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…
How Long Can Tax Incentives Support The EV Market?
In many places around the world, it’s not looking great. Read more…
Facelifted Genesis Electrified GV70 spotted in South Korea
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has been caught donning a fresh facelift for the first time. This upgrade, spotted in a South Korean parking lot by HealerTV, reveals the design refresh ahead of schedule. The Electrified GV70 is the company’s third EV and was first unveiled in November 2021. Source: Healer TV This electric powerhouse joined the automotive stage hot on… Read more…
GDI announces third-party cell verification of its 100% silicon anode
Battery-makers are eagerly researching ways to incorporate silicon, which can potentially store 10 times as much energy as graphite, into anodes. Now silicon anode specialist GDI says it has developed a 100% silicon roll-to-roll processed anode for next-generation batteries, potentially enabling graphite-free battery cells that deliver far higher energy density, faster charging and greater safety… Read more…
Mack Trucks launches truck-as-a-service leasing for the new MD Electric truck
Mack Trucks, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, has launched a usage-based leasing option for its MD Electric medium-duty truck, which is expected to go into production late this year (Mack is currently taking orders). The ElectriFi Subscription program allows customers to pay as they go based on monthly miles driven. Chassis and body, charging,… Read more…
Nissan Ariya: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist
This past year, the Nissan Ariya has dropped into a cohort of quite appealing crossover EVs, including the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ4X, Subaru Solterra, Volkswagen ID.4, and Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge. It’s a very crowded field. All of those models arrived before the Ariya and are roughly the… Read more…
EV Startups Are Finally Running Out Of Cash
Plus, ICE powertrains are in trouble and Nikola’s former CEO is sentenced to jail time. Read more…
What Happens To The Climate If Automakers Slow Down Their Electric Vehicle Goals?
As some automakers struggle with the transition to EVs, it likely means more bad news for carbon emissions. Read more…
Overair completes assembly of its first full-scale Butterfly eVTOL prototype, will begin flight testing
Advanced air mobility startup Overair is celebrating a significant milestone this morning, completing its first full-scale Butterfly eVTOL prototype ahead of flight testing in 2024. With its unique rotor design compared to many other eVTOLs, Overair’s electric aircraft looks to achieve commercial operations in multiple countries. Read more…
NIO ET7 achieves nearly 650 miles range with game-changing 150 kWh battery
NIO’s ET7 electric car has over 1,000 km CLTC range with its new 150 kWh battery. To put its new ultra-long-range battery to the test, NIO’s CEO William Li drove the ET7 for over 14 hours, covering 1,044 km (~650 miles) with some charge left to spare. Read more…
Move over Tesla: BYD has caught up and is expected to take the lead in global BEV market share
As we navigate the final half of the last month of 2023, there’s a genuine chance that Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) will take the crown from Tesla as the leader in global BEV market share. A global technology research firm thinks so based on BYD’s continued growth that led to it catching Tesla in Q3. Read more…
Tesla Confirms It’s Working On A Wireless Inductive EV Charger
Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen made the announcement in a Jay Leno’s Garage video review of the Cybertruck. Read more…
VinFast VF 9 Will Be Less Expensive Than Expected, But Energy Consumption Disappoints
The latest price estimate is $79,800 for the Eco and $85,800 for the Plus trim. Read more…
Ford, GM EVs To Get Access To Tesla Superchargers In February 2024
The news comes from Tesla’s Design Manager for Charging Infrastructure, Jennifer Pretare. Read more…
Microsoft partners with TomTom to bring true AI-powered assistant to vehicles
TomTom and Microsoft just announced their partnership to develop perhaps the most advanced AI assistant for cars. They call it a “fully integrated, AI-powered conversational automotive assistant”. This means you can do pretty much everything using the voice assistant. Since it’s a true AI assistant, it understands context and can complete all kinds of tasks – opening windows, controlling the… Read more…
