Tesla is working on integrating vehicle sharing into its app, which could be a step further toward the long-awaited “Tesla Network” launch. More…
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Tesla recalls 21,599 Model Ys made in China, citing steering knuckle issues
According to a statement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), Tesla Shanghai filed a recall plan for 21,599 Model Y EVs manufactured in the country. The automaker cited issues pertaining to the strength of front and rear steering knuckles, stating they may not meet the automaker’s design requirements. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 2, 2021
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…
Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car
Toyota has reportedly partnered with China’s BYD to build a new affordable electric car to launch next year. More…
Tesla is having issues getting hands on solar panels, delays some projects
Tesla is having issues securing solar panel supply amid the global supply crisis. More…
Chevy Bolt production will resume in the last week of January
GM will bring the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV back into production in the week of January 24, 2022. Production is currently paused as GM sorts out a battery recall on both models. More…
Tesla (TSLA) asks US Government to waive tariffs on graphite from China, says it can’t get it elsewhere
Tesla is asking the US Government to waive tariffs on graphite coming from China – claiming it can’t get it elsewhere. More…
Polestar publicly reveals Polestar 5, shares three-year plan for two additional EV models
During a live event at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, Polestar has shared its three-year business plan that includes the launch of three new EVs, including two SUVs and the Polestar 5 sports sedan. Furthermore, the Swedish automaker shared its 2021 revenue, alongside promising sales projections for 2025.. More…
BMW thinks its futuristic 75 mph electric scooter will corner the US market. Here’s how
When BMW first debuted its futuristic concept electric scooter last year, it looked like a lofty design experiment without much chance for a real future. But perhaps more shocking than the design was the fact that BMW actually followed through with it, putting the BMW CE 04 electric scooter into production.. More…
Electrify America has now deployed Tesla Powerpacks at over 140 charging stations
Electrify America announced that it has now deployed over 30 MW of battery capacity using Tesla Powerpacks at over 140 charging stations. More…
Nissan unveils electric lunar rover prototype with ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel control present on upcoming Ariya
At its Futures event in Yokohama Japan, Nissan unveiled an electric lunar rover co-developed alongside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The prototype features AWD technology that will soon be featured on certain trims of 2023 Nissan Ariya. More…
Stellantis CEO complains about being forced to make EVs and not knowing how to profit from them
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares made some interesting comments that amounted to claiming that electric vehicles are being “imposed” on them and that they don’t know how to make them profitably. More…
Tesla launches ‘Cyberquad for Kids,’ shipping begins in 2-4 weeks
Late on December 1, Tesla launched ‘Cyberquad for Kids’ on its online shop. The Cyberquad for Kids comes with a price tag of $1,900 and a top speed of 10 mph. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 1, 2021
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…
Volocopter to create first public eVTOL system in the futuristic region of NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) developer Volocopter announced a joint venture with the sustainable development of NEOM in Saudi Arabia to design, implement, and operate the world’s first bespoke public eVTOL mobility system. The initial order is for 15 Volocopter aircraft that will begin initial operation in the next two to three years.. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid gets a minigun in the frunk and night vision
A Tesla Model S Plaid was modified to have a minigun in the frunk and night vision system. If you’re asking yourself, “Why?” I don’t really have an answer for you in this article. More…
Ex-Tesla VP turned Apple Car engineer poached by electric plane startup in latest staff loss
Apple has lost a senior member of its autonomous electric car team to a startup focused on electric aviation. Michael Schwekutsch, who left Tesla to join Apple as senior director of engineering for Special Projects Group in 2019, has left the company to work for Archer. This is just the latest in a revolving door situation surrounding Apple’s years-long effort to develop an electric vehicle with self-driving features. More…
Tesla announces it has officially moved its headquarters next to Gigafactory Texas
Tesla today announced that it has officially moved its headquarters to a location next to Gigafactory Texas in Austin. More…
Tesla’s center display is showing massive performance improvement with new AMD chip
Tesla’s center display is showing a massive performance improvement with its new AMD Ryzen chip. Hopefully, it will make it into more vehicles. More…
Full Self-Driving Diary: A longtime Tesla driver’s perspective on FSD beta
After a month of safe and cautious driving, I finally achieved a Safety Score of 99 last week, and shortly thereafter, I was granted access to the Full Self-Driving Beta for my 2021 Model Y. The experience with the FSD Beta over the last seven days has made a few things clear: it’s very much a beta, but it’s very, very impressive when it works. More…
