Smartphones have wireless charging, so why not cars? After all, the batteries are similar. The answer is, as always, “it’s complicated”, but Tesla is working on a solution (like Volvo and Xiaomi). According to the company’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, and its VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy, wireless charging is currently in the works. The remarks were made… Read more…
If you see a Mercedes EQS with turquoise lights, it’s driving itself
Red means stop, green means go – and turquoise now means automated driving: Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker permitted to use exterior marker lights, which means automated driving is activated, in California and Nevada. Read more…
US gov’t may update EV charger subsidy rules for newly-certified NACS port
The Federal Highway Administration announced today that it will seek feedback on how government rules should be updated to account for the new NACS/J3400 charging standard, potentially unlocking $7.5 billion in federal subsidies for the Tesla-developed charging connector. Read more…
Tesla claims over 600 ‘solar neighborhoods’ as part of home builder program
Tesla has been partnering with major new home builders all over the US to deploy solar and Powerwalls, and it now claims to have deployed “over 600 solar neighborhoods”. Read more…
Volkswagen’s flagship ID.7 EV is off to a slow start in China, with only 300 orders in 3 days
Volkswagen’s EV woes in China continue. After launching last week, the brand’s flagship ID.7 electric sedan received only 300 orders in three days. Read more…
Watch How Tesla Manufactures The Cybertruck’s Door Panels At Giga Texas
The Cybertruck’s stainless steel door panels absorb 75 percent of the side impact crash load. Read more…
2024 Lexus RZ Lineup Expanded With Entry-Level RZ 300e Version
It will be slightly less expensive and offer an EPA range of up to 266 miles. Read more…
Tesla, Mercedes, VW, Stellantis will compensate customers for losing German subsidies
Over the weekend, the German government – in stark contrast to what the French neighbors are doing – decided to abruptly stop its EV subsidy program. And we do mean abruptly – the announcement was made on December 16 and the halt went into effect on December 17, the date from which the German government isn’t accepting any new applications… Read more…
Car Voice Assistants Could Get Way Better Thanks To The Tech Behind ChatGPT
Ever wanted to have a conversation with your car? Some companies are using ChatGPT to make that a reality. Read more…
Nio ET7 With 150-kWh Semi Solid-State Battery Drives 648 Miles On A Single Charge
It achieved an average speed of 52.13 miles per hour during the roadtrip that took place in cold weather (28.4°-10.4° F). Read more…
UK’s Sonder Bikes Enters E-Gravel Segment With New El Camino
The El Camino is offered in a variety of configurations for all types of gravel riding. Read more…
Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche Finally Commit To Using The NACS
Starting in 2025, Volkswagen Group vehicles will have access to more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
Plugsurfing debuts route planner tool for locating EV chargers
German EV charging management platform Plugsurfing has introduced a route planner tool for finding chargers along any desired route across 27 European countries. The company’s network currently encompasses 600,000 charge points. The route planner is powered by Amsterdam-headquartered Chargetrip’s range prediction and EV routing platform. It uses an algorithm that includes up to 15 parameters… Read more…
AmpUp wins $1.7-million grant from state of Connecticut for EV charging management pilot
Charging software provider AmpUp has been awarded up to $1.7 million in funding from the state of Connecticut’s Innovative Energy Solutions program for a charging management pilot. The goal of the project is to provide grid operators with a scalable solution to balance energy demand during peak periods by decreasing load at EV charging stations…. Read more…
Tesla drivers have highest accident rate despite Autopilot claims, who is lying?
A new study based on insurance claims shows that Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate of any brand in the auto industry. That’s despite Tesla claiming that its Autopilot safety features result in a much lower crash rate than the industry average. Read more…
This modular solar canopy only takes 6 hours to install [Update]
Reno, Nevada-based startup World4Solar‘s freestanding modular solar canopy can be installed in less than a day. Read more…
Juiced RipRacer e-bike now $1,049 (Save $450), Jackery mini power station $99, more
One of our favorite e-bikes here at Electrek is on sale for one of its best prices yet. The Juiced Bikes RipRacer is dropping down to $1,049 alongside a chance to save on this mini Jackery Explorer power station at $99. Not to mention an assortment of deals on e-bikes and all of the other best Green Deals. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) finds a partner to build its massive $5B mega-EV plant, paving the way for R2
Rivian (RIVN) is taking another big step toward opening its second manufacturing facility. The EV startup revealed it had chosen Clayco as its partner to build the massive $5 billion EV plant.. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck’s Wade Mode Uses Air From The Suspension To Protect The Battery
Tesla’s pickup can wade through 31-inch deep water, but the Rivian R1T can go even deeper. Read more…
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Left Me Stranded In Rural Virginia
It broke down after a mere 28 hours in my possession, stranding me in Wythesville, Virginia. Read more…
