Disney World is stepping up its efforts to assist the growing population of EV drivers on the road today with new charging solutions that will easily “fill up” your ride quicker than you can get through one roller coaster at the park. More…
Category: Electrek
Electric bike brand SONDORS files for IPO with new product hints, but details raise troubling questions
The Malibu-based electric bicycle company SONDORS recently submitted filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicating that it seeks to go public, which would make it the first e-bike company in the US to do so. But in addition to revealing some interesting new future products, the filings shined some light on past missteps and gave customers who claim that the company misleads the public ample ammunition. More…
Check out Honda’s swappable battery stations for electric motorbikes, hoping to go global
Honda’s swappable battery packs, known as the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe:), are soon getting their own Gogoro-style battery swapping stations for recharging. More…
Panicking about the UN’s scary Emissions Gap Report is a waste of time – here’s what to do instead
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) just released its Emissions Gap Report 2022 – and let’s just say, the news isn’t good. So brace yourselves: You’re likely to see a slew of frightening, doom-mongering headlines about it today, unleashing a fresh wave of terror over those of us who care about the planet. But rather than panicking, here’s what to do instead. More…
Tesla issues rare real ‘physical’ recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles
Tesla has issued a recall on just over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles over a seat belt problem. It’s a rare real ‘physical’ recall for the automaker after many ‘recall” that were just software updates. More…
Electric cars reach 18% of new car sales in California compared to 6% in the US
California announced that electric car sales represent nearly 18% of new car sales in the state compared to 6% for the whole of the United States. More…
US Special Operations tests American-made electric motorbikes for military use
Light electric vehicles have seen growing interest from militaries all over the world. Now the latest electric motorbike receiving its draft card comes from North Carolina-based electric moped builder Huck Cycles. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 26, 2022
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…
Charging on EVgo just got easier for Teslas
EVgo has added Autocharge+ capability to Teslas using the Tesla CCS Adapter in its latest app update. This allows CCS-enabled Teslas to charge at EVgo stations without having to swipe a card. Strangely, it only works when using the Tesla CCS adapter and not when using a normal Tesla connector available at some EVgo stations. We’ll explain below. More…
Ford (F) races past Q3 2022 revenue expectations on EV boost, absorbing Argo engineers to boost self-driving tech
Ford (F) released its third-quarter 2022 earnings report after the stock market close today. The automaker has been battling supply chain bottlenecks all year, warning investors of a hit to its bottom line last month. More…
Tesla is reportedly under DoJ criminal probe over self-driving claims
Tesla is reportedly under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice in the United States over self-driving claims. More…
Toyota ramping up bZ4X SUV production to compete in swelling EV market, but not anytime soon
Is the world’s largest automaker finally responding to the rapidly changing auto industry? Toyota is now considering ramping up production of its first 100% electric mass-market vehicle, the bZ4X SUV, but not until 2025, according to sources familiar with the plans. More…
Check out cordless car vacuums from Fanttik, designed specifically to help keep your EV spotless (22% off)
Fairly young brand a and V9 Mate – each unique in its own way to tackle dirt, crumbs, and pet hair bound to end up in an EV, whether its a compact like a Tesla Model 3, or an SUV like a Rivian R1S. More…
Check out cordless car vacuums from Fanttik, designed specifically to help keep your vehicle spotless (22% off)
Fairly young brand a and V9 Mate – each unique in its own way to tackle dirt, crumbs, and pet hair bound to end up in your vehicle, whether its a compact like a Tesla Model 3, or an SUV like a Rivian R1S. More…
First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled
Unplugged Performance is launching an aftermarket wheel for the Tesla Cybertruck – even before you can order the electric truck itself. More…
Candela unveils Florida-inspired T-Top version of world’s longest range electric powerboat
Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just revealed the first images and details for its latest electric hydrofoil boat, the Candela C-8 T-TOP. More…
The EPA just awarded $1 billion to 389 school districts for electric school buses
The Biden Administration today announced the recipients of nearly $1 billion of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2022 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. In other words, that means thousands of new electric school buses will soon hit the road across the US. More…
Ford (F) Q3 earnings preview: analysts expect revenue to climb despite $1B in supply chain costs
Ford (F) reports its third-quarter earnings Wednesday after the bell. Although analysts expect revenue to climb YOY, earnings growth will be harder to achieve as the company has already warned investors of an over $1 billion impact from supply chain-related costs. Take a look at the Ford 2022 Q3 earnings preview below to see what you can expect later. More…
Elon Musk brings whole new meaning to ‘high speed’ satellite internet with vehicle-optimized Starlink terminal
One of the options Starlink customers have been waiting on, for quite a while, is the ability to use Starlink terminals while in motion. With Starlink Maritime the company released the ability to use the high-speed internet while in motion out at sea, but at last, there is an official option for customers who want to mount a Starlink terminal on top of their RV or other vehicles for in-motion use. More…
Check out video footage of XPeng AeroHT’s flying car completing its maiden flight
Following XPeng’s recent 1024 Tech Day event in China earlier this week, we have finally been able to share video footage of its latest generation of eVTOL built by AeroHT. As promised during the presentation, XPeng’s flying car prototype completed its maiden flight and has the receipts to prove it. You’ve gotta see this.. More…