Four cars pulled over on the first lane while a fifth Waymo straddled the center lane. More…
Five Waymo Robotaxis Blocked SF Traffic Because Of Heavy Fog
Is Tesla’s 4680 Structural Battery Pack Serviceable? Sandy Munro Explains In New Video
It seems there’s a way of removing all the putty that seals everything. More…
Genesis Launches All-In-One Home Charging Solution For EV Owners
Genesis Home includes rooftop solar, energy storage, and a Level 2 charger. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 12, 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…
Zeekr launches sub-$30K ‘X’ electric SUV aimed at Tesla, luxury automakers
Chinese EV maker Zeekr officially unveiled its new “X” electric SUV in China Wednesday. With up to 348 miles range and a surprisingly low starting price of around $28,000 (189,800 yuan), the Zeekr X is set to take on a surging Tesla, among other luxury automakers, in China before it launches in Europe. More…
The world’s deepest wind turbine foundation just got installed
The world’s deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed at what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, which is called Seagreen, off the coast of Angus, UK, SSE announced today. More…
VW brand chief not concerned with e-fuels: ‘by 2035, combustion is over’
VW brand chief Thomas Schäfer said that recent discussion over an e-fuel exception to EU’s 2035 gas car ban is “unnecessary noise” and that “by 2035 [combustion engines] are over anyway,” in a recent interview with Automotive News Europe. More…
This Chevy dealership’s rooftop solar could power 750 homes
A Chevy dealership in Florida has launched an onsite rooftop solar array that will generate more than 1 GWh of electricity per year – here’s why that’s smarter than ever now. More…
Check out this 100% electric travel trailer that packs more solar power than most homes
The new 2024 Living Vehicle HD is the perfect solution for those looking to explore the outer limits of what nature has to offer. The Living Vehicle HD takes off-grid adventuring to the next level, featuring the most solar power ever installed on an electric travel trailer and a unique water regeneration system that can create its own water supply. More…
Rivian R1S Might Be The Best SUV Ever Made, Says Marques Brownlee
Steep pricing aside, the tech reviewer finds it hard to fault the Rivian R1S electric SUV. More…
Watch Zoox’s driverless robotaxi endure crash tests, thanks to unique safety designs [Video]
“We’ve built our robotaxi from the ground up. Now, to truly test it, we have to break it apart.” That’s the sentiment shared by robotaxi developer Zoox as it looks to finally launch its truly driverless EV to the public soon. In the final chapter of its “Putting Zoox to the Test” YouTube series, Zoox shared unique safety features that went into the robotaxi design and, of course, included plenty of footage of its EV getting smashed up. See more below.. More…
Schaffner’s new EMC solution for residential EV charging stations
EMC systems developer Schaffner has announced a new series of RF chokes, which it says allow designers of residential EV charging stations to cut the cost of complying with regulations by selecting a choke More…
Mondraker Unveils The Chaser X, A Rugged, Urban-Focused E-MTB
It’s built atop the foundation of the popular Chaser full-suspension mountain bike, and packs a Bosch Performance Line CX motor. More…
Exclusive: Tesla is about to launch Powerwall 3
Tesla is preparing to launch Powerwall 3, the third generation of its home battery pack, according to information obtained by Electrek. More…
Genesis takes a page from Tesla with home solution for EV charging, solar, energy storage
Genesis revealed plans today for a Tesla-like all-in-one home energy solution with electric vehicle charging, solar panels, and an energy storage system. More…
The UK is about to build its largest-ever grid-scale battery
Battery maker Invinity Energy Systems has been awarded £11 million ($13.7 million) by the British government to build the UK’s largest-ever grid-scale battery storage. More…
Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales Exceeded 800,000 In February 2023
The average market share improved to 14 percent. More…
Volkswagen ID.7 flagship electric sedan full specs and images leaked
Sedans are making a comeback. Volkswagen’s all-new upper midsize electric ID.7 sedan has finally shown its face without camouflage. Ahead of its world premiere on Monday, April 17, in China, the full details and images of VW’s fully electric ID.7 saloon have emerged.. More…
EPA’s Strongest Emissions Standards Ever Will Boost EVs, Save US Money: Livestream
Live at 11 AM Eastern, the EPA discusses how it will up the ante to reduce tailpipe emissions, which should greatly increase EV sales. More…
EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandated
The EPA on Wednesday proposed a new phase of tougher emissions standards for model years 2027 to 2032 that would trigger a massive increase in the sales of EVs—but not technically mandate them. The proposed standards aims for fleet average emissions of 82 grams of CO2 per mile by the 2032 model year, a 56% reduction in emissions from the… More…
