The list of weird yet awesome electric boats on Alibaba seems to grow every week. Fortunately for us, we’ve managed to stumble upon another oddball offering in the form of an inflatable electric houseboat. And if you ask me, it’s perfect for the latest edition of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series.. More…
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Best Cyber Monday 2022 Green Deals: e-bikes, power stations, more
Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage this week, with Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and many others offering up notable deals. Head below for the best Cyber Monday 2022 Green Deals and more. More…
Podcast: Tesla FSD Beta wide release, Cybertruck reservations, TSLA investors ask board to help, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s FSD Beta wide release, Cybertruck reservations reaching 1.5 million, TSLA investors asking the board for help, and more. More…
Tesla now detects Autopilot cheating devices
Tesla is now starting to detect Autopilot cheating devices that enable you not to hold the steering wheel, and it is acting on it if you use it. More…
Tesla adds another recall to a ‘Total Recall’ year
Tesla issues a recall on 80,000 cars in China adding another one to a year with a lot of recalls, but most of them are easily fixed with software updates. More…
Vinfast achieves milestone with first batch of VF8 EVs shipped to the US
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Vinfast hit a major milestone Friday, shipping the first batch of VF8 SUVs to the US.. More…
France’s first offshore wind farm is now fully online
France’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project, the 480 megawatt (MW) Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm, is now fully up and running. More…
Hyundai, SK On investing $1.9B in US battery factory with 20 GWh annual capacity
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On plan to invest $1.9 billion (2.5 trillion won) to build a new EV battery plant in the US. The partners are scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on November 28 in Georgia, where Hyundai is building its first dedicated EV facilities.. More…
Babymaker 2 review: This belt-drive electric bike is more than just an edgy name
Yeah, I thought the same that you did when I first started covering the Babymaker 2. Here’s a new e-bike from some bike bros that’s got more of a provocative name than actual substance.. More…
Tesla Supercharger is blocked by Mercedes EQS owned by dealer in apparent publicity stunt
A Tesla Supercharger in Tennessee was blocked by a Mercedes-Benz EQS owned by a local dealership in an apparent publicity stunt amid a busy travel time for Thanksgiving Day. More…
Tesla Supercharger is blocked by Mercedes EQS owned by dealer: publicity stunt or clueless driver?
A Tesla Supercharger in Tennessee was blocked by a Mercedes-Benz EQS owned by a local dealership amid a busy travel time for Thanksgiving Day. More…
Tesla reduces Supercharger prices as charging business matures
Tesla has reduced Supercharging prices in many regions as its charging business starts to mature a little. More…
BLUETTI Black Friday sale offers big discounts on portable power stations & solar panels
It’s time for 2022’s Black Friday sales, and portable power leader BLUETTI has kicked off the holiday season with some fantastic deals on its backup power stations, batteries, and solar panels. But don’t wait, as this sale ends on November 30.. More…
Tesla is rumored to integrate Dolby Atmos in its electric cars
Tesla is rumored to be working on integrating Dolby Atmos in its electric cars in order to deliver better surround sound. More…
Tesla sketchy rumor: Dolby Atmos integration into sound system
Tesla is rumored to be working on integrating Dolby Atmos in its electric cars in order to deliver better surround sound. More…
Honda files trademark for electric ‘Motocompacto,’ likely tiny e-motorcycle
Remember Honda’s Motocompo from the early 1980s? It was a tiny little gas-powered motorcycle designed to fit in the trunk of small car and give drivers a way to extend their reach into a city. Based on new trademark filings for a “Motocompacto”, it looks more likely than ever that Honda could be resurrecting it as an electric motorbike. More…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to all owners in North America
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta is now available to all owners who ordered the Full Self-Driving package in North America. It’s no longer limited to drivers with a high safety score. More…
Here’s how you can maximize your Ford F-150 Lightning range this winter
Ford’s first fully electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, has been selling like hotcakes. However, with winter upon us, Ford has released a few tips to help Lightning drivers get the most out of their range in the cold weather. More…
Escend Blades Alpha review: Electric skates are here, and they’re pretty rad
The future has officially arrived, and its in the form of all-electric skates designed by Escend out of the UK. These aren’t roller skates with fireworks attached to them like the early pioneers of MTV’s Jackass, nor are they the regular old inlines we donned during our first couple’s skate in the 90s. Instead, the Escend Blades Alpha have successfully combined the joy of inline skating with the unmatched, effortless velocity that comes with electric motors. I kicked, pushed, and wobbled my way through two different variations of these electric skates for you, so be sure to check out my video below to get my thoughts. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 23, 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…
