Engineering and technology company Bosch has unveiled a new charging cable for electric vehicles equipped without the traditional “charging brick.” The manufacturer shared new details of the EV cord ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility in Munich this week More…
Audi Q4 e-tron Gets A Top Five Star Rating From Euro NCAP
…but it falls behind Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq iV. More…
I drove a rare solar-electric yacht to test clean-sea propulsion, here’s how it went
While we at Electrek often tend to focus on electric vehicles taking over roads, it’s important to remember that our inevitable abandonment of fossil fuels stems to all modes of transportation, whether it’s by land, air, or even the sea. I recently had the opportunity to set sail on Sunwater Marine’s Ramblin’ Rose, a 40-foot sailing yacht powered by solar panels and electric propulsion. It’s one of the only vessels of its kind on the West Coast More…
NIO ES8 Scores Five Stars In Euro NCAP Safety Tests
The ES8 shines in the Safety Assist category with “excellent results for its autonomous emergency braking system.” More…
UK: Plug-Ins Take Over 18% Of The Car Market In August 2021
Next month possibly will be a new all-time monthly record. More…
EGEB: Researchers ran tests on wind turbine noise and got a surprise
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Tesla (TSLA) produces record number of EVs at Gigafactory Shanghai, mostly exports
Tesla produced a record number of electric vehicles out of Gigafactory Shanghai last month More…
Check Out The Best Electric Car Deals This September 2021
If you’re in the market for an electric car, we suggest acting now, as the best deals are going away each month. More…
Best Used PHEVs Under $20,000
With the inflated used car prices, used PHEVs are increasingly becoming more expensive. However, there are still plenty of options. More…
Porsche Is Overwhelmed By ‘Huge’ Taycan Demand
Order backlog extends to half a year. More…
Three of the five US states with the most EVs didn’t have a mandate for them
Zero-emission vehicle mandates have been an important tool for spurring EV sales, but some states have managed to do pretty well without them, according to new government data. In fact, three of the five U.S. states with the most EV registrations don’t currently have mandates in place requiring the sale of zero-emission vehicles by the… More…
First ship fitted with ZES battery containers hits the water
The Dutch company Zero Emission Services (ZES) has put an electric inland vessel into operation that uses exchangeable battery containers from ZES. The Alphenaar now operates between Alphen aan den Rijn and Moerdijk on behalf of the Heineken brewery. Zero Emission Services is a joint venture set up by a Dutch consortium that has been […] More…
Volkswagen Plans To Lease You Its Used ID Electric Vehicles
The brand says it’s a way to keep control of the cars’ valuable battery packs. More…
India sees first single-app for EV charging stations
EV Plugs, an app for electric vehicle charging stations, has gone live and claims to be India’s first independent aggregator app. So far, there are more than 1,000 verified listings, according to the company, and EV Plugs is available on both iOS and android besides being web-based. According to Manish Narang, co-founder and EV Plugs […] More…
Next-Generation Kia E-Niro Spied For The First Time
ICE versions of the new Niro had been seen before, but this is the first time we’ve seen the EV. More…
Edmunds Tells Us Why The Tesla Model S Plaid Is A Waste Of Money
Here we have it, Edmunds’ full instrumented test and in-depth review of the Model S Plaid. More…
Seven UK police forces trialling Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford has unveiled a Mustang Mach-E police concept at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham, following several requests from forces around the country to evaluate the electric SUV. Seven UK forces have either tested the fully electric patrol car or have inquired about the specially-built prototype. Ford, in its comms, states it built a full […] More…
Formula 1 And Motorsport Network Launch World’s Largest F1 Fan Survey
The world’s leading motorsport series and the industry’s largest digital platform unite to give fans across the world the chance to have their voices heard. More…
VW ID.Life concept previews $24,000 EV built on pared-down MEB platform
Volkswagen used this week’s Munich auto show to preview an affordable electric car starting at 20,000 euros (about $24,000 at current exchange rates), and based on a pared-down version of its MEB platform. Unveiled in concept form as the Volkswagen ID.Life, and likely to be badged ID.2 in production, the new model features a crossover-like body… More…
Circontrol extends HQ in Barcelona with new testing lab
Spanish charging station maker Circontrol is progressing on its extension works for a new facility, which will double the production capacity for fast charge equipment. The works are expected to be finished in October. The extension of Circontrol’s headquarters will grow the Barcelona site by 2,000m2 to then measure nine square meters. The new unit […] More…
