Tesla has released a new software update that lets drivers use their Tesla vehicles as actual megaphones to communicate with their surroundings. More…
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Australia has no offshore wind power, but that’s about to change
Australia is about to get its first offshore wind farms. The three projects will consist of two floating wind farms and one fixed-bottom wind farm, with a total installed capacity of 4.3 gigawatts. More…
Tesla shuts down ‘passenger play’ that allows users to play video games on center screen while driving
Tesla confirmed that it will shut down “passenger play,” which allows for playing video games on the center screen of its vehicles while driving. The change comes after NHTSA announced that it is opening an official probe into the situation. More…
22 of the most anticipated electric vehicles coming in 2022
Here we sit on the precipice of 2022, which is hopefully a shiny new start and not “2020 II.” One of the more optimistic outlooks we can share in the new year is the prospect of further EV adoption, led by an absolute slew of new EV models from all of the major names in vehicles. Below are some of the most anticipated electric vehicles scheduled to arrive in 2022, along with a little blurb about each so you can start planning which ones you want to test drive first. More…
Tesla owner blows up his Model S with dynamite over $22,000 battery replacement
A Tesla Model S owner in Finland decided to blow up his electric car with dynamite after it needed a battery replacement, which Tesla said was going to cost $22,000. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 23, 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…
Taiga Motors makes its first production electric snowmobiles
Taiga Motors announced that it has manufactured its first production electric snowmobiles and deliveries are expected to start early next year following regulatory approval. More…
Biden administration approves three big solar farms on public land
The US Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday that it has approved two solar farms, with a third nearing final approval, on public lands. More…
Tesla applies to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors
Tesla has applied to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors, which would be a first in the US. More…
Ola wanted to build 2 million electric scooters per year, but it’s hit a big problem
Ola Electric became the darling of the Indian electric scooter market when it unveiled its S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters earlier this year. The high-performance scooters boasted speeds of over 70 mph (115 km/h) yet came affordably priced at between US $1,050-$1,300.. More…
Tesla (TSLA) secures graphite anode material for battery production in rare new offtake deal
Tesla (TSLA) has secured new “Active Anode Material” from graphite for battery production in a rare new offtake agreement deal with Syrah Resources Limited. More…
The weirdest electric bike I’ve ever tested just got a big new update, and I love it
Rungu’s dual-front wheel electric bicycles are unlike anything else on the road or the trails. And now the company is releasing new updates to make them better than ever. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 22, 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…
10 ways to get the best out of your electric car on a holiday road trip
Taking your electric car on a holiday road trip? Reduce your costs and carbon footprint, and make your trip safer with these 10 quick tips. More…
Tesla (TSLA) rises back to over $1 trillion valuation; Elon Musk says he’s still selling shares
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has surged 7% today to rise back to over $1 trillion in market valuation. The reason behind the surge appeared to be Elon Musk saying that he is done selling the stock, but the CEO actually corrected his statement. More…
EV fleet startup Gravity begins passenger pick-ups in NYC with custom Mach-E yellow taxis
This holiday season, New Yorkers will be able to visit friends and loved ones around the city in a new fleet of bright yellow Mach-E taxis, provided by EV fleet startup Gravity, Inc. The Mustang Mach-E’s were customized with monitors and panoramic roofs for NYC passengers along with AI for driver safety. The fleet represents a new electrified generation of the Big Apple’s iconic yellow taxis. More…
NHTSA launches official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on onboard computer
The NHTSA confirmed that it has now launched an official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on its vehicles’ onboard computers. More…
Tesla has submitted final documents for Gigafactory Berlin production approval
Tesla and others have now submitted all documents needed for the environmental approval that would allow Gigafactory Berlin to start production. More…
BMW’s new partnership should bring more affordable electric motorcycles
Electric motorcycle prices may be dropping slightly, but they still cost a premium over gas-powered motorcycles. That could be changing, though, at least at BMW. The German manufacturer has just announced that its partnership with Indian motorcycle maker TVS will expand to include work on electric motorcycles. More…
These were the top 5 biggest electric motorcycle news stories of 2021
You may not have known it, but 2021 was a huge year for electric motorcycles. While Asia has traditionally been responsible for many of the electric motorcycles we’ve seen before, 2021 welcomed several new US entries in the market.. More…