A new image of the Tesla Cybertruck has emerged revealing the giant frunk (front trunk) of the electric pickup truck. More…
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Lucid (LCID) EV deliveries slip in Q1, suggesting weaker-than-expected demand
EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) revealed Q1 production and delivery numbers Thursday showing weaker-than-expected results as competition in the electric vehicle market heats up. More…
Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere
Tesla has followed up on recent price cuts in the US with significant price drops on the Model 3 and Model Y in Europe, up to 10% depending on the model and market. Price cuts also reached Israel and Singapore. More…
Eunorau Flash launched as 220-mile triple battery e-bike, and it’s as ridiculous as it looks
Ridiculous, but in an epic way! If you thought one single battery was passé and two batteries wasn’t enough, then the Eunorau Flash electric bike is probably the one for you. With its three large batteries, the company claims that this electric bike can have you cruising for up to 220 miles (354 km) on a single charge. More…
First video of Tesla Cybertruck’s absurdly large windshield wiper in action
We’ve finally seen a video of a Cybertruck windshield wiper in action, which should put rest to the debate of whether or not the absurdly large wiper is functional or not. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 13, 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…
Ford commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash for holding out
As companies like GM and Rivian face backlash for failing to adopt Apple’s CarPlay platform, Ford is doing the exact opposite. In a statement to 9to5Mac, Ford explained its reasoning for supporting CarPlay…and it has us pondering the future of Ford’s relationship with Apple and next-gen CarPlay. More…
This US company made an autonomous robot that installs solar panels
Sarcos Technology and Robotics (Nasdaq: STRC and STRCW) plans to commercially launch its autonomous robot that installs solar panels in 2024 after achieving final validation for the US Department of Energy (DOE). More…
Enel X Way plans to add 10K DC public charging stations in North America by 2030
Enel X Way today announced that it plans to add 10,000 DC public charging stations – and at least 2 million home, commercial, and public EV charge ports overall – in North America by 2030. More…
Can zero-emission electric school buses improve attendance? New data may have the answer
With electric school buses rolling out across the US, new information suggests upgrading your district’s fleet may bring additional benefits beyond producing zero emissions, including higher attendance.. More…
Mercedes EQS SUV and AMG EQE ace the family trip test
During a recent family trip to Southern California, Mercedes lent us two of their flagship electric vehicles. We picked up an EQS SUV at the airport, drove it around Los Angeles and to Big Bear Mountain and back, stress testing that huge battery against elevation and high speeds. Then, to switch it up, I drove the slightly less family-friendly but more fun EQE to destinations around LA for the second half of the week. Yes, $130K cars are so much more decadent than the Hertz vehicles we’d planned for, but here are my big takeaways. More…
Frito-Lay just made its first EV delivery in an eCascadia electric semitruck
US snack giant Frito-Lay North America has partnered with trucking company Schneider to make its first third-party delivery in a Freightliner eCascadia electric semitruck. More…
Luminar starts operations at new factory ahead of schedule, begins shipping Iris lidar sensors
Mere months after sharing its production timeline for a new high-volume facility in Mexico, lidar sensor developer Luminar has taken the factory online ahead of schedule and has already begun delivering the first Iris sensors manufactured at the site to one of its largest customers.. More…
Ford rolls out UK’s first hands-free driving tech and first-of-its-kind system approved in Europe
Maybe self-driving cars are not that far off after all. Ford announced today that it has become the first automaker approved for “hands-free, eyes off” advanced driver assistance tech in Great Britain. According to Ford, the BlueCruise system is the first of its kind approved in Europe. More…
Want to test drive a Lucid Air? Here’s your chance during a 40-plus city ‘Dream Ahead Tour’
It has now been close to two years since Lucid Motors began rolling its flagship Air sedan off its assembly lines. We were lucky enough to attend Lucid’s launch event and got to test drive the Dream Edition Air. However, even as Lucid’s footprint grows in the US, many consumers have not even seen an Air up close, let alone driven one. Beginning this month, Lucid Group is going on tour with the Air to give US consumers a chance to experience it for themselves. More…
Tesla’s (TSLA) share of the US EV market is declining, but there’s more to the story
The media are reporting that Tesla’s (TSLA) share of the US EV market is declining as “competitors are taking over,” but there’s more to the story. The data is too early to give the full picture. More…
BYD to launch Dolphin hatchback in Europe this year as its most affordable EV
The BYD Dolphin hatchback has the potential to become the Chinese automaker’s most popular EV model in Europe as it will now enter major markets overseas this year. At a starting price of around 30,000 euros ($33K), the Dolphin will also arrive at BYD’s most affordable electric option. More…
Scania launches first all-electric standard car transporter with eight-car capacity
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is expanding its zero-emission lineup by introducing the first Scania P 25 all-electric auto transporter. The 42-ton electric vehicle hauler could play a critical role in cutting emissions from the transportation industry. More…
Gazelle Bikes launches four new Dutch-style electric bikes in the US
Gazelle Bikes, the Holland-based electric bicycle manufacturer known for its more than a century of quality bike design, has just launched four new e-bike models in the US. This spring will see the rollout of the 2023 Gazelle Avignon C380, Arroyo C5, Ultimate C380, and Ultimate T10. More…
Is this a leaked photo of the Tesla Model 3 refresh? If so, wow
A photo of a different-looking Tesla Model 3 has been making the rounds on social media, and some are claiming it could be of the new Model 3 project Highland refresh. More…