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US-based startup adds second model of all-wheel-drive electric motorcycle, claims 2022 production
When Colorado-based electric motorcycle startup Zaiser first claimed last summer to be working on an all-wheel-drive electric motorcycle with 300 miles (482 km) of range, it sounded a bit out there.. More…
Ford’s new gaming concept lets you turn your Mustang Mach-E into an interactive ‘escape room’
Ford has developed a spy-themed concept game that allows Mustang Mach-E owners to turn their EVs into an “escape room” – or escape car, rather. The interactive game functions through the Mach-E’s center touchscreen, using functions within the EV to guide the driver and its passenger(s) on a secret mission to deliver a package. More…
AutoFlight shares ‘Prosperity I’ eVTOL air taxi proof of concept with video footage of it transitioning from vertical to horizontal flight mid-air
AutoFlight has grown one step closer to passenger flights in its eVTOL air taxi by introducing a proof of concept version called “Prosperity I,” alongside a first look at the eVTOL in the air. Additionally, AutoFlight has posted teaser footage of “Prosperity I” transitioning from vertical takeoff rotors to horizontal flight while in the air. More…
Nissan teases retro styled Micra EV, solid-state batteries for Europe, €23 billion investment
Nissan plans to manufacture its all-new, all-electric successor to the compact Nissan Micra at the Renault ElectriCity center in France, where the retro-styled hatchback will serve to kick off the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance 2030 roadmap, its planned 23 billion Euro investment in EVs, and the group’s push for solid-state batteries. More…
Tesla is not working on its $25,000 electric car at the moment, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is not working on its previously announced $25,000 electric car right now because it has “too much on its plate”. More…
Leaked: peek inside the new VW ID. Buzz before you’re supposed to!
Just like it says in the headline – here’s your chance to check out the nearly production-ready interior of the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van weeks before VW wants you to see it. More…
Joe Rogan gets a rare look at new Tesla Cybertruck prototype, releases new pictures
Joe Rogan is one of the first people to get a close at Tesla’s new Cybertruck prototype, and maybe even a tour of Gigafactory Texas. The comedian and podcast host shared some pictures and his thoughts on the electric pickup truck. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck prototype shows up in controversial podcaster Joe Rogan’s instagram
Joe Rogan is one of the first people to get a close at Tesla’s new Cybertruck prototype, and maybe even a tour of Gigafactory Texas. The comedian and controversial podcast host shared some pictures and his thoughts on the electric pickup truck. More…
Royal BAM announces ‘world’s first’ fully electric road paver and massive 270 kWh batteries
Dutch civil engineering company Royal BAM has announced a fully-electric asphalt spreading road paver, which will save more than 93,000 kilograms of CO₂ and 115,000 grams of nitrous oxide emissions compared to its bio-diesel counterparts. More…
Ola plans electric scooter and electric car R&D center based in the UK, investing $100M
India-based Ola Electric made a splash with its high performance and low cost S1 Pro electric scooters, which are now taking India by storm. With its sights set on global expansion, the company announced today that it is opening a new R&D center in the UK for both two-wheeled and four-wheeled electric vehicle development. More…
Elon Musk: Tesla is prioritizing product development of Optimus humanoid robot in 2022
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is going to be shifting its product development to make Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot also known as Optimus, a priority in 2022. More…
Varla Pegasus review: Flying at 28 mph on a full-suspension electric scooter
The Varla Pegasus is one of those rare electric scooters that strikes a nice balance between higher-than-average performance and a reasonable price tag. And having spent a couple weeks so far putting the scooter to the test, I can confirm that it has the right combination of performance and value to fit a wide range of riders.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 26, 2022
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These are the latest big electric bike companies to pull in tens of millions in funding
It may be a new year, but many trends have stayed the course in the electric bicycle industry. Chief among them is a move we’re seeing where VCs and other investors have been tripping over each other to throw money at electric bike companies. More…
Rivian paused production earlier this month to hone its manufacturing processes, hoping to ramp up output to 200 EVs a week
American automaker Rivian reportedly halted its production lines in Illinois to fix some issues and streamline its manufacturing processes. After a difficult start to R1T production amidst COVID-19 and supply chain shortages, Rivian looks to hit higher output targets, aiming for 200 deliverable EVs a week.. More…
Tesla delays Cybertruck production due to supply chain constraints, new timeline is vague
Tesla confirmed today that it is delaying the start of Cybertruck production as supply chain issues, especially the chip shortage, would limit volumes significantly. More…
Tesla confirms Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas, now working on final certification
Tesla confirmed that Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas late in 2021, and now the company is working on “final certification” for the new version of the electric SUV being built at the new factory. More…
Tesla unveils fleet of new ‘Tesla Semi’ electric trucks
Tesla has quietly unveiled a fleet of new ‘Tesla Semi’ electric trucks as part of its new financial result report.. More…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2021 financial results: beat expectations with over $2 billion in profit
Tesla (TSLA) has released its financial results and shareholders letter for the fourth quarter of 2021, and consequently for its full-year 2021, after market close today. More…