Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continues to expand the scope of its autonomous driving technology simultaneously on two separate continents using its ID.Buzz electric vans. In Germany where the robotaxi testing initially started, Volkswagen will begin transporting actual passengers for the first time, including government officials.. More…
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Ford takes its Mustang off-road for first time in the new Mach-E Rally, available to order soon
Mere days after teasing the debut of an all new “electric pony,” Ford has delivered – and it’s not what we expected. At the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ford just unveiled the Mach-E Rally – an off-road version of its all-electric Mustang. Have a look. More…
Leaked image hints that tech giant Xiaomi’s first EV platform may be 800V and over 100 kWh
We haven’t even come close to seeing what sort of design Chinese electronics manufacturing behemoth Xiaomi intends to deliver under its young automotive division, but we may have a better idea of what level of power it may be packing. A recent image has surfaced that appears to showcase Xiaomi’s EV battery specs, hinting at an 800-volt platform housing over 100 kWh of battery power. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 13, 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…
Polestar 3 electric SUV and new Polestar 5 make thrilling debut at Goodwood
Polestar is bringing the heat to this year’s Goodwood FOS with several models making their debut, including its first electric SUV, the Polestar 3, and the latest Polestar 5 prototype. More…
NIO CEO cites Tesla’s warm welcome in China as it demands equal access from US gov’t
As an American automaker, Tesla continues to grow its production footprint (and sales sheet) in China, but the same opportunities are not currently available to Chinese EV automakers, like NIO, hoping to enter the US market. NIO CEO William Li hopes that will soon change as both he and Elon Musk stress the need for improved relations between the US and China. More…
People want Tesla to make an e-bike, survey shows
A new survey shows that people want Tesla to make an e-bike and are willing to pay more for a Tesla-branded one than for any other brand. More…
Texas solar and wind are setting records, and the state’s grid can’t handle it
Texas solar and wind are going to double by 2035, but if the state’s grid isn’t upgraded, then all that power is going to go to waste, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).. More…
RadExpand 5 e-bike returns to $1,399 low in New Green Deals, Jackery power stations, more
Prime Day may have come and gone, but we’re still seeing a series of notable offers in the green energy space. On tap today, the popular RadExpand 5 e-bike is falling to its best price yet at $1,399. That’s joined by some all-time lows on Jackery power stations at up to $700 off and so much more. Just don’t forget about all of the best e-bike discounts around.. More…
Ford draws up a portable charging trailer to power up your EV
Ford wants to give you extra battery power while out and about. The automaker filed a patent for a portable “charging trailer” that can power up your EV or even a construction site. More…
Apple AirPlay found in latest version of Tesla iPhone app after Musk signaled support
Apple CarPlay is probably never coming to Tesla EVs, but it looks like next best thing is on the way…. More…
New Jersey just launched its 2023 EV incentive program, and it’s not as souped up as last year’s
New Jersey has launched the fourth year of its Charge Up New Jersey EV incentive program, and it’s not quite as good as it was in 2022. More…
Tesla is the most wanted car brand in the US, study shows
Tesla is the most wanted car brand in the US, and the world, according to a new study of Google search data. More…
First look: Rivian shows off its performance dual-motor R1T model
Rivian recently invited a group of quad-motor R1T owners and dual-motor reservation holders to test out its new performance dual-motor R1T model. Check out the first look at the electric truck and how customers reacted in Rivian’s latest video. More…
These ‘digital drive’ bikes replace a bicycle chain with software
Ever heard of a “digital drive” bike? It might seem like a strange concept, but several companies are developing commercial offerings that use electronics instead of a bike chain to power a bicycle’s rear wheel. More…
Tesla aims to produce a ~$24,000 electric car in India, report says
Tesla aims to build a new factory in India that would produce about 500,000 units of a ~$24,000 electric car, according to a local report. More…
Audi reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor to buy EV platform
The rumor mill is gaining momentum in China as two more sources have shared new details of Audi’s alleged plans to source its next EV platform from an OEM overseas. Chinese-state owned SAIC Motor appears to be the current frontrunner as discussions with Audi are reportedly advancing and pertain to the former’s luxury sub-brand IM Motors.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 12, 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…
This startup’s solar + storage kit comes in an ‘oil’ barrel
Italian startup Barrel is packing solar modules, inverters, and battery storage into “oil” barrels – here’s why and how they work. More…
Flying electric car takes off in the US as CEO discusses industry’s future [Video]
Flying cars are becoming closer to reality than what sci-fi movies may lead you to believe. Another electric flying car “took flight” this week in the US. CEO Doron Merdinger of Miami-based Doroni Aerospace successfully piloted a two-seater personal vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that fits in your garage. More…
