Developers of charging systems are looking to address key challenges for fast charging and higher capacity battery packs, and this is leading to automated charging systems. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 30, 2022
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…
Tesla battery fire and crash were faked by insurance company in bizarre showcase
An insurance company has faked a Tesla battery fire and crash as part of a bizarre showcase to show that electric cars cause more accidents. More…
Mary Barra confident in GM’s self-driving vehicle tech and goal to beat Tesla in EVs
As we roll along in the third quarter of 2022, GM’s long-promised EV lineup is beginning to materialize and gain some serious momentum. The American automaker now has several EVs on the market and has even more in its production pipeline. In recent media appearances, CEO Mary Barra has relayed confidence in GM’s autonomous technology and has reiterated the company’s goal to usurp Tesla as the leader in EV production. Can GM pull it off. More…
ChargePoint (CHPT) exceeds Q2 expectations, forecasts 100% YOY Q3 growth as EVs gain momentum
ChargePoint (CHPT), a leading EV charging provider, released its fiscal Q2 2023 earnings on Tuesday as industry expectations pick up on the heels of significant investments. The EV charging company beat forecasts as demand for electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure accelerates.. More…
Tesla shares stunning images of extreme heat and durability testing in Dubai
Tesla shared some rare and stunning images of its internal vehicle testing; this time, for extreme heat and durability testing in Dubai. More…
The largest American solar panel maker pledges to build $1B factory in US Southeast
First Solar, the largest American solar panel maker, today announced that it will invest up to $1.2 billion to ramp up production of US-made solar panels. The announcement follows the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act two weeks ago, which incentivizes domestic clean energy manufacturing. More…
Electric school buses are a no-brainer, yet decision-makers somehow still need educating
Sitting at the bus stop, breathing toxic exhaust fumes may be a thing of the past as soon as electric school buses roll out in several districts around the US. But the pace is not moving as quickly as it should be as many decision-makers are failing to grasp the benefits for students, the school, and the environment. More…
Susan Wojcicki held talks about Tesla COO job before becoming YouTube CEO
Susan Wojcicki became the CEO of YouTube in 2014 but held talks about a job as Tesla’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Elon Musk’s second-in-command before that. More…
This Tesla SpaceX Electric Hypercar Is Built Around Two Huge Rockets

Even though this is not an official Tesla design, it does embody Elon’s ethos of combining cars, electricity and rocket boosters. More…
The Caviar Thunderball Is A Golden Electric Scooter That Costs $49,000

It’s based on the DUALTRON X2 and features solid gold components. More…
Tesla faces class-action lawsuit over Autopilot’s phantom braking problem
Tesla is facing a new proposed class-action lawsuit over the phantom braking problem that has been plaguing Autopilot for years now. More…
US: xEV Share Out Of Total Vehicle Production Doubled In 2021

Plug-in car production significantly accelerated in recent years. More…
GM CEO Barra Talks EV Future, Doesn’t Reiterate Being No. 1 By 2025

When asked if she stands behind her goal of GM being No. 1 by 2025, Barra said GM will have 1 million EV units in North America alone. More…
Sibros and Google Cloud team up to deliver OTA updates, AI, and real-time data to a wide range of EVs
Connected vehicle system developer Sibros has added a new partner to its Rolodex. This time it isn’t an automaker but Google Cloud. By adding Google’s advanced scalable data infrastructure, Sibros looks to bolster its connected vehicle management technology to support a number of data-driven functions to its EV customers, like fleet management and OTA updates. More…
After climate bill passes, automakers race to make EV batteries in the US
Just two weeks after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (also known as the climate bill) into law, we are already seeing the positive effects ripple through the US economy. Global automakers are racing to source and assemble EV components in the US as new tax incentives from the climate bill expect to drive significant demand for electric vehicles.. More…
Blix unveils 80-mile-range ‘Dubbel’ electric bike to carry your friends, pets, and cargo
Blix has just launched a new cargo-friendly electric bicycle known as the Dubbel. It’s not just fun to say; it also looks like a fun ride with a long rear rack to carry your friends, kids, pets, or cargo on back. More…
Polestar 2 Battery Replacement Far Exceeds Car’s Price In China

The owner of one Polestar 2 in China was quoted the equivalent of $79,200 for a new battery pack. More…
Kollter RS1 80 mph electric motorcycle will start cruising US roads soon
The commuter-class electric motorcycle market is heating up quickly, with the Kollter RS1 set to become the next mid-power bike hitting US roads. More…
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Transitions From Exports To Local Deliveries

We’ll have to wait a month or more to begin seeing Tesla’s vehicles piling up for export out of China. More…