This week, we got a special invitation to Carlsbad, California, to peek behind the curtain of Mercedes-Benz’s International Design Center (IDC). It was here that the automaker’s creative team shared details of its fifth design strategy, which includes NFTs, augmented reality, and some exciting new motor technology. The true star of the show, however, was the debut of Mercedes’s latest all-electric concept, the Vision One Eleven – a hyper-futuristic nod to an experimental legend that debuted over 50 years ago. More…
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Tesla offers 3 months of free Superchargers on new Model 3 ahead of expected refresh
Tesla has started to offer three months of free Superchargers on new inventory Model 3 vehicles delivered by June 30 in the US and Canada. More…
Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm will feature recyclable wind turbine blades
Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date will feature recyclable wind turbine blades made by Siemens Gamesa. More…
Biden vetoes Republican effort to poison you with truck soot
President Joe Biden has vetoed an effort by Congressional Republicans to roll back the first update to heavy truck pollution standards in 22 years. The new soot standards targeted by Republicans are estimated to save thousands of lives and tens of billions of dollars. More…
GM’s BrightDrop launches in Canada, its first fleet of electric delivery vans outside of the US
BrightDrop – GM’s all-electric, last-mile delivery unit – is venturing outside of the US for the first time and crossing the border north to Canada. FedEx, one of BrightDrop’s earliest and largest customers, will deploy an initial fleet of electric vehicles around some of the larger metropolitan areas in Canada. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 14, 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…
United Airlines to launch first electric commuter flights for San Francisco
Soon you can hop on a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the San Fransico Bay area for a quick, cost-effective way of getting around while limiting emissions. United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility revealed plans on Wednesday to launch the first electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area. More…
Microlino celebrates its 1,000th adorable electric microcar rolling off the line
The Swiss electric microcar Microlino has hit a major milestone as the 1,000th vehicle has finished production at its Turin, Italy-based factory. More…
Ford dreams up a roof-mounted backup EV battery system
Ford filed a patent last week for a roof-mounted backup EV battery system designed to give you the extra juice while off the grid. The idea is likely a pipe dream, but it shows you how automakers are getting creative in the electric era. More…
The world’s largest wind farm is on the homestretch [update]
Installation of the final wind turbines at the Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm is now complete. More…
Kia’s new high-performance EV will pack over 600hp based on next-gen ‘eM’ platform
As the first to ride on the Hyundai Motor Group’s next-gen “eM” electric car platform, Kia’s upcoming EV, codenamed “GT1,” is expected to be a long-range, high-performance machine. More…
Elon Musk updates Tesla Semi production
Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla’s plan to bring Tesla Semi to volume production. It looks like it won’t happen for another year. More…
Jackery’s new Explorer 2000 Plus makes the switch to LFP batteries with 2kWh capacity
Jackery today is introducing a new lineup of portable power stations deemed the Explorer Plus series. The first model to hit the scene is the new Explorer 2000 Plus, which makes some notable improvements in order to be one of the brand’s most capable releases to date for tapping into some power while camping or just at home during outages. As Jackery’s first LFP power station, the new Explorer 2000 Plus packs a 2kWh capacity, 3,000W output, and modular design. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 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…
Rivian (RIVN) will lose its spot in the Nasdaq-100 index next week, Nasdaq confirms
And it’s official. Rivian (RIVN) will lose its position on the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX) after its stock price fell over 90% from its all-time high achieved shortly after going public. More…
Stellantis says it’s not ready to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, but it is considering it
Stellantis confirmed that it is “evaluating” Tesla’s NACS connector. It is considering adopting it, but the automaker doesn’t seem ready to commit. More…
Fastest production electric car lands in the US as Rimac hands over first Nevera EV hypercar
Rimac Automobili revealed Tuesday it had delivered its first Nevera electric hypercar to a customer in the US. One of the fastest cars in the world and the current fastest production electric car, the Rimac Nevera, was handed over to its owner by the company’s dealer in New York. More…
BLUETTI AC180: Fast Charging Goldilocks-Sized 1152Wh Power Supply
In a world that demands constant connectivity and the need for power on the go, BLUETTI presents the AC180, a perfectly packed power station that brings together fast charging, exceptional battery capacity, and an array of innovative features. With its ability to charge within one hour and provide uninterrupted power throughout the day, the AC180 is set to stay powered at home, in the great outdoors, or during a power outage. More…
2024 Polestar 2 gets slight price bump, but more range and new features included
EV maker Polestar revealed Tuesday that the 2024 Polestar 2 will start at $51,300 (including destination fee). Although the price is slightly higher than last year’s model, the 2024 version includes more range and new features.. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock is on an incredible run, here’s why
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up more than 50% over the last month in one of the company’s best runs in value ever.. More…
