Electric mobility company OKAI has just launched its latest electric bicycle known as the OKAI Ranger – this is one electric bicycle that comes ready for action right out of the box.
The OKAI Ranger is a fat tire electric bike with a sporty hardtail frame and front suspension fork. That puts it in something of the adventure e-bike class, likely competing head to head with establish e-bikes…
Geely-owned EV sub-brand Zeekr continues to grow its range of EVs despite global supply chain constraints. On its Weibo page, the automaker has teased shadowy images of the next EV coming to its lineup – a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) called the ZEEKR 009, built with…
If you’re looking to take your next adventure with your Tesla, popular accessory maker Tesloid is out with a new designed specifically for the Model Y. features a practical and compact design tailored specifically to the dimensions of the Model Y. Head below for the…
Surprising news has emerged out of Germany today, as Volkswagen Group chairman and CEO Herbert Diess has announced he is stepping down from this position at the company and will be replaced by Porsche AG CEO Oliver Blume.
Dr. Herbert Diess has a respected history in German autos, studying in Munich before working at Robert Bosch followed by extensive tenure at BMW AG for over fifteen years. At…
A Tesla Semi electric truck with some impressive artwork was spotted on the highway. Based on its location, it looks like Tesla is putting the electric truck to work in its own operations.
Tesla Semi might be the automaker’s most disappointing program to date.
When the…
Wood-based batteries? Northvolt is working to develop this sustainable material technology
July 22, 2022
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt is exploring the possibility of developing batteries that utilize carbon contained in locally sourced wood, to help lower their environmental impact and cost. Together with Finnish forestry company Stora Enso, Northvolt looks to scale…
Mercedes brought us out to Stuttgart, Germany this week to check out the latest developments in their DRIVE PILOT Level 3 autonomous software and hardware. After testing other beta autonomy products, I found Mercedes’ latest software/hardware bundle to be quite…relaxing.
To set the scene, we were in Mercedes’ huge Immendingen proving grounds outside of Stuttgart, and all the vehicles in…
Auckland, New Zealand-based Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), which offers “end-to-end charging as a service,” is going to roll out more than 6,000 EV chargers in Florida, mostly at commercial sites and parking lots.
Once the EV chargers for all models are fully…
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s (TSLA) earnings results, Tesla Supercharger V4, the Chevy Blazer EV, our first real Mercedes Drive Pilot test and…
CATL chief scientist says energy dense M3P batteries are already in production, debut next year
July 22, 2022
Following reports out of China earlier this month, battery behemoth CATL has confirmed the production of its M3P batteries that will deliver next year. Although the chemistry may be similar, CATL has said the M3P batteries vary from Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cells.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd., aka CATL, is a global energy technology company and the leading EV battery…
