Skoda is accelerating and expanding its electric car plans. The Czech VW brand will launch three new purely electric models by 2026 brought forward from 2030. The new models will be a compact car, a compact SUV and a seven-seater SUV. The Vision 7S show car that has just been unveiled not only provides a […] More…
Tesla’s EVs To Connect To Starlink’s Future Cellular Satellites
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has his hands in a whole host of companies, and it seems they can all work together. More…
Rivian electric trucks will automatically level with new Camp Mode feature
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has teased another new feature for the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV aimed at outdoor adventures. Camp Mode will prep vehicles for overnight stays in the woods by shutting off screens, conserving battery power, activating flood lights, and automatically leveling the suspension to provide a flat sleeping… More…
UK: First Bus orders nearly 200 e-buses from Wrightbus
British transport company First Bus has ordered 193 electric buses worth £81 million from Northern Irish bus builder Wrightbus. The order is part-funded through the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme. First Bus had successfully worked with five municipalities to rack up the combined order of 193 electric buses. The […] More…
A group of Tesla owners claims to go on hunger strike for Elon Musk’s attention, but there’s more
A group of Tesla owners in Norway claims they are going on a hunger strike to get Elon Musk’s attention about a long series of problems they claim to have with their vehicles. More…
New York’s proposed e-bike rebate could slash electric bike and scooter prices by 50%
Live in New York and want to buy an electric bike or e-scooter? A proposed e-bike incentive could cut the price in half, saving you over a thousand dollars with a purchase rebate. More…
Rivian Camp Mode With Levelling Feature Added Via Software Update
As its name suggests, Camp Mode is designed to make camping in an R1T or R1S easier. More…
Skoda Vision 7S Concept Officially Revealed, Shows New Corporate Identity
This is the new face of Skoda under newly appointed CEO Klaus Zellmer. More…
Self-developments
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…
