On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaking to Tesla, wireless charging, the EV dealer problem, and more. Read more…
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This startup wants to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries
Want to enjoy the silent, emissions-free ride of an EV with your 1974 Ford Bronco? Arc Motor Company, an Ontario-based green tech startup, aims to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries, starting at $75,000.. Read more…
GM exec shares new images of the first GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted in the wild
The GMC Sierra EV Denali was spotted for the first time out testing in Michigan. GMC and Buick global VP Duncan Aldred shared new images revealing the highly anticipated electric truck. Read more…
The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is being fitted up in South Burlington and will open soon. Read more…
Tesla loses court appeal in Swedish strike, will it finally go back to negotiation table?
Tesla has lost its court appeal aimed at mitigating the impact of its Swedish strike. Will it finally compromise and go back to the negotiation table. Read more…
Watch the Tesla Model 3 face off against BYD’s Seal in an electric drag race showdown
Tesla and BYD are the two leading global EV makers. How do their electric cars stack up against one another in performance? Watch the Tesla Model 3 take on the BYD Seal in a drag race to see which comes out on top. Read more…
Florida’s first floating solar farm is now online
Duke Energy is piloting a floating solar farm in Florida – the state’s first – on an existing cooling pond in Polk County. Read more…
Electric car registrations on the rise in Europe, while diesel dies out
New data shows electric cars and plug-in hybrids made up more than 24% of all new passenger car registrations in the European Union this year, rising a bit from last year. While gas vehicles still hold nearly a third of the market, diesel rates took a dive. Read more…
Automakers had their chance, it’s time to let Apple fix terrible car software
Apple announced two new partners for its next-generation CarPlay platform this week — Porsche and Aston Martin. The latter, a storied but historically technology-challenged (remember the Lagonda?) sports car brand that would greatly benefit from using someone else’s software, makes sense. But Porsche? That was more than a bit of a surprise to me — especially given the company’s storied reputation for engineering its own solutions and recently announced Android-based Macan. But I believe Porsche knows something much of the industry isn’t yet ready to accept: That Apple’s software can create far more value for Porsche’s cars than Porsche could ever create on its own. Other automakers should start living in this reality instead of chasing the fantasy that they’re software companies, if only we’d give them 10 or 20 years to figure it out. Read more…
Check out the spacious interior of Volkswagen’s budget-friendly ID 2all electric car
Who says budget-friendly EVs don’t have enough space or features? Volkswagen unveiled the interior for its $27,000 ID 2all concept with generous storage space. Check out the latest images from VW’s head designer. Read more…
Tesla ‘recalls’ 120,000 cars in the US, but it’s another software update
Tesla has “recalled” another 120,000 electric vehicles in the US, but the fix is just another over-the-air software update. Read more…
Tesla launches project to build new Megafactory in China
Tesla launches project to build new Megafactory in Chin. Read more…
This strange electric bike has three wheels… in a row
What has three wheels, three motors, and seemingly endless possibilities? The Dolas Defender 250 electric bike. It may be a three-wheeler, but just don’t call it a tricycle. It’s something of a rollerblade to the rest of the rollerskates of the trike world, fitting all three of its wheels in a single track. Read more…
Musk’s pipe dream is over: Hyperloop One shuts down
Hyperloop One, the futurist transportation company (in case you forgot) that promised to whisk passengers and cargo in vacuum-sealed tubes at jet speeds from city to city, is officially over – but this time, it’s for real. According to Bloomberg, the much-hyped, long-beleaguered company will officially close its doors on December 31. Read more…
Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger when buying or leasing select EVs
If you’ve been eyeing an Audi EV, now may be the time to make a move. Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger ($649 value) with the purchase or lease of select e-tron models. Read more…
The UK just set a new wind energy generation record
The UK, which felt the punch of Storm Pia today, set a new wind energy generation record in just a half hour this morning, according to National Grid Electricity System Operator data. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 21, 2023
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. Read more…
Ford draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup
Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford looks to upgrade the experience with its next electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors. Read more…
The world’s single-largest wind farm gets the green light
Danish renewables giant Ørsted just committed to building the world’s single-largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3. Read more…
India’s Waaree Energies will build a 5 GW solar factory in Texas
India’s Waaree Energies today announced that it will open its first US solar panel factory in the Houston area. Read more…
