A cell technology holding 900 Wh/kg – three times the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery chemistries – that is safer and cheaper thanks to the use of abundant and easily accessible sulphur for the cathode in place of nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) is an exciting prospect (writes Peter Donaldson). Batteries that use sulphur […] More…
VW CEO Talks EVs, US Challenges And Tesla In “60 Minutes” Interview
Herbert Diess admits VW “didn’t take the US customer seriously enough,” but it is now committed to becoming relevant again stateside. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Arrives With Seven Seats, Up To 410 Miles WLTP Range
It is 7.9 inches taller and a bit shorter than the EQS sedan, but the wheelbase is exactly the same. More…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV preview
Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday unveiled the EQS SUV, a higher-riding counterpart to the EQS sedan launched last year. The new model is scheduled to reach United States dealerships later this year, as a 2023 model. The EQS SUV shares Mercedes’ EVA platform with both the EQS and EQE sedans. It also has the same 126-inch wheelbase as the EQS sedan, but is… More…
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2022 earnings preview: Here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its first-quarter 2022 financial results tomorrow, April 20, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results. More…
Nissan & partners to develop lunar rover
Nissan North America, along with partners Sierra Space and Teledyne Brown Engineering, will develop the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for NASA to support future lunar exploration. Details of the planned lunar rover are not yet given, but it is expected to be electric. Nissan had already presented the prototype for a lunar rover a few […] More…
Electric motorcycle maker CAKE shows off more teaser images for 3 upcoming models, sets release date
Sweden’s premier electric motorcycle manufacturer CAKE shared more images of the company’s upcoming new release and set the launch day for this Wednesday. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 18, 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…
The first US offshore wind farm has had no negative effect on fish, finds groundbreaking study
Block Island Wind Farm in Rhode Island is the United States’ first offshore wind farm. The 30-megawatt, five-turbine offshore wind farm began commercial operations in December 2016 and generates enough energy to power 17,000 homes. And it turns out, it’s perfectly safe, and sometimes even beneficial, for fish. More…
Vintage Electric’s new high-voltage electric ‘bicycle’ line can hit speeds of 40 mph
California-based Vintage Electric builds beautifully styled, high-power electric bicycles unlike any other on the market. And just to make sure they retain their crown of individuality in the power department, they’ve stepped it up another notch with the highest performance e-bikes they’ve made yet. These new e-bikes tout a 72V electrical system for extreme speed and power. More…
Tesla launches insurance based on real-time driver data in three more states
Tesla Insurance, the automaker’s growing insurance division, has launched its real-time-driver-data insurance product in three more states: Colorado, Oregon, and Virginia. It is now available in seven states total. Tesla Insurance is available in California as well but without real-time driver safety data, due to regulations. More…
Electrify America Offers Free Charging; $50 HomeStation Discount For Earth Day
Take advantage of the generous offers while you can. More…
Get free EV charging and home charger deals from Electrify America to celebrate Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day 2022, charging network Electrify America is offering free EV charging sessions at 740 locations across the United States. Additionally, EA is offering $50 off its HomeStation Level-2 home charger through the rest of April using the promo code below. More…
2022 BMW i4 Vs 2019 Tesla Model 3: Which Is A Better Commuter EV?
This may not be a scientific test, but it’s an interesting comparison of the i4 M50 and the Model 3 SR+ on this user’s daily commute. More…
GM Caught Testing 2024 Chevy Blazer EV Prototype With Placeholder Lights
It may not look like it, but we know it’s the Blazer because details match a recent teaser. More…
2023 Genesis GV60 US Orders Open In Spite Of ‘Extremely Limited Availability’
You can now reserve a GV60 by placing a $500 refundable deposit. More…
Tesla Giga Berlin Producing 350 Model Y Per Week, Goal Of 1,000 Soon
Tesla reportedly plans to build about 30,000 EVs at the factory in Germany this year. More…
Alfa Romeo MiTo May Return As An EV With Peugeot Underpinnings
The manufacturer will also add rear doors to boost this electric-only model’s appeal. More…
If you wanted to order a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E online in the US, you’re now out of luck
Despite it only being April, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E is no longer available for retail order due to high demand. More…
BMW inaugruates extension of Chinese plant
The Chinese joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) has inaugurated the expansion of its Dadong plant in the city of Shenyang, China. With the completion of the conversion measures, the plant will be able to flexibly produce vehicles with combustion engines, plug-in hybrids or fully electric drive systems. In February, the “comprehensive expansion” of the […] More…
