E-Cars

Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans. A report from Germany’s Handelsblatt last December hinted at a partnership between Volkswagen and Renault to build an EV under 20,000 euros ($21,500). The report noted that talks were still …

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Electrek’s concept image of a Tesla Data Center Tesla is reportedly in the early stages of planning to build a data center to train its self-driving AI in China.l According to a new report from Reuters, Tesla is looking to build a data center for self-driving in China: As part of that effort, Tesla has …

Tesla plans a data center for self-driving in China, report says Read More »

Dubai-based W Motors made a name for itself last decade with the launch of a supercar costing more than a Bugatti and featuring elements like diamond-studded headlights. The company in more recent years has expanded into offering light commercial vehicles, including some powered by electric motors. It now plans a return to its supercar roots, …

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Though demand for electric vehicles may be cooling, Toyota is pressing ahead with plans to launch its first electric pickup truck. In an interview with Reuters published on Thursday, Pras Ganesh, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Asia, said an electric version of the Hilux global midsize pickup truck will enter production by the end …

The Hilux will be Toyota’s first electric truck Read More »

Ford CEO Jim Farley recently opened up about a potential expansion of the gas-powered Mustang range while ruling out an electric version of the iconic sports car. In an interview with Autocar during last month’s 2024 Goodwood Members’ Meeting in the U.K., where Farley hopped behind the wheel of an early Alan Mann Racing Mustang, …

Ford CEO rules out electric Mustang, but says new body styles possible Read More »

Mitsubishi plans to update its U.S. lineup with new hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs over the next few years. The automaker on Thursday unveiled a new business plan called “Momentum 2030” which includes plans for one new or refreshed model to be introduced between 2026 and the end of the decade, nearly doubling the automaker’s …

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Honda will leverage EV hardware in a new all-wheel drive system for future hybrids, while also targeting two million annual EV sales by the end of the decade, according to a Thursday business update from the automaker. The all-wheel drive system for hybrids will use an electric motor developed for EVs to power one axle, …

Honda AWD hybrids are coming soon—and 2M EVs annually by 2030 Read More »

The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is just over a month away, and we’ve learned that the pace car will be all-electric for the first time ever. The Acura ZDX Type S will lead the annual 12.42-mile climb up Pikes Peak as the automaker continues its tradition in the pace position but with an …

This year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb will see its first all-electric pace car: The Acura ZDX Type S Read More »

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike battery regulations in China, 100% tariffs on EVs (and potentially e-bikes), a tour of Ride1Up’s e-bike factory, Pedego Moto review, Eli Zero electric microcar coming to the …

Wheel-E Podcast: Ride1Up Tour, e-bike tariffs, Eli Zero, Pedego Moto & more Read More »

The refreshed Model 3 Performance was released on April 23, but less than a month after release it’s having its price hiked again, for a second time. The Model 3 Performance just got a big refresh, after the Model 3’s overall “Highland” refresh. The refresh includes more horsepower (up to 510hp now, and 0-60 of …

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