Does NIU have a new electric vehicle in the works? It certainly sounds like we may have a new NIU on our hands next week, based on a teaser sent out by the Beijing-based e-mobility brand.
With the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA 2021) coming up next week, NIU looks prepared to expand its extensive lineup.
NIU currently offers a wide range of models from low-speed city scooters to more capable 80…
Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle
November 18, 2021
I’m a huge proponent of electric motorcycles, which offer all the thrill of gas bikes yet without the emissions, maintenance, or generally associated ownership headaches. The only problem is that they’re traditionally much more expensive than gas bikes. Or at least they…
Tesla (TSLA) secures new 197 MWh Megapack order to go on its Autobidder AI platform
November 18, 2021
Tesla (TSLA) has secured a new Megapack order for 197 MWh of capacity to deploy in the UK and use its Autobidder AI platform.
Megapack has quickly emerged as the leading battery system for large utility-scale energy storage systems.
It helped Tesla’s energy division…
Porsche launches new GTS versions of the Taycan electric car
November 17, 2021
As expected, Porsche is adding new GTS versions of the Taycan electric sedan and Cross Turismo to offer a longer range alternative to the Turbo versions.
At the LA Auto Show today, the automaker unveiled the Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo.
Kevin Giek, vice president Model Line Taycan, explains how they fit into the Taycan lineup:
“The Taycan model range has grown steadily since its…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 16, 2021
November 17, 2021
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…
Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit
November 17, 2021
As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles.
Whether you qualify is not a simple yes or no question… well, actually it sort of is, but the amount you may…
Exclusive: Gogoro and Gates unveil belt-drive partnership to electrify global urban transportation
November 17, 2021
Electric two-wheeler and battery swapping company Gogoro and belt-drive power transmission company Gates Carbon Drive have just announced an exclusive partnership to accelerate sustainable urban transportation through the co-developed FLO DRIVE electric vehicle drivetrain.
The drivetrain will be available to some of the largest scooter and motorcycle companies in the world via Gogoro’s vehicle…
Meet the electric bike that went from garage startup to 100,000 e-bikes sold in two years
November 17, 2021
When Lectric eBikes first unveiled the Lectric XP folding fat tire electric bike back in the summer of 2019, they rolled out into a crowded market full of new startups. But something about the e-bike struck a chord with consumers and catapulted the company to near-instant…
VW halts electric vehicle production over supply chain issues
November 17, 2021
Volkswagen has to halt electric vehicle production for a week at two German factories over supply chain issues. This is going to affect EV supply for several of the German automaker’s brands.
Supply chain issues, and especially the chip shortage, have had major impacts…
EV startup Faraday Future recently notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is unable to file multiple reports pertaining to the third fiscal quarter of 2021. Faraday Future states the reason for the delay is due to a special committee performing an independent internal review into allegations made by a noted “short seller” in early October.
Faraday Future was first…
