For decades, Briggs & Stratton has helped keep the lights on after the storm with its gas-powered generators. Now, the company is bringing that legacy into the modern electric era with a home backup battery — and a new partnership with EG4 is making it easier than ever to integrate Briggs’ batteries into your home solar setup. Read more…
Yangwang U9 Xtreme cracks 300 mph to become fastest production car EVER [video]
Move over, Bugatti! The new Chinese Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar just blasted its way to a staggering, 308.4 mph top speed on a German test track, seizing the “world’s fastest car” crown and busting the last traces of the myth that electric cars are slow. Read more…
Hacker reveals details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y
A hacker has revealed new details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y, which is likely going to be the automaker’s most affordable level yet. Read more…
10,000 buyers snapped up 776 hp electric AUDI wagon – in its first 30 minutes!
With dual electric motors pumping out 776 hp, over 400 miles of all-electric range, and a relatively low MSRP, the new AUDI E5 Flagship Quattro electric wagon is electrifying the Chinese wagon market – scoring over 10,000 orders in its first thirty minutes on sale. Read more…
Forget Tesla hype — Einride begins public L4 autonomous electric semi operations
While Tesla has struggled to deliver on the hype of its self-driving promises, Einride has been quietly developing a Level 4 self-driving electric truck. Now, that quiet effort is paying off. For the first time, the company is operating a fully autonomous, heavy-duty EV on public roads in Europe. Read more…
Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and this one is the most exciting yet, because for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the past decade. Now you have the chance to be next. Read more…
Porsche says EV intransigence will lose it $6B. Its solution? Move even slower
Porsche has announced a delay in some future EV models, which parent company VW says will cost it $6B in forward profits. It’s doing this amid a global boom in EV sales, instead committing to an inferior powertrain choice that will only make it more irrelevant as a company. Read more…
Nio launches Horizon Edition of ET9 sedan to ramp up efforts in ultra-premium market
The ET9 Horizon Edition starts at RMB 818,000 ($114,960), a 6.51 percent premium over the base model, featuring design elements that further emphasize its premium identity.
The ET9 is one of the most expensive models from a domestic automaker, positioned to compete with the Mercedes-Maybach.
Nio launches all-new ES8 that could become one of its most successful models
The all-new ES8 starts at RMB 406,800 ($57,170), which isn’t cheap but is highly competitive for the model itself and its segment.
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will begin on September 21, with Nio pledging more than 40,000 units of production capacity for the model this year.
‘OMG She’s Addicted’: Wife Wants Tesla Full Self-Driving Subscription. Is It Worth $8,000?
“You didn’t even have your hands on the steering wheel or anything.” Lire la suite…
Two days left to comment on EPA’s plan to raise gas prices 76c/gal, kill thousands
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars less efficient and more costly to fuel. That plan went up for public comment last month, and the public comment period closes in two days, on September 22. Read more…
Kia EV9 VS. Hyundai Ioniq 9: Which Three-Row Electric SUV Is Really Best?
Time for an electric people-mover title fight. Edmunds pits the Kia EV9 against its cousin, the new Hyundai Ioniq 9. Which is best? Lire la suite…
‘Kind Of A Hard Question’: Mechanics Reveal Which Car Is Really Cheaper 10 Years Down The Line, Gas-Powered Or EV
“No radiator, no oil change, no gas, no muffler, exhaust system, I could keep going,” Lire la suite…
AAMG signs trust agreement for Lilium purchase
The Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) has concluded a trust agreement with Lilium’s insolvency administrator. AAMG has also received the draft purchase agreement for the assets. Read more…
Alexander Dennis delivers 13 Enviro100EV to London
Transport UK London Bus has introduced 13 new Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV zero-emission buses on route G1 between Battersea and Streatham. The compact vehicles, equipped with 354 kWh batteries and Voith drivetrains, are among the first next-generation models in Transport for London service. Read more…
GAC and Huawei unveil Qijing – a new electric car brand
Just when we thought the electric car market couldn’t get any more crowded, two of China’s industrial giants have decided to pull up a new chair to the table. Automaker GAC Group and technology behemoth Huawei have officially launched a new premium brand for electric vehicles named Qijing. The new brand, Qijing, which translates to “Enlightened Realm,” is a high-end… Read more…
Norfolk invests £13.8 million to expand electric bus fleet
Norfolk County Council and First Bus have announced a £13.8 million investment to bring 24 new electric double-decker buses to Norfolk, along with upgraded depot infrastructure. The buses will hit the road by autumn next year. Read more…
Celebrate EVs and solar this weekend at Drive Electric Month and Sun Day events
Drive Electric Month continues this week, with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next several weekends all across the US, plus a few in Canada and one in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read more…
Illinois awards $18.4M in restored NEVI funds to build EV charging stations
Illinois is expanding its EV charging network with $18.4 million in federal grants that were restored after being unlawfully frozen by the Trump administration. The grants come from the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which supports Illinois’s goal of registering 1 million EVs by 2030.. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla goes all-in on Elon, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan kills Ariya, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla going all-in on Elon with his new comp package, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan killing Ariya, and more. Read more…
