Tesla has been spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, at least two of them, and a few electric pickups seem to be destined for crash testing. More…
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Tesla spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, some for crash tests
Tesla has been spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, at least two of them, and a few electric pickups seem to be destined for crash testing. More…
VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’
VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread. The latest episode in the saga is seeing VanMoof give its customers a final warning to come get their broken e-bikes that were in for service at the time that the company declared bankruptcy last month. More…
VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’
VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread. The latest episode in the saga is seeing VanMoof give its customers a final warning to come get their broken e-bikes that were in for service at the time that the company declared bankruptcy last month. More…
GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry
General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
GM invests big bucks in battery startup in a bet on new chemistry
General Motors (GM) looks to further commercialize its EV battery production and lower prices by investing in Mitra Chem – a startup described as an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator.” Today, GM announced it is the lead investor of a Series B funding round supporting the Silicon Valley-based battery company. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 15, 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. More…
EV maker VinFast (VFS) shines in US market debut, but is it worth more than Ford, GM?
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast celebrated its listing on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker “VFS” on Tuesday. During its market debut, VinFast’s market cap easily surpassed Ford and GM, ending the day worth almost as much as both combined. More…
Why don’t 71% of Americans know about the money they can get from the IRA?
Most Americans apparently don’t know about the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy and EV rebates and tax credits, according to a recent poll – here’s why. More…
Tesla launches new ‘universal wall connector’ that puts the charging world on notice
Tesla has launched a product: the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. The product is perfect for non-Tesla EV buyers in North America. More…
Kia teases limited edition EV that looks like a radiant Hulk green EV6 GT
Kia is teasing a new limited edition EV ahead of its debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week in a few days. More…
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has set a world record
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has broken a world record for the most power produced by a single turbine over a 24-hour period. More…
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has set a world record
The world’s most powerful wind turbine has broken a world record for the most power produced by a single turbine over a 24-hour period. More…
Cadillac Optiq EV breaks cover in China – a potential Tesla Model Y competitor?
New photos of the Cadillac Optiq have emerged in China, showing a sleek midsize electric crossover SUV, typical of what you would expect from the luxury brand. But can it compete with the Tesla Model Y. More…
Cadillac Optiq EV breaks cover in China – a potential Tesla Model Y competitor?
New photos of the Cadillac Optiq have emerged in China, showing a sleek midsize electric crossover SUV, typical of what you would expect from the luxury brand. But can it compete with the Tesla Model Y. More…
REI Co-op Cycles e1.2 e-bike $399 off, Sun Joe 48V electric chainsaw, plus tons of EVs
Offering a rare discount on one of the more utility-focused e-bikes out there, REI’s Co-op Cycles e1.2 has two cargo racks and is now $399 off. It’s joined by price cuts on Sun Joe’s electric 48V electric chainsaw at $110 as well as the sleek Schwinn Mendocino e-bike at $900. Just don’t forget about our massive list of e-bike discounts now live, too. More…
Electrify America begins initial operations at its massive, 75-Megawatt ‘Solar Glow 1’ site
Fifteen months after initially announcing plans for a 75-megawatt solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project called Solar Glow 1, Electrify America has officially begun commercial operations. This site is shiny, new, and gargantuan – check it out. More…
Tesla is taking steps to launch FSD Beta in China
Tesla is starting to take steps to launch Full Self-Driving Beta in China, but there are likely some hurdles ahead. More…
Rivian Quad-Motor R1S is the first production EV to tackle the gritty Rubicon Trail
Rivian’s new Quad-Motor R1S electric SUV just became the first production EV to tackle the Rubicon Trail, recognized as one of (if not the) most demanding off-road trails in North America. More…
Geely restructures JIDU partnership with Baidu as ‘JI YUE’ to bring ROBO-01 EV to market
A mere two years after its inception, Baidu’s robotic- and AI-centric EV brand JIDU is getting a rebranding with the help of Geely – previously a minority stake holder increasing its role to help get the partnership’s flagship model into production this year. Introducing JI YUE. More…
