EV automaker XPeng Motors is set to hold its annual 1024 Tech Day in China next week and has begun teasing some exciting technology. In addition to a roadmap of its autonomous driving technology, XPeng is also teasing robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) as topics that will be showcased. More…
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This solar electric RV can travel 250 miles using GM’s Brightdrop EV platform
Detroit-based electric RV startup Grounded revealed its new G2 Wednesday, claiming to be “the world’s first 250-mile range all-electric solar-equipped RV.” With long-range capabilities, the solar electric RV allows you to get closer to nature without harming it. More…
Rad Power’s early Black Friday sale takes $200+ off e-bikes, electric leaf blowers, more
Today’s the last day to shop at $294. More…
Tesla Cyberquad for kids launches in Europe after being too dangerous for Americans
The Tesla Cyberquad ATV for kids has launched in Europe after being deemed too dangerous for Americans.. More…
Tesla employees threaten to strike in Sweden
Tesla employees in Sweden are threatening to go on strike for better pay as several unionization efforts are starting to put more pressure on the automaker. More…
The Electrek review: This tiny Citroën Ami microcar is just weird enough to work
I don’t think it’s fair to call the Citroën Ami a “weird car.” Not because it isn’t weird, but rather because it isn’t a car. It’s technically considered to be a quadricycle, a type of vehicle classification in Europe that falls somewhere between a motorcycle and a standard car. That helps it thread the needle of low cost and low regulations while still offering much the feeling of an actual car. It may not have a dozen airbags like some cars (or even one airbag), but you weren’t planning on hitting anything anyway, right. More…
Rivian (RIVN) explains new debt offering is not due to financial health concerns
After revealing plans to issue another $1.5 billion in convertible debt, concerns about Rivian’s (RIVN) financial health have risen. The EV maker’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, explained that the debt offering creates an additional buffer rather than reflecting concerns over cash.. More…
Micromobility America returns to San Francisco with the latest light electric vehicles
Micromobility America is set for its latest annual US-based conference, bringing together many of the leading companies, consultants, policy makers and more in the micromobility industry. Two days of e-bikes, e-scooters, and just about everything else is set to kick off later this week. More…
Australian High Court reverses ‘world’s worst EV policy’
The Australian High Court has reversed a tax on EVs levied by the Victorian state government, which was hailed as the “worst EV policy in the world” as it taxed EVs and not gas-powered vehicles. More…
Meet SHANE: an electric two-wheeled vehicle from the original Hoverboard inventor
The creator of the original Hoverboard, Shane Chen, revealed his latest invention Tuesday. Chen introduced SHANE, deemed the first two-wheeled EV concept ready for everyday use. More…
Tesla rolls out Driver Drowsiness Warning leveraging cabin camera
Tesla has started to roll out its new “Driver Drowsiness Warning” feature, which leverages the cabin camera for driver monitoring. More…
A Volvo Cars factory in Sweden will be powered by a 1 GW offshore wind farm
Volvo Cars is going big on wind power – its Torslanda factory in western Sweden is going to be powered by a 1 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 17, 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…
Aventon Sinch.2 e-bike sees $300 discount, Greenworks electric chainsaw $300, more
A $300 discount on the new Aventon Sinch.2 e-bike lets you bring home one of its latest EVs for less at $1,499. The savings today are joined by a cordless electric Greenworks chainsaw at $300, alongside an ongoing chance to save on the Segway Max G2 Electric Scooter.. More…
GM is pushing Silverado EV truck production back at Orion assembly by another year
General Motors announced Tuesday it will push back electric truck production at its Orion assembly plant in Michigan by another year. GM now plans to begin EV truck production in late 2025. More…
Tesla hasn’t released Autopilot safety data in a year – something to hide?
Tesla hasn’t released an Autopilot safety data report in about a year. It’s not clear why, but it is disappointing as the company is being opaque with its self-driving data while missing timelines to deliver on its promises. More…
Hyundai slashes EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 following Tesla
Lower-priced electric cars are on the way. Hyundai is slashing EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, offering some of the cheapest rates since launching.. More…
Candela C-8 flying electric boat with Polestar batteries begins production
The Candela C-8 “powered by Polestar” electric boat has just commenced production, setting the stage for upcoming deliveries of the most advanced hydrofoil electric boat yet. More…
This efficient electric boat will cleanup pollution in canals and waterways with zero emissions
UK-based maritime specialist MMS Workboats looks to clean up the plastic pollution plaguing local canals and waterways with the Envirocat Eco 8.5 – an all-electric boat launched (no pun intended) today. More…
Tesla releases new video of self-driving software
Tesla has released a new video demonstration of its latest self-driving software following Elon Musk’s underwhelming livestream. More…
