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Polestar shares 2.2 kWh transporter concept capable of hauling 400 lbs
Polestar has once again made the headlines with another unique electric concept, this time in the form of a transporter cart used to move cargo and make deliveries. The project, called Re:Move began as a mere concept project celebrating industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, and ended up becoming an actual working prototype unveiled at IAA Mobility in Munich More…
Cupra shares ‘ambitions’ to become fully electric brand by 2030
During IAA Mobility in Munich this year, Spanish automaker Cupra publicly shared its brand’s vision for an all-electric future, outlining its pipeline of upcoming EVs as evidence of its “ambition” to reach its goal by 2030 More…
Watch: Audi RS E-Tron GT Range Test, Charging Time, And 0-60 MPH
Audi’s RS E-Tron GT beats the EPA’s driving range estimate and aces our other tests. More…
Ford poaches Apple Car VP, former Tesla exec Doug Field in setback for Project Titan
Bloomberg is reporting today that Apple’s self-driving car project has suffered a major setback. According to the report, Ford has poached Doug Field from Apple. Field joined Apple from Tesla and had been one of the key players on the Project Titan team, serving as a VP on the special projects team. More…
Driving Tesla Model S Plaid In 7 Ft Of Water: Sink Or Swim?
Why drive a $130,000 car underwater? Because no one has done it yet, of course. More…
Mercedes EQB electric SUV: Specs and features confirmed for 2022 US arrival
At the Munich auto show, Mercedes-Benz on Sunday confirmed a few key pieces of information about how the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB will arrive in U.S. spec—although pricing and driving range remain variables that might or might not see this luxury EV fitting into some American driveways starting next year. The EQB will be offered in the U.S. in… More…
Porsche’s Mission R Concept offers glimpse into an all-electric motorsport future
After teasing its debut at IAA Mobility Munich, Porsche has unveiled its Mission R concept, a study of an all-electric racing GT representing what the future of motorsports could look like. While Mission R remains a concept vehicle, Porsche said it is packed with hints at a future production model to be built with racing in mind More…
VW Boss Confirms ID X All-Electric Hot Hatch For Production
It will be the second GTX performance model, based on the ID.3, perhaps badged as the ID.3 GTX. More…
Renault will seek to extend the 2035 EU ICE ban to 2040
During IAA Mobility in Munich this week, an executive for Renault Group stated plans to seek an extension of the recently proposed 2035 ban of all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales in the EU. According to the report, Renault wants an extension to around 2040 in order to provide more affordable cars to consumers before more expensive EVs become mandatory More…
Nissan joins race to reclaim mini EV segment
Nissan has announced plans to launch a new battery-electric mini-vehicle in Japan in early 2022. The small EV is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi and will have a nominal battery capacity of 20 kWh, which helps to keep the price down. However, competition at least overseas will be tough. Nissan joins a growing […] More…
Siemens Gamesa claims world’s first recyclable offshore wind turbine blade
Siemens Gamesa has launched what it claims is the world’s first recyclable offshore wind turbine blade. The “RecyclableBlade” is ready for commercial use offshore, and Siemens Gamesa has already made agreements with three customers. More…
CAKE and Polestar team up for an electric moped that can charge while you tow it
Electric motorbike brand CAKE has announced the first-ever electric mobility bundle alongside EV automaker Polestar. The two Swedish companies look to provide solutions for urban mobility with a custom version of CAKE’s recently released Makka moped platform, which can be towed behind a Polestar 2 EV and simultaneously charged More…
Keeping The Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall In Perspective
Car fires are devastating, and all eyes are watching as a handful of EVs go up in flames. More…
EGEB: Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm is inaugurated
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Tesla Model 3 Vs Model Y: Which Is The Best EV To Buy Right Now?
Here’s a detailed side-by-side comparison of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. More…
Ferrari F1 Boss: Switch To Sustainable Fuels ‘Is A Big Deal’
Formula One will have new power units from 2025 that will run on 100% sustainable fuels. More…
Sono is designing Sion solar EV to be a mobile home power bank
Munich-based Sono Motors, which is working to bring its solar-supplemented Sion electric car to market for Europe, revealed last week that it is developing its own AC wallbox that will allow the car to be used as a mobile power bank or external home energy storage. While most other such units use the DC fast-charging connector, the Sion unit will… More…
Microlino 2.0 launches with three battery options
Micro Mobility Systems presented the series version of the Microlino 2.0 at the IAA Mobility. The electric light vehicle will be available in the three editions Urban, Dolce and Competizione and with three battery versions for a range of 95, 175 and 230 kilometres respectively. Production is scheduled to start this year. Six years after […] More…
Tritium announces major capital increases
Tritium announced a 40-million Australian dollar private placement by Cigna Investments. Tritium intends to use the proceeds to continue scaling its global operations during its ongoing merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation II. Australia’s prime DC charging equipment manufacturer that turns twenty this year had announced the SPAC deal in our newsletter in May. The […] More…
