Tesla has released a new mobile app update that gives owners better insights into their vehicle’s battery pack, among other things. More…
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XPeng (XPEV) Q4 EV deliveries slip, but hopes are high with P7i launch, expected ChatGPT tech
Leading Chinese smart EV manufacturer XPeng (XPEV) released its Q4 and full-year 2022 earnings Friday, showing a drop in EV deliveries by over 46% in the quarter and missing expectations. Despite a bleak Q1 outlook, XPeng remains confident in future growth with new excitement around the P7i launch and smart technology such as embedded ChatGPT technology.. More…
This hydropower station in China is 5,000 meters above sea level
Maerdang hydropower station in China, the “highest-altitude facility of its kind,” is expected to begin operations in March 2024. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 16, 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…
Audi Q6 e-tron prototype shot testing ahead of debut this year [Photos]
Audi says its new Q6 e-tron is “close to production” as puts it to the test in the far northern outskirts of Europe. New photos of the Audi Q6 e-tron show what we can expect from the model set to launch the brand with four rings into a new era, starting later this year.. More…
Tesla applies to expand Gigafactory Berlin to 1 million vehicles per year
Tesla has submitted its environmental application to expand Gigafactory Berlin to produce one million vehicles per year. More…
Blink Charging (BLNK) to provide up to 41,500 EV chargers for growing USPS fleet
Blink Charging ($BLNK) revealed Thursday it has won an IDIQ (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to sell up to 41,500 EV chargers to power the expanding USPS fleet of electric vehicles. More…
Eight old wind farms in Texas are about to get a second life
PivotGen repowers aging wind farms, and together with its partner ACEN, it’s acquiring eight wind farms in Texas to give them a new lease on life.. More…
7Charge is the 7-Eleven of the future: Ambitious EV fast-charging network and new app
EVs and Slurpees are the future, according to 7-Eleven. The convenience store chain is entering a new era after unveiling 7Charge Thursday, an ambitious EV fast-charging network plan alongside an app to make finding someone to plug in and charge even more accessible. More…
EVFLY spins up one of the first commercial eVTOL operations in deal for 200+ AutoFlight aircraft
Weeks after successfully completing the longest eVTOL flight to date in its Prosperity I all-electric aircraft, AutoFlight has secured a major purchase commitment from EVFLY. The advanced air mobility services provider has signed a deal with AutoFlight for over 200 of its eVTOL cargo and passenger aircraft, which will eventually operate in one of the first commercially available global fleets. More…
Volkswagen is developing its smallest, most affordable ID 1 EV starting around $20K
Volkswagen is preparing to launch its smallest, most affordable EV yet, tipped to be called ID 1, starting at around $20K. The VW ID 1 is expected to launch in 2027 and will sit below the recently revealed ID 2all concept. More…
Tesla launches new feature to help solar homeowners charge with excess solar power
Tesla is launching a new feature to help homeowners with rooftop solar to charge their Tesla vehicles with excess solar power. More…
These fun little open-top electric jeep-like vehicles are now rentable around the US
The Moke, based on a post-war British jeep-like vehicle, has become an iconic and eye-catching little buggy over the years. Now the US-based MOKE America has opened up a rental option called WeMoke to make these weird little electric vehicles more accessible to anyone looking for a unique driving adventure. More…
Juiced drops prices on its most powerful e-bikes as legal battles sunset the models
After a costly and time-consuming legal battle to secure the trademarks for its most powerful HyperScorpion and HyperScrambler 2 e-bikes, Juiced Bikes has decided to discontinue the current model lines. As part of that closeout, the company has put its existing inventory on closeout sale. More…
A new factory in New Mexico will build $750M of wind turbine towers
Dallas-based infrastructure manufacturer Arcosa (NYSE: ACA) said today that it’s received $750 million worth of wind turbine tower orders, so it’s building a new factory where it can make them. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 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…
Tesla Supercharger V4 revealed to be twice as powerful
Tesla Supercharger V4 has been revealed to have the potential to be twice as powerful as the previous generation. More…
Electrify America just launched its first EV charging station in Hawaii
Electrify America, the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, has opened its first EV charging station in Hawaii. More…
Volkswagen introduces ID 2all affordable EV concept with nearly 300 miles range
VW introduced its much anticipated affordable EV Wednesday, deemed the ID 2all concept with up to 450 km range (279 miles).. More…
Jackery’s new Explorer 3000 Pro is its most capable portable power station yet [Deal]
Continuing to refresh its lineup of portable power stations, Jackery is now launching its most capable release yet. The new Explorer 3000 Pro arrives as its most capable model so far, centered around a 3,024Wh battery with enough juice to keep the family going for 48 hours at a time. Launching later this month, you can lock in pre-order discounts at up to $400 off. More…
