On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the leaked video of the Tesla people-mover, the Cybertruck body, Elon Musk’s AI startup, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest
Privateer is a UK-based manufacturer of premium mountain bikes. The brand has developed quite a name for itself as it makes premium and performance-oriented designs accessible to non-professional athletes without sponsors from big name brands. In the process, the brand has indeed entered the competitive enduro MTB scene, with athletes racing under the brand. Nevertheless,
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N debuted Thursday at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed as Hyundai’s first electric performance model, but one that tries to mimic internal-combustion cars. This sportier version of the Ioniq 5 has more power, a bigger battery, a stiffer body, larger brakes, stiffer suspension, and some tech features aimed at
When BMW purchased the Rover Group back in 1994, the deal included such brands as Triumph, Austin, MG, Morris, Riley, and Rover, along with Mini and Land Rover. By 2000, BMW had sold off most of those brands, though it kept some of them, including Triumph. While there’s no indication BMW plans to revive Triumph
Tecman, a UK-based material engineering company, has devised a technology for high-volume continuous production of Framed Anti-Thermal Propagation (ATP) Pads. Tecman has developed a single continuous production process that enables it to manufacture Framed ATP Pads—an enhanced cell barrier technology that incorporates a built-in spacer to surround the insulation pad and help prevent thermal propagation.
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LIKE if you are interested in hearing more from Hyundai & SHARE if you think car makers should start making more EVs available. Full description below…. So what’s new with Hyundai’s 2020 version of the popular IONIQ? We sent Rory to take it for a spin and find out if this updated version can rival
By Maria Merano Posted on July 13, 2023 SpaceX may be classified as a centicorn as it nears a $150 billion evaluation. The space-faring company has reached a new milestone evaluation after signing a share sale agreement with new and existing investors. CNBC obtained a copy of the purchase offer SpaceX signed with new and existing
With the rapid growth and adoption of electric vehicles, OEMs and battery manufacturers are turning to technology to make EVs more efficient and affordable. Engineers, seeking ways to optimize the battery and its components for long range, safety, and reliability, are turning to the “Cell-to-Pack” configuration for next-generation battery designs. Most of today’s EV battery
Texas solar and wind are going to double by 2035, but if the state’s grid isn’t upgraded, then all that power is going to go to waste, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA’s analysis released this month, A Case Study of Transmission Limits on Renewables Growth in Texas, found that if Texas
Polestar has almost its entire lineup on display at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, and that includes two future models. The Polestar 3 electric SUV and the latest iteration of the Polestar 5 prototype will make their dynamic debut at the event. They will be joined in the First Glance Paddock by the Polestar 2
By: Ashley Alufohai Published: 07.12.2023 Electric Vehicles Save Owners Up To $12,000 Over Life of Vehicle We’re thrilled to share our key takeaways from a Consumer Reports study that analyzed ownership costs between EVs and similar gas-powered models. Consumer Reports analyzed six popular EV 2023 models: Tesla Model Y AWD, Tesla Model 3 RWD, Ford
Caterham on Thursday revealed an EV that holds true to the light-and-lean formula that some might say is part of what defines a sports car. In the age of electric cars, those are serious challenges, and we haven’t seen an electric sports car that’s truly light and doesn’t have a supercar price since the original
Lamborghini is set to compete at the top level of endurance racing from 2024, with an entry in the premier classes of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship, known as GTP and Hypercar, respectively. The automaker on Thursday used the backdrop of the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. to
Circuit protection specialist Littelfuse has introduced its Western Automation Research and Development Residual Current Monitor (RCM) product line to detect AC and DC ground fault currents in EV charging installations. When a residual fault current occurs, the RCM sends an output signal that triggers a relay or contactor to shut off the supply power and
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. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store here! New episodes of Quick Charge are
By Maria Merano Posted on July 12, 2023 The Boring Company’s (TBC) next Vegas Loop station will launch in 2024. The Wynn Las Vegas Resort expects TBC’s Encore station to start operations early next year. Earlier this week, The Boring Company stated that Prufrock-2 arrived at Encore Resort, achieving a new milestone for TBC’s Vegas Loop
Mack Trucks has announced that dealers are now taking orders for the Mack MD Electric, the brand’s first medium-duty electric vehicle. The MD Electric is designed to complement the diesel Mack MD, introduced in 2020. The company’s first EV was the Mack LR Electric, which began production in December 2021. The new truck, which is
Although Porsche posted gains in every sales region during the first half of the year, the company’s report had a glaring hole in it. Sales of its sole electric vehicle, the Porsche Taycan, fell 5% year-over-year despite the stronger performance. Should Porsche be worried? After unveiling the Taycan as its first all-electric vehicle in 2019,
Canoo Technologies hasn’t been in the news as much lately, but with many EV startups filing for bankruptcy these days, that’s probably not a bad thing. While the fate of the company is far from being sealed, Canoo has just announced a positive development in that it has delivered on time three Crew Transportation Vehicles
A joint venture between Renault and Geely appears to target Toyota’s juggernaut. Toyota hopes to edge closer to hydrogen fuel-cell profitability this decade—infrastructure aside. And there’s F-150 Lightning pricing news, and it’s not another price hike. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford is reportedly offering a $1,500 discount on the 2023 F-150
Daniel Ricciardo is set to drive for AlphaTauri for the remainder of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship, the team announced on Tuesday. He will replace current driver Nyck De Vries, a promising rookie that has failed to make progress this season. Ricciardo is a multiple race winner and previously drove for the Red Bull
Munich-based tech company EcoG has presented an ISO-compliant bidirectional charging solution which follows charging standards association CharIN’s guidelines. EcoG plans to unveil a pre-integrated reference design for bidirectional charging in addition to EcoG Charge Controllers. Together with partner Infineon, a power semiconductor manufacturer, EcoG is developing a starter kit with an integrated 22 kW converter
Jack heads to Munich to test drive an advanced prototype of the City Transformer CT-1, one of the most unusual electric vehicles ever featured on Fully Charged Show. With the unique ability to reduce its width by a third at the push of a button, enabling you to squeeze through gaps in traffic like a
A huge solar power station in China is generating clean energy, producing salt from sunlight, and serving as a shrimp-breeding site. State-owned China Huadian Corporation said the 1 gigawatt (GW) Huadian Tianjin Haijing power station will generate 1.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year – enough to power around 1.5 million households in China. The
By Maria Merano Posted on July 11, 2023 Texas deferred the vote to grant federal funds to build electric vehicle (EV) chargers amid pushback against the mandate to include Tesla’s North America Charging Standard (NACS) at EV stations. Three sources familiar with the matter informed Reuters that the Lone Star State deferred the vote, regarding
German line and connection technology supplier VOSS presented its latest developments in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and immersion cooling at the recent Battery Show 2023 in Stuttgart. In the field of BESS, which refers to battery module containers, the company has designed what it says is an improved line system with a vent valve
Prime Day has arrived and is ushering in a whole host of price cuts of the energy-efficient variety and beyond. On tap today is one of the more unique e-bikes on the market, which can really only be called an electric motorbike with how cool Hover-1’s just-released Altai Pro looks at its $620 off all-time
College Students–Find Your Perfect First Car Wheels To Start Your Studies This article may contain affiliate links. If you want to simplify your college experience, having a reliable and affordable car can help greatly. It can be difficult to find a perfect first car that meets all your criteria–being efficient, safe, reliable and reasonably priced.
For-sport e-bikes aren’t exactly a new thing. For several years now, bike manufacturers have been supercharging non-electric bikes with electric motors to provide extra range and more enjoyable performance. A lot of these fancy performance-oriented e-bikes are based on existing non-electric models, and thanks to the sophisticated tech thrown into them, provide a seamless and
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