Tesla (TSLA) is aiming for a ‘decent’ quarter for deliveries with a strong end to the quarter after supply chain issues affected early production in Q3 More…
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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Time to cancel your Taycan/Model S reservation? [Video]
Imagine for a second you’re in the market for a fast, luxury, four-seater electric car and money isn’t really an issue. Perhaps you don’t even have to imagine because that is in fact your reality – in which case, congratulations, and I slightly hate you More…
Sketchy report suggests Apple is developing its car alone to avoid further delays
The long-rumored Apple Car is still a mystery. Even with lots of back and forth, a sketchy report suggests that Apple will develop its car alone to avoid further delays More…
It’s World EV Day, and here’s why it’s not just another goofy ‘Day’ [Video]
It’s World EV Day today, which means what it sounds like: it celebrates and promotes the role of electric vehicles as the world attempts to move toward reaching net zero. US climate czar Gina McCarthy spoke with Ben Prochazka of the Electrification Coalition today about why that’s so important More…
Orca AI begins research trial of safety system for autonomous ships
Maritime platform developer Orca AI has recently announced a partnership with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) to test its safety system for autonomous ships. Orca AI’s Automatic Ship Target Recognition System has been installed on an NYK ship as a research trial to support the advancement of autonomous sea travel. More…
NYC DOT looks to build one of the largest EV charging networks in the US [Update]
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) recently shared extensive plans to support the influx of EVs in the area by deploying four DC fast chargers as part of its city-operated fast-charging network. With nearly 50,000 chargers planned by 2030 as part of an ambitious plan, NYC’s government looks to build one of the largest municipal charging networks in the country. More…
EGEB: China led as the world installed 6.1 GW of offshore wind in 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Tesla’s $25,000 electric car rendered as sporty Model Q hatchback – dope or nope?
Tesla is coming up with its $25,000 electric car, but we still don’t know exactly what it will look like or even what it will be called More…
Toyota is investing over $13 billion in EV batteries while lobbying to slow everyone else
Toyota announced that it is investing over $13 billion in EV batteries as it is trying to catch up after falling behind in electrification More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 8, 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…
There is no Li-ion battery recycling standard, but that may be about to change
Lithium-ion battery development and production is rapidly escalating worldwide, yet there’s no standard when it comes to battery designs, materials, and chemistries. And that affects the ability to recycle Li-ion batteries – a vital final stage of their life cycle. But this may be about to change in the US More…
Bosch unveils unique EV cable without bulky ‘charging brick’
Engineering and technology company Bosch has unveiled a new charging cable for electric vehicles equipped without the traditional “charging brick.” The manufacturer shared new details of the EV cord ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility in Munich this week More…
I drove a rare solar-electric yacht to test clean-sea propulsion, here’s how it went
While we at Electrek often tend to focus on electric vehicles taking over roads, it’s important to remember that our inevitable abandonment of fossil fuels stems to all modes of transportation, whether it’s by land, air, or even the sea. I recently had the opportunity to set sail on Sunwater Marine’s Ramblin’ Rose, a 40-foot sailing yacht powered by solar panels and electric propulsion. It’s one of the only vessels of its kind on the West Coast More…
EGEB: Researchers ran tests on wind turbine noise and got a surprise
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Tesla (TSLA) produces record number of EVs at Gigafactory Shanghai, mostly exports
Tesla produced a record number of electric vehicles out of Gigafactory Shanghai last month More…
Tesla is building a team of energy traders
Some people trade stocks, but Tesla wants to trade energy capacity. The company is building a new team of traders to do just that with its Autobidder platform More…
Budget-priced 70 mph electric scooters from Ola begin sales, shake up industry
The start of sales for the Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters has been hotly anticipated since the scooters were first teased earlier this year. Now that orders are open, all eyes are on Ola to see how the company grows its scooter operations domestically and abroad More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 7, 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…
Polestar shares 2.2 kWh transporter concept capable of hauling 400 lbs
Polestar has once again made the headlines with another unique electric concept, this time in the form of a transporter cart used to move cargo and make deliveries. The project, called Re:Move began as a mere concept project celebrating industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, and ended up becoming an actual working prototype unveiled at IAA Mobility in Munich More…
Cupra shares ‘ambitions’ to become fully electric brand by 2030
During IAA Mobility in Munich this year, Spanish automaker Cupra publicly shared its brand’s vision for an all-electric future, outlining its pipeline of upcoming EVs as evidence of its “ambition” to reach its goal by 2030 More…
