According to an agency report, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to include electric cars in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which regulates the blending of renewable fuels. This could benefit large electric car manufacturers such as Tesla. The RFS ensures that refiners are required to blend a certain quota of biofuels into the […] More…
Vitesco announces major orders for battery management system
German automotive supplier Vitesco Technologies has received several orders for its battery management systems (BMS), totalling more than two billion euros. These involve both the control units and the important software. To an undisclosed customer, Vitesco will deliver control units for 400- and 800-volt batteries in a wireless communication version, according to the release. This […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Sees New Price Hike, Now Starts At $53,769
The base 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro is now $5,000 more expensive than in August 2022 and $12,000 more expensive than in May 2021. More…
Tesla abandons ultrasonic sensors for the Autopilot system
Tesla announced today that it is moving away from using ultrasonic sensors in its suite of Autopilot sensors in favour of its camera-only ‘Tesla Vision’ system. The original plan for the Autopilot system had included eight cameras, a front-facing radar, and several ultrasonic sensors all around its vehicles to create a real-time evaluation of what […] More…
BMW opts into series hydrogen
BMW has started series production of electric powertrains based on hydrogen fuel cells, in a major step forward for the technology (writes Nick Flaherty). Previous production has been for prototype and test vehicles, using fuel cell technology developed in-house. BMW’s hydrogen powertrain will now be used in the company’s iX5 Hydrogen, which will be built […] More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 5, 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…
Ford raises 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro price by $5K amid ongoing supply chain disruptions
Ford is raising the price of its base electric truck model, the F-150 Lightning Pro, by $5,000 as the automaker fights through lingering supply chain disruptions and rising input costs.. More…
Tesla Celebrates 10,000 Superchargers In Europe
That’s about a quarter of the total globally. More…
Edmunds Tests Ford Lightning Towing Ability Against Hybrid, ICE And Diesel
The electric F-150 performed above expectations in this group towing test, although it still concluded that diesel is best. More…
How much does the Chevy Silverado EV really cost?
After almost a year of teasing fans, Chevrolet introduced us to its first all-electric truck, the Chevy Silverado EV. The Chevy Silverado EV is what the automaker calls a “category-defying, boundary-breaking game changer” in the electric pickup market. For those of you looking to get your hands on one, look below to find all the details, including specs and how much it costs to buy. More…
Everrati adds Wide Body Cabriolet to its range of electric Porsche 911 conversions
Electric vehicle conversion specialist Everrati is at it again with another BEV version of a combustion-era classic. Today the company unveiled an all-electric “Wide Body” version of the Porsche 911 Cabriolet convertible, which joins other officially licensed conversions of the iconic sports car in addition to several other electrified makes and models. More…
TeslaCam Catches Truck Driver Shooting At Model S In Road Rage Incident
He was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; the Tesla owner was filmed brake checking the truck beforehand. More…
The Giant Revolt E+ Is Ready To Charge Up Your Gravel Bike Experience
The new Revolt E+ is over-engineered to withstand the rigors of long-haul adventures. More…
Tesla Showed “Cybertruck On Mars” AI-Generated Images During AI Day
Tesla used artificial intelligence on its supercomputer to create images of made-up Cybertrucks. More…
The coolest e-bikes, e-scooters, electric micro-cars, and more that we saw at Micromobility America
Micromobility America returned to the San Francisco Bay Area earlier this month to showcase the latest micromobility products, highlight new releases, offer test rides, hear from insightful company leaders and politicians, and basically nerd out about electric mobility.. More…
US: Ford BEV Sales Tripled In September 2022
Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford E-Transit are the leaders of their segments: respectively electric pickup trucks and vans. More…
Tesla’s Expansion For Ecological Paradise Approved For Giga Texas
Tesla was granted a 500,000 square foot expansion to the original plans, giving it a green light for the promised park. More…
Nuvera takes H2 fuel cell motor order from H2Boat
Italy-based system integrator H2Boat has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based Nuvera Fuel Cells, a provider of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell engines. Nuvera is to supply an E-45 fuel cell engine to H2Boat for marine type approval certification. Following on from certification, Nuvera is to further supply the engine for integration in H2Boat’s […] More…
Tesla bets on cameras, drops ultrasonic sensors, pauses some features
Tesla confirmed that as of October 2022, all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built for North America, as well as Europe, the Middle East, and Taiwan, no longer include ultrasonic sensors. For a range of driver assistance features, including Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and what Tesla considers Full Self Driving—plus other active-safety… More…
ChargePoint launches CP6000 charger to help businesses transitioning to EVs
ChargePoint, a leading EV charging company, is launching a new charging solution aimed at businesses looking to become a part of the future of clean transportation. The company’s CP6000 charger is ChargePoint’s “most flexible and serviceable global AC EV charging solution” for all types of electric vehicles. More…
