Subaru has now officially unveiled its first electric model, the Solterra. The electric SUV shares the platform and technology with Toyota’s first BEV model, the bZ4X, and is scheduled for market launch in Japan, the USA, Canada, Europe and China from mid-2022. To know what the Solterra is capable of, a glance at the performance […] More…
Tesla owners are warned by police that they might be targeted by professional thieves
The police in Norway have warned Tesla owners that they might be targeted by professional thieves after a few Tesla vehicles disappeared, and the police don’t know how they managed to unlock and start the cars. More…
Kandi K32 AWD Electric UTV Offers 60-Mile Range For $27,699
The K32 has midsize pickup truck dimensions, but it’s actually a UTV that can only reach 65 mph. More…
Too many scooters on Swedish streets
Stockholm wants to almost halve the number of electric kick scooters in circulation around the Swedish capital. The city council voted to limit the number of registered electric scooters from the current 23,000 to 12,000 and to reduce the number of registered rental companies from the current eight to three. The new scooter restrictions are […] More…
This newly launched electric cargo bike combines a big battery with small wheels for tight spaces
The KBO Ranger electric cargo bike has just launched as the company’s first utility e-bike. More…
StoreDot announces eXtreme approach to charging
StoreDot is developing new a lithium-ion battery technology it calls eXtreme Fast Charging (XFC) that will enable an EV to charge in 5-10 minutes (writes Peter Donaldson).
At the heart of it is a silicon-dominated anode that can accept lithium ions much faster than a graphite anode (thanks to silicon’s lower resistance) but controls the tendency of silicon to swell when it accepts those ions that would otherwise generate damaging mechanical forces inside the battery, the company’s CEO Doron Myersdorf says.
The Israeli start-up is backed investors Samsung, Daimler, BP and TDK, has raised about $130 million in capital, owns around 100 patents and has 35 PhDs in its team of 120 people, with specialisms in areas including materials science, organic chemistry and electrochemistry.
Myersdorf says this number of PhDs provides a level of research power equivalent to two faculties at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, all focused on the problem of how to charge a battery quickly. More…
Subaru Unveils Solterra Global All-Electric SUV
It will be launched in mid-2022 in markets including Japan, the United States, Canada, Europe and China. More…
Kia Teases Concept EV9 Some More, Full Debut Coming At LA Auto Show
The bold-looking design study is a preview of Kia’s flagship electric SUV. More…
Elon Musk sells $1.1 billion worth of Tesla stock (TSLA), but also collects $2.3 billion more
Tesla has confirmed in a new SEC filing that Elon Musk sold about $1.1 billion worth of Tesla stock (TSLA) after announcing that he would through a strange Twitter poll. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 10, 2021
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…
Lucid Air Charges At Only 20 kW At 80% SOC?
A few new data points emerged, indicating a high initial charging speed and but quite low towards the end. More…
The first US subsea cable plant for offshore wind farms opens in Charleston
Paris-headquartered global cable company Nexans has officially opened the US’s first high-voltage subsea cable plant. The Charleston, South Carolina factory will supply the fledgling yet soon-to-boom US offshore wind market. The plant is the only facility of its kind in North America.. More…
Don’t miss these Black Friday deals from EcoFlow, offering as much as $650 off
As we sit amidst the cool air of autumn, another holiday season fast approaches. While certain terrains may begin to become tough to explore for the remainder of 2021, that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning all your off-grid adventures in 2022. With the seasons changing, you’ll also want to ensure that you’ve got backup power readily available for anything the elements throw at you. What better way to stay prepared than to take advantage of some Black Friday deals from EcoFlow? The company is currently offering a slew of substantial discounts on its Portable Power Stations and Solar Panels. Check them out below. More…
Rivian Production Capacity Target: At Least 1 Million/Year By 2030
The company would like to have four plants. More…
Tesla Powerpacks power new ‘community battery’ project; ‘a big Powerwall for neighborhoods’
Tesla has deployed new Powerpacks near Sydney, Australia, to serve as a new “community battery” for the neighborhood. More…
Kandi America launches K32 off-road EV starting under $28k
Kandi America has introduced a new off-road, all-wheel-drive EV model in the US, set to deliver in Q1of 2022. While the K32 EV may resemble a pickup truck at first glance, Kandi America classifies it as a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), given its smaller battery and power rating compared to other passenger EVs. The K32 will come in two variations starting at $27,700, possibly less with federal and state tax incentives considered. More…
GM And EVgo Boost Fast Charger Build Out Plan To 3,250 Stalls
The new charging infrastructure should be ready by 2025. More…
Watch VW ID.4 Attempt The Out Of Spec Hill Climb Challenge
Does the ID.4’s AWD system have what it takes to hit the trails, climb hills, and head out for some Overlanding fun? More…
Juiced Bikes unveils RipRacer, a ‘fun-sized,’ fat-tire electric bike with Apple AirTag battery tracking
San Diego-based electric bicycle company Juiced Bikes unveiled today a new e-bike model with a smaller format than the company’s other popular e-bikes. The Juiced RipRacer also sets a new low price for the brand. More…
Motorsport Is Very Bankable, Says Le Mans Legend Tom Kristensen
Tom Kristensen is the most successful driver in the history of Le Mans 24 hours with nine outright victories. Since retiring from racing, he’s been President of the FIA Drivers Commission. From that platform, he’s running for the role of FIA Deputy President for Sport in December’s election, alongside the current holder of that role, Graham Stoker, who’s bidding to become President. More…
