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Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted In Car Hauler At Giga Texas
AutoFlight completes another first in eVTOL Airtaxis by flying three simultaneously [Video]
Just a few months after setting a world record for the longest flight by an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, AutoFlight has delivered another world first. The company just shared footage of it showing off not one but three of its Prosperity I prototypes flying at once, and it looks awesome. Check out the full video below. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 26, 2023
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…
Thanks to wind and solar, Texas has kept the power on and the costs down
Wind, solar, and nuclear generated up to 55% of total power in Texas in the record-breaking end-of-June heat – keeping the natural gas share below 50%. More…
Porsche opens its first EV Charging Lounge with snacks and a smart mirror for workouts
The luxury automaker is looking to upgrade the charging experience for Porsche EV drivers with exclusive “premium” amenities. The Porsche Charging Lounge comes complete with snacks and soft drinks, digital media, and even a smart mirror to get a workout in while on the road. More…
Audi Global All-Electric Car Sales Increased By 59% In Q2 2023
The Q4 e-tron family is responsible for almost two thirds of Audi BEV volume. More…
First Porsche Charging Lounge Opens In Germany
Located in Bingen am Rhein, the pilot station offers six 300-kW DC fast-charging points and four 22-kW AC charging points. More…
Honda teases a new electric sports car coming later this year
Japanese automaker Honda is dropping hints about a new electric sports car due out later this year in honor of its 75th anniversary. More…
GEM reveals its new 2024 LSVs that are designed to feel more like real cars
GEM, the company that makes all of those fun-looking people movers you see at places like airports, sports complexes, and hotels, has just launched its new 2024 line of low-speed vehicles (LSVs). And now they’re more “automotive like” than ever. More…
If your Tesla starts to stink like cheesy feet, this is what you have to do
If your Tesla starts to stink like old sweat socks, you can fix that problem yourself, but it’s a little bit of a daunting process. More…
Tesla Plant Shutdown Begins, Possible Retooling For New Model 3 Underway
Drone footage reveals several deserted sections of the Fremont facility More…
Greyp Presents All-New Zaney Electric Mountain Bike
It’s packing the Fazua Ride 60 system and a fancy Sram Eagle drivetrain. More…
Genesis GV90 Luxury EV Could Ride On HMG’s eM Platform, Use Samsung Chips
The EV could use Hyundai Motor Group’s next-generation IMA system and several components from Samsung Electronics More…
Tesla Supercharger network gets first true rival from 7 global automakers
Road-trip charging of electric cars doesn’t have to be so hard. That’s what Tesla has essentially proven with its Supercharger network, but as of yet, no other network has come close to providing the same level of reliability or uptime, or a consistent experience. That, and the mammoth charging infrastructure buildout necessary to… More…
VW Group Takes 5% Stake In XPeng, Reveals More On Audi-SAIC Deal
Volkswagen will spend $700 million for 4.99 percent of XPeng; the carmakers will co-develop two mid-size EVs for China coming in 2026. More…
Fire breaks out on Dutch car freighter
A fire broke out on the car freighter ‘Fremantle Highway’ off the Dutch coast, killing one person and injuring several others. The freighter had 2,857 cars on board, 25 of them electric. While various media reports have claimed that the fire is said to have started from an electric car, there is no mention of […] More…
VW signs technology framework agreement with Xpeng
The Volkswagen brand has concluded a technological framework agreement for China on a long-term cooperation with the Chinese electric car startup Xpeng. The Wolfsburg-based company is also taking a stake in Xpeng, and the Audi deal with SAIC was also confirmed by the Group. With the new collaboration with Xpeng, Volkswagen wants to further advance […] More…
Mer Germany & Mer Solutions merge
In Europe, Mer Germany and Mer Solutions have merged under the Mer Germany GmbH brand. In parallel, the Group is establishing Mer Austria GmbH for business in Austria. In both cases, the company intends to drive the expansion of charging infrastructure in the respective countries. In Germany until now, Mer Solutions was responsible for non-public […] More…
Seven Carmakers To Launch New EV Charging Network In North America
The charging stations will be accessible to all BEVs from any automaker, as they will offer both CCS and NACS connectors. More…
Teslas Banned From Parts Of Chinese City Ahead Of Xi Visit: Report
It looks like China is once again treating Tesla as a national security risk. More…
