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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin finally reaches goal of 5,000 electric cars a week
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin has finally reached its goal to produce 5,000 electric cars in a single week, which is considered achieving “volume production”. More…
Here’s why US-made solar panels would slash emissions by 33%
US-made solar panels would significantly reduce emissions and energy consumption, according to a new study from Cornell University. More…
Is Tesla A Premium Car Brand?
The company features cutting-edge technology and good positioning, but is that enough? More…
2035 combustion ban moves forward after Germany and EU reach agreement on e-fuels
Following talks that carried late into Friday evening, representatives from both the EU and member state Germany have relayed that an agreement has been reached in the proposed 2035 ban of new combustion vehicle sales that will now include exceptions for e-fuels. After 2035, some combustion vehicles can still be sold, as long as they run entirely on carbon-neutral fuel alternatives. More…
Germany and EU compromise on e-fuels discussion
The EU Commission and the German government have agreed on a compromise on how new cars with combustion engines can be registered after 2035 as long as they run on climate-neutral fuel. The original regulation on the phasing out of internal combustion engines is not to be touched again, and the exceptions will now be […] More…
This new folding electric motorcycle can fit in your car’s trunk
The Chinese motorcycle maker FELO has just unveiled its newest model at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and it’s basically a modern day take on an old classic from Honda known as the Motocompo. The new FELOTOO M One may just be the electric Motocompo you didn’t know you needed. More…
Weird Alibaba: A fun little electric jeep-like Chinese knock-off that I need in my life
I’m not sure I’ve ever wanted a vehicle more than the latest entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. That’s because this week we’re checking out a Chinese knock-off of an iconic little open-air buggy: the Mini Moke!. More…
Aptera Motors to integrate openpilot driver assistance system into its solar EVs [Video]
Aptera Motors is back with its second exciting news update this week, announcing it has selected an open-source driver assistance system called “openpilot” as its official system that will be integrated into its production model solar EVs. More…
Ram shows dealers its second electric pickup with similarities to 1500 Revolution EV concept
After officially unveiling its first electric truck earlier this year, the Ram 1500 REV, Ram Trucks is working on its second mid-size EV pickup. The automaker showed the concept off to dealers this week, and reports suggest it resembles the Ram Revolution concept. More…
Hyundai Finds Causes For Ioniq 5’s 12V Battery Drain, Reveals Fixes
The problem is mainly caused by unauthorized third-party Bluelink apps that are requesting information too frequently from the Ioniq 5. More…
Podcast: Tesla EV tax credit update, Ford Explorer EV, and more electric RVs
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla expecting to lose the EV tax credit on Model 3, Ford Explorer EV, and more electric RVs coming. More…
Tesla Roadster Batteries Are Failing, Revealing End Of Life Symptoms
While the Roadster’s original battery packs are still going strong, the upgraded ones are dying. More…
Italian Bike Specialist Pinarello Debuts The 2023 Nytro E Road Bikes
The new Nytro E is offered in road and gravel configurations. More…
Ford Explorer Debuts On VW’s MEB Bones, Kia Concept EV5 Revealed
Also, Tesla offers extended service agreements for its entire range. More…
Tesla Recalls 2,649 Model S In China: EVs Were Imported From US
The recall applies to the risk of the frunk lid popping open while driving, which is a safety risk. More…
Tesla launches Safety Score 2.0 – trying to make driver scoring system fairer
Tesla is launching today its Safety Score 2.0, a new version of its driver scoring system to attempt to make it fairer as it influences insurance costs. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 battery preconditioning: is it worth the upgrade?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 in MY2023 not only includes a slightly larger battery but battery pre-conditioning. The car can adapt the battery temperature to the optimum before charging to enable faster and more constant charging. We went to test if the upgrade is worth it and found the ups and downs in measured charging curves. […] More…
Stellantis And Samsung SDI’s Battery Factory Construction Now Underway
The two partners celebrate the first piece of steel raised. More…
Tesla Uses Vision For Park-Assist Distance Calculations, No Automation
The cameras in Tesla’s EVs reportedly know how far the car is from obstacles based on data from their built-in cameras. More…
