Tesla is starting to push a new version (10.9) of its Full Self-Driving Beta software update with some improvements, and Elon Musk announced an expansion of the test program in Canada. More…
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Tesla is rolling out software ‘fix’ to heat pump issue in cold weather, but some think it’s a hardware problem
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is starting to roll out a new over-the-air software update that includes a ‘fix’ to a heat pump issue that has been plaguing Tesla vehicles in cold-weather regions. More…
BP claims EV charging stations ‘on the cusp’ of being more profitable than gas pumps
Oil giant BP claims use of its BP pulse electric vehicle chargers is “on the cusp” of being more profitable for the company than filling up an internal combustion-powered car with gas. Once that happens, it could mark a major turning point for EVs and “big oil”. More…
Tarform begins delivering its slick-looking US-built electric motorcycles
Brooklyn, New York-based Tarform Motorcycles began sketching out designs for its slick-looking electric motorcycles almost five years ago. Despite pandemic-related setbacks that delayed production, the company is now beginning deliveries on its first electric motorcycles. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 15, 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…
Subaru reveals 1,073 hp STI E-RA electric track car at Tokyo Auto Salon
Subaru took the wraps off the all-electric, 1,073 hp STI E-RA concept car at this weekend’s Tokyo Auto Salon. And, while the STI E-RA might not have much in common with any road-going Subarus, that doesn’t mean the concept won’t hit the road. More…
Tesla release new Autopilot safety report, shows improvements despite limited data
Tesla has released its latest Autopilot safety report and it shows some improvements despite the limited data making things hard to analyze. More…
Tesla releases new Autopilot safety report, shows improvements despite limited data
Tesla has released its latest Autopilot safety report, and it shows some improvements despite the limited data making things hard to analyze. More…
EV charging scheme raises $6.2 million in funding, coming to 70 Taco Bell locations
It’s been a big week for Taco Bell fans who don’t want to admit they’re Taco Bell fans. Just days after announcing a first-of-its-kind taco subscription service, EV charging startup ChargeNet has announced plans to bring a comprehensive charging solution to one of the restaurant’s south San Francisco locations later this month. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Quad-Motor Four-Legged ‘Spider Bike’
When I set out each week to find the wildest electric vehicles for my regular Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, they are usually at least classifiable into categories like “bikes”, “cars” and “scooters”. But every now and again, I find something so wacky that it simply defies classification. More…
Ola production blows past 1,000 electric scooters per day, opening more orders soon
Despite running into initial delays, Ola has significantly ramped up production of its high-speed smart electric scooters. Now the Indian company says it will be opening up a new payment window soon to complete more orders of its Ola S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters. More…
Volvo Trucks introduces second-generation VNR Electric with bigger battery, added range, and new configurations
Volvo Trucks Corporation has announced the next generation of its all-electric, Class 8 VNR trucks for the North American market, including upgrades to battery size, range, and charging speeds. Furthermore, Volvo Trucks has introduced two additional configurations for its commercial fleets customers to choose from.. More…
Coal-hungry Indiana’s largest-capacity solar farm is about to come online
Houston-headquartered renewables company EDP Renewables North America has completed a 200-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Randolph County, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. It’s now the largest-capacity solar farm in Indiana. More…
Podcast: Tesla losing heat, new Model S, FSD Beta scrutiny from DMV and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s heat pump failing problem coming back, new updated Model S design, Tesla FSD Beta scrutiny from DMV, and more. More…
Kenworth says electric truck orders have tripled the past three months, quoting customers in 44 states
Kenworth Truck Co. recently shared news of tremendous growing interest in its lineup of all-electric medium and heavy-duty trucks, noting that orders have tripled the last 90 days as fleets look to take advantage of sweet incentives for zero-emission vehicles.. More…
Tesla adds structural battery pack reference to Model Y owner’s manual as production is imminent
Tesla has added a reference to the structural battery pack to the Model Y owner’s manual as production is expected to be imminent. More…
NIO expands US headquarters as North American launch begins to feel more and more likely
The US branch of Chinese automaker NIO continues to make interesting moves in North America, as the company signed a ten year lease on a building in San Jose, CA. The new 200,000+ sq. ft. US headquarters is more than double the size of NIO’s current footprint, signaling that a long speculated entry into the North America could be one stop closer to becoming reality. More…
Vanderhall Brawley electric off-roader gets dirty in cold weather test
With 400 claimed horsepower and up to 200 miles of trail-blasting range, much is expected from the upcoming Vanderhall Brawley electric off-roader. And, if this video of a pre-production Brawley tearing in up in extreme cold weather is any indication, it might just deliver. More…
Winnebago will reveal an electric motorhome at Florida RV super show next week
America’s other iconic RV name, Winnebago, has announced plans to reveal an all-electric concept motorhome developed by the company’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG) at next week’s Florida RV Super Show in Tampa, Florida. More…
Renault CEO vows to go fully-electric by 2030, contrary to statements from others at the company
French automaker Renault has joined the all-electric party in Europe, as its CEO recently shared news that the brand would become 100% electric by 2030. While the announcement is welcomed progress, its timing also correlates with current climate proposals in the UK and EU that will limit ICE by 2030, and require 100% EV sales by 2035. Conversely, another Renault exec has openly spoken out against the ICE ban.. More…
