The police in Norway have warned Tesla owners that they might be targeted by professional thieves after a few Tesla vehicles disappeared, and the police don’t know how they managed to unlock and start the cars. More…
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This newly launched electric cargo bike combines a big battery with small wheels for tight spaces
The KBO Ranger electric cargo bike has just launched as the company’s first utility e-bike. More…
Elon Musk sells $1.1 billion worth of Tesla stock (TSLA), but also collects $2.3 billion more
Tesla has confirmed in a new SEC filing that Elon Musk sold about $1.1 billion worth of Tesla stock (TSLA) after announcing that he would through a strange Twitter poll. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 10, 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…
The first US subsea cable plant for offshore wind farms opens in Charleston
Paris-headquartered global cable company Nexans has officially opened the US’s first high-voltage subsea cable plant. The Charleston, South Carolina factory will supply the fledgling yet soon-to-boom US offshore wind market. The plant is the only facility of its kind in North America.. More…
Don’t miss these Black Friday deals from EcoFlow, offering as much as $650 off
As we sit amidst the cool air of autumn, another holiday season fast approaches. While certain terrains may begin to become tough to explore for the remainder of 2021, that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning all your off-grid adventures in 2022. With the seasons changing, you’ll also want to ensure that you’ve got backup power readily available for anything the elements throw at you. What better way to stay prepared than to take advantage of some Black Friday deals from EcoFlow? The company is currently offering a slew of substantial discounts on its Portable Power Stations and Solar Panels. Check them out below. More…
Tesla Powerpacks power new ‘community battery’ project; ‘a big Powerwall for neighborhoods’
Tesla has deployed new Powerpacks near Sydney, Australia, to serve as a new “community battery” for the neighborhood. More…
Kandi America launches K32 off-road EV starting under $28k
Kandi America has introduced a new off-road, all-wheel-drive EV model in the US, set to deliver in Q1of 2022. While the K32 EV may resemble a pickup truck at first glance, Kandi America classifies it as a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), given its smaller battery and power rating compared to other passenger EVs. The K32 will come in two variations starting at $27,700, possibly less with federal and state tax incentives considered. More…
Juiced Bikes unveils RipRacer, a ‘fun-sized,’ fat-tire electric bike with Apple AirTag battery tracking
San Diego-based electric bicycle company Juiced Bikes unveiled today a new e-bike model with a smaller format than the company’s other popular e-bikes. The Juiced RipRacer also sets a new low price for the brand. More…
StoreDot turns out ua-fast, Tesla-like 4680 cells on a mass production line
StoreDot, an Israel-based electric vehicle battery startup, today claimed that it has become the first company to produce silicon-dominant extreme fast charge (XFC) cells for electric vehicles on a mass production line. More…
Rivian (RIVN) goes public at $77 billion valuation, aims to reach 1 million EV volume by 2030
Rivian (RIVN) goes public this morning, and after adjusting the price up all week, it now values the company at around $77 billion at the opening. More…
Countries and automakers agree to go all-electric by 2040 in weak new goal set at COP26
At COP26, several major countries and automakers agree to set a new goal to go all-electric by 2040. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 9, 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…
Geely’s Farizon Auto unveils ‘Homtruck’ electric semi for global market in 2024
Farizon Auto, the commercial vehicle branch of Geely, launched a new electric semi-truck concept called the Homtruck. While the unveiled vehicle remains a concept, Geely has already shared intentions to enter production and begin deliveries in 2024. Furthermore, the Chinese automaker is planning to roll out the Homtruck semi in international markets too, including North America. More…
COP26 Daily Briefing: 3 big things that happened on November 9
The COP26, aka the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, is under way in Glasgow. Here’s Electrek‘s daily roundup of the key happenings at the world’s most important summit ever. More…
Hyundai’s new Supernal to lead charge into AAM future
South Korean transportation giant Hyundai has announced the creation of an advanced air mobility (AAM) company, Supernal LLC. The company will pursue the development of next-generation passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, and aims to conduct its first commercial flight in 2028. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes, is Elon Musk starting to sell? His brother got $100 million out
With another important drop today, Tesla (TSLA) has now dropped more than 12% since CEO Elon Musk announced that he would sell 10% of his stake. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock plummets, is Elon Musk starting to sell? His brother got $100 million out
With another important drop today, Tesla (TSLA) has now dropped more than 12% since CEO Elon Musk announced that he would sell 10% of his stake. More…
Check out the Ford F-150 Lightning up close with a 3D, AR experience through Google
Who said you have to wait until 2022 to see a new Ford F-150 Lightning in your driveway? Together with the help of Google, Ford just launched “F-150 Lightning: Strike Anywhere,” a 3D, augmented reality experience available anywhere using your smartphone. (The link is here.) The 3D animations allow you to browse through variations of the upcoming electric pickup, while the AR function lets you place a Lightning truck in front of you to visualize it in real life. More…
Tim Cook responds to Elon Musk claim that Tesla wanted to sell to Apple (while dodging car question)
Back in late 2020, Elon Musk said he had reached out to Tim Cook to talk about Apple acquiring Tesla years back when the automaker was struggling. However, Cook said he had never spoken with Musk. Now in a new interview, while skipping a question about Apple Car, Cook shared more details on what happened with Musk. More…