Tesla has lost its lead interior designer behind the interior design of some of its most popular vehicles, like Model 3 and Model Y. Read more…
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MIT just released directions for commercializing perovskite solar cells
An MIT-led team revealed a “guidebook” for how to tune surface properties of perovskites, a silicon alternative – here’s why that’s huge for solar. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck sold for $244,000 – here’s who bought it
A Tesla Cybertruck sold at auction for $244,000 – more than twice the retail value of the electric pickup truck. Read more…
Hands-on with the ChatGPT-enabled VW ID.4, with big 2024 model year changes
We got the chance to drive the new 2024 ID.4 and found an impressive amount of changes from last model year – at least on the 82kWh version. Read more…
Ford’s next-gen EVs could feature 800V fast charging
Ford has big plans for its next-gen EVs. This may include an 800V fast charging architecture as it looks to keep pace with rivals like Hyundai, Porsche, and Kia. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 28, 2024
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. Read more…
Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy to build a factory in the country, according to the Minister for Business and Made in Italy. Read more…
Voltera kicks off $150M expansion of electric fleet infrastructure
Voltera Power announced a significant, $150 million expansion of its commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with plans to double its number of managed charging depots in 2024. Read more…
VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East
Following recent Q4 2023 results that relayed a miss on annual delivery targets, Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast continues to bolster its global presence with the help of distribution specialists. Today, VinFast and a local dealer network in the Middle East signed an agreement to bring the former’s EVs to the region. Read more…
Lucid releases helpful Tesla Dog Mode-like feature for pet owners
Lucid released a helpful new feature for pet owners called Creature Comfort Mode. The feature is similar to Tesla’s Dog Mode and is now available for free on every Lucid Air through a software update.. Read more…
Meet Verdie – An electric, AI-powered robot that can do all your landscaping [Video]
Electric Sheep – an artificial intelligence and robotics company specializing in large-scale landscaping operations, has announced a new autonomous robot to its fleet – Verdie. This electric robot can work alongside Electric Sheep’s other products and landscapers to perform edging, trimming, and even blowing. Verdie also looks quite cute doing it. Check it out. Read more…
Rivian updates iPhone app with support for Live Activities while charging
Rivian is rolling out an update to its iPhone app with support for Live Activities. This lets Rivian drivers track their car’s charging progress right from their iPhone’s Lock Screen or the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15.. Read more…
Jeep, Ram owner calls on former GM exec to spearhead EV offensive in the US
Stellantis, the owner of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and others, appointed Carlos Zarlenga to lead North American operations. Zarlenga, a former GM executive, is tasked with launching eight EVs as the brand begins its electric offensive in the US. Read more…
FREY Dopamine 2.0 launched as new high-performance electric mountain bike with throttle
FREY is one of the biggest players in the game when it comes to high-power electric mountain bikes. Now, the company is making waves with its newest model, the FREY Dopamine 2.0. Read more…
Tesla to unveil new Roadster this year, Elon doubles down on rockets/SpaceX collab
Elon Musk says that Tesla plans to unveil the new Roadster this year, and he is doubling down on the SpaceX collaboration to put cold air trustees on the electric supercar. Read more…
Automakers say they won’t try to push back EU’s 2035 ICE ban
Rumors have been brewing for weeks now that Europe’s automakers were challenging the EU’s decision to ban ICE vehicles as of 2035. But the ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future. Is this PR spin or the real thing. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 27, 2024
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. Read more…
Apple cancels Apple Car project after more than a decade
Bloomberg reports that Apple has officially canceled its effort to build an electric car. The move was announced internally by Apple COO Jeff Williams and Kevin Lynch, who had been leading the Apple Car project since 2021.. Read more…
BLUETTI launches SwapSolar on Indiegogo – bringing you chill vibes (and ice!) wherever you go
Gearing up for a road trip or outdoor adventure? Now you can upgrade your experience with a groundbreaking new SwapSolar ecosystem from BLUETTI, offering the world’s first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and ice maker with the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station. Enjoy refrigerated food, chill vibes, and even freshly made ice to order, wherever you are. Even better, BLUETTI just launched a new Indigogo campaign offering amazing deals for early bird signups.. Read more…
Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products
Tesla has pushed a new software update to its mobile app with a new AI chat assistant and a new menu to highlight the company’s non-car products. Read more…
