Some early Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting some rust spots on their brand-new stainless steel pickup trucks. At this point,… Read more…
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Top picks for the best looking Tesla Model Y and Model 3 wheel covers [Save 10%]
Want to zhuzh up your Tesla Model 3 or Model Y? US-based Tesloid‘s wheel covers turn heads while protecting your rims. Plus, Electrek readers exclusively save 10% with promo code WHEELCOVERS.. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 has a new tech that ‘isolates shake frequencies in your belly’
The new refreshed Tesla Model 3 has a new technology that “isolates shake frequencies in your belly”. Yes, that’s apparently a thing now. Read more…
Save 15% on Priority e-bikes, Goal Zero 1500X power station now $1,260, and more
Headlining today’s top deals is the limited-time Valentine’s sale that is still taking 15% off Priority Bicycles’ three e-bike models starting from $1,444. It is joined by a few discounts on Goal Zero power stations and bundles, led by the Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station at $1,260, as well as the WORX 20V 5-inch Cordless Electric Pruning Saw for $100. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
Ford moves to more affordable EVs as it welcomes partners to take on low-cost Chinese rivals
Ford is open to partnering with the competition on affordable EVS to get a leg up on Chinese EV makers. Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, said if you cannot compete with the Chinese, “then 20% to 30%” of your revenue is at risk. Read more…
Tax credits are good, but on-the-spot tax credits are really killing it
The new year rolled out a new plan where EV shoppers could get on-the-spot tax rebates when purchasing a new electric vehicle, with auto dealers then handling the paperwork and waiting to get reimbursed by the government. The US government says it has already paid out $135 million to auto dealers that signed up for the program so far this year. Read more…
Lucid Motors cuts thousands off 2024 Air prices and adds new charging, maintenance perks
With its second all-electric model hitting the market this year, Lucid Motors wants to ensure consumers don’t forget about its flagship sedan – the Air. Having just launched its 2024 Air models a couple of months ago, slashing prices, Lucid has lowered its MSRPs once again, incentivizing potential customers with additional charging and maintenance bonuses as well. Read more…
BYD secures license deal with Ford and GM supplier to use its LFP battery packs for EVs
Leading global EV maker BYD is making big moves to stay on top of the market. Its latest deal gives Ford and GM supplier BorgWarner rights to its BYD Blade battery packs.. Read more…
Tesla is now accounting for ‘battery age’ in its range calculation
Tesla is now starting to account for “battery age” in its estimated range calculation for its electric vehicles. Read more…
This major US city wants to ban new gas stations
Sacramento, capital city of the EV-loving Golden State, is the latest city proposing to ban new gas stations or upgrading existing stations, unless of course you’re adding electric vehicle charging. Read more…
Watch out: New Jersey bill to require all e-bike riders to register, get insurance
It’s been a rough week for anyone who enjoys the freedom of riding e-bikes without undue state-applied hassle and burden. The latest news sure to disappoint electric bike riders and proponents of reduced car usage comes from the Garden State, where a pending New Jersey bill seeks to require e-bike riders to register their bikes and carry liability insurance. Read more…
GM nearly doubles its map of Super Cruise hands-free driving routes in North America
General Motors (GM) has once again expanded its maps of routes that enable Super Cruise hands-free driving in North America. The American automaker now operates the largest hands-free driving network now that it has nearly doubled the mileage of available routes on the continent. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 14, 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…
Here’s how to take the sting out of the cost of installing a heat pump
Heat pump installation has to become more affordable to make adoption more compelling in the US, but in the meantime, there are ways to mitigate that cost. Read more…
Ford ‘better get going on EVs,’ or it will lose out to cheaper Chinese electric cars
Are cheaper Chinese EVs a “colossal strategic threat” poised to enter the US market? Marin Gjaja, chief operating officer for Ford’s EV unit, believes they could put them out of business. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Bobcat E10e excavates under St. Jerome’s in Naples
Because it doesn’t have tailpipe emissions that can harm people and contaminate the air in enclosed spaces, electric equipment has the ability to get work done where the cost of conventional diesel or propane can’t be justified. In this case, we’re not talking about financial cost, but cultural cost – in this case, at the St. Jerome Monumental Complex in Naples, where Bobcat is putting its E10e electric mini excavator to work exploring the historic landmark. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta saved me once and tried to kill me twice
I have been driving with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta for about two years now, and during that time, it saved me once and tried to kill me twice. Read more…
Ford Software Engineer reveals easter egg found in Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning
If you drive a Ford EV, you can use this newly revealed easter egg to impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.. Read more…
Oregon just got its first offshore wind energy areas with 2.4 GW of potential
In a first, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized two offshore wind energy areas (WEAs) off Oregon’s coast. Read more…
The fun little JackRabbit micro e-bike gets a gigantic new battery, 2.5x the range
The JackRabbit electric micro bike is as divisive as it is diminutive, which is to say, “very.” But one thing just got a lot less micro on this pint-sized commuter. The company has just unveiled its RangeBuster battery, which has nearly 250% of the capacity of an original JackRabbit battery. Read more…