Ryvid, a California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer, has just shared new details about its soon-to-be-completed San Bernadino factory and an upcoming new model.
The company first burst onto the scene barely a year and a half ago, rolling out an impressive prototype in 2022 (and one that I had the pleasure of taking on one of the first test rides.)
The bike featured major innovations such…
Germany's auto industry to axe thousands more jobs
January 24, 2024
Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years.
ZF Friedrichshafen, which…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 22, 2024
January 24, 2024
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…
First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for
January 24, 2024
Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. We’ve already had up-close encounters with the EV9, but this was our first chance to take it for a spin and really test everything inside and out (including that third row). While you probably can’t put bodybuilders in the back…
Hyundai's 'extremely limited' matte gold IONIQ 5 Platinum Disney edition on sale for $60K
January 24, 2024
You can now buy Hyundai’s matte gold Disney-themed IONIQ 5 for under $60,000. Designed with Walt Disney Imagineering, the IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition is every fan’s dream, and it’s on sale now.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 was the fourth best-selling electric SUV in…
Connecticut's home battery storage incentive jumps to up to $16k
January 24, 2024
Connecticut’s home battery storage program, Energy Storage Solutions, just doubled its upfront incentive to help homeowners invest in backup power – here’s how it works.
In exchange for installing battery storage for 10 years to help reduce demand from the electrical…
GBTC Experiences Record Bitcoin Outflow; Blockguard CEO Advises Investor Calm Amidst Market Shift
January 24, 2024
Grayscale’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as GBTC, has experienced increased outflows since its recent update. Present data reveals that a substantial 14,292.18 bitcoin, valued slightly above $556 million, exited the fund after Monday’s trading activities.
GBTC Sees $556 Million Leave, Bitcoin Prices Slide Beneath $39K
Recent figures indicate a notable decrease in…
The number of global crypto owners surged 34% in 2023, reaching 580 million by December, a new report shows. In particular, bitcoin ownership surged 33% while Ethereum saw an even steeper rise of 39%. The report pinpoints the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds…
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Braces for Precedent-Setting Trial in US
January 24, 2024
Roman Storm, facing multiple federal charges related to his role in the creation of Tornado Cash, is bracing for a trial in the United States. Scheduled for September 2024, the trial could have far-reaching implications for the crypto industry and digital privacy laws.
Roman…
Critical Bug in Ethereum's Nethermind Client Highlights Risks of Low Client Diversity
January 24, 2024
A severe bug in the Nethermind Ethereum execution client has recently been uncovered, affecting 8% of Ethereum’s validators and reminding everyone of the necessity for greater client diversity in the Ethereum network.
Critical Flaw in Ethereum’s Nethermind Client Spotlights the Dangers of Limited Client Diversity
A critical bug was identified in the Ethereum’s Nethermind execution client…
