Electric go-karts are proving to be an exciting new field, offering thrilling rides on indoor and outdoor tracks yet without the same maintenance requirements, fuel cost, or emissions concerns as internal combustion go-karts. And now a new electric go-kart from Blue Shock Race is demonstrating just how high performance an electric drivetrain can be in a go-kart. The company’s kart recently set a…
Electric microcars are often touted for their superior urban performance, wiggling through crowded cities without taking up more space than they need. But you can find them much farther flung than just the narrow alleyways of European cities. In fact, you just might see them…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 18, 2023
September 19, 2023
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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Chrysler, and others, is set to release several new all-electric vehicles next year to kick off its EV campaign. Here’s a look at the first EVs due out next year.
Stellantis to launch EV offensive in 2024
Although later than much of the competition, Stellantis will launch its first electric cars for four brands next year.
Under its…
Spain's first-ever floating offshore wind turbine just came online
September 19, 2023
For the first time, floating offshore wind has been brought online as a new renewable generation technology in Spain.
The country’s first floating offshore wind turbine is now connected to the grid and generating power.
The pilot program is called the DemoSATH floating…
All new MINI Countryman Electric makes its North American debut ahead of 2024 deliveries
September 18, 2023
Weeks after officially unveiling its all-electric Countryman in Germany, MINI has brought the EV overseas for its North American debut. In correlation with Climate Week in New York City, MINI has debuted the new Countryman alongside parent company BMW Group ahead of initial…
GM hires former Apple Pay and iCloud directors for software and services team – source - 9to5Mac
September 18, 2023
GM continues to hire current and former Apple employees as it rejects CarPlay from its EVs. General Motors has hired former directors of Apple Pay and iCloud to work on GM’s new software and services division, according to a source who shared hiring details with 9to5Mac.
The first hire is David Richardson, GM’s new vice president of software and services. Prior to being hired by GM…
Tesla has launched a mobile app integration for its Wall Connector chargers as it opens its infrastructure to non-Tesla EVs.
For years, Tesla has included Wi-Fi capabilities in its home charging stations.
It had some functionalities for owners of Destination Charging…
Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows
September 18, 2023
While colder weather negatively affects the range of Tesla electric vehicles and electric vehicles in general, it may actually be good for the long-term longevity health of EV battery packs, according to a new study.
Recurrent, which has access to data from over 12,500…
Today’s fresh batch of green deals are now live with one of the best prices to date on . It comes joined by a massive , as well. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced . But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of…
