Ford has issued a nationwide “stop shipment” order to all its carriers, instructing them to hold F-150 Lightnings while a potential battery issue is investigated. Ford is not aware of any incidences of the issue in the field and has not stopped sales of the Lightning, only shipments. It has also paused production while the issue is investigated. More…
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Evelo Dash review: Belt-drive folding e-bike with class… 2
The Evelo Dash manages to stand out in an ever crowded segment of electric folding bikes. At Electrek, many of the folding electric bikes we’ve reviewed over the years blend together, but the Evelo Dash has such incredible features that it has unearthed an inherit problem I didn’t know existed. More…
Porsche goes full electric bike: Greyp Bikes now Porsche eBike Performance
When it comes to electric bikes, many automakers have started tossing their hats in the ring. But Porsche is one of the most aggressive so far at targeting the booming e-bike industry. The company’s latest announcement sees it rebranding Croatian e-bike company Greyp as Porsche eBike Performance. More…
Texas EV drivers who charge at home can now get a discount on their entire electric bill with this retailer
Renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy US today announced that it’s going to give Texas electric vehicle drivers cheaper electricity rates when they smart charge their EVs at home. More…
US’s first solar panels over canals pilot will deploy iron flow batteries
The first US pilot that will site solar panels over irrigation canals is going to deploy long-duration iron flow battery storage. More…
Tesla employees are ‘tired of being treated like robots,’ seek to unionize at Giga New York
Tesla employees at Gigafactory New York, located in Buffalo, say they are “tired of being treated like robots,” and they informed CEO Elon Musk that they seek to unionize. More…
This EV battery material pioneer just raised $65M to scale US production
NanoGraf Technologies, which claims it has enabled the highest energy-density cylindrical 18650 Lithium-ion cell in the world, has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. 18650 cells are used in the production of electric vehicles. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 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…
How electric Zambonis highlight the need for zero-emission EVs on and off the ice
Electric vehicles are better for the climate and your health, with zero tailpipe emissions. Electric Zambonis are a perfect example since they often operate in an enclosed environment. More…
No pedals, no problem: Zoox begins first robotaxi rides on public roads in California
Autonomous robotaxi developer Zoox has announced two major milestones this month as it inches closer to a full launch to the general public. All without a driver … or pedals … or even a steering wheel. The Amazon subsidiary has shared footage of its Zoox branded robotaxis navigating public roads for the first time in California following an approved testing permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).. More…
Tesla shows new ‘Godzilla’ robot and in-depth look at latest electric car production line
Tesla has released an in-depth, impressive look at its latest electric car production line deployed at Gigafactory Berlin, including its new “Godzilla” robot. More…
In a first, rooftop solar is installed on West Virginia public schools – why that’s a big deal
Calhoun County Public Schools in West Virginia is going to install rooftop solar at two public schools – a state first. More…
Toyota finally admits ‘timing is right’ for an EV-first mindset amid business reshuffle
Amid new leadership changes, Toyota is reshuffling its business structure, claiming the “time is right” to accelerate battery electric vehicle (BEV) development. Toyota says it will take a new EV-first approach, starting with its luxury brand Lexus.. More…
Tesla secures massive new 1 GWh Megapack project in Canada
Tesla has secured a massive new 1 GWh Megapack order for a large-scale energy storage project in Canada. More…
Ford is expected to announce a new LFP battery factory with CATL in the US
Ford is expected to announce today a new LFP battery factory in the US in partnership with China’s CATL. More…
Magna to produce GM’s first Chevy Silverado EV battery enclosures in Michigan
Auto manufacturing giant Magna International (MGA) announced today it would be expanding its partnership with General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures for the new 2024 Chevy Silverado EV set to begin production later this year. More…
Tesla is preparing to launch its new Autopilot hardware 4.0 upgrade
Tesla is preparing to launch its new Autopilot hardware 4.0 upgrade, according to a filing with European regulators. More…
Tesla adjusts electric vehicle pricing in the US again
Tesla is again adjusting pricing for its electric vehicle in the US – making it the fourth time in just over a month.. More…
Tesla’s important Full Self-Driving Beta v11 update is delayed again
Tesla’s important Full Self-Driving Beta v11 software update is delayed again as the automaker appears to have serious issues shipping it. More…
Electric bicycle and e-motorcycle company SONDORS slashes IPO price… again
When we first reported that the Southern California-based electric bicycle and motorcycle company SONDORS was preparing for an IPO late last year, the company was expecting to hit a $10 per share price point in the $20M offering. But that number has since been revised to an estimate of $4-6 per share. More…
