Tesla is planning to use its Optimus robot, also known as Tesla Bot, in its stores in an attempt to help sales, but not necessarily how you think. More…
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Polestar (PSNY) stock spikes after reporting strong Q2 2023 deliveries
EV maker Polestar (PSNY) delivered roughly 15,800 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, up 31% from Q1. Polestar’s stock is trending, up 5%, following the rising deliveries.. More…
Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China
A slew of automakers in China have banned together and pledged to regulate how they market their EVs and avoid further price wars to help stabilize a booming market for consumers. Chinese EV automakers like NIO, XPeng, and BYD have been joined by the likes of Tesla to promote healthy competition and less “bad blood” overseas. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 7, 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…
Enphase Energy is shipping its first US-made microinverters
Global energy tech company Enphase Energy just announced the first shipments of its microinverters made in Columbia, South Carolina. More…
Ex-Apple, Tesla exec wants to bring subscription services to Ford’s electric vehicles
Like most automakers, Ford aims to introduce subscription services as the industry moves to a new digital, electric era. Ford’s tech leader, Doug Field, hired from Apple, says the transition is already underway, with the next steps expected to roll out with the automaker’s upcoming next-gen EVs. More…
The US’s largest solar panel maker just secured yet another big order
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will supply North American wholesale power producer Capital Power with 1 gigawatt (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar modules. More…
Chevy Bolt EV carried GM’s electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall
GM’s electric star, the Chevy Bolt EV (and EUV), continues to carry the weight for the automaker’s fully electric lineup. Despite sales of the Chevy Bolt EV doubling YOY, numbers are down from the first quarter.. More…
Ductless AC units now up to $550 off in New Green Deals, Jackery power stations, e-bikes, more
Summer heat has been beating down on much of the United States as of late, which means you’ve probably been dreading those AC bills. All of today’s best deals look to help put your mind at ease, arriving courtesy of our colleagues at 9to5Toys to deliver discounted ductless split mini AC units. The environmentally-conscious savings also continue over to Jackery’s just-released Explorer 2000 Plus power station at $400 off, as well as the best e-bike discounts around and more. More…
Tesla Electric customers report making as much as $150 a day
Tesla Electric customers in Texas are reporting making as much as $150 a day during the heat waves as Tesla’s virtual power plant is coming together with over 6MW of power. More…
Create your own logo Cybertruck wrap for free
LiveSurface, a high-quality design visualization Mac app, is launching an offer that Tesla Cybertruck wrap fans and fleet owners are likely to find very appealing – a free mockup of BYODesigns applied to the Cybertruck.. More…
Stellantis reveals new EV platform for electric cars and SUVs, the first of four globally
Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep and RAM, revealed its new global EV platform Wednesday. The STLA Medium, the first of four EV platforms, is designed to power electric cars, crossovers, and SUVs.. More…
Volvo Cars EV sales surge, more than quadrupling in June
Volvo Cars saw a massive spike in electric car sales this past month. The Swedish automaker posted 346% EV sales growth in June over last year as it builds momentum in the electric era. More…
Tesla breaks sales record held for 35 years in Iceland
Tesla has broken the Iceland annual sales record for a single car model with the Model Y, and it has done it in half a year.. More…
This vertical-axis floating wind turbine maker just got its first commercial order
Swedish wind turbine maker SeaTwirl announced today that it’s gotten its first commercial order for its vertical-axis floating wind turbine.. More…
Chinese state-owned automaker shares plans to expand and build its EVs in Europe
SAIC Motor, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is doubling down on its EV strategy in Europe following encouraging sales so far this year. The massive automaker recently shared plans to erect a new EV production facility overseas, to help deliver models to its growing audience in the market. More…
Review: WowGo AT2 Plus is the budget-priced all-terrain electric skateboard to buy
Electric skateboards are a blast no matter what type you’re riding or where you’re doing it. Just having a fast, fun form of transportation in a compact package you can carry under your arm is a feat in and of itself. But off-road electric longboards ratchet up the fun several notches by taking you beyond just cruising the bike paths and out into nature. The WowGo AT2 Plus is an all-terrain e-board that can handle any type of terrain you throw at it, doing so without breaking the bank. More…
Stellantis reveals new electric SUV set to rival the Volvo EX30, starting under $40,000
On Tuesday, Stellantis unveiled its latest electric SUV, the FIAT 600e, with up to 248 miles range (400 km) starting at under $40,000 (€36,490). The new compact electric SUV is set to compete against the upcoming Volvo EX30 in the lucrative crossover market. More…
Toyota shareholders raise concerns over Tesla’s EV lead – Here’s the company’s response
At a recent general meeting, Toyota’s shareholders raised concerns over Tesla and the lead it has established as the industry moves to electric vehicles. More…
Android Auto is adding new features for electric vehicles
Google is working to bring better support to Android Auto for electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with the infotainment experience. More…
