A few years ago, any collision damage to a gigacast element would have meant replacing the entire piece. That’s no longer the case. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck: 5 Things To Know About The World’s Most Controversial EV
Alanis King checks out the Cybertruck and dives deep into some of its more… unusual qualities. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 77.4 kWh AWD review
In recent years Hyundai managed to boost its reputation significantly, its car now desirable to a huge number of people. One of the models that contributed a lot to this is the Ioniq 5, which we are reviewing today. It is a model that stands out with its looks and convinces the buyer with its day-to-day performance. Table of Contents:… Read more…
Tesla won’t launch Model Y ‘refresh’ this year, Musk says
“No Model Y ‘refresh’ is coming out this year,” Musk said. Read more…
Check Out This 24K Gold Plated Tesla Cybertruck
An additional film protects the 24k gold layer from being scratched on off-road adventures and going through car washes. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck review: incredible tech packaged in the weirdest way
I got my hands on a Tesla Cybertruck for a week. Being from Canada, I haven’t had the opportunity to test the electric pickup truck until now.. Read more…
I tested a hydrogen-powered bicycle. Is this the future?
This past week, I attended the Micromobility Europe event in Amsterdam, where I saw many familiar company faces and several new ones in the broader micromobility world. One of the most fascinating new startups I saw at the show was Hydroride Europe AG, which showed off several hydrogen-powered bicycles and a small at-home hydrogen generator for “recharging” the bike by producing small bottles of hydrogen gas.. Read more…
Tesla Celebrates Building 50 Millionth 4680-Type Battery Cell At Giga Texas
The average over the past eight months is estimated at 126,000 cells per day. Read more…
Honda CR-V e:FCEV production begins in the US
Honda has started manufacturing the CR-V e:FCEV in the US. The vehicle will be transported from Ohio to California and Japan, with the launch in Japan taking place before the market launch in California. However, the launch in both markets is scheduled for 2024. Read more…
Eleport to install charging infrastructure at 70 Carrefour locations in Poland
French retailer Carrefour has commissioned charging infrastructure provider Eleport to install over 70 charging stations at its store locations in Poland. A cooperation agreement provides for the installation of a total of over 170 charging points in 65 Polish cities by 2025. Read more…
Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVs
The federal government on Friday revealed vehicle efficiency standards for 2027-2031 that improve the fleet fuel efficiency of new cars and trucks—slightly. The final rules for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), announced Friday by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), set the… Read more…
NHTSA Relaxes CAFE Rules; 50.4 MPG Average By 2031
The move is expected to still save 70 billion gallons of gas by 2050. Read more…
Hyundai, Tesla pave the way for long-range (+300 mi) EV prices falling below average gas cars
Buying an electric car with at least 300 miles of range is getting more affordable than ever. Several automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, and Tesla, are now offering long-range EVs (those with at least 300 miles range) that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car in the US. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla v12.4, Rivian next-gen R1s, VW ID.7 GTX, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s upcoming v12.4 update, Rivian’s next-gen R1s, VW ID.7 GTX, and more. Read more…
Biden finalizes another softened fuel economy rule, still saves US billions
The Department of Transportation has finalized its newest Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, requiring an increase in fuel economy that will reduce pollution and save Americans $23 billion in fuel costs. But like other recently adopted standards, they are nevertheless softer than the administration had originally sought. Read more…
Nissan offers Chevy Bolt EV drivers a deal to buy a new LEAF
If you drive a Chevy Bolt EV or EUV model, Nissan wants you to buy (or lease) a new LEAF. Nissan is enticing Bolt EV drivers with a new incentive with the purchase or lease of a LEAF. Read more…
Long-Range EVs Are Finally Cheaper Than Average Gas Cars
Thanks to affordable new models from General Motors, Tesla and Hyundai, price parity with gas cars is no longer a distant dream. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Infotainment Review: Just Right, Not Radical
The Ioniq 5’s tech setup gets a lot right, including EV route-planning, safety and ease of use. But it could be better still. Read more…
Porsche Will Pay You $4,500 To Defect From Another EV Brand
Tired of that Tesla Porsche is offering serious money to try a Taycan instead. Read more…
Zoox is expanding autonomous robotaxi rides to new US cities
Autonomous technology developer Zoox is continuing its expansion of driverless robotaxi rides across two new cities in the US. This week, the company announced plans to start testing in Miami, Florida, and Austin, Texas, as it looks to begin commercial ride-hailing operations in the cities it’s already established in. Read more…
