Waymo’s completely driverless taxi is coming to Los Angeles, and will be open to the public starting this week. We got an advance ride in these self-driving electric cars and got a sense of what this level 4 system can do in one of the more chaotic driving situations in a city full of chaotic driving situations: a Santa Monica and Venice Beach weekend. More…
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Tern HSD Gen 2 electric cargo bike: Double the bike, half the size [Video]
Tern continues to lead the electric cargo bike space with the upgraded HSD model. Able to carry an adult passenger, this pint-sized powerhouse is riddled with innovation. At just the right size, the HSD is fully capable of carrying a maximum gross vehicle weight of nearly 400 lbs, or daily driving tasks without the bulk. With accessories that make most anything possible, the HSD solidifies Tern as king of the cargo hill. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 8, 2023
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…
Tesla manages to greatly improve camera quality on its cars through software update
Tesla has managed to greatly improve its camera quality on its existing electric cars with HW3 through an over-the-air software update. More…
This half-submerged electric houseboat may be the best tiny home ever
Tiny homes are a fun way to live off-grid with minimal footprint, and houseboats have their own charm. But what happens when you combine them with a semi-submersible design? I guess you end up with the trifecta that we see here today. More…
Podcast: new cheaper Model Y, Tesla price cuts, EV delivery numbers
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a new cheaper Tesla Model Y, further Tesla price cuts, and bunch of EV delivery numbers, and more. More…
UAW says GM will place all EV battery plants under union agreement
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain announced today that GM has “leapfrogged” other automakers in strike negotiations by agreeing to place all EV battery plant workers under the union’s national master agreement. More…
Audi is offering up to $20K off its sporty e-tron GT to rival Tesla’s Model S
Can the RS e-tron GT keep up with Tesla’s Model S Plaid? Audi is hoping so. The automaker is offering up to $20,000 off its high-performance e-tron GT as it looks to stay in the race. More…
Rad Power RadTrike now $600 off, SWFT BMX e-bike hits $500, Greenworks electric tools, more
A $600 discount is bringing a third wheel to your fall riding plans. Rad Power’s RadTrike mixes up the usual EV formula and is now down to the best price of the year at $1,899. It’s joined by SWFT’s BMX e-bike at just $500, as well as all of the other markdowns in our massive list of other e-bike discount. More…
Sunreef shows off gorgeous 80-foot solar electric luxury yacht ahead of US debut this month
Eco-responsible shipbuilder Sunreef Yachts had given the public its first glimpse of its new 80-foot solar electric yacht before it makes it US debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month. The 80 Sunreef Power Eco is a fully-electric luxury catamaran that could very well be one of the most advanced solar electric yachts built to date.. More…
Toyota designs electric Baby Lunar Cruiser inspired by the FJ Land Cruiser
The electric Baby Lunar Cruiser is “built to conquer rugged terrain on Earth and beyond,” Toyota claims. More…
EV tax credit changes mean low-income buyers can soon get full $7,500
The IRS released new guidance on the EV tax credit today, and the changes mean that starting next year, low- and middle-income buyers will be able to get the full $7,500 credit even if they don’t have enough tax liability. More…
A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey
A truckload of Tesla Model Ys caught fire in Turkey, and the truck driver claims that the fire originated from one of the electric vehicles. More…
Kia EV9 reservations are opening in the US this month, here’s what to expect
Kia is opening reservations for its eagerly awaited flagship EV9 electric SUV in the US on October 16th. The EV9 is expected to attract significant interest as Kia’s first three-row electric SUV. More…
Tesla’s ‘money-printing’ lithium refinery to come online sooner than anticipated
Tesla’s lithium refinery, which CEO Elon Musk called a “money-printing machine,” is now expected to come online sooner than anticipated. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Interview with Erik Buell, REI’s new e-bike, Scooterson & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes outselling pedal bikes, REI’s new eMTB, Onewheel’s totall recall, Zero’s price reduction on electric motorcycles, and more. More…
Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever
Tesla prices have been falling all year, and today we’ve got another price cut to report on most trims of Tesla’s most popular models, leaving the Model 3 at the lowest price it’s ever been. More…
VW ID.4 sales see a record quarter, but giddyup already
Sales of Chattanooga, Tennessee-built VW ID.4s rose more than 60% in Q3 year-over-year – but it’s nowhere near its 2023 target. More…
VinFast (VFS) is trending again as third-quarter EV deliveries rise, but questions loom
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) reported rising Q3 revenue, EV deliveries, and vehicle sales on Thursday. However, most of the growth is due to sales to a related company. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 5, 2023
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…