MWh Megapack project More…
ICE Cars Have Relative Range Equilibrium: Will This Be True Of EVs?
Taking a look at how automakers are compelled to offer a product that can compete. More…
Report: Hundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan might be delayed a few months
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan may be delayed for a “significant redesign” that could add more range, The Korea Economic Daily reported Monday. Based on the Hyundai Prophecy concept, the Ioniq 6 is scheduled to be the second model for Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq sub-brand, following the Ioniq 5 compact crossover. The Ioniq 5 is scheduled to… More…
Valmet & Fortum announce battery recycling cooperation
Valmet Automotive and Fortum have agreed to cooperate on battery recycling. This will ensure safe and sustainable recycling of all non-compliant battery materials from the battery plants Valmet Automotive operates in Salo and Uusikaupunki, Finland. The Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet assembles battery modules and systems from purchased cells at its sites. The battery systems are […] More…
Nio ET7 Sedan Completes Month-Long Winter Test In New Zealand
Since China is hot this time of year, Nio shipped an ET7 prototype to New Zealand for an entire month of winter testing. More…
Indonesia launches project to electrify two-wheelers
Indonesia has launched a pilot project to convert motorbikes with combustion engines to electric drives. Ten motorbikes have been converted so far, and 90 more are to follow by November. With the pilot project, the government wants to build a market for such conversions. “To create economies of scale, we have to create a market,” […] More…
Tesla Model 3 Sedans Spied In India With Camo: Is One Lifted?
Is this really a raised Model 3? Some folks are suggesting it’s a Model Y. More…
UK Climate Spokesperson Doesn’t Fancy EVs, UK Drivers Disagree
Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said she doesn’t fancy electric cars just yet. More…
Kansas City trials streetlight EV charging posts
In the USA, Kansas City, Missouri has launched a pilot project to install public Level 2 EV charging stations on light poles. By the end of this year, the Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) plans to have 30 to 60 chargers in place throughout the city as part of its Streetlight Charging in the City Right-of-Way […] More…
BMW i4 M50 Safety Car Debuts At MotoE World Cup
Its first outing was the Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Receives Positive Review From DrivingElectric
The Ioniq 5 is quickly shaping up to be one of the most desirable electric vehicles on sale. More…
Volvo delivers electric trucks to beverage distributor
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered the first of five all-electric VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks to New York City-based beer and beverage distributor Manhattan Beer Distributors. This will use the electric trucks to serve customers throughout New York City, Long Island and surrounding areas. The model is not one of the Volvo trucks available in […] More…
Rivian R1T’s Gear Tunnel Is Accessible From Inside The Cabin
The large and innovative storage area can be accessed through the rear-seat armrest. More…
EGEB: Blackouts and rising electric bills are driving US household solar and storage
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Candela’s revolutionary new high-powered electric boat motors have ‘almost unlimited lifetime’
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has just unveiled a revolutionary new electric drive unit known as the C-Pod for its premium electric boats, and it’s an engineering work of art More…
Google Maps show micromobility from Voi, Bird & Spin
Micromobility providers Voi, Bird and Spin have entered into a cooperation with Google. In scores of cities, electric scooters, and, in the base of Bird, also e-bike sharing services are now integrated into Google Maps. The providers hope that the cooperation will simplify “access to sustainable, electric transport” for customers. The integration in Google Maps […] More…
Ford Shows How It Used Robotic Butts To Test Mach-E Durability
The car went through several harsh tests to discover how it handles wear and tear. More…
Germany: Plug-In Car Sales Increased In July 2021
Volkswagen e-up! and Volkswagen ID.3 are the two best-selling EVs in the country. More…
China: BYD Plug-In Car Sales Surges To Over 50,000 In July 2021
At such rate, BYD is potentially ready to deliver 600,000+ plug-ins a year. More…
