After standing by for the better part of the year and watching other automakers aggressively convert their fleets to electric, Honda seems to be having an epiphany. Honda is forming a new partnership with materials trading company, Hanwa, to source critical EV battery materials.
The Japanese automaker’s new deal comes just a week after announcing it will invest $4.4 billion with LG Energy to…
Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability
September 6, 2022
Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is ramping up Powerwall production and will finally increase the availability of the home battery pack.
Tesla has been production constrained with the Powerwall for a long time.
The demand has been strong in several markets, like the US and…
Zugo Rhino review: A moped-inspired electric bike built for California-style cruising vibes
September 6, 2022
I’ve been eyeing the Zugo Rhino electric bike for a while now, especially the version in that trippy color-changing indigo paint job. I finally got the chance to test out not one but two of them when the company let me put some good honest miles on the step-over and…
A new Proterra-powered electric transit bus is set to hit the roads in 2023. Proterra announced a new partnership with Eldorado National California (ENC) for the next generation of electric transit buses.
California-based Proterra plans to play a critical role in transitioning the transportation industry to electric. The EV tech manufacturer supplies battery tech, electric powertrain solutions…
We got a glimpse of an all-electric off-roading and motorsport future with a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck charging a Taiga Orca electric jet ski.
At Electrek, we are excited not only for the electrification of the auto industry but also for all ground and water…
See Maserati’s GranTurismo Folgore EV rip through roads ahead of 2023 release [video]
September 6, 2022
Italian luxury automaker Maserati has shared the latest update in becoming an all-electric brand by taking comedian Sebastian Maniscalco for a spin in its new GranTurismo Folgore EV. Check out video footage below offering the first glimpse of this Maserati EV in action, as…
Tritium raises up to $135 million in new funding to accelerate DC fast charger production
September 6, 2022
Tritium has a rich history of designing and building DC fast chargers for the EV industry. The EV charging manufacturer announced Tuesday it raised up to $135 million in new funding to help it work through its backorders while boosting production ability.
As electric vehicles sell at a record pace globally, the need for more charging options is also rising. Fast charging, in particular, expects…
Yamaha launches new mid-drive electric bike motor with more power in smaller package
September 6, 2022
Yamaha is at it again with a new mid-drive motor for electric bikes, this time launching the updated Yamaha PWseries S2 drive unit. It’s everything you’d expect from a new motor update, with more power and torque in a smaller and lighter package.
Yamaha described the…
Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating
September 6, 2022
Tesla is pushing a new software update that includes an improved Theater Mode. It’s a small change, but it will provide a much smoother experience when using streaming platforms inside Tesla vehicles.
Tesla Theater
Tesla vehicles are equipped with an in-car app…
Tesla is still having some issues in ramping up production of its new 4680 battery cell and especially its dry-coating technology, according to an interesting albeit strange new report.
Reuters is out today with a new report on Tesla’s effort to ramp up production of its 4680 battery cell.
It’s a bit difficult to determine the level of credibility of the report because Reuters is being a bit…
