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Tesla (TSLA) reaches $1 trillion valuation
Tesla (TSLA) has officially reached a public market valuation of $1 trillion after adding over $100 billion to its market capitalization today alone. More…
XPeng 1024 Tech Day recap: New ADAS, 800V fast charging, robo-pets, and a 2024 flying car
As part of its 1024 Tech Day in China, XPeng has unveiled upgrades to its current EV technology as well as new electric mobility products. This includes an XPILOT 4.0 ADAS system, high-voltage “X-Power” superchargers, and a pony-style smart robot. Last but not least, XPeng’s affiliate company HT Aero unveiled its sixth-generation, road-capable flying car that will roll out in 2024. More…
The US is getting its first offshore wind blade factory
Spain-headquartered renewables giant Siemens Gamesa announced today that it will build a new offshore wind turbine blade factory in Virginia. The $200 million factory will be the first of its kind in the US. More…
Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling vehicle (not just electric) in Europe
The Tesla Model 3 has become the first all-electric car to become the best-selling vehicle in Europe. More…
Tesla (TSLA) surges to new all-time high on huge rental order and new $1,200 price target
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is reaching new all-time highs today on a huge rental order of 100,000 cars and a new $1,200 target price from Morgan Stanley. More…
Tesla starts rolling out Full Self-Driving Beta 10.3 after a false start
Tesla has restarted the rollout of its Full Self-Driving Beta 10.3 update after a false start with a lot of bugs had them revert to the previous version. More…
I actually bought a cheap electric pickup truck from Alibaba. Here’s what showed up
Some readers may recall that a few months ago I bought a cheap electric mini-truck on Alibaba. I know this because I’ve gotten emails almost daily ever since, asking if my Chinese electric pickup truck has arrived (with some humorously calling it my F-50). Well, now I can finally answer, “Yes!” and share with you exactly what I received. More…
Hertz orders 100,000 Teslas, the single-largest EV purchase ever
Hertz Global Holdings Inc has placed an order for a whopping 100,000 Teslas in a huge first step toward electrifying its rental-car fleet, according to Bloomberg News. More…
Hertz orders 100,000 Teslas, the single-largest EV purchase ever, with Tom Brady campaign
Hertz Global Holdings Inc has placed an order for a whopping 100,000 Teslas in a huge first step toward electrifying its rental-car fleet and in the process mainstreaming EVs.. More…
Panasonic unveils its Tesla 4680 battery cell, production to start next year
Panasonic has unveiled today its new 4680 battery cell built for Tesla and it plans to start “test production” early next year. More…
US-made Watt Wagons Helios e-bike unveiled: High quality, high performance, high price
Watt Wagons is the Boston-based electric bicycle company behind some of the most highly-specced electric bikes in the country. Now the company is unveiling its latest flagship commuter e-bike, the Watt Wagon Helios. More…
Tesla increases Model S and Model X prices by $5,000
Tesla has increased Model S and Model X prices by another $5,000 as demand is pushing deliveries of new orders deep into next year. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: A 7-seater Electric Beer Bike
Normally I’d say that alcohol and vehicles don’t mix – but in this case I think we’ve found a nice compromise. With a sober driver and a gaggle of tipsy riders in back, this 7-seater electric beer bike might be one of the weirdest ways to get your brew on. And since I found it on my favorite collection of ridiculous EVs on the internet, it’s a great addition as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week.. More…
Electric scooter maker Silence unveils cheap two-seater electric car with removable batteries
Barcelona-based Silence has just unveiled its Silence S04 electric car, which will be produced in two models with varying power and speed levels. More…
Tesla hikes Model 3 and Model Y prices again, deliveries slip a few months
Tesla is increasing prices for the base versions of the Model 3 and Model Y base prices, the second time this month alone. More…
Podcast: Tesla record earnings, new Cybertruck prototype, Tesla Twitter goes after new NTHSA advisor, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s record earnings, a new Cybertruck prototype, Tesla Twitter going after a new NTHSA advisor, and more. More…
Will car dealerships be able to adapt to the age of electric cars fast enough?
Tesla vehicle drivers are familiar with completing most of the car-buying or leasing steps online. But according to new research from global business management consultants EY, not everyone is ready to ditch the car dealership experience. It’s a familiar car-buying experience, especially for those who haven’t yet switched to electric cars. But dealerships are going to have to adapt quickly to the changes brought by the arrival of electric cars, or they’ll be left behind. More…
Jetson unveils its single-seat ONE eVTOL vehicle ahead of limited 2022 production
Swedish eVTOL startup Jetson has officially unveiled its Jetson ONE personal electric aerial vehicle. After a successful prototype in 2018, Jetson has created a consumer-grade version of the ONE eVTOL that has already sold out its limited production run for 2022 and is now taking orders for 2023. More…
BMW starts production of the i4 electric car
BMW announced that it has started series production of the BMW i4 electric car today at its Munich factory. More…
