Jim Farley said that “It’s like a cool high-end product parked in front of a hotel.” More…
Ford CEO Dismisses Tesla Cybetruck, Suggests It’s Not A Real Work Truck
Quick Charge Podcast: June 21, 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…
Tesla is looking to acquire wireless charging startup
Tesla is an interested buyer of a small Germany-based wireless charging startup following the automaker’s indications that it might launch its own EV wireless charger. More…
Ford patent describes drone moonroof pad allowing take off and landing from moving vehicles
It admittedly isn’t the kind of invention marking a radical departure from its previous drone-related innovations, but a recently published US patent application by the Ford Motor Co. does offer additional evidence the automotive giant is intent on integrating UAVs into its future cars and trucks. More…
Tesla Dojo supercomputer is finally coming next month
Tesla says its long-awaited Dojo supercomputer, which is supposed to bring its self-driving effort to a new level, is finally going into production next month. More…
Lucid Appears Reluctant To NACS, Needs High-Voltage Version
The company uses a 900 V battery system and needs 1,000 V DC fast chargers. More…
BYD expands North American presence with first 100 Yuan Plus EV deliveries in Mexico
China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is expanding its presence in North America after delivering the first batch of 100 Yuan Plus EVs in Mexico. More…
Anker launches new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh power bank with LED lamp [Deal]
Last week at Anker’s Recharge press event, the company revealed its new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh. The new addition to its arrives with as something of a mix between the brand’s usual everyday carry upgrades and its more capable power stations meant for keeping your gear powered on camping trips and at tailgates. Today, the new release is going up for sale via Amazon, launching with some savings attached. More…
Rutgers University is still a trailblazer in parking lot solar
Rutgers University is going to install 16 solar carports that total 14.5 megawatts (MW) in parking lots across its five campuses. More…
Texas Will Require NACS-Compatability To Get Public Funding For Chargers
The federal requirements for the charging infrastructure include only CCS1-compatibility. More…
NACS Vs CCS1: Which Standard Has More Chargers In The US?
The Tesla charging standard is gaining traction, but it isn’t all doom and gloom for CCS1 yet. More…
Elon Musk hints at Tesla entering India next year
Elon Musk is hinting that Tesla might enter the Indian automotive market as soon as next year after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More…
Hyundai’s new EV platform signals an electric truck is coming – could it be Kia
The Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its next-gen EV platform this week, designed to support 13 new EV models from the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. Hyundai’s CEO confirmed the new platform will allow the automaker to produce EVs in all segments, including electric trucks.. More…
A new factory in Virginia will make batteries for electric buses and mining trucks
Electrification and automation giant ABB just launched a new factory in Virginia that will make batteries and other components for electric buses, heavy mining trucks, and trains. More…
This slick-looking solar-powered electric scooter never needs to be recharged
Guys, guys, guys. I was strolling through the never-ending booths full of micromobility companies at the Eurobike 2023 trade show today when I stumbled upon what may be the coolest electric scooter to date: the S80 Solar Scooter. This very well could be the first electric scooter that never needs to be recharged. More…
Canadian E-Bike Specialist Devinci Launches Two New Urban E-Bikes
The Devinci E-Griffin and E-Cartier offer commuters versatile options for taking on the urban jungle. More…
The Giga Press: Tesla’s Game-Changing Manufacturing Process Goes Mainstream
Half a dozen carmakers are adopting giga casting after Tesla to reduce costs and simplify manufacturing. More…
Wallbox Embraces NACS Charging Connector Option
This year, the company will introduce in North America a 180 kW Supernova DC fast charger. More…
Toyota will use AI to maximize future EV range
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly capable of performing complex tasks. Toyota plans to harness the power of AI to improve the car design process while optimizing vehicle aerodynamics, a critical factor in enhancing EV range.. More…
Texas requiring Tesla NACS connectors on state-funded chargers
Texas officials on Tuesday said EV charging sites looking to tap state funds must include Tesla connectors alongside the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connector that has been the default up until now. The decision was made in response to announcements by Ford, General Motors, and Rivian to adopt the Tesla connector, which the automaker has… More…
