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Tesla is being sued by police officers injured after drunk Model X driver crashed into them on Autopilot
Tesla is named as a defendant in a lawsuit by five police officers who suffered injuries after a Model X on Autopilot crashed into them during a traffic stop More…
Tesla (TSLA) jumps on strong deliveries; market adjusts to new reality
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) jumped by as much as 4% this morning – adding billions of dollars to its market capitalization. More…
People are not betting against Tesla (TSLA) anymore, short interest at all-time low
Tesla (TSLA) was once the most shorted stock in the NASDAQ as people were heavily betting against the electric automaker, but now it looks like most of them have given up as the short interest on Tesla hits an all-time low. More…
UK pledges to source 100% of its electricity from clean energy – including nuclear – by 2035
British prime minister Boris Johnson will officially announce this week at the Conservative Party’s annual conference in Manchester that all of the UK’s electricity will be sourced from clean energy by 2035, according to the Times. But not everyone is happy that nuclear will be included in the mix. More…
Electric bicycle sales are growing16x faster than general cycling. Here’s why
Electric bicycle sales had been growing at an impressive rate in the US even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. But ever since the pandemic started, sales of e-bikes have skyrocketed. Now the latest numbers show that e-bikes sales aren’t cooling off anytime soon. More…
‘Nest Renew’ lets Google thermostats use more clean energy as ‘Premium’ tier unlocks renewable energy credits
As part of a company-wide effort to let users make “more sustainable choices,” Google is introducing “Nest Renew.” This service lets Nest Thermostat owners prioritize clean energy when heating and cooling. More…
Tesla expands solar roof installations to anywhere in the US
Tesla has decided to expand the market for solar roof tile installations to anywhere in the US. More…
Tesla (TSLA) is officially moving headquarters to Texas, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is officially moving its headquarters to Austin, Texas – something he threatened to do in the past. More…
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Editor’s Note: This is a guest article by David Reich (Twitter) from the Tesla Welt Podcast. More…
Mustang Mach-E GT first drive: Consumers are gonna have fun in this EV
I recently got the opportunity to experience the upcoming GT versions of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. This included extensive rides with the Mach-E GT and GT Performance, as well as a couple of laps around an autocross track – plenty of time to test out the performance and unique features the new GT has to offer, as showcased in a video below. More…
Tesla (TSLA) takes over HP’s campus in California despite moving HQ out of state
While Tesla is moving its headquarters out of California, CEO Elon Musk made it clear that the automaker would still grow in the state. More…
EGEB: This floating wind platform with tilted towers earns a European patent
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LG agrees to repay GM $1.9 billion over Chevy Bolt EV battery recall
GM and LG announced that they came to an agreement over who is going to take on most of the cost of the battery recall over potential fire risk for the Bolt EV. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 14, 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…
Porsche Taycan EV has now passed iconic 911 in deliveries this year
The Porsche Taycan has been selling incredibly well after great reviews and a popular Cross Turismo variant launched to great fanfare. But in just its second year, it is already besting the iconic 911. More…
Watch Australian soldiers using these 50 MPH electric bikes on scouting missions [Video]
It’s been a big few weeks for electric bicycles in the military, with the latest tactical e-bike news coming from down under. Australian soldiers are now testing the use of high-powered electric bicycles for military roles, focusing on stealthy scouting missions. More…
VW CEO Herbert Diess invites Elon Musk to talk on how Tesla innovates quickly
Herbert Diess, CEO of VW, invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to call in to an internal conference with 200 VW executives in an effort to spur further innovation from his company. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 16, 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…
Tesla is back to a full vehicle lineup, but delivery timelines slip to almost a year
Tesla is now back to delivering its full vehicle lineup after Model X deliveries started this weekend. More…