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Motional and Hyundai unveil first glimpse of upcoming Ioniq 5 robotaxi
Motional, alongside Hyundai Motor Group, has shared the first image of its next-generation robotaxi based around the Ioniq 5 EV. The Ioniq 5 robotaxi, as it is being called, will be used in completely driverless public ride services beginning in 2023. More…
Lotus announces 4 new electric vehicles, including 2 SUVs
Lotus has announced a significant update to its business. The automaker known for its sports cars is now only going electric with four new models, and two of them are electric SUVs More…
Bosch electric bikes to get (much) smarter and travel farther with new MY2022 updates
Bosch has just announced one of the biggest updates in years to its electric bicycle drive unit lines, including some smart new tech and a new larger battery More…
Upcoming electric trucks: Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV compared
As we sit in the midst of 2021, electric vehicles remain a major storyline. Even long-established, legacy automakers (some with over 100 years of experience) have finally wisened up and pivoted toward EVs to remain competitive. In the next couple years, three major automotive brands, old and new, will release three highly anticipated electric trucks. This includes the Tesla Cybertruck, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and GMC’s modern spin on a gas-guzzling behemoth with the Hummer EV More…
Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas
Tesla is adding more job postings related to building its humanoid robot: Tesla Bot More…
GM is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until ‘LG can supply defect-free batteries’
GM confirmed that it is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until “LG can supply defect-free battery cells” for the electric vehicles More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 30, 2021
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…
Karma expands to commercial electrification with ‘Powered by Karma’ B2B strategy
EV manufacturer Karma Automotive announced a new Business to Business (B2B) electrification program called “Powered by Karma” to help commercial operators electrify their fleets more quickly. The additional brand designation was announced during the 2021 ACT Expo in Southern California, where the automaker is showcasing two modular electrification projects More…
Toyota resumes self-driving operations at Paralympic Games; CEO remains skeptical of autonomous progress
Toyota Motor Corporation has resumed operations of its self-driving e-Palette pods at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo after a halt last Thursday following a collision with a visually impaired athlete. Working alongside the Paralympic Committee, Toyota will make several safety improvements, both inside and out of its vehicles. More…
Watch Rivian’s R1T easily navigate through at least 3 feet of water
In a recent tweet from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, its upcoming flagship R1T pickup can be seen driving through a “lazy river”-like pool of water, submerged up near its hood. The company and its CEO continue to hype the EV as its initial Launch Edition sits on the precipice of deliveries in September More…
XPeng says Voyager X2 has begun flying in extreme environments and high altitudes
Following its exhibit at the Chengdu Motor Show in China, XPeng has shared more details of its flying “car,” the Voyager X2. During the showcase in Chengdu, the automaker revealed that the X2 has begun testing flights in extreme conditions, including high altitudes above cities in China More…
SVOLT unveils cobalt-free battery, claiming first company to reach ‘series production’
Battery systems manufacturer SVOLT has unveiled a cobalt-free battery pack at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The company now claims to be the first to create a cobalt-free battery that has reached series production, although other battery manufacturers have claimed similar production achievements More…
The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story
The mystery of how a Tesla Model X was found burnt to almost nothing on a frozen lake in Vermont is now solved More…
A note left on a Tesla Model 3 shows just how little people know about electric cars
A note that a “concerned resident” left on a Tesla Model 3 after unplugging it shows just how little people know about electric cars More…
Volkswagen begins ID.3 pre-orders in China ahead of October launch
With its official debut at the Chengdu Motor Show in China, Volkswagen’s ID.3 is now available for pre-order ahead of deliveries this October. The ID.3 will now join Volkswagen’s ID.4 and ID.6 EVs overseas as the German automaker looks to expand its presence in China More…
GAC-Aion unveils 480 kW fast charger, well below previously rumored 600 kW
Chinese EV manufacturer GAC Aion has officially debuted its A480 fast charger, capable of charging its upcoming Aion V SUV from 30-80% in under five minutes. While still impressive, the fast charger’s top charging power of 480 kW sits well below rumors last week speculating this debut would showcase a 600 kW charger More…
EGEB: The UN announces the official end of leaded gas worldwide
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Wyoming is the No. 1 US coal producer, but its largest utility is ditching the fossil fuel
Wyoming has been the US’s top coal producer since 1986. But while the state stubbornly clings to the fossil fuel, its largest utility is dumping coal in favor of renewables More…
Polaris shows off new electric RANGER EV with extreme towing, balancing tricks
As the official launch of the new all-electric Polaris RANGER EV draws nearer, we’re getting our best look so far at the UTV’s performance More…
