Tesla owners are starting to try the new Sentry Mode live view and revealed that it also lets you broadcast audio to your car with a voice modifier. More…
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Autoflight completes first flight of autonomous V1500M eVTOL aircraft
Relatively young eVTOL developer Autoflight announced it has successfully completed the first flight of its V1500M four-passenger aircraft. This electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vessel is equipped with autonomous technology and can currently travel 250 km (155 miles) on a single charge. Autoflight will seek certification for this eVTOL in China, alongside its other electrified aerial vehicles, as the country continues to push the commercialization of urban air mobility (UAM).. More…
Tesla recalls about 2,700 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over a suspension issue
Tesla confirmed to the NHTSA that it is recalling 2,791 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles over a suspension issue. More…
US to expand offshore wind in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico
The Biden administration’s Department of the Interior yesterday announced new actions to build offshore wind farms in the Atlantic, off the coasts of Massachusetts and the Carolinas, and in the Gulf of Mexico. More…
Toyota fixes Tesla’s ‘yoke’ steering wheel in its first electric SUV with steer-by-wire system
Toyota has unveiled a steering wheel similar to Tesla’s “yoke” steering wheel in its first electric SUV, but the automaker has introduced an important feature that fixes the main problem of the Tesla yoke. More…
Oil giant TotalEnergies extends EV chargers in its French gas stations
The French oil mastodon TotalEnergies is making amends – and doubtless seeking to make a buck from renewables as well – by installing fast-charging stands for EV cars at its gas stations along France’s highway system. More…
Harley-Davidson unveils nostalgic BMX-themed electric bicycle as latest limited-edition e-bike
Harley-Davidson has just pulled the sheet off its most recent custom electric bicycle, the Serial 1 MOSH/BMX. It’s the latest addition to Serial 1’s 1-OFF limited edition series. More…
How to get the most range out of your Tesla
While electric vehicles like Tesla have continued to grow in sales exponentially in recent years, they remain a relatively new concept for many consumers. A majority of consumers purchasing EVs have never previously owned one, and may not as informed on the charging and battery maintenance practices associated with EV ownership. Your battery pack’s health is vital to the longevity of the EV. Here some tips to help you get the most range out of your Tesla. More…
Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features
Toyota has unveiled what could be considered as its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features. More…
Tesla is rumored to have secured giant LFP battery cell order from CATL
Tesla is rumored to have secured giant order of 45 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from CATL. More…
Proposed US tax credit for electric bikes back up to 30%, capped at $1,500 incentive
After being cut in half, a proposed US tax credit for new electric bicycle purchases has been bumped back up to a full 30%. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 28, 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…
An up close look at the Aptera SEVs and interview with co-founder Chris Anthony
Solar EV startup Aptera recently invited Electrek to visit its current headquarters in San Diego, CA, and see the alpha versions of its Aptera SEVs close up. In a sit-down interview with Aptera co-founder Chris Anthony, I was able to gain insight into Aptera’s future plans as it navigates its beta phase of SEV development and looks to begin production in 2022. More…
Sono Motors now has 15,000 Sion reservations valued at $385 million, SEV price increase to come
German EV startup Sono Motors has confirmed that it now has 15,000 reservations for its flagship Sion solar electric vehicle (SEV). Accounting for an average down payment of $3,300, Sono Motors is currently valuing its total orders at $385 million from consumers throughout Europe. The company also shared details of an imminent price increase to its Sion SEV. More…
$12,500 electric vehicle incentive survives Biden’s updated ‘Build Back Better’ proposal
The reform to the federal electric vehicle incentive program, which includes an increased $12,500 EV incentive, has survived President Biden’s updated ‘Build Back Better’ proposal. More…
SK Innovation and Solid Power partner to produce automotive-scale solid-state batteries
Battery manufacturer SK Innovation announced a memorandum of understanding and agreement to jointly develop and manufacture solid-state batteries for EVs using Solid Power’s proprietary electrolyte technology. The goal of the partnership is to validate Solid Power’s all-solid-state battery and electrolyte production processes and work together to further develop the technology.. More…
Elon Musk announces Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.4 update as rollout slows down
Elon Musk has announced the upcoming release of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta 10.4 update as Tesla slows down the rollout. More…
A Tesla Model 3 costs nearly $150k in Singapore and sales are surging
Tesla just started to sell Model 3s in Singapore this year, and the number of new Teslas on the road there has risen from 30 in the first half of 2021 to 487 in the third quarter, according to Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA). Tesla became the country’s sixth-most popular car brand in September. More…
Zero SR/S electric motorcycle review: The high-power ride I wish I could afford
I recently had the chance to borrow a Zero SR/S electric motorcycle for several days to test out how well the company’s flagship model rides. The result? I’m going to go broke if I keep doing this stuff, because now I really want one in my garage. More…
Audi increases range of older e-tron electric SUVs with software update
Audi announced a new software update that is going to increase the range of older e-tron electric SUVs by boosting efficiency. More…