A line of pickup trucks leads to a makeshift camp of a rehabbed motel in the shadow of Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado. Up here at 9,600 feet, pickup trucks not only outnumber mountain peaks, they also outnumber the state’s unofficial vehicle, a Subaru Anything. This line of Rivian R1T pickups is different, however: They are the first… More…
EGEB: Here’s where global energy consumption is going if we don’t make changes
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB). More…
Audi E-Tron Sportback Facelift Spotted Under Light Camo
The time has come for the E-Tron to receive a nip and tuck. More…
Tesla Begins Industry-First Model Y Front & Rear Castings: Report
Tesla is now reportedly building Model Y bodies with two large single castings. More…
What You Need To Know About The Various EV Charging Plugs In US
EVs are easy, but there are some key details you need to understand when it comes to charging connectors. More…
Motorsport Network Names Oliver Ciesla Chief Executive Officer
Motorsport Network, the leading independent media, interactive entertainment, and e-commerce company focused on the motorsport and automotive industries, today announced the recent promotion of Oliver Ciesla to serve as Motorsport Network’s Chief Executive Officer. More…
CATL To Buy Canadian Lithium Mining Company For Almost $300M
Tesla battery supplier will get Millennial Lithium’s two mining projects in lithium-rich Argentina. More…
StromVolt Americas announces battery plant plans for Canada
The Canadian start-up StromVolt Americas has announced its intention to build Canada’s first factory for the production of lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles together with the Taiwanese company Delta Electronics. The factory will be located in the province of Quebec. According to StromVolt, the cooperation with Delta will give it access to Delta’s cell […] More…
These powerful electric bicycles are now serving with the special forces
Bicycles being used as military tools are nothing new, going back decades and serving across several wars. Electric bicycles with the special forces though, now that’s something relatively novel and a sign of the times. More…
LG ES secures lithium supply with Sigma Lithium
The Canadian mining company Sigma Lithium has concluded a long-term purchase agreement for battery-grade lithium concentrate with the Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution. The deliveries are scheduled for 2022 to 2027. Both sides have contractually agreed that LGES will initially purchase 60,000 tonnes from Sigma Lithium in 2023 and 100,000 tonnes in each of […] More…
Air2E orders fleet of eFlyer 800 from Bye Aerospace
The German provider of business flights Air2E has ordered a fleet of the 8-seater electric aircraft eFlyer 800 from Bye Aerospace. However, a concrete number and schedule are not yet mentioned. Air2E was founded in 2017 by businessman Norbert Werle and now operates 20 aircraft for business flights. The turboprop aircraft still run on paraffin, […] More…
Tesla Extends Delivery Times For All Cars, But Not All Versions
The entry-level Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is now $2,000 more expensive and if ordered now, it will arrive in April. More…
UPDATE: The Best EV Lease & Financing Deals This October 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…
US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales Up In Q3 2021
The company sold more than 1,000 units, which is one of the best results recently. More…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Surge To New Record In September 2021
The Tesla Model 3 was the most registered car during the month, regardless of powertrain. More…
Report: Tesla is alleging theft of battery trade secrets by Rivian
Tesla is continuing its trade secrets fight with Rivian, alleging that the electric-truck hopeful poached employees and stole “highly proprietary” battery technology, according to a Bloomberg report. The Silicon Valley firm filed a lawsuit against Rivian 14 months ago, but claims the company has continued poaching its staff, and using them to… More…
Tesla Model Y Records Robbery At Gunpoint, Suspect Still At Large
Footage from the EV’s Sentry Mode could prove decisive in apprehending one of the two suspects. More…
Tesla Increases Model 3, Model Y Price In The US
Base versions get a $2,000 increase, while Performance models are $1,000 more expensive. More…
DFDS orders 100 Fm Electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has announced its largest-ever order for electric trucks, with Northern European shipping and logistics company DFDS ordering 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks for delivery between late 2022 and 2023. The large order follows a successful customer trial. The Volvo FM Electric will be used by DFDS on both short- and long-haul services within […] More…
Sono & Ari Motors present solar-powered light electric vehicle
Sono Motors and Ari Motors have presented a light electric vehicle prototype with solar integration at the Intersolar trade fair in Munich. The solar integration on the prototype’s charging box provides up to 450 watts of peak power and should thus enable an extension of the range of 20 kilometres per day on average. The […] More…
