Loyal sleuths on the Rivian forums have pointed out the American EV automaker’s latest patent filing for a “modular kitchen mounting apparatus.” Could this be the next iteration of Rivian’s defunct Camp Kitchen? If it gets made, it’s definitely not going in the gear tunnel.
If you’ve been in and around a Rivian or R1S SUV, the engineering throughout is something to marvel at. In…
How US EV investments have rocketed in a year – in numbers
August 18, 2023
Manufacturers have invested billions in US EV and EV battery factories in the last year – here’s how it breaks down.
US EV investments
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022 has served as a catalyst for rapid EV-related investment and job…
Kia unveiled a special limited-edition EV6 Friday at The Quail during Monterey Car Week Friday. The new dual-motor electric model features 320 horsepower and elements from the Wind and GT-Line.
Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6
We caught wind that Kia was…
Meyers Manx reimagines its dune buggy as an all-electric neighborhood EV for any terrain
August 18, 2023
Veteran dune buggy manufacturer Meyers Manx has debuted a new all-electric spin on the vehicle that put its name on the map. During Monterey Car Week, the company introduced the Resorter – a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) designed for fun local trips with the entire family.
Meyers Manx has a history in unique compact vehicles dating back to the 1960s when company founder Bruce Meyers…
After releasing its first production EV this week, Acura is giving us a glimpse into its future electric sports car lineup. Acura teased the Electric Vision sports car concept this week, previewing the brand’s next-gen EV design language. Could it be an electric NSX…
Canadian electric scooter maker Apollo says its new Rover, just launched today, is the “future of urban mobility.” And considering the company is known for making innovative models that have helped push the industry into that future, it may be worth a second look.
The…
Ahead of its official debut later today at Monterey Car Week, images of Lamborghini’s first 100% electric vehicle leaked online. From what’s shown, the Lamborghini Lanzador EV will help bring the sports car brand into the electric era as a sleek 2×2.
Lamborghini Lanzador EV emerges
Earlier this week, Lamborghini posted a teaser image showing the Lanzador EVs silhouette on its social…
Tesla Megapack’s delivery timeline for new orders has slipped all the way to Q2 2025 despite the company ramping up production significantly with the new factory.
The Megapack has become the to-go battery system for large utility-scale energy storage projects.
Tesla…
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, Seth is on vacation and it’s just me, Fred, so we are going to discuss EV news as usual, but we are also going to make the episode more…
Ride1Up updates its 'best all-around e-bike,' drops price
August 18, 2023
Ride1Up has long focused on effective yet affordable commuter-style e-bikes, though has expanded its lineup lately to cover an increasingly wide range of models from electric cruisers to e-mopeds. Now the company is putting some love and attention back into the commuter side of things as it updates one of its top-selling models, the .
It’s coming up on nearly two years since I reviewed the…
